At the Square
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 episode, Allan and Mike discuss the complicated topic of Reparations in connection to American Public Square at Jewell’s upcoming Signature Program ‘Reparations in KC’ presented in partnership with Kansas City PBS. Allan and Mike talk through some of the same questions that panelists will explore...
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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 extensively covered historic events, including the Trump-Biden presidential transition and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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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 Representatives. In the second part of this episode we welcome Jason Roberts! Jason is president of the Kansas City Federation of Teachers and School related personnel.
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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 Episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss guns in public places.
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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 Counsel to former Governor Robert Lee Holden.
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On this episode, we are joined by applied economist Dr. David Slusky to talk the economics of Roe v. Wade.
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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 young people across race and class to take an intersectional focus on the climate crisis.
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On this episode of both sides Allan and Mike discuss the mass shootings in both Bufflao and Texas.
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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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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!
info_outlineMost 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 Episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss guns in public places.