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Let's Talk
by John Mehan, Ron Toellner & Tim Carter
Let's Talk is a 1 hour program dedicated to issues and topics of importance to Sedalia, Missouri and surrounding communities. Experts on each episode's subject join us in studio to help us and you gain a better understanding of the issue.
Episodes
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kaitlen Seagren
🐔 Sedalia’s Chick-fil-A is getting closer—and this week’s Let’s Talk Sedalia guest is the woman who will be helping lead it! Kaitlen Seagren, manager of the new Chick-fil-A in Sedalia, joins Ron Toellner and John Meehan to talk about her journey and what it takes to manage a fast-paced…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Dr. Todd Fraley
Dr. Todd Fraley, Superintendent of the Sedalia 200 School District discusses the start of the 2026-2027 school year, recent accomplishments in the District, and future plans.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Darren Pannier
Retiring State Fair Community College athletic director Darren Pannier looks back on his 26-year tenure marked by growing the athletic department from 30 to nearly 400 student-athletes and building a new on-campus athletics complex.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Gabby White
Gabby White is the Executive Director of the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, stepping into that role in May, 2025. Gabby has a strong background in development, communications, and community engagement.
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Let Talk Sedalia - Katie Shannon
Katie discusses her various volunteer efforts throughout the Sedalia and Central Missouri Areas. Katie is on the board of trustees at Missouri Valley College, past president of the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, and is very active in supporting our men and women stationed at Whiteman Air Force...
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Let's Talk Sedalia, Jason Moore
Let's Talk Sedalia
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Grant Johnson & Will Cleaver
Operation BBQ Relief
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Don Schlesselman
Missionary
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Let's Talk Sedalia, Carolyn Crooker and Gary Edwards
Let's Talk Sedalia
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Let's Talk Sedalia - David and Julie Goodson
Sedalia's Future
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Nevils and Reece
Pettis County Health Center
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mark Cherry
On this episode of Let's Talk Sedalia, Detective Cherry shares his passion for serving others and his commitment to helping people in crisis. Through his work in law enforcement and crisis intervention, he has helped take community support and response efforts to a whole new level in Sedalia.…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mark Cherry
Crisis Intervention
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Richard DeFord
Our guest this week on "Let's Talk Sedalia" is Richard DeFord. Richard is a Grief Recovery Specialist. He is a hospital and hospice chaplain serving the west central Missouri area through Fitzgibbon Hospital and Fitzgibbon Home Health and Hospice in Marshall, MO. As a Grief Recovery Specialist…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Jessica Craig
Jessica Craig, the Executive Director for Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County, joins us today to talk about the economic development of Sedalia and how the City of Sedalia operates to invest in and grow the community.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - David Woolery
Sedalia Police Chief David Woolery joins us today to talk about how law enforcement has changed since he was in the academy. With new equipment and methods of dealing with perpetrators, the Sedalia Police Department is always adapting to keep Sedalians safe.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Heather Lynn
Heather Lynn joins us today to talk about Child Safe of Central Missouri and how it operates to provide children with the care they need.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Diana Nicholes
Diana Nichols joined us to speak about all the new updates in the school systems with things such as Competency-Based Education (CBE).
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Chad Puckett
Chad Pucket joins us today to discuss how they are changing the lives of children at the Show Me Christian Youth Home by going beyond the limits of traditional foster care to help each child—physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually—overcome the struggles of their past and prepare…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Nicole Collier Sophia Edwin
Coach Nicole Collier and sophomore Sophia Edwin, of the State Fair Women's Basketball team, joins us today to talk about State Fair's basketball program and college life in general.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Marsha Boeschen
County Collector, Marsha Boeschen, joins us this week to discuss new tax items on the upcoming ballot.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Steve Galliher and Jason Unwin
Steve Galliher, who has served as our city mayor, and Jason Unwin with the Civil Air Patrol highlight the importance of aviation in our community and the CAP cadet programs.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mike Harding and Ryan Reed
Pettis County Fire Chief Mike Harding and Board Member Ryan Reed join us today to discuss an item on the upcoming vote ballot for Pettis County that would be of benefit to our fire department in terms of budget and response time.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Julie White and Julie Hoffart
Julie White and Julie Hoffart join us to talk about how Citizens Against Spouse Abuse operates and future events they will be organizing.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kyle Herrick
Kyle Herrick joins us today to discuss his career in the automobile industry and his continued involvement in various local community programs.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Jim Callis
Jim Callis joins us today to discuss his family's history in the town of Sedalia.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kim Anderson
Kim Anderson joins us today to discuss the new NCAA rules regarding the transfer portal and eligibility within the college basketball world.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart joins us today to discuss his history with the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri and the development of the new PROENERGY Teen Center right across the street for Sedalia's iconic Katy Depot.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kyle Middleton
Kyle Middleton, the athletic director for Smith-Cotton High School joins us today to talk about the new sports facilities on the SCHS campus and the future of athletic at Smith-Cotton.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - David Kramer
David Kramer joins us today to discuss the history of Center for Human Services and its ever evolving mission to help those with disabilities in our community.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Tim Carr
Tim Carr joins us today to discuss his career in Sedalia Law Enforcement and how the juvenile detention office operates to protect the community and its youth.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Karri Wilson
Dr. Karri Wilson, the Executive Director of the Missouri State Fair Foundation joins us today to discuss her upbringing around leaders of the Missouri State Fair and how the Missouri State Fair Foundation operates to support the state fair throughout each year.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Matt Irwin
Fire Chief Matt Irwin joins us today to discuss how the Sedalia fire department is keeping up with the increased demands including the new fire truck, fire station, and fire department training facility.
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Let' Talk Sedalia - Lauren Thiel Payne Director of the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation
Our guest this week on "Let's Talk Sedalia" is Lauren Thiel-Payne the Director of the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation. The Foundation has been in place for twenty years enhancing all the great services Bothwell provides.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kayla Holland-Orell and Angela Spatz
Kayla Holland-Orell and Angela Spatz from Center of Human Services join us today to discuss what it is like to live with and interact with a person who has autism.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kirk Martin
In this episode, Kirk Martin walks us through the process that him and many other volunteers undergo to make sure that the less fortunate of the Sedalia community have a warm place to stay when weather conditions become less favorable.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Bill Turner
Mental health advocate Bill Turner joins us this week to discuss the different aspects of mental health consulting and the distinct differences between different mental health professionals.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Marzano Academies CBE at Smith-Cotton High School
In today’s episode, we welcome Ashley Avila and Dr. Bill Zima from Marzano Academies in Centennial, Colorado. They sit down with students from Smith-Cotton High School for a thoughtful conversation on Competency-Based Education (CBE). Throughout the discussion, students from a variety of...
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mr. Charlie Guthrie
Charlie Guthrie is known statewide for his work on behalf of veterans. He is a key member of the "Wreaths Across America" team and speaks at many events and schools throughout the area. The Dresden school students, with the help of the school staff, held a pennies war supporting this honorable...
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Let's Talk Sedalia Liberty Center
Matt LaCase and Joe Fischer join us this week to talk about all things Liberty Center. We get to learn about the history of the Liberty Center and how it has evolved to fit into the modern society of Sedalia.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Brad Sheriff
Sheriff Brad Anders joins us this week to discuss how he rose through the ranks of law enforcement and how the responsibilities of being Sheriff have shaped him into who he is today.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - State Fair Community College: Improvements & Tax Levy
Learn about all the new things taking place at SFCC and the upcoming tax levy.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - CAPS Students Involved
Join us for the final episode of this season as the CAPS students behind the Let’s Talk Sedalia podcast step in front of the mic! Maddie (Social Media), Ryland (Uploads to YouTube and Spotify), Janet (Video Editor), and Zach (In charge & Video Recorder) share their experiences, roles, and...
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Let's Talk Sedalia - On the Inside ReEntry Academy
Join us as we sit down with Kardell from the Northside Organization to discuss On the Inside ReEntry Academy, a powerful program supporting individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration. Kardell opens up about his own journey—growing up in Sedalia, facing struggles in and...
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Ellie Ruer & Dr. Misty Todd
Join us in today's podcast as we speak with Ellie Ruer and Dr. Misty Todd about the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency and their roles related to it.This podcast was made possible with the support of Queen City CAPS.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Braver Angels
Join us as we sit down with Bev Rollings and Kimberly Knowle-Zeller for a thoughtful conversation about community, connection, and the power of local initiatives. Bev shares her journey as co-owner of Rollings Architect and co-founder of the Sedalia Farmers’ Market, while Kim reflects on what...
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Ruthie Hart
Join us as we talk with Ruthie Hart about the Liberty Center in Sedalia and the components that make up the center. We also dive deep into the Liberty Center's vital role in hosting community events!
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Marsha Boeschen
In today's podcast we talk with Marsha Boeschen about her background and the monthly payment plan she set up after being elected as the Pettis County collector. The monthly payment plan that she instated allows for Pettis taxpayers to pre-pay their real estate taxes. She also shares insight of…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Becky Imhauser
Join us as we talk with Becky Imhauser about her background as an author and the history and founding of Sedalia. We also discuss the history of educational institutes in Sedalia. This podcast was made possible with the support of Queen City CAPS.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Business and Retail Department
Join us as we sit down with Dianne Simon, Vice President of Thompson Hills Investment Corp and property manager at Thompson Hills Shopping Center! She shares how she works with local businesses and those looking to come to Sedalia, gives us a look at the legacy of founder E.W. Thompson, and talks...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let's Talk is a 1 hour program dedicated to issues and topics of importance to Sedalia, Missouri and surrounding communities. Experts on each episode's subject join us in studio to help us and you gain a better understanding of the issue.
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John Mehan, Ron Toellner & Tim Carter
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Let's Talk is a 1 hour program dedicated to issues and topics of importance to Sedalia, Missouri and surrounding communities. Experts on each episode's subject join us in studio to help us and you gain a better understanding of the issue.
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