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S2 E27: Sit down with the Mayor May 23, 2022

Interview with Mayor Padilla plus our final Take Action moment of the session.

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S2 E26: Interview with Salut Wine and Cocktail Lounge and Lalo Munoz May 09, 2022

Plus Salut Cocktail Lounge

S2 E25: Interview with Hannah Naeger and Tap That Topeka Apr 18, 2022

Learn about the upcoming Tap That Topeka beer event in Downtown Topeka plus we speak with Hannah Naeger

All that and more on this week's episode of Ballots + Brews with your host Angel Romero

S2 E24: Wes Thulin and Tim Carpenter Apr 11, 2022

Summer beer releases, beer trends and beer events - all while we chat with our friend Wes from Strathman Distribuuting. Then a look inside Kansas Reflector with journalist Tim Carpenter. That and more on this week's Ballots + Brews with host Angel Romero.

S2 E23: Willcott Brewing and Topeka Interim City Manager Bill Cochran Apr 05, 2022

Interview with Willcott Brewing (Jackson County’s Oldest and Largest (and only ;)) brewery, as well as a sit down with Topeka Interim City Manager Bill Cochran.

S2 E22: Jacqueline Lightcap - League of Women Voters Mar 28, 2022

Interview with Jacque Lightcap, League of Women Voters

S2 E21: The Pennant and Sherman Smith, Editor of the Kansas Reflector Mar 14, 2022

Interview with Seth from The Pennant and then Sherman Smith from Kansas Reflector

S2 E20: Adam VanDonge and Deputy Mayor Spencer Duncan Mar 07, 2022

Interview with Spencer Duncan and Adam from The White Linen

S2 E19: Celtic Fox and Representative Annie Kuether Feb 28, 2022

We speak wioth Representative Annie Kuether about her many years of service, local bills and equity across the board. But first, we talk beer, food and remodel of Celtic Fox with Katie. Plus what's been happening in local and state government. Grab a pint, it's been one wild week.

All that and more with host Angel Romero on this week's Ballots + Brews, presented by seveneightfive magazine and KSEF digital radio.

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S2 E18 - Beer Trivia w/ Kerrice and Kansas Action for Children’s John Wilson Feb 18, 2022

Play along as we quiz Kerrice Mapes- Publisher/Editor of 785 Magazine on beer trivia! Then listen for our Beer Flight as we recap all the craziness of the last week in state and local government!

Our special guest this week is "recovering legislator" John Wilson, President of Kansas Action for Children. We talk all things early ed, and how the legislature can give all kids a successful start!

PLUS we talk about our NEW time! That's right- we're moving! Catch our shows now on 785live.com MONDAYS at 8 pm, with a re-airing Tuesday morning at 8 am, starting Monday Feb 28th!

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S2 E17: @TopekaBeer and Senator Kristen O'shea Feb 10, 2022

It's a hot mess in the KS Legislature, let's be real. To help is all go down better, we talk beer and new releases with Wes from Strathman Sales / @TopekaBeer and then our interview with Senator Kristen O'Shea.

S2 E16: Specks Tavern and Representative Jesse Borjon Feb 03, 2022

Try the 3lb burger at Speck's Tavern

Interview with Representative Jesse Borjon

Plus all the local and state politically happenings, recapped.

That and more on this week's Ballots + Brews with host Angel Romero

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S2 E15: Kelly Rippel, Kansans for Hemp + Ryan Cavanaugh, Brew Bank Jan 27, 2022

Here's the tap menu for the show!

We're excited to start off talking with our friend Ryan from Brew Bank!

Then we've got LOTS of ground to cover both locally and at the statehouse- from big dollars getting spent on city infrastructure to the absolute hot mess that was this week's redistricting nonsense.

And of course we get to talk with Kelly Austin Rippel from Kansans for Hemp about the push for medical cannabis and more in Kansas!

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S2 E14: Rep Fred Patton & Ryan's Pub Jan 20, 2022

We talked with Ryan's Pub, a local watering hole in Brookwood Shopping Center keeping tradition alive. Then a chat with Rep Fred Patton

That and more on this week's Ballots + Brews with host Angel Romero

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S2 E13- Kerrice Mapes and Senator Brenda Dietrich Jan 13, 2022

Interview with Brenda Dietrich and Kerrice Mapes from seveneightfive magazine shares her 2022 beergoals.

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S2 E12 - Verns & Derik Flerlage, Shawnee County Health Department Dec 16, 2021

Interview with Morgan Lynn from Vern's Retail Liquor and an update on the status of COVID-19 in our community, and how we can stay safe during the holidays, with Derik Flerlage from the Shawnee County Health Department.

S2 E11 - Brett Kell and Happy Basset Dec 09, 2021

Upcoming events at Happy Basset and Barrel House plus interview with city councilman Brett Kell

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S2 E10 - Interview with Spencer Duncan and Kerrice Mapes Dec 02, 2021

Holiday events by seveneightfive magazine and interview with Spencer Duncan, city councilman district 8

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S2 E9 - Interview with Crooked Post Winery & Sarah Sanders Nov 11, 2021

Write-in ballot "how-to" from Sarah Sanders and how and when to crush Kansas grapes and enjoy amazing wine - it's all happening at Crooked Post Winery. Here what's coming up from co-owner Lori Henderson.

It's all tonight on Ballots & Brews with host Angel Romero. Cheers!

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S2 E8 - Interview with Mayor-Elect Mike Padilla Nov 04, 2021

Interview with newly elected mayor of Topeka Mike Padilla

S2 E7 - Meet the Candidates Oct 28, 2021

Interview with Wes Thulin from Strathman Sales plus a one-on-one interview with candidates Regina Platt, Ariane Davis and Neil Dobler. All here on Ballots & Brews.

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S2 E6 - District 5 and Johnny's Tavern Oct 21, 2021

Interview with candidates for District 5 plus we check in with Johnny's Tavern

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S2 E5 - Meet the Candidates - District 1 & District 9 Oct 14, 2021

Meet the Candidates running for District 1 and District 9 plus we chat with Arial Coffman from Fedeli's Steak and Pasta located at The Weather Room in Cyrus Hotel.

All that and more on this week's Ballots and Brews with your host Angel Romero.

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S2 E4 Candidate Forum - Part Two Oct 07, 2021

Part Two - Questions from the audience

S2 E4 - Candidate Forum - Part One Oct 07, 2021

Hear from 11 candidates in the upcoming election

BONUS - play the drinking game while you listen

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S2 E3 - Norsemen Brewing Sep 30, 2021

Learn more about Norsemen Brewery's "Spookeasy" Halloween-themed pop-up bar! Plus a recap from this week's Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum!

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S2 E2 - Leo Cangiani Sep 23, 2021

Interview with the Pennant (audio issues - sorry - you can skip to timestamp 12:30 min if needed) but summary of what is happening there plus interview with mayoral candidate Leo Cangiani

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S2 E1 - Happy Basset + Mike Padilla Sep 16, 2021

Season Two of Ballots + Brews, and just in time to talk about local elections. Join host Angel Romero every Thursday at 8p as he talks all things beer and politics.

This week Angel visits with Happy Basset Brewing plus has an in-depth conversation with Topeka mayoral candidate Mike Padilla.

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#29 - Mayor De La Isla May 27, 2021

Season 1 Finale we interview Mayor Michele De La Isla (and also figure out that we are related by two cousins removed). Hear how Topeka's Mayor got her start, her experience as Mayor and hopes for the future. It's all right here on Ballots + Brews, KSEF Digital Radio, 785Live.com

#28 - Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Erin Locke May 20, 2021

Our special interview with Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Erin Locke covering all kinds of ground from vaccines to masks to a "return to normalcy", and her hometown of WaKeeney, KS!

#27- Tony Emerson // Joanna from Burger Stand Apr 29, 2021

Interview with Tony Emerson and reprise of interview with Joanna from Burger Stand

#26 - Jacqueline Lightcap // Nic from Brass Rail Tavern Apr 22, 2021

Lots of school board talk and how to take action.

Black Lives Matter

Visit with Nic from "the oldest tavern" in Topeka and staple of Oakland Community. Preview of their annual Derby Party on May 1. #GetRailed

#25 - Christina Valdivia-Alcalá // Tap That Topeka Apr 15, 2021

Christina Valdivia-Alcalá gets real with her role on city council and what it takes to be a good leader plus we get the first draw on the 2021 Tap That Topeka, the largest beer fest in the Midwest. You won't want to miss it, and be sure to grab a pretzel necklace (life changing).

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Link to purchase Tap That Topeka Tickets: https://tickets.topekapartnership.com/e/tap-that-topeka/tickets
Shawnee County Health Department Vaccine Info: http://www.snco.us/hd/COVID19_Vaccination.asp
Kansas Vaccine Info: https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/

#24 – Derik Flerlage Apr 08, 2021

We've got an EXTRA SPECIAL edition of Ballots & Brews coming to you for tonight's new episode!

We sit down and crack open a beer with Derik Flerlage, Infectious Disease Division Manager with the Shawnee County Health Department to talk all things COVID-19!

Why do I still need a mask after I get vaccinated?
What percent do we need to reach for "herd immunity" in our county?
What can we expect in the months ahead?
And more!

There is also a robust discussion about the awesomeness of Rossville, and a couple other side-notes.

HOST: Angel Romero

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#23 – Neil Dobler // @TopekaBeer Apr 01, 2021

Featuring interviews with Wes Thulin, Strathman Sales @TopekaBeer and City Councilman Neil Dobler. Plus, grab that beer as we take you through the past week of local, state and national politics. It's a doozie (again), so get your drinking game face on. Cheers!

Ballots & Brews airs Thursday at 8pm on KSEF digital radio Topeka. Learn more at 785Live.com

Host: Angel Romero

#22 – Brent Trout // The Burger Stand Mar 25, 2021

Get a beer, or five...because this week has been a doozie.

We start with a great interview with Joanna Baker from Burger Stand and talk about the opening at their new location in Brookwood Shopping Center.

Next is our round up (and thoughts on why you should still be wearing a mask).

City Manager Brent Trout visit the show and shares with us what exactly a city manager does, what his team has been up to and then has a bit of fun as we school him on some local trivia. Finally, as always, is your Take Action moment.

Nestled in today's Podcast (before Take Action moment) is a 60-second spot created for seveneightfive magazine / KSEF digital radio by local artist Seuss Mace.

Sit back, crack a cold one or pour yourself a pint of local goodness and get ready for another jam-packed episode of Ballots & Brews with your host Angel Romero.

CHEERS!

#21 – Aaron Mays // The Pennant Mar 18, 2021

It was another busy week in local politics. Join Ballots & Brews host Angel Romero for a recap, a look at The Pennant's new pop-up bar plus interview with Shawnee County Commissioner Aaron Mays and the who, when, where, how of COVID vaccine shots in Shawnee County.

It's all on this week's episode of Ballots + Brews, KSEF digital radio Topeka.

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#20 – Mike Lesser // Norseman Brewing Co. Mar 11, 2021

An interview with City Councilman Mike Lesser and Adam from Norseman Brewing Co.

A throw-back to Top City Thursdays, where and what the City Plan looks like and what happened this week in local politics.

All with your host Angel Romero

Cheers!

Ballots & Brews airs Thursdays at 8p and Fridays at 8a on KSEF digital radio Topeka. Learn more and listen live at 785Live.com

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#19 - Lalo Munoz // Happy Basset Brewing Mar 05, 2021

featuring Happy Basset Barrel House and interview with Lalo Munoz

ORG. AIR DATE: 02.25.21 on KSEF-DB

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#18 - Vicki Schmidt // White Linen Feb 25, 2021

Ballots & Brews takes a siesta from beer and talks cocktails with Chef Adam VanDonge, owner and chef of The White Linen.

Next, we discuss JEDO (drink if this acronym is new to you) and the similes of college and the KS legislative session.

Finally, (and most exciting) Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt joins us for a convo all insurance style.

ORG. AIR DATE: 02.25.21 on KSEF-DB

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#17 - Mike Padilla // The Burger Stand Feb 21, 2021

Interview with Topeka Deputy Major Mike Padilla, who visits Ballots & Brews on his birthday. Round Up discussion on sports gambling in Topeka plus exciting news about The BurgerStand moving from College Hill to Brookwood Shopping Center and Happy Basset's 785 Pale Ale.

Ballots & Brews airs every Thursday at 8p on KSEF-DB. Listen and learn more at 785Live.com

Host: Angel Romero

#16 - Karen Hiller // Celtic Fox Feb 21, 2021

Interview with Katie from Celtic Fox located in downtown Topeka plus interview with councilwoman Karen Hiller who debuts a new city-wide project which includes Mosiac conversations with area organizations, leaders and neighborhoods. Plus a look at her favorites in District 1.

Host: Angel Romero

Ballots & Brews airs on KSEF-DB every Thursday at 8pm. Listen live at 785Live.com

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#3 - Chief of Police // Brew Bank Oct 15, 2020

Episode 3 featuring Brew Bank and Chief of Police

#2 - Hannah Neager // Norseman Brewery Oct 08, 2020

Interview with Norseman Brewing, Hannah Neager Topeka City Council plus weekly round-up and take action steps. Hear it live Thursday nights at 8p and Friday morning at 8a on 785Live.com CHEERS!

#1 - Scott Schwab // Happy Basset Brewing Oct 01, 2020

Political and pint aficionado, Angel Romero, checks in with Happy Basset Brewing (Topeka, KAN) and interviews Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab plus obscure Kansas law trivia.

The interviews end with a political music piece: My Shot by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Leslie Odom, Jr., Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton

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