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.