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Beth Golay recently spoke with Douglas Westerbeke about his literary inspirations, epic adventure literature, and more.

KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks at what happens when movie kids rock out.

In this conversation, Thalia Zedek recalls her earliest musical experiences with piano and clarinet, how she started playing guitar, and various experiences she had in the Boston music scene of the 1980s.

The center of the country has long conjured images of vast, treeless horizons. But prairies are converting into woods and shrubland. We'll learn why trees pose a threat to grasslands and ranchers. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

In this episode of Past and Present, Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. suggests that the events of January 6, 2021 were not as improbable as many believe.

On this episode Tim Easton discusses the influence his siblings had on his musical formation, his solitary existence as a musician, and his approach to songwriting workshops.

KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new literary adaptation is worth the effort.

Musician Alison Brown says that as a banjo player, she's excited about the future of the instrument, especially in the hands of women and people of color. Also, The Keeper of the Plains is turning 50. Torin Andersen spoke with three native artists about the influence the iconic statue has had on their work. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Beth Golay recently spoke with Nicholson Baker about his new novel, "Finding a Likeness: How I Got Somewhat Better at Art."

Cake - the band, not the dessert - has been described as clever, funny, sometimes deadpan, musically eclectic - and really good. And they have unusual ways of connecting with its fans - for instance, trees. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with the band's vocalist and co-founder John McCrea about building community and other things. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.