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From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Martin Hawver briefed members and guests on the state of Kansas politics. Judge Phil Journey provided the introduction. Recorded August 19, 2016.

Hawver is the dean of Kansas Statehouse press corps, having covered the beat longer than any current Statehouse reporter — first for 17 years as a Statehouse reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal and since 1993 for Hawver’s Capitol Report, for which he is the primary reporter/writer. He also writes a column syndicated to Kansas newspapers, is interviewed about Kansas government and politics on TV and radio shows, and is a speaker for seminars and conventions.

Hawver’s Capitol Report is owned by Martin and his wife Vickie Griffith Hawver, who met and married while both worked at the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper. Their website is havernews.com.

Kansas state government

From Pachyderm: Kansas Senate Candidates

Audio July 16, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Republican primary candidates for Kansas Senate were invited to participate in a forum. Candidates invited were:

In Kansas Senate District 25: William Eveland and Jim Price. (map)
In Kansas Senate District 26: Byron C. Dunlavy and Dan Kerschen. Dunlavy did not attend. (map)
In Kansas Senate District 28: Jo L. Hillman and Mike Petersen. Hillman did not attend. (map)

This is an audio presentation recorded on July 15, 2016.

Politics

Candidate forum: Kansas Senate and Sedgwick County Commission

Audio July 14, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

The Sedgwick County Republican Party held a candidate forum. Invited were candidates for Kansas Senate, district 27, and Sedgwick County Commission, district 3. Candidates are:

In Senate district 27: Lori Graham and Gene Suellentrop
In Sedgwick County Commission district 3: David Dennis and Karl Peterjohn.

This is an audio presentation recorded on July 14, 2016.

Sedgwick county government

Sedgwick County Commission forum

Audio June 29, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

On June 28, 2016, candidates for Sedgwick County Commission participated in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Participating candidates included:

For district 3: Karl Peterjohn, David Dennis, and Marcey Gregory.
For district 2: Tim Norton.

Podcasts

From Pachyderm: Judicial candidates

Audio June 25, 2016 Bob Weeks 1 Comment

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Republican primary candidates participated in an 18th Judicial District Candidates’ Forum. This is an audio presentation recorded on June 24, 2016. Candidates included:

Division 3: Gregory D. Keith, Carl Maughan

Division 14: Linda Kirby, Patrick Walters

Division 21: Jeff Dewey, Robert A. Holubec, Quentin Pittman

Division 24: Shawn Elliott, Timothy H. Henderson, Tyler J. Roush

(For these offices, the divisions do not represent a geographical area. Everyone in Sedgwick County is able to vote for all judicial divisions.)

Kansas state government

From Wichita Pachyderm: Kansas House candidates

Audio June 17, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Republican candidates for the Kansas House of Representatives participated in a candidate forum. This is an audio presentation recorded on June 17, 2016.

Participating candidates:

In Kansas House District 87: Jeremy Alessi and Roger Elliott (district map)

In Kansas House District 91: Greg Lakin and J.C. Moore (district map)

In Kansas House District 94: Scott Anderson and Leo Delperdang (district map)

Sedgwick county government

From Pachyderm: Sedgwick County Commission candidates

Audio June 10, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: A forum featuring Republican primary election candidates for Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners. This is an audio recording made on June 10, 2016.

In District 2 the candidate is Michael O’Donnell. In District 3 the candidates are Karl Peterjohn and David Dennis.

WichitaLibertyTV

WichitaLiberty.TV: Confusion about corruption in Wichita, regulation in Wichita, and the lowly pencil

Audio June 9, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Citizen activists were concerned about unleashing a corrupting influence in Wichita City Hall, but they didn’t know it’s already there. Then, the regulatory landscape in Wichita. Finally, what can a pencil teach us about how the world works? View below, or click here to view at YouTube. Episode 121, broadcast June 12, 2016.

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Kansas state government

Kansas senate candidate forum

Audio June 3, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: A candidate forum for Republican Candidates for Kansas Senate.

For Kansas Senate District 27, the candidates are Gene Suellentrop and Lori Graham. For Kansas Senate District 31, the candidates are Carolyn McGinn and Renee Erickson. This is an audio presentation recorded June 3, 2016.

District 27 is Sedgwick County: Cities: Andale, Colwich, Goddard(part), Maize(part) and Wichita(part); Townships: Attica(part), Delano(part), Park(part), Sherman and Union. A map is here.

District 31 is Harvey County (all), Sedgwick County: Cities: Bel Aire(part), Bentley, Kechi(part), Maize(part), Mount Hope, Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center and Wichita(part); Townships: Eagle, Grant, Greeley, Kechi(part), part), Park(part) and Valley Center. A map is here.

Campaign websites are here:

Kansas state government

At Pachyderm: Legislative wrapup

Audio May 27, 2016 Bob Weeks 2 Comments

At the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Representative Mark Kahrs, Representative Marc Rhoades, and Senator Ty Masterson briefed members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club on the 2016 session of the Kansas Legislature. This is an audio presentation recorded on May 27, 2016.

Podcasts

How to Use Social Media to Market Your Business: What Works in 2016

Audio May 27, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

“How to Use Social Media to Market Your Business: What Works in 2016,” a presentation by Phil Mershon, Director of Events for Social Media Examiner. This was a presentation to the Park City Chamber of Commerce. The accompanying visual presentation is here.

Politics

At Pachyderm: Chapman Rackaway on the Kansas primary elections

Audio May 20, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

On Friday May 20, 2016, Professor Chapman Rackaway of Fort Hays State University briefed members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club on the August primary elections. Two surprises: Will Jerry Moran have a Republican challenger, and who does Dr. Rackaway believe Donald Trump should select for a running mate? This is an audio presentation. Accompanying visual aids are here.

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Chapman Rackaway at Fort Hays State University
Chapman Rackaway on Twitter
Insight Kansas
Kansas Speaks, a statewide public opinion telephone survey measuring Kansans’ opinions on public issues and their evaluations of elected officials.

Podcasts

At Pachyderm: The Ivory Tower

Audio May 4, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

Wichita State University Associate Professor of History George Dehner presented an interesting program at the Wichita Pachyderm Club titled, “Academia and Professorate: Just What are They Doing Up in that Ivory Tower?” This is an audio presentation recorded on April 29, 2016.

Podcasts

At Pachyderm: Police Chief Gordon Ramsay

Audio March 18, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

The Wichita Pachyderm Club featured Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay speaking on the topic “There’s a New Chef in Town.” This was recorded on March 18, 2016.

Podcasts

At Pachyderm: Gun Rights and Politics

Audio March 11, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

On March 11, 2016 the Wichita Pachyderm Club featured The Honorable Phil Journey, Judge in the Kansas 18th Judicial District Court, speaking on the topic “Gun Rights and Politics.” This is an audio presentation. The accompanying slides may be viewed here.

Podcasts

Wichita Pachyderm Club Guide to Kansas Presidential Caucus

Audio March 4, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

On March 4, 2016 the Wichita Pachyderm Club featured representatives of Republican presidential campaigns. Phil Ruffin spoke on behalf of Donald Trump, Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes for Marco Rubio, and Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine for Ted Cruz. Other campaigns did not respond to requests. This is an audio presentation.

United States government

Debate: The National Debt

Audio February 18, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

Max Skidmore and Bob Weeks in the beautiful ballroom at Emporia State University.

This is an audio recording of a debate on the theme “Should the U.S. implement austerity measures due to the national debt?” The event was sponsored by Up To Us, a nationwide campus competition in which students create thought-provoking, fun campaigns to raise awareness about a critical issue affecting their future — the long-term national debt. This event took place at Emporia State University on February 15, 2016. Participants were Bob Weeks of Voice for Liberty at wichitaliberty.org and Professor Max Skidmore of University of Missouri, Kansas City. Michael Smith of ESU was the faculty coordinator, and Rob Catlett of ESU was the moderator.

Partners in Up To Us include:
Peter G. Peterson Foundation. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase public awareness of the nature and urgency of key fiscal challenges threatening America’s future and to accelerate action on them.

Clinton Global Initiative University. Building on the successful model of the Clinton Global Initiative, which brings together world leaders to take action on global challenges, the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) was launched to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world.

Net Impact. Net Impact is the leading nonprofit that inspires a new generation to work within and beyond business for a sustainable future. Net Impact empowers student and professional leaders to act locally through a vibrant chapter network and connect globally online and through Net Impact’s flagship conference.

Kansas state government

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt

Audio January 22, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt spoke to members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club on January 22, 2106. He addressed cases before the Kansas and United States Supreme Courts, including the Wichita marijuana case and the Carr Brothers appeal. This is an audio presentation.

Wichita news media

Wichita Eagle Publisher Roy Heatherly

Audio January 15, 2016 Bob Weeks Leave a comment

Wichita Eagle Publisher Roy Heatherly spoke to the Wichita Pachyderm Club on January 15, 2016. This is an audio presentation.

Politics

Guest host for Voice of Reason

Audio December 19, 2015 Bob Weeks 1 Comment

Bob 2015-12-17 11.25.52 On Thursday I filled in as guest host on The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser as the host took a few days of vacation. Joseph Ashby of the Joseph Ashby Show was the producer. Sedgwick County Commissioner Karl Peterjohn was in-studio guest for most of the show. Jennifer Baysinger of Colaition for a Better Wichita called to discuss Wichita’s future water supply.

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