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In Our Town with Tom Carlson

In Our Town with Tom Carlson

Written by: Springfield Daily Citizen
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In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen.2022 Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • E71: Chief Paul Williams talks about using tech for policing

    E71: Chief Paul Williams talks about using tech for policing
    Jul 2 2026

    In this episode of "In Our Town," Tom talks with Chief Paul Williams about how new technology is used for law enforcement. Through discussing several recent events, they cover how drones, license plate readers and body cameras are used, as well as the internal structures in place to ensure that citizens' rights aren't violated.

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    38 mins
  • E70: Jeff Houghton talks about creating comedy

    E70: Jeff Houghton talks about creating comedy
    May 31 2026

    In this episode of In Our Town, Tom Carlson talks with Jeff Houghton, creator and host of "The Mystery Hour." In their conversation, they get serious about comedy, talking about what makes regional humor so interesting, the surprising success of "Instagram Husband" and how Trader Joe's helped land Houghton in the New York Times.

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    28 mins
  • E69: Arborist Noel Boyer talks trees in Springfield, from planting to caring

    E69: Arborist Noel Boyer talks trees in Springfield, from planting to caring
    May 18 2026

    In a wide-branching conversation, arborist Noel Boyer, founder of All About Trees, talks with Tom Carlson about our urban forest. He details how Springfield's tree canopy has dealt with disasters from Dutch Elm disease to the 2007 ice storm, as well as common tree maintenance tactics and why the trees in the Southern Hills neighborhood need extra attention.

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    39 mins
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