Why does Michael Hicks want to return to Independence City Council—and what would he bring back with him?

Michael joins Dana Sharman to discuss his previous council decisions, his views on city funding, and his priorities for parks, the library, and the museum. He also shares his path through teaching in China, philosophy, and law school, along with memories of his daughter Winnie and the community that supported his family.

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Chapters:

00:00 Independence roots and family travel
07:23 Online arguments and anonymity
10:49 Teaching English in China
15:36 Peru, philosophy, and AI
20:47 Logic and honest disagreement
25:02 Law school and asylum work
29:32 National politics, parenting, and social media
35:36 Remembering Winnie and community support
40:18 His council record and difficult votes
43:40 City finances and transparency
48:31 Family roots and local history
51:31 Why he's running again and his view on the fee
54:52 Criticism of city leadership
56:31 Gaming and life outside politics
1:00:30 Parks, the library, and council priorities
1:03:27 Remembering Marilyn and preserving local history
1:09:31 Closing