Within Reason with Mike Matson

The Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization has been having conversations for years, but they have now started making some significant moves. Jared Tremblay, Director of the FHMPO, joins the show today to share what recent work has been done to make concrete steps towards a new connection as well as a recent study conducted to test connection viability.

As the gubernatorial primary grows closer, we have invited the candidates onto the show to share their positions, and how they plan to earn your vote. Today, we're joined by Vicki Schmidt, a republican candidate from the Topeka area gunning for the Governor's seat. She will share what she wants to see from her government, and how she plans to get those changes through.

Sarah Hancock and Erica Buckwalter, with he Friends of The Sunset Zoo, join the show today to share the joys of being a zoo keeper here in Manhattan, and how they inspire curiosity in the next generation.

As the school year wraps up, the USD 383 school board continues to work into the summer creating the best district possible for students. Today, President of the board, Jayme Morris-Hardeman joins the show to share how it feels to wrap up the 2025-26 school year, and what work will look like going into the summer months.

The Museum of Art and Light here in Manhattan is quickly becoming a

As healthcare continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors within the US, hiring qualified nurses and doctors is one of the most important factors in providing the most comprehensive care possible. Today's guest, Terri Dean, Director of Talent Acquisition at Stormont Vail Health, joins the show to share what it takes to get qualified doctors to rural residents, and what she looks for in those qualified candidates.

As we get into Mental Health Awareness Month, we are joined by Pawnee Mental Health Services who provide community support for those struggling with mental illness. Mike Rezkalla, President and CEO of Pawnee Mental Health, as well as Community Services Director Shelli Schottler, join the show to share how PMHS provides that support, what they hope to accomplish in the future, and what people can do at home to improve their own mental health.

After three weeks into his stint as Manhattan City Commissioner, Andrew Von Lintel weathered a mental health episode due to both life and work stresses. As May is Mental Health Awareness month, Von Lintel joins the show to share what his experience was like, how he recovered, and what steps he's taken in order to maintain stability and public trust for the commission.

There are currently 13 candidates running in the Republican primary, gunning for the Governor's seat. That includes today's guest, Joy Eakins, who is a small business owner in Wichita. Joy shares what she would like to see from local government and what she's doing differently from other GOP candidates in order to secure her win.

As one of the oldest and biggest venues in the area, Wareham Hall is one of the crown jewels of Manhattan. As renovations continue to restore the theater, tons of planning and work hours has brought us just over a year away from reopening the doors. Today, Executive Director of the renovation project, Blade Mages joins the show to share how he's leading the creative effort behind the project.