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At the Square
by American Public Square at Jewell
At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) podcast channel. You'll find our series 'Both Sides', Student podcast episodes, and live event recordings. At the Square podcasts cover topics that correspond to APS programs and events while providing context and additional information on the issues. Episodes feature fact-based, civil conversations between experts and APS staff members.
Episodes
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Special Episode: David Axelrod & Michael Steele
American Public Square at Jewell is thrilled to be hosting its annual premier event, Evening at the Square, on December 4th at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. This year's event will feature a conversation between two renowned political experts, David Axelrod and Michael Steele. David Axelrod is…
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Both Sides: Exploring Gender & Identities
In this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike discuss Gender & Identities in relation to American Public Square's upcoming program 'Exploring Gender & Identities' taking place at Johnson County Community College on September 26th at 5:30PM. The program is hosted in partnership with the Johnson...
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So What, Now What: Reparations in KC
On June 7th, 2023, American Public Square at Jewell hosted a Signature Event, Reparations in KC, at University Academy in partnership with Kansas City PBS. The live recording of this event is available on the At the Square feed, the same place you found THIS episode, for anyone desiring to listen...
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Playback: Reparations in KC
This is an At the Square Playback episode featuring the live recording of Reparations in KC, an American Public Square at Jewell panel discussion recorded live at University Academy on June 7th, 2023 in partnership with Kansas City PBS. In an engaging discussion, panelists explored the…
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Both Sides: Reparations in KC
At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's podcast channel. You'll find Both Sides episodes, playbacks of Signature Programs, and our latest podcast offering, a reactionary series aimed at exploring the questions and subtopics that arise from APS Signature Programs. In this Both Sides...
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Special Episode: Robert Costa
Mark your calendars for APS' biggest event of the year, Evening at the Square! This year's event will happen on November 29th and will feature today's special podcast guest Robert Costa. Don't miss this unique opportunity to share a room with the best-selling author and journalist who has...
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Episode #74: Back to School Special
Allan and Tricia are joined by two special guests who each in their own way play a role in the education landscape in Missouri. First up is Representative Chuck Bayse! Rep.Basye, a Republican, represents parts of Boone, Howard, Cooper and Randolph Counties (District 47) in the Missouri House of...
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Episode #73: Guns in Public Places
Most citizens deplore the mass gun violence that is currently plaguing our nation. However, Second Amendment advocates fear their rights could be limited if laws addressing guns are changed. What can be done to mitigate the increasing prevalence of gun violence in American society? On this…
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Episode #72: Words Create Worlds
On this Episode Mike is joined by APS executive director Claire Bishop as they talk with Joe Bednar, registered lobbyist and attorney with Spencer Fane. Joe served nearly seven years as Chief Legal Counsel to the late Governor Mel Carnahan and Governor Roger B. Wilson. He also served as Special...
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Episode #71-The Economics of Roe v. Wade
On this episode, we are joined by applied economist Dr. David Slusky to talk the economics of Roe v. Wade.
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Episode #70: Sunrise Movement
We will take several episodes of the podcast to explore organizations in our city that are working in the climate or environmental space. On this episode Allan and Mike visit with Mahreen and Michael of the Sunrise Movement in Kansas City. The Kansas City hub of Sunrise is building a movement of...
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Episode #69: Guns in America
On this episode of both sides Allan and Mike discuss the mass shootings in both Bufflao and Texas.
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Episode #68: Uniquely Stupid Democracy...
On this episode of Both Sides Allan and Mike discuss the recent Atlantic Article by Johnathan Haidt, delving into how social media has made America stupid. They also talk Donald Trump running in the 2024 election and flying unmasked!
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Episode #67: What's a Black Woman got to do with It?
On this episode Allan and Mike continue the conversation about the war in the Ukraine, based on information Allan says is imperative to understanding. They also talk about Supreme Court Nominations, and how things are looking for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Would these hearings be the same if…
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Episode #66 - Ukraine, Culture and Baseball!
On this episode Allan and Mike continue the conversation about the situation in the Ukraine. They also delve into culture wars, and of course talk about the topic we are all thinking abou when will baseball start?
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Episode #65 - Invasion of the Ukraine
In this episode Allan and Mike talk about their thoughts and understanding of the invasion in the Ukraine.
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Episode #64: Election Security
On this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk to elections Commisioner Benjamin Hovland! Comissioner Hovland serves on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Listen in as they talk conspiracy theories and election security.
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Episode #63 - Show Me Integrity
On this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk to Benjamin Singer, CEO of Show Me integrity! Show me Integrity is a cross partisan group of reformers in Missouri who are passionate about creating a government that is open, accountable, and not beholden to special interests. They are committed...
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Episode #62: Voting and Election Reform
On todays podcast Allan and Mike talk about voter and election reform, do we have more important things to focus on? Are our elected officials doing too much, or too little?
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Both Sides Episode #61: End of the Year Wrap!
2021 has been a year filled with vaccines, mandates, masks, international withdrawals, and so much more! On this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike discuss their top 5 world events in 2021. Did they agree on anything? Do YOU agree with them? We would love to hear your thoughts as you listen to...
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Episode #60 - Reparations.
In our previous episode we heard from Allan as he traveled to Germany as the descendant of someone who had suffered political or religious persecution during WW2. In this episode Allan and Mike are joined by Pamela Denise Long, to explore how the United States could do the same through…
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Both Sides Episode #59: Reconciliation for the Children and & Grandchildren
Since 1980, the city of Frankfurt has hosted a program aimed at allowing former citizens, including those of Jewish descent AND those who suffered political or religious persecution, to visit the city. The programme is aimed at all those first and second generation, who suffered persecution…
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Both Sides Episode #58 - Labor Shortages, Dystopia and Bills 2.0
On this episode, Allan and Mike share their thoughts on labor shortages, supply chain issues, and dystopian society. They also attempt to figure out with whom Kyrsten Sinema actually talks to, while trying to make sense of the reconciliation bill - AGAIN! We also hear their thoughts on the…
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Both Sides Episode #57: Bills, Budgets, and TIFs
On this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk our capacity to govern ourselves through the lens of debt limits, reconciliation packages and Infrastructure bills! Who's winning and who's losing and what does this mean as we head into 2022! Also, whats up with the Kansas City Police Budget and...
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Both Sides Episode #56: The Upswing
On this special episode of Both Sides, we welcome award winning authors Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett! In their new book The Upswing, the authors state that history holds the answers to how we move out of these tumultuous times. They argue that America's Gilded Age shows remarkable...
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Both Sides Episode #55 Andrew Gillum
In this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Andrew Gillum. A lifelong public servant, Andrew Gillum is recognized across Florida and the nation as a bold and inspirational leader. The former Mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Mayor Gillum...
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Both Sides Episode #54
In Episode 54 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Brad Austin, director of "All These Delicate Sorrows". All These Delicate Sorrows is a Kansas City PBS documentary that follows the journey of Holocaust survivors from liberation in 1945 to the Midwest. We hear about Brad's creative…
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Special Student Initiative Episode: Online Activism
This special episode of At the Square features American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) Spring 2021 Intern Team comprised of Hugo Juarez Avalos, Hannah Cole, and Luke Dema joined by guests Leslie Ponce-Diaz, Rubi Perez Vazquez, and Valeria Martinez speaking about Online Activism. Find out more at...
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Both Sides #53: A Summer Recap
In episode #53 of Both Sides features Mike and Allan discussing events of the summer including new voting laws and differing opinions on critical race theory, as well as a lesson in international protocol from the hosts. For more information, visit...
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Both Sides #52: New Gun Laws and US Foreign Influence
In Episode #52 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike begin by discussing the new Missouri gun laws and how they relate to the nullification doctrine of 1832. They also discuss the G7 summit, American foreign policy and influence, the Missouri senate race, and more. For recent episodes and more…
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Both Sides #51: Coffee and Politics with Sam Brownback
In Episode #51 we are featuring a live segment of Coffee & Politics recorded in May 2021. This segment features Ambassador Sam Brownback. Since 1995 Ambassador Brownback has served as congressman, senator and governor. Most recently Brownback served as the US Ambassador for International…
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Both Sides #50: Local Control of Police in KC?
In episode #50 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan are catching up about the Missouri legislature refusing to fund Medicaid, Kansas City aiming to gain local control of the police department and the likelihood of congress establishing a commission to investigate the insurrection at the capitol on…
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Both Sides #49: Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek Batya Ungar-Sargon
Episode #49 of Both Sides features a conversation with Batya Ungar-Sargon, the Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek. Batya talks with Mike and Allan about her book Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy then shifts gears to provide extended context related to Israel and Palestine. Find...
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Both Sides #48: Cocktails and Politics with Eddie Glaude Jr.
In Episode #48 of Both Sides, we're featuring a live, virtual event that was recorded on March 25th, 2021. Cocktails and Politics with Eddie S. Glaude Jr. features Both Sides Cohost Mike McShane and APS Program Director Denesha Snell. In an intimate conversation with Professor Glaude about his…
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Both Sides #47: Police Reform, Vaccine Update, and Biden's American Families Plan
In Episode #47 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike begin by reflecting on the implications of the guilty verdict of former Minnesota police officer, Derek Chauvin, sharing what they see as realistic police reform post trial. They also share thoughts about what it means to motivate people to receive a...
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Both Sides #46: Coffee and Politics with Congressman Don Beyer
Episode #46 of Both Sides features a recording of a live Coffee and Politics Conversation with Congressman Don Beyer that took place on April 6th, 2021. Both Sides' Cohost Allan Katz and Producer, Allison Koelzer talk with Rep. Beyer about higher education reform and the likelihood of Student…
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Both Sides #45: The Impact of Vaccination on Lives and Livelihoods with Dr. Erika Blacksher
In Episode #45, Allan and Mike discuss vaccination ethics, access, hesitancy, and passports with Dr. Erika Blacksher, the John B. Francis Chair in Bioethics at the Center for Practical Bioethics. Dr. Blacksher was the moderator at an APS Signature Program recorded on 04/01/2021 'The Impact of...
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Both Sides #44: Gun Violence in Missouri - Seeking Solutions with The Kansas City Star
In Episode #44 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Ian Cummings and Toriano Porter of the Kansas City Star to discuss Gun Violence in Missouri. APS is in partnership with the Kansas City Star presenting a joint-ongoing series called 'Gun Violence in Missouri: Seeking Solutions'. These 1...
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Both Sides #43: Life, A Year After COVID 19 in the United States
We're celebrating 1 YEAR of #BothSides at American Public Square at Jewell. Episode #43 features a reflection of the past year of digital programming, a look ahead at what Allan and Mike see as lasting impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic, and of course a current events round up with perspective on…
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Both Sides #42: An Educator's Perspective on Virtual Learning and Vaccine Accessibility
In Episode #42 of Both Sides, APS Program Director Denesha Snell steps in for Mike McShane and joins Allan for a conversation with master educator, Maya Everette. Everette shares perspective on teaching during the pandemic and thoughtfully engages with Denesha and Allan about what can be learned...
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Both Sides #41: Will Democrats Win or Lose in 2022?
In Episode #41 of Both Sides, Allan gives an update about his second dose of the vaccine. Mike and Allan share perspective on a recent article that features an interview with pollster David Shor and his claim that there are key methods that will indicate a midterm victory for Democrats. Allison...
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Both Sides #40: A Review of the Impeachment Trial and A Recent Ezra Klein Op-ed
In Episode #40 of Both Sides, Mike asks Allan to explain a recent blog post that highlighted Senator Mitch McConnell's closing remarks at the Senate Impeachment Hearing of Former President Donald J. Trump. The two offer thoughts on the hearing as a whole, then discuss a recent op-ed written by...
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Both Sides #39: Cocktails and Politics with Senator John Danforth
Recorded Live on February 11th, 2021 on Zoom webinar. Recently Former Missouri Senator John C. Danforth made headlines chastising one of his fellow Republicans and statesman, Sen. Josh Hawley, after the insurrection on at the U.S. Capitol. Join Danforth for an intimate conversation about the…
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Both Sides #38: Receiving the Vaccine
In Episode #38 of Both Sides, Allan recounts his recent experience receiving the COVID 19 vaccine, answering Mike's questions about the logistics, notable side effects, and the emotional impact. The two then discuss how the United States roll out of vaccine distribution, though slower than what...
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Both Sides #37: Setting the Tone for Unity
In Both Sides Episode #37, Mike and Allan debrief on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mike and Allan discuss Biden's first 100 days, sharing thoughts on the use of Executive Orders as a form of policy making. Mike and Allan also discuss the post-Trump era…
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Both Sides #36: The Case for Impeachment and a Vaccine Progress Review
In Episode #36 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the second Impeachment of President Trump in the House of Representatives and the permanent removal of his Twitter account. Mike explains why Twitter has the authority to do this, discussing the rights of a private company. Allan gives...
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Both Sides #35: Chaos at the Capitol
Who should be held accountable? In Episode #35 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share frustrations and reactions to the mob of rioters that breached the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021 to prevent Congress from affirming the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. Mike and Allan analyze...
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Both Sides #34: Farewell 2020
In the last episode of 2020, Episode #34 features a dive into the headlines including, but not limited: to the op-ed written in the Wall Street Journal about First-Lady Elect's (Dr. Jill Biden) title, the ongoing effort to undermine the 2020 Election Results, and the first doses of the COVID 19...
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Both Sides #33: The #ComingTogetherProject
In Episode #33, Mike and Allan discuss an editorial Allan wrote in the Kansas City Star featuring a call to action. He wants all Americans to talk with folks across the aisle to help bridge political divides in what he calls, the #ComingTogetherProject. Mike and Allan also talk about the news of...
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Both Sides #32: The Transition of Power and the Arrival of a COVID-19 Vaccine
In Episode #32 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan catch up on current events but primarily focus on the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine and the ongoing transition of power from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration. Engage with our Both Sides team by submitting a question or suggesting…
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At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) podcast channel. You'll find our series 'Both Sides', Student podcast episodes, and live event recordings. At the Square podcasts cover topics that correspond to APS programs and events while providing context and additional information on the issues. Episodes feature fact-based, civil conversations between experts and APS staff members.
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