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Wichita residents who live near industry are growing frustrated with air and water pollution in their neighborhoods. The Biden Administration is directing federal funding to communities who bear the worst environmental impacts. We look at what this means for Wichita residents. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Nicholson Baker has written 17 books to critical and popular acclaim. But the last one took a toll on him. KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Baker about trading words for images in his latest book, "Finding a Likeness." Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Beth Golay recently spoke with Kimberly King Parsons about how real life inspired her debut novel, "We Were the Universe."

Eric Litwiller says anxiety disorders are generally very treatable, especially the earlier they are caught.

People in Kansas and nationwide looking for a Black sperm donor often come up short. We hear from a woman in Kansas who struggled to find a Black sperm donor and a team of researchers trying to determine why the shortage exists.Also, KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin speaks with former Wichita musician Jenny Wood - who's back in town for a concert. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

In her debut novel, Kimberly King Parsons relied on personal experience to explore the depths of grief, and the way it affects the perception of time. KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with Parsons about her novel, "We Were the Universe." Plus, news from Wichita and around the state.

We look at some very old words that used to mean something, but that we now only see in very specific instances.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says author Holly Gramazio scores with her debut novel, "The Husbands."

Trent Wagler of the the folk-rock act The Steels Wheels says that his band's new album Sideways was inspired by a lot of things, including watching his children grow up and the power he feels that music has. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin spoke with Wagler and that interview. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

A recent project to translate a graphic novel from English to Spanish revealed the challenges of bridging languages. Dr. Jay Price was part of that project and has more.