At the Square
At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) podcast channel. You'll find our series 'Both Sides', Student podcast episodes, and live event recordings. At the Square podcasts cover topics that correspond to APS programs and events while providing context and additional information on the issues. Episodes feature fact-based, civil conversations between experts and APS staff members.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
Special Episode: David Axelrod & Michael Steele
American Public Square at Jewell is thrilled to be hosting its annual premier event, Evening at the Square, on December 4th at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. This year’s event will feature a conver…
Both Sides: Exploring Gender & Identities
In this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike discuss Gender & Identities in relation to American Public Square's upcoming program 'Exploring Gender & Identities' taking place at Johnson County Commu…
So What, Now What: Reparations in KC
On June 7th, 2023, American Public Square at Jewell hosted a Signature Event, Reparations in KC, at University Academy in partnership with Kansas City PBS. The live recording of this event is availab…
Playback: Reparations in KC
This is an At the Square Playback episode featuring the live recording of Reparations in KC, an American Public Square at Jewell panel discussion recorded live at University Academy on June 7th, 20…
Both Sides: Reparations in KC
At the Square is American Public Square at Jewell's podcast channel. You'll find Both Sides episodes, playbacks of Signature Programs, and our latest podcast offering, a reactionary series aimed at e…
Special Episode: Robert Costa
Mark your calendars for APS’ biggest event of the year, Evening at the Square! This year's event will happen on November 29th and will feature today’s special podcast guest Robert Costa. Don't miss t…
Episode #74: Back to School Special
Allan and Tricia are joined by two special guests who each in their own way play a role in the education landscape in Missouri. First up is Representative Chuck Bayse! Rep.Basye, a Republican, repre…
Episode #73: Guns in Public Places
Most citizens deplore the mass gun violence that is currently plaguing our nation. However, Second Amendment advocates fear their rights could be limited if laws addressing guns are changed. What c…
Episode #72: Words Create Worlds
On this Episode Mike is joined by APS executive director Claire Bishop as they talk with Joe Bednar, registered lobbyist and attorney with Spencer Fane.
Joe served nearly seven years as Chief Legal C…
Episode #71-The Economics of Roe v. Wade
On this episode, we are joined by applied economist Dr. David Slusky to talk the economics of Roe v. Wade.
Episode #70: Sunrise Movement
We will take several episodes of the podcast to explore organizations in our city that are working in the climate or environmental space. On this episode Allan and Mike visit with Mahreen and Michael…
Episode #69: Guns in America
Episode #68: Uniquely Stupid Democracy...
On this episode of Both Sides Allan and Mike discuss the recent Atlantic Article by Johnathan Haidt, delving into how social media has made America stupid. They also talk Donald Trump running in the…
Episode #67: What's a Black Woman got to do with It?
On this episode Allan and Mike continue the conversation about the war in the Ukraine, based on information Allan says is imperative to understanding. They also talk about Supreme Court Nominations,…
Episode #66 - Ukraine, Culture and Baseball!
On this episode Allan and Mike continue the conversation about the situation in the Ukraine. They also delve into culture wars, and of course talk about the topic we are all thinking abou when will …
Episode #65 - Invasion of the Ukraine
In this episode Allan and Mike talk about their thoughts and understanding of the invasion in the Ukraine.
Episode #64: Election Security
Episode #63 - Show Me Integrity
On this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike talk to Benjamin Singer, CEO of Show Me integrity! Show me Integrity is a cross partisan group of reformers in Missouri who are passionate about creati…
Episode #62: Voting and Election Reform
On todays podcast Allan and Mike talk about voter and election reform, do we have more important things to focus on? Are our elected officials doing too much, or too little?
Both Sides Episode #61: End of the Year Wrap!
2021 has been a year filled with vaccines, mandates, masks, international withdrawals, and so much more! On this episode of Both Sides, Allan and Mike discuss their top 5 world events in 2021. Did t…