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Over the past several decades, kindergarten classes have become much more structured. But some schools in Kansas are rediscovering what young children can learn through old-fashioned free play. We’ll hear how some Kansas schools are shifting schedules to give kindergartners more time to play. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Andy McKee has won broad acclaim for his finger style guitar playing but he says that despite his passion for music, his career has required a lot of hard work. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with McKee. We have that conversation, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

This week on "The Range," a club for women artists celebrates its 75th anniversary. Also, capturing special moments, one frame at a time.

Chef Travis Russell recently went on vacation to Mexico and, like any foodie, sampled as many dishes as possible. As for his favorite... we find out on today's Flyover Food.

Comedienne Paula Poundstone is familiar to public radio listeners and she says that she was a fan of the platform before she was on the airwaves. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin speaks with Poundstone, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Go anywhere in Kansas and you’re bound to see barbed wire … the prickly fencing that rips clothing, keeps livestock from wandering off and may even make for good neighbors. For this month’s Hidden Kansas, Beccy Tanner takes us to LaCrosse, the Barbed Wire Capital of the World.

Light pollution means most Americans can’t see the Milky Way anymore. It’s also hurting wildlife, including birds. We’ll meet Midwesterners who are reining in light pollution. And we’ll learn how to pick better bulbs and fixtures. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Like life, Michelle Huneven's newest novel, "Bug Hollow," has it all.

Sophie Elmhirst's new book, "A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck," tells the harrowing story of a young British couple whose boat sinks on the Pacific Ocean.

We look at the coziest concert venue in town. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.