View from 100

About View from 100

View from 100 is the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Podcast hosted by Sheriff Jay Armbrister. The show highlights both the inner workings and external community partnerships of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas. The goal through these long-form conversations with Sheriff Armbrister is to connect with audiences who might not have as much in-depth knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office and other issues related to public safety and criminal justice in the community.

Publisher

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 12 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Episode 11 - Hometown & Government: Sarah Plinsky

   Douglas County Administrator Sarah Plinsky and Sheriff Jay Armbrister discuss local government, leadership through crises, and county budgeting in this insightful interview.

2. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Episode 10 - Service & Legacy – Sheriff Loren Anderson

   In this episode of the View from 100 podcast, Sheriff Jay Armbrister and recently retired Capt. Jason Grems sit down with former Douglas County Sheriff Loren Anderson, who hired both of them in the late 1990s, to trace the evolution of the Sheriff’s Office and Loren’s remarkable career. Anderson reflects on growing up near Clinton, joining the office in 1965 under Sheriff Rex Johnson, working his way from deputy to undersheriff and eventually serving 12 years as sheriff. He oversaw majo...

3. 

   18 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Care & Community: Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

   Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister interviews Dr. Kirsten Watkins and Emily Farley about Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center's comprehensive behavioral health system and its vision for the Youth Recovery Center.

4. 

   29 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 08 - Access & Understanding

   Sheriff Jay Armbrister sits down with community outreach coordinator Morgan Haney and recent Citizens Academy graduates Hannah Bolton (founder, Cardinal Housing Network) and defense attorney Matthew Fredrick to explore how the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office opens its doors to the public. They break down what happens over the seven-week, nine-session DGSO Citizens Academy — from reentry simulations and jail tours to dispatch, firearms and traffic-stop scenarios — and how experiential le...

5. 

   4 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 07 - Cases & Compassion: Jessica Glendening, Seventh Judicial District Public Defender

   Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister interviews Jessica Glendening, Seventh Judicial District Public Defender, about her career in criminal defense and the crucial role of public defenders within the legal system.

6. 

   22 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 06 - Support & Second Chances: DGSO Reentry Team

   Carrie Neis and Shelby Osborn describe the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Reentry program, which offers tailored support to incarcerated individuals transitioning back into society, in an interview with Sheriff Jay Armbrister.

7. 

   26 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 05 - Courts & Community: Chief District Judge James McCabria

   Sheriff Jay Armbrister interviews Judge James McCabria, who illuminates the role of a chief district court judge and the administrative functions within the Kansas court system.

8. 

   16 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus Episode - Kyle Appleby LGBTQ+ Liaison

   Master Corrections Officer Kyle Appleby explains to Sheriff Armbrister his role as LGBTQ+ liaison, focusing on training and fostering understanding within the agency, in this interview.

9. 

   23 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 04 - Trust & Trauma: Morgan Haney, DGSO Community Outreach

   Morgan Haney describes her work as a community outreach specialist, focusing on supporting first responders and victims of trauma, especially domestic violence survivors, in an interview with Sheriff Armbrister.

10. 

    14 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 03 - Minds & Methods: Lt. Rich Qualls and Master Corrections Officer Kyle Appleby

    Sheriff Jay Armbrister interviews Lt. Rich Qualls and Master Corrections Officer Kyle Appleby about the evolution of law enforcement training, highlighting the necessity of continuous education and foundational skills.

11. 

    8 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 02 - Coordination & Collaboration: Katy Fitzgerald, Criminal Justice Coordinator, Douglas County

    In the second episode of View from 100, Sheriff Jay Armbrister talks with Katy Fitzgerald, the Criminal Justice Coordinator for Douglas County, about her collaborative work with the county's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Fitzgerald, who came to Douglas County in 2022, discusses how her background in clinical and community psychology shaped her work with juveniles and adults in the criminal justice system. She also talks about the work of coordinating efforts across law enforcem...

12. 

    24 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Episode 01 - Foundations & Futures: A Conversation with Undersheriff Stacy Simmons

    In the premiere episode of View from 100, Sheriff Jay Armbrister and Undersheriff Stacy Simmons offer an inside look at their careers and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. With 26 years of service, Simmons shares her journey from deputy to undersheriff, offering an inside look at the challenges and successes of law enforcement leadership. From policies and staff training to tackling systemic biases and strengthening community ties, this candid conversation dives into the several key ...

Inside a recent episode

Care & Community: Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

Published 18 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It would be the latter. So you're looking in like high 90s of private philanthropy that support the Bert Nash Center. Sure. And very much so towards the Youth Recovery Center. So that is – which can be a little challenging in itself just because – The work that's happening here is a ripple effect in mental health. And so we want to really articulate that when someone comes in our door, we're not just helping them. That we are impacting their family, their employer, their teachers, their teachers, the other children, their peers. So it's really helping people. articulate that, yes, private philanthropy in our local community is great, but also what we're going to be doing with the Youth Recovery Center will greatly impact the metro. […]

Who has been a guest on View from 100

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

• Sarah Plinsky
• Kirsten Watkins
• Emily Farley
• Jessica Glendening
• Carrie Neis

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

170,403

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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

Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

81

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