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On this episode of West Texas Talk, Diana Nguyen speaks to def.sound — a Los Angeles-based writer, producer, and musical artist. They discuss his music and influences.His forthcoming album "Colored" is expected to be released in 2019.You ca
This is a conversation from The Texas Tribune's symposium on rural Texas. The panel took place earlier this week in College Station, where lawmakers, advocates, and local officials discussed the future of rural education, health care, natural r
On this episode, Diana Nguyen speaks to writer Lance Scott Walker, author of Houston Rap Tapes: An Oral History of Bayou City Hip-Hop (University of Texas Press, 2018). They discuss the history and far-reaching influence of Houston’s rap scene.
On this episode of West Texas Talk, reporters Diana Nguyen, Carlos Morales and Sally Beauvais discuss local races taking place across West Texas. Elections include Marfa ISD’s special election, The bond in Alpine, the Tax Ratification Election
On this edition of West Texas Talk, Rachel Monroe sits down with current Lannan fellow, Laila Lalami.Lalami, born in Rabat and educated in Morocco, Great Britain, and the United States, is the author of the novels Hope and Other Dangerous Pur
Ryan Paradiso speaks to Lannan resident Mai Der Vang about her collection of poetry, Afterland. The work explores the Hmong (an ethnic group in Southeast Asia) exodus from Laos after The Secret War.In this conversation, Paradiso and Vang disc
On this episode, we remember the late Boyd Elder and celebrate his contributions to the station. Elder was known for his artwork, but became a well-known personality on the air by giving weather reports from Valentine, his home. Marfa Public Ra
For this episode, we're highlighting personal essays from UT PB's Boom or Bust project, which aims "to help promote understanding Permian Basin's energy and economic resources from a humanistic perspective."The essays from Andrea Harbin, Beck
On this edition of West Texas Talk, a conversation between Rachel Monroe and current Lannan writer-in-residence, Claire Dederer.Dederer is the author of two critically acclaimed memoirs: Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning and Poser: My Lif
In this episode, General Manager Elise Pepple joins Diana Nguyen to update listeners on what's happenin' at the station.Here's what they cover:This year, the station received a grant to host storytelling workshops and events in West Texas
This week's West Texas Talk is all about money. Our guest is investment adviser Tom Jacobs, who also goes by “The Money Man." Jacob writes a column for the Big Bend Sentinel, where he gives readers financial advice. On this episode, he’s here
Water on the US-Mexico border is in a precarious state. 6 million people on both sides rely on the Rio Grande, but climate change and population growth are straining the resource.How are the United States and Mexico planning for the increasin
On West Texas Talk this week we hear from Jim Bradbury, an eminent domain attorney, who represents Texas landowners.In this episode, Bradbury discusses the often convoluted process of eminent domain, which gives power to the state of the fede
On this episode of West Texas Talk, writer Seamus McGraw talks about his new book, "A Thirsty Land."The book explores the depths of water policy in Texas and the often convoluted laws and histories behind it."Every possible permutation of
Dr. Adrian Vega was a professional educator for twenty years before taking a job with the Sewell family of companies as their chief people officer. As part of this job, he serves as an executive board member of the Education Partnership of the
The Transom Traveling Workshop returned to Marfa this year. Students from around the country came to learn the craft of radio storytelling from instructors Rob Rosenthal and Matt Largey.In this episode, we highlight radio profiles crafted thr
The Transom Traveling Workshop returned to Marfa this year. Students from around the country came to learn the craft of radio storytelling from instructors Rob Rosenthal and Matt Largey.In this episode, we highlight radio profiles crafted thr
On this episode, Ryan Paradiso speaks to poet Donika Kelly about her debut poetry collection, Bestiary.Kelly will read at the St. George Pavilion on Sunday, August 5th at 7:30 pm.Hosted by Ryan Paradiso for KRTS
On this episode, Rachel Monroe speaks to Lannan resident Charles Rice-González about growing up in the Bronx and his first novel, Chulito.The writer will read at 7:30 pm on Sunday, July 29 at the St. George Pavilion.Hosted by Rachel Monroe
On this episode, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president Bobby McKnight speaks to Elise Pepple.McKnight talks about his life growing up in West Texas, ranching and its future. He also discusses what he says are misconcepti
On this episode, Travis Klunick speaks to Lannan resident Ed Pavlić about his forthcoming novel, Another Kind of Madness.Pavlić has written eight collections of poetry and two critical studies. He is a professor of English and African America
On this episode, we hear personal stories crafted at the Legacy Storytelling Workshops. The project is a pilot venture of the Midland Storytelling Festival geared toward encouraging people to tell their own stories.The workshop was facilitate
On this episode, we hear personal stories crafted at the Legacy Storytelling Workshops. The project is a pilot venture of the Midland Storytelling Festival geared toward encouraging people to tell their own stories.The workshop was facilitate
On this episode, Diana Nguyen speaks to fellow reporters Sally Beauvais and Carlos Morales about the zero-tolerance policy, family separation, and the path to reunification.The story of family separation at the southwest border goes back to
On this edition of West Texas Talk, Laura Copelin speaks with Lannan poet-in-residence Stephen Motika - His first book of poems, Western Practice, was published by Alice James Books in 2012.Motika is also the author of three poetry chapbooks:
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