At the Square

In Episode #33, Mike and Allan discuss an editorial Allan wrote in the Kansas City Star featuring a call to action. He wants all Americans to talk with folks across the aisle to help bridge political divides in what he calls, the #ComingTogetherProject. Mike and Allan also talk about the news of the day, including but not limited to, the most recent push back from the state of Texas on the 2020 Pr...

In Episode #32 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan catch up on current events but primarily focus on the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine and the ongoing transition of power from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration. Engage with our Both Sides team by submitting a question or suggesting a topic for Mike, Allan, and Allison to deliberate in an upcoming episode of Both Sides. Go to www.ame...

In Episode #31 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share thoughts on the evolution of President Trump's claims about election fraud and what those claims mean for our democracy. Mike and Allan also discuss Anti-Racism in relation to an upcoming American Public Square at Jewell panel discussion in partnership with The Forward. ' Anti-racism: The Solution or a Part of the Problem' taking place on Tuesday...

In Episode #30 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the aftermath of the election, the state of the presidency, and the remaining Senate seats to be filled. What will happen to President Trump in the future? Who will control a majority in the Senate? They also discuss the surge of COVID-19, and how it will effect the country in 2021. Hear predictions from Mike an Allan as well as a teaser to our...

This special episode of At the Square features American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) Fall 2020 Intern Team comprising of Luke Dema, Charisma Sewell, Jaycee Roe, Pria Jean-baptiste, Zachary Mertes, and Henry Clause as they explore the topic of Cancel Culture. This episode was created to complement APS's upcoming Student Program 'I Got Canceled. What's Next?' taking place on November 17th from 6P...

Both Sides Episode #29, recorded in front of a live virtual audience on November 4th, 2020 via Zoom Webinar and Facebook Live. Find the video recording and more at At the Square . This episode features a longer Both Sides conversation about: WHY the day-after-the-election results are inconclusive, HOW MO + KS voted, and WHAT finding common ground looks like post-2020.   Mikes Election Predictions:...

In Both Sides Episode #28, Mike and Allan discuss their predictions for the upcoming General Election and explore Kansas and Missouri local ballots and initiatives. Specifically, the conversation covers an analysis from both Mike and Allan about Amendment 3 on the Missouri ballot. Tune in after November 3rd for commentary and analysis on the election! 

In Episode #27 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan begin by sharing reactions to Evening at the Square 2020 feat. The Lincoln project. Following that, Mike and Allan dive into a discussion of the Amy Coney Barrett Senate Hearings, APS's upcoming segment of Cocktails and Politics with Senator Sherrod Brown on 10/22 at 6PM, and talk about the spread of COVID 19 in the Executive Branch. 

In Episode #26 of Both Sides, Allan and Allison talk with Co-founders of The Lincoln Project, who will be featured at American Public Square at Jewell's Virtual Evening at the Square 2020 event on 10/13/2020. In a conversation with The Lincoln Project's Reed Galen, Jennifer Horn, Steve Schmidt, and Rick Wilson, behind the scenes insight is shared about political identity and how The Lincoln Projec...

In Episode #25 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what it means for the future of The Supreme Court of the United States. Will Democrats try to pack the court? What could happen to Roe v. Wade? Tune in to hear Mike and Allan share their answers to these questions.  Help us engage with our audience by way of answering YOUR questions as...

Episode #24 of Both Sides features a recording of American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) LIVE virtual series 'Cocktails and Politics'. In a discussion moderated by Both Side's cohosts Allan Katz and Mike McShane, political consultant  Terry Nelson shares insight about the Senate race and other topics regarding the 2020 election.  APS's Program Director served as the Roving Reporter for this live...

Episode #23 marks the launch of Season Two of Both Sides with some time spent catching up on what happened during our two week break and a discussion about how Immigration is affecting the 2020 election versus how it affected the 2016 election.  In Season Two of Both Sides the podcast will complement American Public Square at Jewell's fall programming calendar. We'll tackle the election (of course...

In Episode #22 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan chat about the recent controversy and panic surrounding the United States Postal Service. They also share their thoughts on the 2020 Democratic National Convention (D.N.C.). This episode concludes SEASON #1 of Both Sides. We'll be taking a couple weeks off and returning with SEASON #2 in mid-September 2020.  In the meantime, we want to hear from you! He...

In Episode #21 of Both Sides, Mike, Allan, and Allison weigh in on Presumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden's announcement of US Senator, Kamala Harris, as his running mate. Mike and Allan also talk about how viewing elections as seasons of 'winning and losing' for political parties may be harmful to a healthy democracy. Hey you! We want to hear from you. Mike, Allan, and Allison would love to eng...

In Episode #20 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share a comprehensive run-down of the primary results in Missouri and Kansas and talk predictions and analysis of the November General election. You'll hear views from Both Sides of the aisle on who the Vice Presidential pick for Democratic Nominee Joe Biden could be, The Missouri Governor's Race, and the likely or unlikelihood of the U.S. Senate turnin...

This week, Mike and Allan talk with Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson about Thryve, an organization that is helping to reduce youth violence through equity. Dr. Thompson is the principal investigator for Thryve where the goal is to improve youth outcomes by coordinating efforts to address risk and protection factors. To learn more about Thryve, visit their website at www.wethryve.ctb.ku.edu. After a con...

In Episode #18 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan talk with Geoff Jolley, the Executive Director of LISC Kansas City to discuss the challenges of Affordable Housing in Kansas City. After a conversation with Geoff, Mike and Allan discuss the reopening of schools in Fall.  To learn more about LISC Kansas City, you can visit their website at lisc.org/Kansas-city. If you or someone you know is need of hous...

Both Sides #17 is the second episode of the KCCG July Both Sides Takeover. In this episode, Mike and Allan talk with Judge Brian C. Wimes, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri. Judge Wimes brings a vast knowledge of federal judiciary sentencing guidelines and issues surrounding crime in Kansas City. In the month of July 2020, American Public Square at Jewell's sister o...

In Episode #16, we launch a segment of episodes we are calling the KC Common Good (KCCG) Both Sides Takeover. You'll hear about KCCG's mission and message of hope regarding reducing violence in Kansas City. In #1 of the KCCG Both Sides Takeover, Mike and Allan talk with Kelsey Ryan and Jennifer Hack Wolf from The Beacon, a non-profit online news outlet based in Kansas City focused on local, in-dep...

In Episode  #15 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan talk with Monsignor Stuart Swetland, President of Donnelly College in Kansas City, KS. Monsignor Swetland shares perspective from the most diverse college in the midwest, in their pursuits to address and understand COVID 19 in Wyandotte County and actively discuss systemic racism in higher education.  Both Sides features Producer, Allison Koelzer and C...

In Episode #14 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan talk with Quinton Lucas, Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. In a discussion about how his office has responded to recent health and political crises, Mayor Q shares his beliefs about political polarization in Kansas City and the country as a whole. Both Sides features Host Allison Koelzer, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory B...

In Episode #13 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss what it means to defund the police, what it could look like, and how it aims to address police brutality. They also weigh in on recent Supreme Court decisions and the controversy around John Bolton's book 'The Room Where it Happened'. Both Sides features Host Allison Koelzer, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Boar...

Episode #12 is a SPECIAL EDITION of Both Sides. Both Sides' Allan Katz and Mike McShane are joined by American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) Program Manager, Denesha Snell. The episode features a conversation about the rhetoric of change, Denesha's personal role and beliefs on the matter, and how APS is positioned to share their platform to convene the community on these important conversations....

In Episode #11 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk with the cofounders of Sophic Solutions, Dr. Rodney Smith and Stephenie K. Smith, about their work to provide diversity, equity & inclusion training for various companies and associations throughout the Kansas City Metro and beyond. Learn more about Sophic Solutions at www.sophicsolutionsgroup.com   American Public Square at Jewell is committed to...

In Episode #10 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk about the politics of wearing a mask in public during the COVID 19 pandemic. Both Sides features Host and APS Student Initiative Coordinator Allison Koelzer, APS founder Ambassador Allan Katz, and Co-Chair to APS's Advisory Board Mike McShane, is a reoccurring civil dialogue about topics related to current events through distinct political perspect...