Episode 43: Hear me. See me.

Melissa welcomes guest co-host Aimee Copp Hasty for conversations about mental health and domestic violence in the workplace. Plus, we start a celebration of Women's History Month

00.00 Topeka-based Advisor's Excel has personal reasons for making the mental health of their employees a key focus. Here's what they're doing

5.50 If you suspect a friend or colleague is impacted by domestic violence, what should you do?

11.00 The VFW is there for you! Our guests tell us what they all offer

15.50 Build My Future is building the next generation of workers for the construction industry

20.30 Celebrating Women's History Month! We welcome special guests Susan Garlinghouse and Nancy Perry

Storm season is around the corner! We talk preparedness, primaries, and important anniversaries in this week's show.

00.00 Election season hasn't started this early in Kansas for several decades! What you need to know about the Presidential Preference Primary.

5.30 The week of March 4 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Jake Henry with Shawnee Co. Emergency Mgt. helps us prepare

10.35 This May marks 70 years since the U.S. Supreme Court Brown v Board decision. See how the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library is commemorating it

16.30 Abilities Day returns to Capper Foundation's Dialogue Coffee House!

20.50 We tackle the 2nd annual Valeo Behavioral Health Breakfast for Hope by revealing this year's featured speaker!

25.40 BONUS CONTENT! Hear from a man who answered thousands of calls from people about strokes - but didn't realize when it was happening to him

Even ER nurses can ignore their own health! A personal message for Heart Month, and a play that will have you rocking out were all part of the Red Couch this week!

00.00 A new program at Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging will provide respite for people with dementia and their caregivers

6.10 Forge has a lot of irons in the fire! How they're helping young professionals connect

10.15 ER Nurse Mish Abendroth felt pressure in her chest, but ignored it - until she suffered a heart attack

16.25 How is northeast Kansas reacting to climate change? A new documentary, Hot Times in the Heartland, takes a look

22.05 Kaw Mission Historic Site is newly renovated, and hosting a series of presentations on westward expansion

27.00 Get ready to rock the house! School of Rock is the latest production at Topeka Civic Theatre

From the highest highs to the lowest of lows, this week's podcast starts with reflections on the tragedy at the Kansas City Chiefs victory celebration.

1.55 What's up at Washburn? Hear an update from WU President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek

7.15 It's election season, Kansas! Sec. of State Scott Schwab reminds us of the upcoming deadlines for the Presidential Preference Primary

12.20 POTHOLES! Interim Topeka City Manager Richard Nienstedt and Dpty. Public Works Dir. Tony Trower update the city's efforts to smooth the bumps

18.10 You've heard of internships, but find out how micro-internships are hlping Kansas businesses

22.55 Happy National FFA Week! Royal Valley High School students promote the next generation of agriculture

27.25 NOTO Executive Dir. Tom Underwood outlines goals for the year in the arts and entertainment district

32.15 Playwright Darren Canady is bringing his award-winning play Brothers of the Dust home to Topeka for its Kansas premiere. It's a Black History Month celebration in cooperation with the Topeka Chapter of The Links, Inc.

While our area is focused on the Kansas City Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl, Shawnee County is thinking ahead to summer fun!

Commissioner Aaron Mays talks about available summer jobs, plus why they want state lawmakers to reinstate the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction

Becoming the Better You! Hear about the message of an upcoming youth summit

Hear me. See me. NAMI Kansas board member S.J. Hazim shares his journey to becoming a mental health advocate.

Take the Metro! Topeka Metro updates how the first year of a new local service has gone

Couture for Cancer: The fundraising event marks its 20th year! We look ahead to the March 2 event!

How to check for unclaimed property that might belong to you is just one topic this week!

.00 Election season starts earlier than it has in decades in Kansas! What you need to know

5.50 Motorcycle enthusiasts have a few things on their mind to share with lawmakers

10.25 Got insurance issues? KS Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt shares how her office can help

15.50 Get your Kansas Cash! State Treasurer Steven Johnson talks about the millions in cash and property his office is holding -- some of it could be yours!

22.00 Pink Bows and Yellow Ribbons is the latest children's book from author Rosie J. Williams. How it bridges the gap between military and civilian families.

WIBW-TV launched a year-long project to raise awareness of issues surrounding mental health. This special panel discussion lays the groundwork to raise awareness, erase stigma, connect with resources, and inspire change.

https://www.wibw.com/hearmeseeme/

00.00 What is mental illness?

7.30 How communities are working to address mental health needs

11.50 Unique considerations for children and adolescents

16.30 How can people get connected with resources

00.00 A tax bill already is on its way to the Governor! Kansas Sen. Democratic Leader Dinah Sykes talks taxes and more

6.00 Topeka is gearing up for the Point in Time Homeless Count. Here's why it matters

10.15 The Alzheimer's Association has a few priorities they'll take to lawmakers on Kansas Advocacy Day. Our guest runs down the list

13.55 Women Managing the Farm - of course it's a way of life in Kansas! We get a look at an upcoming conference by that name

17.50 The 80s queen of the mall - pop star Tiffany - is visiting Topeka! John Koop shares how it inspired a whole theme for the Greater Topeka Partnership's annual meeting

.00  Human trafficking might not be what you think. Julie Hart with the KS AG's office breaks down what's happening in Kansas, and new efforts to fight it

5.55 On the issues... Sen. President Ty Masterson talks tax cuts and more

11.50 The City of Topeka has a new property tax rebate program for residents over age 65. Hear how it works.

17.15 Snow day or no? Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson gives insight into the decision

22.45 Washburn University has a sweet career fair coming up - it's scheduled for Valentine's Day! How it builds connections between students and the community.

00 Sen. Jerry Moran pays a visit before returning to Washington, where a budget deadline looms.

5.55 KS House Speaker Dan Hawkins gives his take on taxes and Medicaid expansion before the Kansas Legislature reconvenes next week

12.00 Jason Smith share what's on the horizon for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

17.45 New Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce President Juliet Abdul pays her first visit to the Red Couch

22.11 Top City Promise will mark the two-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine with a gala to support refugees who now call Topeka home