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A confluence of news, politics, commentary and popular culture from journalist, talk show host, former political candidate and lobbyist, and PAC chair R.J. Dickens.
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A lot has changed since Susan Wagle first bottled up every bill even remotely related to Medicaid expansion. Given what has happened since, was it the right decision? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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My personal perspective and thoughts on the 72nd US Secretary of State. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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The late Ross Perot had it wrong about that giant sucking sound-- it wasn't coming from Canada and Mexico, but from the mass of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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All of a sudden, if you are educated, ergo, you are an elitist. I don't think I resemble that remark.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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R.J,'s Legislative Agenda--A Call Center Bill of Rights w/Dr. Tanisha Ranger and Remembering Jerry Karr
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Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Tanisha Ranger, some ideas on a Call Center Bill of Rights, and remembering the late Kansas Senate leader Jerry Karr. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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R.J.'s Legislative Agenda... THIS TIME, IT'S PERSONAL! w/Dr. Tanisha Ranger
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Studies in 12 countries around the world show a link between call center work and disorders such as depression and anxiety. It's time to take action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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NEWS FLASH--You CAN walk and chew gum at the same time.
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Too many members of the Kansas Legislature don't want to hear any ideas from constituents because they say they're going to be too busy with Medicaid expansion in the 2020 session. The Legislature was designed to handle many issues at once in a 90-day session. So why don't they? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/r…
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A live feed following the final results of Wichita local elections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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Election 2019--Every vote counts... and speaking of counting...
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Some final thoughts on Election 2019--every vote counts... and speaking of counting.... answering your questions about the census amendment, an issue near and dear to my heart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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R.J.'s Legislative Agenda, Part 5: Medicaid Expansion--Confusing the Radical Right with the Facts; Plus, a Mayor's race update
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Kansas Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning announced his Medicaid Expansion plan... it's better than we thought, but not as good as we need it to be. Plus, we update the neverending story of the Wichita Mayor's race. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message…
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R.J.'s Retort Special Edition--The Neverending Story... errr, Mayor's Race
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We had to do this special edition because, well, you-know-what happens--and in a Wichita mayoral race, lots of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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Party like it's 2005! We have another write-in attempt to try and throw a monkey wrench into the November vote with three weeks left. Don't be fooled! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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R.J.'s Legislative Agenda, Part 4: 17th In Age, 46th In Protecting Older Workers--WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE???
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Kansas is the 17th oldest state in the country, yet we are 46th in the protections afforded older workers. Since we'll never be a magnet for young people, we need to fix this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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Supporters of Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell are trying to turn this non-partisan election into a partisan fray by making himself a victim of Trumpian proportions. Don't fall for it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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R.J.'s Legislative Agenda, Part 3: Suspended Reality
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Too many cities and counties across America are too dependent on traffic fines to pay for local government. The ACLU reports that it takes people 13 times longer to pay a traffic fine if your license is suspended--and there's a 51% chance it will cost you your job. It's time to stop this Jim Crow-era practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://p…
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What the "experts" who never attended college don't know about the student loan crisis from a Kansas perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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R.J.'s Legislative Agenda, Part 2: I Hate the 70s, Traffic Stop Edition
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With nearly every law enforcement officer having access to either body cam or dash cam video, it's time to update our traffic laws to reflect the technology of 2019... not the attitudes of 1974.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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It's easy to demonize someone like the late David Koch. It's harder to keep in mind that to others, he was a brother, father, colleague, and friend. Even in the real Civil War, people on both sides could take time out for events like weddings and funerals.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message…
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R.J.'s Legislative Agenda, Part 1: Rage Against the... Algorithm
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Artificial Intelligence is not making our lives better. At best, it's a gigantic pain in the ass; and at worst, it's a growing nightmare that has the potential to ruin people's lives. This week, R.J. revives his proposal for a "real person" law to address these abuses.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/m…
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Groups on our side of the aisle are being plagued by people who just sit around and do nothing... and their inactivity has reached crisis proportions.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rj-dickens/message
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Dr. Dickens talks about this upcoming school year!By Dr. Bill Dickens
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Getting Ready for the 2018-2019 School Year
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Today I am talking about how we are preparing for the 2018-2019 school year. I also chat with a CCS Class of 2018 graduate. Thank you for listening!By Dr. Bill Dickens
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Today I am chatting about summer happenings at CCS. I also interview a 2018 CCS Graduate and learn more about her experience at CCS. Thanks for tuning in!By Dr. Bill Dickens
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On today's episode I thoroughly discuss the results from our ACSI Accreditation Visit. I also chat with one of our graduating seniors.By Dr. Bill Dickens
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Today I am discussing the topic of Word of Mouth Marketing and how it is important to the school. I also chat with a current 2nd grader and 2 CCS Alums. Thanks for listening!By Dr. Bill Dickens
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Today, my main topic deals with leadership philosophy. I also chat with Meredith Ellis, 6th Grade Teacher, and Hagen Pearce, 8th Grade Student.By Dr. Bill Dickens
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Welcome to the first Third Thursday podcast featuring CCS Headmaster, Dr. Bill Dickens. Today we are chatting with junior, Camryn, to learn about student life at CCS.By Dr. Bill Dickens
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