EngageICT: Democracy on Tap

Engage ICT: Mayoral Candidate Debate

KMUW hosted a mayoral debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, as part of Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap in partnership with the Wichita Eagle and the Kansas Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Candidates Jeff Longwell and Brandon Whipple answered questions submitted by KMUW listeners, readers of the Wichita Eagle , and SPJ members. The debate was broadcast live on KMUW 89.1-FM and streamed via Facebook Live. Watch the video here: You can also listen to the full broadcast here:

Democracy On Tap: Effective Ways To Reach Your Reps

Your voice matters, but is your message reaching the right ears? On March 12, Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap presented a discussion on effective ways to raise your voice and reach your representatives. Panelists: Janice Bradley, Local Activist Dalton Glasscock , Sedgwick County Republican Party Chairman Jessica Lucas , VP of Watkins Public Strategies Lavonta Williams , Former City Councilmember Here's the audio from the event: Here's the discussion that aired on Facebook Live:

Democracy On Tap: Education Funding

The Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap mini-series on the 2019 legislative session continued on February 12 at Roxy's Downtown with a discussion focused on education funding. A new governor could mean changes to education funding in Kansas. What implications could these changes have on area schools? We spoke with those who know. Panelists: Cory Gibson , Valley Center Public Schools superintendent Celia Llopis-Jepsen , Kansas News Service reporter Lynn Rogers , Kansas lieutenant governor Susan Willis ,

Democracy On Tap: Medicaid Expansion

Our mini-series on the 2019 legislative session began on January 15, at the first Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap event of 2019. Our panelists discussed the topic of Medicaid expansion, including where Kansas now stands, how the topic will play out in Topeka and what major health care changes might be in store if expansion is approved. Panelists: Teresa Lovelady , HealthCore Clinic Cindy Samuelson , Kansas Hospital Association Tom Shine , KMUW Sheldon Weisgrau , Alliance for a Healthy Kansas Here's

Democracy On Tap: The Fate Of Century II

On December 11, the Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap mini-series on community building concluded with a conversation on the fate of Century II. Our panelists discussed the future of the iconic building and what's at stake. Panelists: Karla Fazio , Century II Citizens Advisory Committee Mary Beth Jarvis , Century II Citizens Advisory Committee Mitch Southerland , Music Theatre Wichita Larry Weber , Century II Citizens Advisory Committee