Best Wichita Catholic Podcasts (2025)

Steve and Walker discuss his organization which is providing food for more than 700 pantries and distributors across 85 Kansas counties, feeding 250,000 people a year.

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Wichita City Manager Robert Layton 23:52

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Steve and Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discuss city government and his 16 years as Wichita City Manager. Layton will retire at year’s end.

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Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne 23:58

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Steve and Director Byrne discuss vaccinations for flu, COVID, and more plus health concerns in Sedgwick County.

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Catholic Charities of Wichita Executive Director Traci Kennedy 23:41

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Steve and Director Kennedy discus the nonprofit organization and their helping more than 18,000 people in 25 Kansas counties who encounter poverty, abuse, and homelessness.

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Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily 23:49

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Steve and Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily discuss improvements and challenges at the county Tag Office.

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Wichita/Sedgwick County Historical Museum Director Eric Cale 23:55

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Steve and Director Cale discuss the museum exhibits, programs, visitors, and fund-raising efforts and events.

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Mike Kennedy, sports radio broadcaster and Voice of the Wichita State University Shockers 24:08

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Mike and Steve discuss their long careers in radio and the current state of collegiate athletics.

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Maggie Thompson, COMCARE Sedgwick County 23:59

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Maggie Thompson is a case worker with COMCARE. She and Steve discuss suicide as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

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Sedgwick County Commissioner District 3 Stephanie Wise 23:57

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Steve discusses urban sprawl, rural roads, water, and budget-writing with Commissioner Wise.

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Exploration Place President/CEO Adam Smith 23:58

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Steve and Adam discuss the science museum’s new playground and other events and opportunities.

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Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz 23:57

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With the 2026 Kansas State Fair coming up, Steve and GM Schulz discuss the Kansas State Fair and operation of the fairgrounds year-round.

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USD 259 Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld 23:53

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Wichita public schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Steve to discuss the beginning of Fall classes for some 46,000 students.

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Andover City Administrator Jennifer McCausland and Capitol Federal Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing 23:53

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Administrator McCausland and Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing discuss government operations and public events in Andover.

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Goddard Mayor George Liebe 23:59

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Goddard is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Steve hears about it from Mayor George Liebe.

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Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater 23:59

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Steve and Election Commissioner Rainwater discuss the local municipal primary election coming up on August 5.

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Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz 23:57

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Steve gets an outline of the county's proposed budget for 2026 from County Manager Tom Stolz

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Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo 23:55

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Issues 2025: 6/29/25 Complete Show - Steve welcomes Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo to the studio to discuss the operation of Eisenhower National and Colonel James Jabara Airports.

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Retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill 23:47

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Steve and retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill discuss his career in law enforcement and the difficulty task of dealing with public protests.

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Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office Media Coordinator Dan Dillon 23:59

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Steve welcomes fellow Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall-of-Famer Dan Dillon to the show to talk about his years at the DA's office and his 30 years as a leading voice in Wichita radio.

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Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson 23:55

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Summer is underway! Steve and Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson discuss activities available at the city’s 122 parks.

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Wichita Festivals Inc. CEO Breanna Monk and Admiral Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter 23:57

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Riverfest is upon us, and we get a preview from Wichita Festivals' Breanna Monk and this year's Capt. Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter.

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Orpheum Theatre Executive Director Stacee Olden 23:58

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The Orpheum is getting its much needed renovations. Steve talks with Director Olden about the project and the historic theater.

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COMCARE Sedgwick County Executive Director Joan Tammany 23:53

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COMCARE Director Tammany and Steve discuss mental illness, drug addiction, and treatments available.

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Matt Fouts, Director, Tanganyika Wildlife Park 23:58

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Steve and Director Fouts discuss Tanganyika's 500 animals for public interaction and breeding for other zoos and parks.

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League 42 Founder and Executive Director Bob Lutz 23:57

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Sportswriter, author, radio host, and founder of the non-profit League 42 Bob Lutz joins Steve to talk baseball, sports, radio, and much more.

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Ron McMahon, CEO, Greater Wichita YMCA 23:54

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Steve and Greater Wichita YMCA CEO Ron McMahon discuss the services and programs at 11 YMCA branches, including Newton, El Dorado, and Hutchinson.

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Keith Lawing, Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO 23:49

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Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO Keith Lawing joins Steve to discuss job training, the tariffs’ impact on the work force, and artificial intelligence.

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Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne 23:35

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Steve welcomes Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne back to the Issues show. They discus a measles outbreak, the cold and flu season, tuberculosis' return, and her department’s programs and services.

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Vanessa Pearce – Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Wichita 23:49

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Steve discusses this spring severe weather season with Meteorologist Vanessa Pearce from the National Weather Service Wichita office.

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AbilityPoint Wichita Executive Director Kevin Fish 22:58

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March is Disability Awareness Month. Steve and Director Fish discusses services for developmentally disabled in Wichita.

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Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson 23:57

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It is Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Kansas. Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson joins us to discuss preparation for all kinds of potential emergencies.

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Butler Community College Interim President Dr. Jackie Vietti 23:59

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Steve and Dr. Jackie Vietti discusses students, faculty, and programs at Butler Community College.

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Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett 23:59

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District Attorney Marc Bennett discusses with Steve the need for more lawyers, especially in rural parts of Kansas. He also advocates for a satellite law school for Wichita.

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Wendell Funk – President, Wichita Independent Business Association 22:56

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Steve and WIBA President Wendell Funk discuss the networking and training programs of its more than 700-member small businesses.

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Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld 23:59

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Steve and Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discuss a proposed $450 million bond issue, and why it's needed. The election is February 25.

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Retired Sedgwick County District Court judge David Dahl 23:59

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Steve and Judge Dahl comment on his law career, time as a basketball commentator on radio, teaching, and volunteering. Judge Dahl is a longtime colleague and friend of the Steve and Ted Show.

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KNSS News story - Wichita City Council workshop 0:55

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Residents who participated in a city of Wichita survey believe city government performance showed significant improvement from 2023.

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Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp 23:55

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Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp discusses with Steve fire-fighting operations throughout the county, excluding Wichita and Derby.

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Wichita City Manager Robert Layton 23:31

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Steve and Manager Layton discuss public safety, the unhoused, and future city budget shortfalls.

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Sedgwick County Commissioner David Dennis 23:55

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Steve interviews former Commission Chairman and outgoing Commissioner David Dennis. They discuss his eight years on the board, county staffing, taxes, and quality of life issues.

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Catholic Charities Inc. Executive Director Traci Kennedy 24:00

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Director Kennedy discusses Catholic Charities Inc. with Steve. The non-profit serves more than 16,000 homeless families and victims of domestic violence across 25 Kansas counties.

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Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston 23:57

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Steve and Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston discuss street paving, water, and challenges and opportunities in the City's 5th District.

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Botanica Executive Director Dr. Lynette Zimmerman 23:56

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Steve and Dr. Zimmerman discuss Illuminations and other activities and promotions at Botanica Wichita.

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Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker 24:03

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Issues 2024: 11/24/24 Complete Show - Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker discusses hunger and Kansas' largest non-profit hunger relief agency.

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Retired Wichita State University Dean of Student Affairs Dr. James Rhatigan 23:59

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Originally aired on KNSS in November of 2019, this program features Steve discussing Dr. Rhatigan's 37 years at WSU and the state of education. James J. “Jim” Rhatigan died Sunday October 27, 2024 at the age of 89.