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Global Village | May 31-April 4, 2025

Every week, shoppers flock to farmers’ markets across the Midwest and Great Plains for locally-grown fruits and veggies. But why are prices for something local often higher than produce shipped in thousands of miles and sold in grocery stores? We look into this, as well as news from Wichita and around the state.

Here's a look at several film screenings coming up in our area.

On Your Move, KMUW commentator Sam McConnell laments Google's latest product retirement.

Fletcher Powell looks at an unexpected participant in this year's Oscars.

Fletcher Powell looks at a new movie that he says is almost sure to be a hit.

In Wichita's fifth council district, three candidates are vying to represent an area that covers much of the city's westside. We'll hear more about their thoughts on housing, law enforcement and property taxes. And KMUW's Carla Eckels previews a weekend performance by The Whispers with a conversation with one of its founding members. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Most performance spaces at the local level revolve around alcohol – bars and entertainment venues. A recent event at Century II provided a safe space for performers in recovery. We’ll hear how the event gave them a second chance at finding their passion again. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Since October 7, Israel and Hamas have been waging war against each other. Across the globe, Israeli and Palestinian communities are dealing with the fallout. We'll hear from one Wichita couple who has family in Gaza – and has lost relatives to airstrikes. Plus news from Wichita and around the state, including a taste of our new commentary, Dining with Denise.

Fletcher Powell offers an alternative list of the movies of the year.