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Let's Talk Sedalia
Let's Talk is a 1 hour program dedicated to issues and topics of importance to Sedalia, Missouri and surrounding communities. Experts on each episode's subject join us in studio to help us and you gain a better understanding of the issue.
Episodes
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Darci McFail
DARCI HAS SERVED 23 YEARS IN K-12 EDUCATION AND 10 YEARS AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STRTEGIC SERVICES FOR STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE. SHE DISCUSSES THE…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Doc Elliot
DOC HAS WORKED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY FOR OVER FORTY YEARS. IN 2022 HE MOVED BACK TO HIS HOME STATE OF MISSOURI. DOC DISCUSSES HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE INDUSTRY…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Amy Epple
AMY SERVES AS DIRECTOR OF SEDALIA PARKS AND RECREATION. SHE IS CELEBRATING HER 10TH YEAR AT THE HELM. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR AMY, HER LEADERSHIP, AND THE PASSION…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Brad Pollitt
BRAD HAS SERVED EIGHT YEARS IN THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRENTATIVES. HE DISCUSSES THE LEGISLATION ADDESSED BY THE MISSOURI GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING 2026.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Larry Yeager
LARRY YEAGER LEADS THE TEAM AT YEAGER CYCLE SALES. HE HAS BEEN RIDING BIKES AND MOTORE CYCLES SINCE HE WAS OLD ENOUGH TO WALK. LARRY DISCUSSES THE BUSINESS…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Susan Mergen
SUSAN IS A VERY ACTIVE SUPPORTER OF THE SEDALIA COMMUNITY. SHE DISCUSSES THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE REWARDS OF GIVING BACK.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kaitlen Seagren
🐔 Sedalia’s Chick-fil-A is getting closer—and this week’s Let’s Talk Sedalia guest is the woman who will be helping lead it! Kaitlen Seagren, manager of the…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Dr. Todd Fraley
Dr. Todd Fraley, Superintendent of the Sedalia 200 School District discusses the start of the 2026-2027 school year, recent accomplishments in the District…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Darren Pannier
Retiring State Fair Community College athletic director Darren Pannier looks back on his 26-year tenure marked by growing the athletic department from 30 to…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Gabby White
Gabby White is the Executive Director of the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, stepping into that role in May, 2025. Gabby has a strong background in…
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Let Talk Sedalia - Katie Shannon
Katie discusses her various volunteer efforts throughout the Sedalia and Central Missouri Areas. Katie is on the board of trustees at Missouri Valley College…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mark Cherry
On this episode of Let's Talk Sedalia, Detective Cherry shares his passion for serving others and his commitment to helping people in crisis. Through his work…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Richard DeFord
Our guest this week on "Let's Talk Sedalia" is Richard DeFord. Richard is a Grief Recovery Specialist. He is a hospital and hospice chaplain serving the west…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Jessica Craig
Jessica Craig, the Executive Director for Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County, joins us today to talk about the economic development of Sedalia and how…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - David Woolery
Sedalia Police Chief David Woolery joins us today to talk about how law enforcement has changed since he was in the academy. With new equipment and methods of…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Heather Lynn
Heather Lynn joins us today to talk about Child Safe of Central Missouri and how it operates to provide children with the care they need.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Diana Nicholes
Diana Nichols joined us to speak about all the new updates in the school systems with things such as Competency-Based Education (CBE).
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Chad Puckett
Chad Pucket joins us today to discuss how they are changing the lives of children at the Show Me Christian Youth Home by going beyond the limits of traditional…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Nicole Collier Sophia Edwin
Coach Nicole Collier and sophomore Sophia Edwin, of the State Fair Women's Basketball team, joins us today to talk about State Fair's basketball program and…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Marsha Boeschen
County Collector, Marsha Boeschen, joins us this week to discuss new tax items on the upcoming ballot.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Steve Galliher and Jason Unwin
Steve Galliher, who has served as our city mayor, and Jason Unwin with the Civil Air Patrol highlight the importance of aviation in our community and the CAP…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mike Harding and Ryan Reed
Pettis County Fire Chief Mike Harding and Board Member Ryan Reed join us today to discuss an item on the upcoming vote ballot for Pettis County that would be…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Julie White and Julie Hoffart
Julie White and Julie Hoffart join us to talk about how Citizens Against Spouse Abuse operates and future events they will be organizing.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kyle Herrick
Kyle Herrick joins us today to discuss his career in the automobile industry and his continued involvement in various local community programs.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Jim Callis
Jim Callis joins us today to discuss his family's history in the town of Sedalia.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kim Anderson
Kim Anderson joins us today to discuss the new NCAA rules regarding the transfer portal and eligibility within the college basketball world.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart joins us today to discuss his history with the Boys and Girls Club of West Central Missouri and the development of the new PROENERGY Teen…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kyle Middleton
Kyle Middleton, the athletic director for Smith-Cotton High School joins us today to talk about the new sports facilities on the SCHS campus and the future of…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - David Kramer
David Kramer joins us today to discuss the history of Center for Human Services and its ever evolving mission to help those with disabilities in our community.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Tim Carr
Tim Carr joins us today to discuss his career in Sedalia Law Enforcement and how the juvenile detention office operates to protect the community and its youth.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Karri Wilson
Dr. Karri Wilson, the Executive Director of the Missouri State Fair Foundation joins us today to discuss her upbringing around leaders of the Missouri State…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Matt Irwin
Fire Chief Matt Irwin joins us today to discuss how the Sedalia fire department is keeping up with the increased demands including the new fire truck, fire…
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Let' Talk Sedalia - Lauren Thiel Payne Director of the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation
Our guest this week on "Let's Talk Sedalia" is Lauren Thiel-Payne the Director of the Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation. The Foundation has been in…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kayla Holland-Orell and Angela Spatz
Kayla Holland-Orell and Angela Spatz from Center of Human Services join us today to discuss what it is like to live with and interact with a person who has…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Kirk Martin
In this episode, Kirk Martin walks us through the process that him and many other volunteers undergo to make sure that the less fortunate of the Sedalia…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Bill Turner
Mental health advocate Bill Turner joins us this week to discuss the different aspects of mental health consulting and the distinct differences between…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Marzano Academies CBE at Smith-Cotton High School
In today’s episode, we welcome Ashley Avila and Dr. Bill Zima from Marzano Academies in Centennial, Colorado. They sit down with students from Smith-Cotton…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Mr. Charlie Guthrie
Charlie Guthrie is known statewide for his work on behalf of veterans. He is a key member of the "Wreaths Across America" team and speaks at many events and…
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Let's Talk Sedalia Liberty Center
Matt LaCase and Joe Fischer join us this week to talk about all things Liberty Center. We get to learn about the history of the Liberty Center and how it has…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Brad Sheriff
Sheriff Brad Anders joins us this week to discuss how he rose through the ranks of law enforcement and how the responsibilities of being Sheriff have shaped…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - State Fair Community College: Improvements & Tax Levy
Learn about all the new things taking place at SFCC and the upcoming tax levy.
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Let's Talk Sedalia - CAPS Students Involved
Join us for the final episode of this season as the CAPS students behind the Let’s Talk Sedalia podcast step in front of the mic! Maddie (Social Media), Ryland…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - On the Inside ReEntry Academy
Join us as we sit down with Kardell from the Northside Organization to discuss On the Inside ReEntry Academy, a powerful program supporting individuals…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Ellie Ruer & Dr. Misty Todd
Join us in today's podcast as we speak with Ellie Ruer and Dr. Misty Todd about the Bothwell-University of Missouri Rural Family Medicine Residency and their…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Braver Angels
Join us as we sit down with Bev Rollings and Kimberly Knowle-Zeller for a thoughtful conversation about community, connection, and the power of local…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Ruthie Hart
Join us as we talk with Ruthie Hart about the Liberty Center in Sedalia and the components that make up the center. We also dive deep into the Liberty Center's…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Marsha Boeschen
In today's podcast we talk with Marsha Boeschen about her background and the monthly payment plan she set up after being elected as the Pettis County…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Becky Imhauser
Join us as we talk with Becky Imhauser about her background as an author and the history and founding of Sedalia. We also discuss the history of educational…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Business and Retail Department
Join us as we sit down with Dianne Simon, Vice President of Thompson Hills Investment Corp and property manager at Thompson Hills Shopping Center! She shares…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Dr. Brent Bates
SFCC's sixth president, Dr. Bates, sits down with us to discuss the college's campuses across Missouri, their diverse programs of study, and new expansions…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Wildlife Ridge Winery & Your Mind Matters
Join us as we sit down with Kelsey Thomas, Ayla Perkins, and Kim Ream to talk about their powerful project, Your Mind Matters, part of the CAPS Medical Strand…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - United Way & CAPS Update
We sit down with Rachelle Simon and discuss her background & her position as Executive Director for United Way. Join us in learning more about the brilliant…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Senior Center
Join us as we chat with Jeff Wimann and Michele Thierfelder about their journey at Sedalia Senior Center! From volunteer driver to dedicated employee, from…
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Let's Talk Sedalia - Chris Rippey & Cancer Perks
Join us as we chat with Chris Rippey about his passion for tree care and Whitney Cromley, founder and President of Cancer Perks, as she discusses her upcoming…