Our passions can sometimes take us to strange new worlds. For one Wichita novelist, it took her to Los Angeles and into the world of television.

This week on "The Range" ... deciding who will help run Wichita. Also, how a Wichita screenwriter decided to boldly go and explore a strange, new world.

Voters in November will decide four seats on the Wichita school board. KMUW invited candidates in each of those races to join us for a discussion of student achievement, aging schools, diversity and other topics.

Photojournalist Jason Miccolo Johnson recounts his experience at the 1995 Million Man March.

Politico exposed racist and homophobic messages sent by leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the state GOP modeled similar behavior in its own social media posts.

Justine Lupe on season two of Nobody Wants This and why Morgan's story hits closer to home this time

Renowned comic journalist Joe Sacco on how a 2013 conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India became a window into the stories people tell about violence, identity, and belonging

The expanded World Cup brings new nations, visa hurdles, and political tension to the global stage, says The Athletic's Paul Tenorio

Speaking from Amman, Jordan's capital, Arraf describes how the ceasefire is holding, the toll of years of war on ordinary people, and what feels different in the region today.

Veteran metals trader Robert Gottlieb explains the forces behind silver's record highs and what's next for investors