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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.

Lindsborg is well known as a community that supports the arts. And it’s produced painters like Birger Sandzen and Lester Raymer. Artist John Whitfield was a friend of Raymer’s, and the Smokey Valley Arts and Folklife center is hosting a retrospective of his work. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Guitarist Al Di Meola celebrates his 70th birthday and just released a new album, "Twentyfour." The veteran recently spoke with KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin about his career and remaining inspired to create new music. We have that conversation plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Author Juliet Grames has penned a mystery packed with intricate family secrets, interconnected family trees, danger, and vivid country-Italian culture, all of which demand attention to organization and structure. Grames speaks with Beth Golay about her new novel. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

The Amazon Originals 'Creature Feature' collection includes six short stories from some of today's best horror novelists, including Grady Hendrix, Josh Malerman and Paul Tremblay.

Nearly 100 years ago, an enormous boulder sacred to the Kaw Nation was taken from its land. Now, the Grandfather Rock has returned home. Beccy Tanner has more on this month's Hidden Kansas.

In this conversation, Matthew Mayfield discusses his formative music experiences, his creative process, and the support that his parents have provided throughout his career.

In this episode, Beth & Suzanne chat about the New York Times 100 Books of the 21st Century (so far), they talk about what they've been reading, and more. They also take a trip to Council Grove, Kansas, to visit with Jennifer Kassebaum, owner of Flint Hills Books, about August releases.

On what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday, KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Colm Tóibín about his new collection of essays, "On James Baldwin."

The Cherokee Maidens and Sycamore Swing are back after a seven-year hiatus from performing. Guitarist Kentucky White says that one thing the band and their fans have in common is that they like to have a good time. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.