Mike Matson

It’s always dangerous to lead an opinion column with numbers but bear with me. Fifty-two days until the Kansas Primary election. Advance voting begins in 32 days. One of eleven Democrats will win that election and take on incumbent GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the fall. I’ve invited all credible Democratic candidates to appear on my live KMAN radio talk show/recorded podcast. One of the advantages of having achieved semi-retirement is I get to define credibility. My definiti

Today, when you encounter a baby in the United States, chances are better than even the child will be named Charlotte or Liam or Olivia or Noah. Their parents are quite likely named Madison or Jacob or Emily or Ethan. Toward the ebb of the baby boom generation, pick any dozen of us at random and it is a virtual certainty you will find a Mike, Debbie, Steve, Patty, David or Julie. I was never the only Mike in my class/peer group/clique. Over the years, teachers, scout le

“Though I dream in vain, in my heart you will remain...” -- Hoagy Carmichael, “Stardust” (1928) It’s no secret that the journalistic and information presenting landscape is changing, but the loss of CBS Radio News feels personal. I think it’s also safe to say most people don’t listen to the radio like I do. Especially AM radio. Next week, the familiar top-of-the-hour 5-minute newscast goes away. CBS blames mounting financial pressures and low revenue for pulling t