Kansas Helen Podcast

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses the influence of Koch Industries on rural communities in his district, which includes multiple counties with significant agricultural land. He explains how farmers often rely on Koch or its subsidiaries for inputs like feed, fertilizer, a...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch explains why he is running for office, focusing on his goal of building rural power and changing how representation works in the legislature. He discusses concerns about elected officials trading votes to achieve policy goals, and his belief that r...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses his political activism and involvement after moving back to the region in 2020. He talks about his work in technical writing and economic development, including efforts to support local projects and improve access to resources like grant...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses his background and ties to District 110, including family connections in the area and his time living in Hays. He talks about growing up between different parts of Kansas and the East Coast, his family’s involvement in the community, and...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses the political landscape of his district and rural Kansas more broadly. He talks about voter turnout, party registration, and the challenges of running in a heavily Republican district, including the need to appeal to voters across party l...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.com In this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses his educational background, including degrees in political science and communication studies from KU, a master’s from Syracuse in rhetoric and communication studies, and doctoral work at the University of South Carolina where he reached A...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. Meet Mark: https://www.markforkshd110.comIn this portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch discusses the historical foundations of the U.S. political system, describing it as infrastructure inherited from the 18th century. He focuses on the Constitution and the Second Amendment, explaining his perspective on their original intent and how...

Mark Schaukowitch is running for Kansas House District 110. In this opening portion of the conversation, Schaukowitch introduces himself and begins discussing his perspective on how people enter politics. He challenges the traditional idea of working up through a hierarchy of offices, suggesting that this model may reflect party and establishment expectations more than what is actually effective t...

This was one of the most interesting interviews I’ve done so far, and we never even got to my list of questions. However, he did cover them all. Most of these interviews usually break down into about 17 to 20 segments, but this one came out to 28 parts, including the full conversation. There was too much important information to condense without losing key context, so I wanted to make sure it was...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland closes the conversation by discussing the importance of more everyday people stepping up to run for office, emphasizing that candidates who care about their communities and are willing to do the work are needed in government. The con...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland discusses her firsthand experience working in the foster care system and the challenges faced by children, staff, and caregivers. She describes situations where youth engage in serious violence and the difficulty of balancing account...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland argues that private prisons should not exist, pointing to concerns about lack of oversight, poor conditions, and profit-driven systems that do not prioritize rehabilitation. She describes private prisons as creating opportunities for...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland argues that legislation focused on bathroom access is a distraction from more pressing issues facing communities. She emphasizes that decisions about restroom access should be left to businesses or addressed through practical solutio...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland argues that decisions around reproductive healthcare are too often driven by personal opinions and religious beliefs rather than individual rights. She emphasizes that government should not be involved in personal medical decisions a...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland emphasizes the importance of strong funding for public education, describing it as one of the most critical areas for state and federal investment. She highlights the role schools play as the primary education system for most childre...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland supports universal pre-K and expanding access to childcare, emphasizing that financial barriers should never prevent children from receiving early education. She argues that children should not be impacted by their family’s income an...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses the importance of long-term planning in government. He says he believes the legislature often focuses too heavily on short-term political outcomes and reelection rather than long-term impact. He emphasizes the need for lawmakers to be driven by clear go...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland criticizes political gridlock and argues that when legislators fail to work together, it directly harms people who rely on programs like SNAP and other forms of support. She emphasizes that government inaction during conflicts, such...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland explains that her nonprofit, the American Advocacy Initiative, focuses on helping individuals struggling with substance use disorders access treatment and rehabilitation services. She describes providing support such as transportatio...

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland questions the use of tax incentives and subsidies for large corporations, arguing that companies with significant profits should not require public support to operate or expand. She points to examples like major corporations that repo...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses the relationship between younger voters and older politicians. He points to lower voter participation among younger generations as a factor in why older voices often dominate in politics. He emphasizes that voting is key to having issues represented and...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses the current political climate and how his background shaped his political views. He describes growing up in a rural, conservative community and how that environment influenced his early perspective. He also reflects on how political discourse has change...

Taylor Moreland for Kansas House District 7 , is running to represent parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland supports raising the minimum wage in Kansas, while also emphasizing the need to support small businesses and underfunded sectors during that transition. She acknowledges that policies that work in other regions may not translate dire...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses marijuana legalization and how it is currently handled across state lines. He says he believes it will likely be decriminalized in the future but does not express support for leading that effort himself. He also discusses how marijuana enforcement can i...

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland supports the idea of requiring landlords to pass property tax reductions on to tenants, emphasizing the need for accountability. She discusses concerns about landlords benefiting from lower property taxes without reducing rent, partic...