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We Have Issues Independence

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About this Podcast:

A weekly look at the issues and topics impacting Independence, Missouri hosted by Laurie Dean Wiley and Dan Hobart.

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Public web form

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
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Questions about We Have Issues Independence

Who hosts We Have Issues Independence?

We Have Issues Independence is hosted by We Have Issues. The show has published 141 episodes to date.

What has We Have Issues Independence covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Change is Hard" (19 January 2025, 32 minutes), "The Broken Window....A Look at Rental Ready" (12 January 2025, 34 minutes), and "Dreaming Big Enough" (5 January 2025, 55 minutes).

How often does We Have Issues Independence publish?

We Have Issues Independence publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 141 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on We Have Issues Independence?

Booking probability for We Have Issues Independence is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. We Have Issues Independence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. We Have Issues Independence's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch We Have Issues Independence?

The strongest fits for We Have Issues Independence are Government & Politics. We Have Issues Independence has a government audience.

About the host

We Have Issues hosts We Have Issues Independence, a government podcast with 141 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #144

    Change is Hard

    Jan 19, 202532 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan discuss change and how difficult it is to do, especially when forced to do so.</p>

  • Jan 5, 202555 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by former Independence Mayor Eileen Weir as they discuss the challenges and opportunities related to economic development.</p>

  • Dec 29, 202445 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Examiner Editor Jeff Fox as they discuss the challenges faced by traditional media outlets and what the future looks like for those groups.</p>

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  • Dec 15, 202443 minS1

    <p>This week Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman and Officer Bryan Conley to talk about the latest details around the proposed justice center and the GO bond that will fund it and to...

  • Dec 8, 202443 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Examiner Editor Jeff Fox. Starting with no pre-conceived topics, they dive into a variety of subjects.</p>

  • Dec 1, 202435 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan dive into the topic of Advanced Metering Infrastructure or better known as AMI. What was a very controversial topic in Independence a few years ago is being resurrected after the...

  • Episode #136

    Podcast Potluck #9

    Nov 24, 202427 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan cover several topics including the recently approved Englewood Overlay District and the announced closure of the Adventure Oasis water park. </p>

  • Nov 17, 202437 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan dive into the topic of the proposed Justice Center which would be part of a general obligation bond issue.</p>

  • Nov 10, 202433 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Jennifer Manuleleua who is the Senior Vice President of Community Development with Community Services League. Jennifer shares what she does and the impact CSL has on...

  • Nov 3, 202422 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan discuss the general obligation bond proposal to develop a center which would provide recreational amenities. The only question is whether this is a community center or a facility to...

  • Oct 27, 202436 minS1

    <p>This week's episode is a continuation from last week with Christina Leakey from Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity. Last week Laurie Dean and co-host Jeff Fox dealt with the challenges of housing insecurity and...

  • Oct 20, 202436 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean is joined by substitute co-host Jeff Fox from The Examiner. Their guest today is Christina Leakey who is the President/CEO of the Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity. Their conversation is...

  • Oct 13, 202443 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and substitute co-host Jeff Fox are joined by Doug Cowan who is the Co-Chair of the Citizens GO bond committee appointed by the City Council. The committee is tasked with making recommendations...

  • Oct 6, 202438 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by the Editor of The Examiner, Jeff Fox. Jeff will share his perspective on local new media, where it is headed, and how the Examiner intends to remain a part of the news...

  • Sep 29, 202436 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Morris Heide who serves as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Independence. Morris will share some background on the parks program and how the proposed...

  • Sep 22, 202450 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Christina Leakey who serves as the Executive Director of the Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity. Christina will talk about the challenges and efforts to reduce housing...

  • Sep 15, 202434 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined again by Independence Assistant City Manager Lisa Reynolds with a continued discussion plan for a potential general obligation bond and the projects it could potentially...

  • Sep 8, 202434 minS1

    <p>This week, Laurie Dean and Dan are joined by Danielle DuPree Crawford who is the Director of the Ennovation Center Small Business Incubator. Danielle will share all the services available to startup businesses and an...

Recent guests

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Jeff Fox

Vista City Council member, Northern Kentucky University

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Eileen Weir

Independence

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Adam Dustman

Independence Police Department

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Jennifer Manuleleua

Community Services League

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