At the Square

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!  Who's winning and who's losing and what does this mean as we head into 2022!  Also, whats up with the Kansas City Police Budget and where EXACTLY are the funds being used?   

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 "...

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. The former Mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Mayor Gillum possesses the unique ability to bring people together for a common purpose and mobilize them to bring abou...

In Episode 54 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Brad Austin, director of "All These Delicate Sorrows".   All These Delicate Sorrows is a Kansas City PBS documentary that follows the journey of Holocaust survivors from liberation in 1945 to the Midwest. We hear about Brad's creative process and the lessons we can learn from shared personal stories. The second half of our podcast features...

This special episode of At the Square features American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) Spring 2021 Intern Team comprised of Hugo Juarez Avalos, Hannah Cole, and Luke Dema joined by guests Leslie Ponce-Diaz, Rubi Perez Vazquez, and Valeria Martinez speaking about Online Activism. Find out more at https://americanpublicsquare.org/  

In episode #53 of Both Sides features Mike and Allan discussing events of the summer including new voting laws and differing opinions on critical race theory, as well as a lesson in international protocol from the hosts. For more information, visit https://americanpublicsquare.org/events/atthesquare/  

In Episode #52 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike begin by discussing the new Missouri gun laws and how they relate to the nullification doctrine of 1832. They also discuss the G7 summit, American foreign policy and influence, the Missouri senate race, and more. For recent episodes and more information go to: https://americanpublicsquare.org/  

In Episode #51 we are featuring a live segment of Coffee & Politics recorded in May 2021. This segment features Ambassador Sam Brownback.  Since 1995 Ambassador Brownback has served as congressman, senator and governor. Most recently Brownback served as the US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom. Since stepping down Brownback has spoken publicly about his next steps, most notably racial...

In episode #50 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan are catching up about the Missouri legislature refusing to fund Medicaid, Kansas City aiming to gain local control of the police department and the likelihood of congress establishing a commission to investigate the insurrection at the capitol on January 6 th. In our 50th episode, we're also saying goodbye to our producer, Allison Koelzer, who is moving...

Episode #49 of Both Sides features a conversation with Batya Ungar-Sargon, the Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek. Batya talks with Mike and Allan about her book Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy then shifts gears to provide extended context related to Israel and Palestine. Find Newsweek's podcast The Debate here. Find Batya Ungar-Sargon's book details and pre-order here.  American...

In Episode #48 of Both Sides, we're featuring a live, virtual event that was recorded on March 25th, 2021. Cocktails and Politics with Eddie S. Glaude Jr. features Both Sides Cohost Mike McShane and APS Program Director Denesha Snell. In an intimate conversation with Professor Glaude about his new book 'Begin Again', they explore James Baldwin's life and writings with reverence for how race is exp...

In Episode #47 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike begin by reflecting on the implications of the guilty verdict of former Minnesota police officer, Derek Chauvin, sharing what they see as realistic police reform post trial. They also share thoughts about what it means to motivate people to receive a vaccine AND how they each view the proposed American Families Plan introduced by the Biden Administratio...

Episode #46 of Both Sides features a recording of a live Coffee and Politics Conversation with Congressman Don Beyer that took place on April 6th, 2021. Both Sides' Cohost Allan Katz and Producer, Allison Koelzer talk with Rep. Beyer about higher education reform and the likelihood of Student Loan Forgiveness. This event was a part of Student Month at APS.  Congressman Don Beyer is serving his fou...

In Episode #45, Allan and Mike discuss vaccination ethics, access, hesitancy, and passports with Dr. Erika Blacksher, the John B. Francis Chair in Bioethics at the Center for Practical Bioethics. Dr. Blacksher was the moderator at an APS Signature Program recorded on 04/01/2021 'The Impact of Vaccination on Lives and Livelihoods - A People's Dialogue', presented in partnership with The Center for...

In Episode #44 of Both Sides, Allan and Mike are joined by Ian Cummings and Toriano Porter of the Kansas City Star to discuss Gun Violence in Missouri. APS is in partnership with the Kansas City Star presenting a joint-ongoing series called 'Gun Violence in Missouri: Seeking Solutions'. These 1 hour panel discussions are aimed to explore economic mobility, how public health approach to gun violenc...

We're celebrating 1 YEAR of #BothSides at American Public Square at Jewell. Episode #43 features a reflection of the past year of digital programming, a look ahead at what Allan and Mike see as lasting impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic, and of course a current events round up with perspective on the American Rescue Plan and Immigration under the Biden Administration. Thank you for listening to #Bot...

In Episode #42 of Both Sides, APS Program Director Denesha Snell steps in for Mike McShane and joins Allan for a conversation with master educator, Maya Everette. Everette shares perspective on teaching during the pandemic and thoughtfully engages with Denesha and Allan about what can be learned from virtual learning, her thoughts on vaccine availability and requirements for educators, and her des...

In Episode #41 of Both Sides, Allan gives an update about his second dose of the vaccine. Mike and Allan share perspective on a recent article that features an interview with pollster David Shor and his claim that there are key methods that will indicate a midterm victory for Democrats. Allison weighs in and asks the pair for advice on the frustrating concept of online criticism. Point of referenc...

In Episode #40 of Both Sides, Mike asks Allan to explain a recent blog post that highlighted Senator Mitch McConnell's closing remarks at the Senate Impeachment Hearing of Former President Donald J. Trump. The two offer thoughts on the hearing as a whole, then discuss a recent op-ed written by journalist Ezra Klein entitled 'California is making Liberals Squirm:  If progressivism can't work there,...

Recorded Live on February 11th, 2021 on Zoom webinar. Recently Former Missouri Senator John C. Danforth made headlines chastising one of his fellow Republicans and statesman, Sen. Josh Hawley, after the insurrection on at the U.S. Capitol.   Join Danforth for an intimate conversation about the state of affairs in our country with the Cohosts of APS' podcast Both Sides Ambassador Allan Katz and Mik...

In Episode #38 of Both Sides, Allan recounts his recent experience receiving the COVID 19 vaccine, answering Mike's questions about the logistics, notable side effects, and the emotional impact. The two then discuss how the United States roll out of vaccine distribution, though slower than what many would like it to be, is much more organized than European counterparts. 

In Both Sides Episode #37, Mike and Allan debrief on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mike and Allan discuss Biden's first 100 days, sharing thoughts on the use of Executive Orders as a form of policy making. Mike and Allan also discuss the post-Trump era of the Republican Party, making their predictions on whether or not some law makers may shift loyalty. 

In Episode #36 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan discuss the second Impeachment of President Trump in the House of Representatives and the permanent removal of his Twitter account. Mike explains why Twitter has the authority to do this, discussing the rights of a private company. Allan gives perspective on how and when he anticipates receiving the COVID 19 vaccine.  Join American Public Square at Jewe...

Who should be held accountable? In Episode #35 of Both Sides, Mike and Allan share frustrations and reactions to the mob of rioters that breached the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021 to prevent Congress from affirming the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. Mike and Allan analyze what lead to this unfortunate, historic event with attention to the inconsistency of how this group of...

In the last episode of 2020, Episode #34 features a dive into the headlines including, but not limited: to the op-ed written in the Wall Street Journal about First-Lady Elect's (Dr. Jill Biden) title, the ongoing effort to undermine the 2020 Election Results, and the first doses of the COVID 19 vaccine. Mike and Allan round out the episode by sharing what they look forward to in 2021. Join APS and...