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In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough wrap up their three-part series about how funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, commonly known as ARPA, are supporting local programs and making an impact in Topeka. If you missed the first two episodes, be sure to give them a listen! In this final episode of season two, Spiker and Yarborough are joined by Pam Evans, director of marketing and development for Family Service & Guidance Center, who shares how FSGC—a leader in children's mental health—benefitted from the funds and was able to open up its new Youth Crisis & Recovery Center. They talk about the new center, services available under its roof, and how FSGC is serving kids and families in the region. Stick around for the end of the episode to hear final thoughts on the ARPA process from Topeka City Council member Christina Valdivia-Alcala. It's an important community conversation you won't want to miss!

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with one of the local recipients of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, commonly known as ARPA. This episode is the second installment in a three-part series about how $10 million in ARPA grants are impacting social services in the Topeka area. Today's guest is Chris Palmer, executive director of Cornerstone of Topeka. Palmer talks with the hosts about housing needs in the city—especially for individuals who are unhoused and those who are working but live below the poverty line—and dives into how ARPA funding allocated to Cornerstone is helping bridge the gap between housing need and inventory. Listen in to learn more from this community conversation you don't want to miss!

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough kick off a three-episode series about how funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, commonly known as ARPA, is impacting social services in the Topeka area. It's been about a year since the City of Topeka, through its governing body, allocated $10 million in ARPA funding to community organizations in Kansas' capital city. In episode one of the series, Spiker and Yarborough sit down with Topeka City Council member Spencer Duncan, who helped spearhead the city's grant allocation process, to learn more about the local dissemination of ARPA funding, which key focus area emerged, and much more. Following the conversation with Duncan is an interview with Sarah Elsen, executive director of Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas, who dives into how ARPA funding will impact child care providers, and families seeking care, in Topeka. Listen in to learn more from two community conversations you don't want to miss! 

Donnie Rightside has you covered for the three huge MLB playoff games today. First - he breaks down all the pitching matchups on the board for today as teams get deeper into their rotations late into each series. Dodgers have Lynn vs the Diamondbacks and Pfaadt - what does Donnie think will happen in this matchup, who will get hits for each team, and will this game get over the listed total? Then, he jumps into the Phillies vs Braves and Nola vs Elder and how he thinks that matchup will shake out. Finally - Astros vs Twins and Urquidy vs Ryan. He gives you all his favorite bets from that matchup as well as all the rest on the board. All this, your calls, his best bets, and more!

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough talk with two special guests about the funding supports available for small businesses in the Topeka area. Spiker and Yarborough are joined by Stephanie Norwood, GO Topeka's director of entrepreneurship and small business, and Pedro Concepcion, a local small business owner behind favorites like The Wheel Barrel in Topeka's NOTO Arts & Entertainment District and K.I.T. Solutions, which supports many other local establishments. As a past recipient of GO Topeka Small Business Incentives, Concepcion shares his perspective on the program and how incentives open new doors for entrepreneurs. Norwood, meanwhile, gives listeners the inside scoop on how GO Topeka's Small Business Incentives program works. Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow or simply a curious consumer, listen to our latest episode to learn how Topeka helps business owners succeed!

Donnie Rightside has you covered for a solo edition of Moneyline on the grid. First - weekend sports recap. Tons of NFL preseason action and MLB outcomes. Donnie breaks down all the week 1 preseason standouts, with a few young QB's looking great in their limited action. Then - Donnie breaks down an interesting bet for the 2023/24 Super Bowl that he will be riding for the season - as well as a way too early breakdown on the big game. After - James Harden and the 76ers in the headlines with their latest drama - which saw Harden publicly call out Sixers GM Daryl Morrey. After - MLB action today. Donnie breaks down the entire board and his favorite prop, RBI, and side bets from each. He caps the MLB talk with the wild card races in the NL and AL. Who will make it, and who will be on the outside looking in? All this, your calls, his best bets, and more!

Donnie Rightside has you covered for a solo edition of Moneyline on the grid. First - weekend sports recap. Tons of NFL preseason action and MLB outcomes. Donnie breaks down all the week 1 preseason standouts, with a few young QB's looking great in their limited action. Then - Donnie breaks down an interesting bet for the 2023/24 Super Bowl that he will be riding for the season - as well as a way too early breakdown on the big game. After - James Harden and the 76ers in the headlines with their latest drama - which saw Harden publicly call out Sixers GM Daryl Morrey. After - MLB action today. Donnie breaks down the entire board and his favorite prop, RBI, and side bets from each. He caps the MLB talk with the wild card races in the NL and AL. Who will make it, and who will be on the outside looking in? All this, your calls, his best bets, and more!

Donnie RightSide is joined by Kevin Walsh for another edition of the dynamic duo on Moneyline. A busy Thursday in sports - football is back with the Jets and Browns playing in the Hall of Fame game tonight. Then, MLB games are live as they are on air. The Phillies and Marlins are live, they break that game down as it unfolds. Then - The White Sox, Rangers, Mets and Royals games also get underway. They break down the props and plays they have for that. After - they cap what they think could happen in the first NFL game of the season with the Jets and Browns. They follow that up with their MLB picks and plays tonight. They break down all the pitchers on the mound they are targeting today, and the batters they expect to get an RBI or HR. All this, your calls, their bets, and more!

Donnie Rightside and Kevin Walsh have you covered for a Thursday edition of Moneyline. First - they cover the NFL players getting suspended for gambling, and break down what that means for future players who are caught gambling. Next it's the biggest story out of  the MLB - Domingo German's perfect game against the Oakland A's. Then, the Blazers and Dame drama continues, they tell you where they think this ends and what team he will be on before next season. After Kyrie and the Suns are set to meet and discuss a potential signing, do Donnie and Kevin think this will happen or will he wind up somewhere else? Finally, all the MLB on the card tonight. They break down each game and give you their best bets from everyone. All this, your calls, their bets, and more!

Donnie Rightside has you covered on another classic solo mission Tuesday of Moneyline. First - he talks MLB and all the storylines out of the league, starting with Luis Arraez hitting .400 again and notching another 5 hit game. Can he finish the season hitting .400 or will he eventually cool off? Then, news about Stefon Diggs frustration in Buffalo finally came to light, with the star WR upset with his role in the offense. Could he be moved this offseason or will he stay with the Bills? After, do you trade for Zion Williamson if you are an NBA team or is the risk too much for the oft-injured New Orleans forward? Finally - Donnie breaks down EVERY game on the stacked MLB card tonight. All this, your calls, his best bets, and more!

Donnie Rightside flys solo for a mid week edition of Moneyline. First - he starts with all the MLB afternoon action and picks his favorite bets on the board. Then, he jumps into the unfolding golf drama with Rory McLlroy commenting on LIV and PGA's merger. After - Donnie jumps into different markets with player performance doubles and odd's boost available. He wraps up the first hour with player double double bets in the NBA Finals. After - it is NBA Finals props talk and what Donnie is looking at for the game. Finals, MLB night action as well as his best bets from each game. All this, your calls, his picks, and more!

In this episode of the Topeka Talk podcast, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with Washburn University President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek and Dr. Alan Bearman, Washburn's vice president for strategic enrollment management. Following an exciting university announcement about new scholarship opportunities for Shawnee County students, they talk through what these scholarships provide, how they seek to address local talent needs, and so much more — including what may be on the horizon for this Topeka institution. Listen today to learn all about Washburn's effort to keep homegrown talent home.

In the second Topeka Talk episode of Season 2, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough are joined by Wrylie Guffey and Shanna Simpson, lead animal curators at the Topeka Zoo! The pair dishes details of the zoo's newest exhibit, Giraffe & Friends, which will be the largest habitat in its history. Listen to learn what you can expect from the new experience, and for a few fun facts about the zoo's furry friends, including how they get their names! For more on the zoo, visit TopekaZoo.org. 

To kick off Season 2 of Topeka Talk: Community Conversations, hosts Gretchen Spiker and India Yarborough sit down with Ernestor De La Rosa, the City of Topeka's first Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. Listen now to learn about Ernestor's path to finding Topeka, his plans and hopes for the role, and so much more! To contact the city's DEI Office, visit Topeka.org/dei/.

P.S. We've got a great season ahead with lots of meaningful conversations in store, so be sure to stick around!