Kansas Helen Podcast

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses data centers, artificial intelligence, and how Kansas should approach both. He expresses concern about offering tax incentives too freely to businesses and says that if incentives are given, there should be safeguards to ensure companies follow through...

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. Moreland explains that her decision to run is driven by frustration with the increasingly toxic nature of political culture. She discusses how partisan conflict has shifted away from problem solving and toward personal attacks, despite people...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses energy policy and expresses strong support for nuclear energy. He talks about how nuclear power fits into long-term energy planning and how different energy choices impact reliability, cost, and the state’s overall energy strategy. See the full intervie...

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. In this portion of the conversation, Moreland is asked whether she has experienced what it is like to not have “one more penny.” She explains that while her family was more financially stable during her later teenage years, she does remember e...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses gun policy and how it relates to public safety and individual rights. He talks about how different approaches to gun laws are debated and how those decisions impact communities. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas...

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. In this portion of the conversation, the discussion introduces Moreland and the geographic scope of District 7 in southeast Kansas along the Oklahoma border. It also touches on the uncertainty around her race, including whether she will have a...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses policing and how public safety fits into the role of government. He talks about the importance of maintaining effective law enforcement while also considering how resources are allocated and how different levels of government approach public safety issu...

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute. In this conversation, Moreland discusses why she decided to run for office and describes her campaign as a response to the growing hostility and dysfunction she sees in politics. She talks about wanting government to be less focused on party c...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses reproductive rights and how different perspectives shape the issue. He talks about how statistics are used in these discussions and the importance of understanding where information comes from. He also reflects on broader cultural and policy considerati...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses healthcare and how it fits into broader government priorities. He talks about the role of government in ensuring basic needs are met, including healthcare, while also emphasizing concerns about how funding is allocated and whether resources are being us...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses the importance of listening to constituents and argues that state lawmakers should be more accessible and responsive. He points out that Kansas House districts are relatively small, making it feasible for representatives to stay connected with voter...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses education, including school choice, funding, and student outcomes. He says he supports school choice and vouchers, but believes they should only cover a portion of tuition rather than the full cost. He also talks about concerns with how education fundin...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses childcare and early education, including access to pre-K and affordability. He says he does not support mandating universal pre-K and believes it should remain an option for families rather than a requirement. He emphasizes that different children devel...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses transportation and public transit, drawing on his experience working with local transit systems. He explains how federal funding structures influence fare policies and emphasizes the need to expand public transportation options. He also expresses su...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses SNAP benefits and how government decisions impact access to food assistance. He says that in situations like a government shutdown, it is important to have elected officials who will make decisions that ensure people continue to receive support. He also...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses education, including teacher shortages and early childhood learning. Drawing on his experience on the school board, he emphasizes the importance of investing in early education such as universal pre-K, noting the long-term benefits for student outco...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry is asked about potential changes to tenant protections, including eviction standards, notice requirements, and access to legal counsel. He explains that he has not yet looked into the issue in depth and does not give a firm position. He says he would look further...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses reproductive rights and the outcome of the 2022 Kansas ballot measure. He states that voters have already made their decision on the issue and expresses the view that lawmakers should respect that outcome and move on to other areas of policy. See th...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry discusses property taxes and references current legislation being considered in Kansas. He contrasts proposals to eliminate property taxes over time with an alternative approach that would cap annual increases in property valuations. He explains concerns about ra...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses gun policy, drawing on his experience as a combat veteran and gun owner. He expresses support for Second Amendment rights while also emphasizing the need to address school shootings and public safety concerns. He indicates openness to measures such...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry explains that his decision to run is primarily driven by concerns about child abuse and human trafficking. He discusses how Kansas’ highway system contributes to trafficking activity across the state and region, and how the issue presents unique challenges in Kan...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses marginalized voices and representation, noting his familiarity with housing protections under the Fair Housing Act while acknowledging that other areas are less familiar to him. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a broader perspective in po...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses policing and the prison system, emphasizing a shift toward rehabilitation rather than incarceration for nonviolent offenses. He raises concerns about overcrowded jails and the effectiveness of current approaches, and discusses the need to evaluate h...

Noah Perry is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Noah Perry responds to the question of whether he knows what it’s like to not have one more penny. He describes a period before the COVID-19 pandemic when his family experienced financial strain and relied in part on support from extended family, including meals from his gr...

Aaron Estabrook is running for Kansas House District 66, representing a portion of Manhattan. In this portion of the conversation, Estabrook discusses healthcare and rural hospital access. He supports expanding Medicaid to cover more Kansans and emphasizes the importance of strengthening community health systems. He also highlights workforce shortages as a key issue, suggesting increased investmen...