Episode 63: Our first visit with Topeka's new city manager

New faces, new projects - and people vying for a new job all visit the Red Couch in this episode.

.00 Topeka's new city manager Robert Perez makes his first visit to the Red Couch

6.00 Hear why Topeka is undertaking its first-ever summer Point in Time count of the community's homeless population

11.05 Shawnee Co. is making progress on several projects. Commissioner Bill Riphahn has the update

16.20 Republicans in the Dist. 2 Congressional race continue their visits. Derek Schmidt dropped in....

21.40 ....and Shawn Tiffany rounded out the one-on-one appearances.

27.00 Topeka Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson shares insights that led to her book on involving parents in education

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.