Can you pronounce "pharmacogenetics"? Neither could I, but Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Reed joins ZSP to not only say this multi-syllabic word but also to share more about this little-known field of medicine. Leaning on her 30 years of medical experience, Jenny explains how using information from your genetic code could better inform healthcare professionals as to what works best for your body specifically. National Institute of General Medical Sciences ..read more

Welcome back to season two of the ZSP! Former radio DJ Don Thalhuber, currently the Policy Director for the Missouri Senate Democrats, about his list of favorite albums of 2021. We also discuss his work in the Missouri Senate and what to expect from the Capitol. And don't forget to check out The 2021 Z List-Playlist compiled of my favorite tracks from my favorite albums of the year. Check out the complete 2020 Z List on the podcast FB page ..read more

On this season finale of ZSP guest host John Blesz joins the pod to interview the voice behind the show. Listen in as John sits with Zac Sweets about his life and why he thought starting a podcast was a good idea ..read more

Check out my conversation with AWARD WINNING educator George Jefferson, a 4th-grade teacher at University Academy. Working through the challenges of a sudden digital educational workspace, George shares his perspective of the past year as an educator amidst a global pandemic ..read more

On this season finale of ZSP guest host John Blesz joins the pod to interview the voice behind the show. Listen in as John sits with Zac Sweets about his life and why he thought starting a podcast was a good idea ..read more

You're let in on a coveted meeting of the "Black Legislative Staff Caucus" where you hear from Lillian William, Chief of Staff to MO Sen. Doug Beck, and Dr. Jason Groce, Chief of Staff to MO Sen. Karla May. The Chiefs talk about their experience working in state government and also share insights into the 2021 legislative session ..read more

Check out my conversation with AWARD WINNING educator George Jefferson, a 4th-grade teacher at University Academy. Working through the challenges of a sudden digital educational workspace, George shares his perspective of the past year as an educator amidst a global pandemic ..read more

Much attention has been directed to prosecutors as conversations on justice within the criminal justice system. That's why Steven Alan Ramsey, former Assistant Prosecutor for Jackson County, joins ZSP to pull back the curtains on how the creation of law can lead individuals to the state Supreme Court and even how justice plays out at the local level ..read more

You're let in on a coveted meeting of the "Black Legislative Staff Caucus" where you hear from Lillian William, Chief of Staff to MO Sen. Doug Beck, and Dr. Jason Groce, Chief of Staff to MO Sen. Karla May. The Chiefs talk about their experience working in state government and also share insights into the 2021 legislative session ..read more

"Student outcomes don't change until adult behaviors change" is a closely held belief of former Chair of the Kansas City School Board AJ Crabill. AJ joins the pod to talk about changing our approach to educating our young people and educating ourselves. Be sure to tune in to two-part of this interview ..read more