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We look at some names of famous people that, when you pronounce them correctly, can let people know you're an expert... or a snob.

Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have known each other for over 50 years, They're now considered two of the leading voices in instrumental rock guitar. Both musicians agree that the foundation for their success was laid when they were growing up on Long Island. They also say that their music teacher, Bill Westcott, was especially important in that foundation. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin spoke with the two guitarists. We have that interview plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Dr. Robin Henry explores the history of a federal institution.

Kansas is the latest state to pass rules against selling ornamental pear trees that are aggressively spreading in natural areas. But these trees are just one of many invasive species that Midwest communities are wrestling with. We learn why people aren’t giving up on the never-ending task of controlling these species. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Director Nicole Holofcener makes movies that aren't afraid to show flawed people - warts and all. This remains true with her most recent effort, which is titled "You Hurt My Feelings." KMUW film critic Fletcher Powell has more.

On this episode, Larry Goldings discusses his time at The New School, working with James Taylor, cultivating respect with his audience and fellow musicians, as well as the importance of musical eclecticism.

Debut novelist Ferdia Lennon adds a contemporary flair to a 24-hundred-year-old history in his book, "Glorious Exploits." Lennon explains to KMUW's Beth Golay why he chose to use modern Irish language in retelling the story of "The Sicilian Expedition." We'll have that conversation. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Fletcher Powell says a new comedy is honest in a way we don't often see.

In this conversation, Alex Tebeleff discusses the diverse music he heard in his childhood home, the guitar teacher who introduced him to funk and broader geopolitical perspectives, the impact the band Radiohead has had on him and his love of James Brown.