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We gather local news in this podcast so you can hear the news in one place on your schedule. Sometimes that includes a national feature about something close to home. Wichita State University professor Alexandra Middlewood tells the team at Hidden Brain about her unsung hero. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Wichita-based writer Bryce Abood has just published the illustrated horror story "Shamu." He says the story was inspired by a real-life incident from his youth. A conversation with Bryce Abood and news from Wichita and around the state.

Fletcher Powell says a new movie offers something a bit unexpected.

Eric Litwiller says it's important to know who to call as a crisis unfolds.

Ballet Wichita performed The Nutcracker over the weekend. It took more than 250 volunteers to make the magic happen. We go behind-the-scenes of Ballet Wichita's 49th annual performance of The Nutcracker.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon is a gripping look at the life of a real-life 18th-century midwife.

A report from the U.S. Forest Service concludes over the next fifty years, older trees won’t be able to retain as much carbon. Conservationists say that conclusion could lead to more logging. More on the debate over National Forests as climate solutions. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

After a year of riding the bus, Wichita Transit passenger Tiffany shares her thoughts on how to improve the city's system.

KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Pete and Alice in Maine" by Caitlin Shetterly deftly explores the everyday joys and heartbreaks of marriage.

We look at the origins of some holiday-related words, including a reindeer controversy and a little bird that's surprisingly rude.