Episode 88: A conversation with Ben Crump and the return of MVP

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with social activist Ben Crump and discusses the Military Veteran Project's new mission along with updates on affordable housing and data center development in Topeka.

Social activist Ben Crump was keynote speaker for an event marking the 72nd anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision. We spoke with him one-on-one ahead of the event. Also in this episode, hear the new mission for the Military Veteran Project, an update on affordable housing options in Topeka, and one Shawnee Co. Commissioner's thoughts on data center development.

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Crump

Topics covered

• social activism
• veteran support
• affordable housing
• data center development
• Brown v. Board anniversary

Keywords

• Ben Crump
• Military Veteran Project
• affordable housing
• Topeka
• Brown v. Board
• social activism
• data center development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Military Veteran Project, Shawnee Co. Commission

Places: Topeka

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