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In this conversation, Jedd Beaudoin talks with Johnny Leitera about how album covers and images can inspire the imagination, the power of repetition in art, and the challenge of writing songs for specific projects.

In the world of community theatre, volunteers are essential, from painters to carpenters. We'll hear about "volunteer day" at Wichita Community Theatre. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

In recent years, singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles has embraced a new passion: Advocating for independent venues and independent artists. She says that making progress in those areas is somewhat easy. Hear more on that, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The beating and blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard was a turning point in the fight for civil rights. Dr. Robin Henry tells us more on Past and Present.

Although the #MeToo movement hadn't happened when Mischa Berlinski started his novel, it was a factor by the time he finished it. So he decided to use his novel to explore the issue. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Mischa Berlinski about his novel, "Mona Acts Out." And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Eric Litweiller reminds us that tragedy affects everyone.

This year, Kansas homeowners might see cuts to one of their least favorite expenses: property taxes. But can schools and local services stay funded at the same time? How the debate over cutting Kansas property taxes is taking shape. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

"Mona Acts Out" by Mischa Berlinski is a novel set in the world of theatre in New York City, specifically, Shakespearean theatre. KMUW's Beth Golay visited with Berlinski about his novel, and how the #MeToo movement affected his characters and his plot.

Holly Lovell is a singer-songwriter based in Denver, Colorado. Her latest album, Hello Chelsea, explores a variety of themes including addiction, family history, and grief.

KMUW's Fletcher Powell brings us a few highlights from the Sundance Film Festival.