At the Square

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.

Special Episode: David Axelrod & Michael Steele 11/28/2023

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 a political strategist, commentator, and former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama; he was the founding director of the University of Chicago’s non-partisan Institute of Politics and now serves as a senior fellow to that organization. Michael Steele is the former Chairman of the Republican National Committee, the former Lt. Governor of the State of Maryland, a political analyst for MSNBC, and host of The Michael Steele Podcast. This conversation is moderated by American Public Square at Jewell Executive Director, Claire Bishop and American Public Square at Jewell Intern, Ian Wooldridge. This episode serves a special preview of what's to come at the live event on December 4th, 2023. To buy tickets to attend the event in person or participate via Livestream, please visit: /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/28835228

Both Sides: Exploring Gender & Identities 09/19/2023

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 County Library and Kansas City PBS. Sharing from their point of view, Allan & Mike discuss the culture war(s) in America, trans rights, access to healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community, and how this difficult issue is shaping up to effect American values in the coming years Stick around to the end of the episode to hear Allan & Mike's take on the 2024 Presidential Election during their classic headlines round up! For more information and registration for Exploring Gender & Identities on 9/26, visit: https://americanpublicsquare.org/event/gender-and-identity/ /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/28087655

So What, Now What: Reparations in KC 07/17/2023

So What, Now What: Reparations in KC On June 7th, 2023, American Public Square at Jewell hosted a Signature Event, 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 back. In effort to continue the conversation, American Public Square is launching this new series So What, Now What to provide a platform for the questions and subtopics that arise from our Signature Events. In this case, Reparations in KC, there are many questions left to be answered. Though this episode won’t address everything, we’re hopeful that you will learn something and feel inspired to stay engaged in the topic area. In this episode of So What, Now What, you’ll hear some of the audience member questions that we couldn’t get to at the event answered through follow up interviews from: Kansas City's Third District Councilperson, Melissa Robinson Director of Economic Information at the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), Dr. Linwood Tauheed. Senior Reporter at Kansas City PBS, Mary Sanchez, who covers Race & Identity. At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's podcast channel. You'll find Both Sides episodes, playbacks of Signature Events, and our latest podcast offering, a new series So What, Now What aimed at exploring the questions and subtopics that arise from American Public Square Signature Events. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/27487431

Playback: Reparations in KC 06/21/2023

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 complicated issue of reparations and delved into: examples of other cities that have made reparations to Black residents, historic and economic considerations, and the impact Reparations may have on racial tensions in Kansas City. At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's podcast channel. You'll find Both Sides episodes, playbacks of Signature Programs recorded and released as episodes, and our latest podcast offering, a series aimed at exploring the questions and subtopics that arise from Signature Programs. Reparations in KC program audio courtesy of Kansas City PBS. If you’d like to support the work of American Public Square at Jewell, head to /membership to learn more. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/27224523

Both Sides: Reparations in KC 05/31/2023

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 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 at the program, including but not limited to: Do you think society owes the descendants of enslaved people anything? How can we measure the harms caused by slavery? Is it fair to characterize social programs as reparations? ‘Reparations in KC’ is on Wednesday June 7th, 2023 at University Academy in Kansas City, Missouri. Virtual and in person registration is available at . ‘Reparations in KC’ will air on Kansas City PBS on June 16th, 2023. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/27004218

Special Episode: Robert Costa 11/01/2022

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 extensively covered historic events, including the Trump-Biden presidential transition and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/24672507

Episode #74: Back to School Special 09/05/2022

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 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. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/24272124

Episode #73: Guns in Public Places 08/16/2022

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 Episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss guns in public places. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/24076923

Episode #72: Words Create Worlds 08/02/2022

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 Counsel to former Governor Robert Lee Holden. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/23931768

Episode #71-The Economics of Roe v. Wade 07/12/2022

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. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/23719385

Episode #70: Sunrise Movement 06/28/2022

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 young people across race and class to take an intersectional focus on the climate crisis. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/23565005

Episode #69: Guns in America 05/31/2022

Episode #69: Guns in America On this episode of both sides Allan and Mike discuss the mass shootings in both Bufflao and Texas. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/23269646

Episode #68: Uniquely Stupid Democracy... 04/28/2022

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! /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/22945163

Episode 68: Uniquely Stupid Democracy… 04/27/2022

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! /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/22924505

Episode #67: What's a Black Woman got to do with It? 03/29/2022

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 she wasn't a black woman? /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/22600295

Episode #66 - Ukraine, Culture and Baseball! 03/15/2022

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? /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/22422758

Episode #65 - Invasion of the Ukraine 03/01/2022

Episode #65 - Invasion of the Ukraine In this episode Allan and Mike talk about their thoughts and understanding of the invasion in the Ukraine. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/22288874

Episode #64: Election Security 02/15/2022

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. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/22134815

Episode #63 - Show Me Integrity 02/01/2022

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 to building a strong coalition all across the state putting power back into the hands of the people. Listen in as they dig deeper into Approval and Rank Choice Voting. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/21984365

Episode #62: Voting and Election Reform 01/18/2022

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? /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/21814361

Both Sides Episode #61: End of the Year Wrap! 12/21/2021

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 this special end of the year episode! /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/21555941

Episode #60 - Reparations. 12/07/2021

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. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/21401939

Both Sides Episode #59: Reconciliation for the Children and & Grandchildren 11/17/2021

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 during the National Socialist regime and were forced to leave Frankfurt. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/21200630

Both Sides Episode #58 - Labor Shortages, Dystopia and Bills 2.0 10/27/2021

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! /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/20952479

Both Sides Episode #58 - Labor Shortages, Dystopia and Bills 2.0 10/27/2021

Both Sides Episode #57: Bills, Budgets, and TIFs 10/12/2021

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! (PAUSE) Who’s winning and who’s losing...and what does this mean as we head into 2022! /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/20796686

Both Sides Episode #56: The Upswing 09/28/2021

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 similarity to our own, including a gap between rich and poor, and a societal focus on "I" rather than "we." /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/20635481

Both Sides Episode #55 Andrew Gillum 08/31/2021

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. /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/20323733

Both Sides Episode #54 08/17/2021

Both Sides Episode #54 In Episode #54 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Brad Austin, director of the KCPBS documentary "All These Delicate Sorrows". We also hear from Allan as he discusses his personal story of how the Holocaust impacted his family. For additional episodes and more information go to www.americanpublicsquare.org /episode/index/show/americanpublicsquare/id/20165141

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