In the Flint Hills, south of Wamego, an Australian company is drilling deep holes in search of hydrogen. Could this be a new source of energy for the Sunflower State? Commentator Rex Buchanan tells us more.

Death and dying are inevitable parts of life and living. When a loved one gets a terminal illness, it can leave friends and family members wondering just how to react. Commentator Scott Carlberg faced that situation himself earlier this year. But his dying wife provided a path forward for those left behind.

After 20 years on the Kansas prairie, a popular music event has come to an end. Commentator Rex Buchanan talks about the lasting legacy of the Symphony in the Flint Hills.

Sure, it's hot. But things were a lot worse 151 years ago. Not only was there no air conditioning, but in 1874, Kansas was under attack - from giant swarms of grasshoppers. The swarms were so large they blocked out the sun.

In the next 15 years, the demand for electricity in the U.S. is expected to increase by 30 to 50%. Data centers are a big part of that. But it's not just industry that will need more power. Commentator Scott Carlberg takes a look at energy use in the U.S. and how we all have a role to play.

Ever wonder what the Plains Indians used for food? If you answered bison or buffalo, you are partially correct. There's no denying the importance of bison in the diet of Plains Indians but wild plants also complimented their diet. A KU professor's book explores the prairie turnips, chokecherries and other wild foods that can still be found and eaten today.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the deadliest aviation disaster in Kansas history. The tragedy took place in Wichita. Commentator Rex Buchanan recently visited a memorial that honors the victims.

There's something fishy about a new exhibit at the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka. The exhibit tells the story of a time when fish rode the rails. Guest Commentator Adam Hodge has the fascinating tale of fish, trains and someone called the Fish Commissioner. Take a listen.

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has terminated grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which in turn supports Humanities Kansas. Guest Commentator Tai Edwards says those who care about the humanities need to tell members of Congress not to cut federal funding.

Kansas hasn't always looked the way it looks today. It's been changing. A new book pinpoints changes across Kansas and the Great Plains using a technique called rephotography. Commentator Rex Buchanan reviews the book One Hundred and Fifty Years of Change on the Great Plains by University of Kansas biologist Town Peterson.