Eye on NE Kansas - The Podcast

About Eye on NE Kansas - The Podcast

Eye on NE Kansas is a weekday talk show that connects viewers to unique stories, upcoming events, state and local leaders, and top topics in Topeka, Manhattan and surrounding communities. The show is hosted by 13 NEWS' Melissa Brunner, airs on WIBW TV, and is recognized by its signature red couch and chairs. Eye on NE Kansas - The Podcast, also hosted by Brunner, brings you some of the week's top guests with some behind-the-scenes perspective.

Publisher

WIBW

Category

business · leisure · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 105: Guess who's coming to the library!

   It's a wide range of guests on the Red Couch! Topeka's mayor talks sales tax, plus we cover mountain biking, a peace party, barbecue - and the Topeka Public Library Foundation drops a big guest announcement!

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Episode 104: Boosting business...and Elmo!

   The Greater Topeka Partnership and Manhattan Chamber both have programs on the calendar, and Elmo is coming to Topeka!

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Episode 103: Buget fun and great runs

   City of Topeka and Shawnee Co. leaders update their work in planning how they'll spend your tax dollars - and if they need more money. Plus, local groups gear up for great runs for great causes.

Who has been a guest on Eye on NE Kansas - The Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Derek Schmidt
• Topeka's City Manager
• Dr. Robert Perez
• House Speaker Dan Hawkins
• Brandon Woodard

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.