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**We Have Issues Independence**

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

Latest Episodes:

Change is Hard Jan 19, 2025

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

The Broken Window....A Look at Rental Ready Jan 12, 2025

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan discuss the Rental Ready program and what the future of that initiative looks like.

Dreaming Big Enough Jan 05, 2025

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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.

The Death of Legacy Media Dec 29, 2024

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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.

Corruption....What is it good for? Dec 22, 2024

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This week, Laurie Dean and Dan talk about Dan's take on corruption and some of his past comments on the topic.

The Justice Center - Part 2 Dec 15, 2024

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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 also clear up some information presented in a previous episode.

Going Down a Fox Hole Dec 08, 2024

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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.

AMI Making a Return Dec 01, 2024

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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 decision was made to keep operating Independence Power and Light as a city owned utility.

Podcast Potluck #9 Nov 24, 2024

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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.

Adult Supervision Required Nov 17, 2024

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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.