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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Kansas lawmakers are strapping in for an election season that could decide the dynamics of power in state politics. Kansas News Service reporter Zane Irwin and editor Stephen Koranda sat down to talk about what’s at stake in the Statehouse.

Plus more on these stories:

  • A Kansas State University professor says a classic children’s book continues to inspire readers of all ages.
  • Kansas lawmakers want to hear how the state can play a role in addressing a lack of affordable housing.
  • Two of the biggest industries in western Kansas, agriculture and renewable energy, will join forces in a new project to produce sustainable jet fuel in Liberal.
  • Some Flint Hills property owners can get help figuring out if their lot or building contains lead paint, asbestos or other hazardous materials.

Producers: Haley Crowson
Editors: Haley Crowson and Tom Shine
Contributors: Zane Irwin, Stephen Koranda, Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Dylan Lysen, Calen Moore, Suzanne Perez,
Theme music: Torin Andersen
Digital editor: Karlee Cooper

Fletcher Powell has worked at KMUW since 2009 as a producer, reporter, and host. He's been the host of All Things Considered since 2012 and KMUW's movie critic since 2016. He also co-hosts the PMJA-award winning show You're Saying It Wrong, which is distributed around the country on public radio stations and around the world through podcasts. Fletcher is a member of the Critics Choice Association.