Some of the most iconic depictions of Kansas have been created by NON-Kansans. Think the "Wizard of Oz" or... "In Cold Blood." That's why it's refreshing to read about the state as seen through the eyes of actual residents. Commentator Rex Buchanan tells us about two Kansas-related books he read this year, written by fellow Kansans.

On Monday, the nation observed Veterans Day. Parades and ceremonies were held all across the country to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Relatively few Americans have served in uniform. But most Americans say they appreciate the service of those who have. That raises a question: what's the best way to honor and thank our veterans? Guest Commentator Tai Edwards has a suggestion.

Have you seen the Netflix series Last Chance U? It chronicles community college football, including a disastrous season for the Pirates at Independence Community College in southeast Kansas. It's the TV series that many Kansans can't stop talking about, including Commentator Rex Buchanan.

In 1955, an African-American teenager from Chicago, Emmett Till, visited a tiny town in Mississippi. Witnesses claim he spoke to, or perhaps whistled at, a white woman. Whatever happened, locals perceived the incident as disrespectful. Till was abducted and killed. His open-casket funeral back in Chicago sparked nationwide outrage. A KU professor has written a new book about the way we remember the incident. It's called Remembering Emmett Till. Commentator Rex Buchanan has this review.