Issues Program

The host becomes the guest. Ted Woodward hosting Issues for today, interviewing the show's usual host Steve McIntosh who is retiring next week.

Tony and Steve discuss his more than 40 years in radio programming and operations, so much of it right here at Audacy with us.

Debbie Kennedy and Steve discuss the Wichita Children’s Home which has been serving the needs of children in the community since 1888.

Steve and Walker discuss his organization which is providing food for more than 700 pantries and distributors across 85 Kansas counties, feeding 250,000 people a year.

Steve and Wichita City Manager Robert Layton discuss city government and his 16 years as Wichita City Manager. Layton will retire at year’s end.

Steve and Director Byrne discuss vaccinations for flu, COVID, and more plus health concerns in Sedgwick County.

Steve and Director Kennedy discus the nonprofit organization and their helping more than 18,000 people in 25 Kansas counties who encounter poverty, abuse, and homelessness.

Steve and Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily discuss improvements and challenges at the county Tag Office.

Steve and Director Cale discuss the museum exhibits, programs, visitors, and fund-raising efforts and events.

Mike and Steve discuss their long careers in radio and the current state of collegiate athletics.

Maggie Thompson is a case worker with COMCARE. She and Steve discuss suicide as September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

Steve discusses urban sprawl, rural roads, water, and budget-writing with Commissioner Wise.

Steve and Adam discuss the science museum’s new playground and other events and opportunities.

With the 2026 Kansas State Fair coming up, Steve and GM Schulz discuss the Kansas State Fair and operation of the fairgrounds year-round.

Wichita public schools Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld joins Steve to discuss the beginning of Fall classes for some 46,000 students.

Administrator McCausland and Amphitheater Director Kathryn Ewing discuss government operations and public events in Andover.

Goddard is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Steve hears about it from Mayor George Liebe.

Steve and Election Commissioner Rainwater discuss the local municipal primary election coming up on August 5.

Steve gets an outline of the county's proposed budget for 2026 from County Manager Tom Stolz

Issues 2025: 6/29/25 Complete Show - Steve welcomes Wichita Director of Airports Jesse Romo to the studio to discuss the operation of Eisenhower National and Colonel James Jabara Airports.

Steve and retired Sedgwick County Sheriff Mike Hill discuss his career in law enforcement and the difficulty task of dealing with public protests.

Steve welcomes fellow Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall-of-Famer Dan Dillon to the show to talk about his years at the DA's office and his 30 years as a leading voice in Wichita radio.

Summer is underway! Steve and Wichita Parks & Recreation Director Reggie Davidson discuss activities available at the city’s 122 parks.

Riverfest is upon us, and we get a preview from Wichita Festivals' Breanna Monk and this year's Capt. Windwagon Smith Alan Howarter.

The Orpheum is getting its much needed renovations. Steve talks with Director Olden about the project and the historic theater.

COMCARE Director Tammany and Steve discuss mental illness, drug addiction, and treatments available.

Steve and Director Fouts discuss Tanganyika's 500 animals for public interaction and breeding for other zoos and parks.

Sportswriter, author, radio host, and founder of the non-profit League 42 Bob Lutz joins Steve to talk baseball, sports, radio, and much more.

Steve and Greater Wichita YMCA CEO Ron McMahon discuss the services and programs at 11 YMCA branches, including Newton, El Dorado, and Hutchinson.

Work Force Alliance of South Central Kansas President/CEO Keith Lawing joins Steve to discuss job training, the tariffs’ impact on the work force, and artificial intelligence.

Steve welcomes Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne back to the Issues show. They discus a measles outbreak, the cold and flu season, tuberculosis' return, and her department’s programs and services.

Steve discusses this spring severe weather season with Meteorologist Vanessa Pearce from the National Weather Service Wichita office.

March is Disability Awareness Month. Steve and Director Fish discusses services for developmentally disabled in Wichita.

It is Severe Weather Awareness Week here in Kansas. Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director Julie Stimson joins us to discuss preparation for all kinds of potential emergencies.

Steve and Dr. Jackie Vietti discusses students, faculty, and programs at Butler Community College.

District Attorney Marc Bennett discusses with Steve the need for more lawyers, especially in rural parts of Kansas. He also advocates for a satellite law school for Wichita.

Steve and WIBA President Wendell Funk discuss the networking and training programs of its more than 700-member small businesses.

Steve and Wichita school superintendent Kelly Bielefeld discuss a proposed $450 million bond issue, and why it's needed. The election is February 25.

Steve and Judge Dahl comment on his law career, time as a basketball commentator on radio, teaching, and volunteering. Judge Dahl is a longtime colleague and friend of the Steve and Ted Show.

Residents who participated in a city of Wichita survey believe city government performance showed significant improvement from 2023.

Joan Tammany, executive director, COMCARE of Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County Fire District One Fire Marshal Brad Crisp discusses with Steve fire-fighting operations throughout the county, excluding Wichita and Derby.

Steve and Manager Layton discuss public safety, the unhoused, and future city budget shortfalls.

Steve interviews former Commission Chairman and outgoing Commissioner David Dennis. They discuss his eight years on the board, county staffing, taxes, and quality of life issues.

Director Kennedy discusses Catholic Charities Inc. with Steve. The non-profit serves more than 16,000 homeless families and victims of domestic violence across 25 Kansas counties.

Steve and Wichita City Council member J. V. Johnston discuss street paving, water, and challenges and opportunities in the City's 5th District.

Steve and Dr. Zimmerman discuss Illuminations and other activities and promotions at Botanica Wichita.

Issues 2024: 11/24/24 Complete Show - Kansas Food Bank President/CEO Brian Walker discusses hunger and Kansas' largest non-profit hunger relief agency.

Originally aired on KNSS in November of 2019, this program features Steve discussing Dr. Rhatigan's 37 years at WSU and the state of education. James J. “Jim” Rhatigan died Sunday October 27, 2024 at the age of 89.

Steve discusses discusses sheltering, care, and adoption of animals with Kansas Humane Society's President/CEO.