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Bill Kurtis: legendary broadcaster, Kansas native, KANU alumnus, and now...author! He joins us to talk about his new memoir, "Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News," in advance of his Lawrence book launch, September 18th. We also preview the Kansas Book Festival, coming up September 20th in Topeka. -
35 years ago, Senator Bob Dole led a delegation to Kosovo to signal support for the republic's independence movement. Dole Institute of Politics director Audrey Coleman talks about the significance of that historic visit and this year's fall line-up at the Institute. We also hear from Fran Borin, author of "The Spirit of Quindaro," named a Great Read from Great Places book for young readers.
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Take a walk through the history of Montgall Avenue, once home to Kansas City's Black movers and shakers. Margie Carr is the author of Kansas City's Montgall Avenue: Black Leaders and the Street They Called Home. -
When you think of a dangerous Kansas abolitionist, you probably think of John Brown. On this week's KPR Presents, the most dangerous Kansas abolitionist you probably haven't heard of: James Montgomery. Todd Mildfelt and David Schafer are the authors of "Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and His War on Slavery." -
Just in time for Halloween, "The Haunted States of America" is a new anthology of spooky stories for middle-school (and up!) readers. Also, what role will split-ticket voters play in this year's election? It's Part 2 of the Dole Institute of Politics series "Beyond the Ballot." -
Part history, part ghost story: we visit with Fran Borin, author of "The Spirit of Quindaro," part of our 2024 Kansas Notable Book Series. -
We mark National LGBTQ History Month with Kathy Rose-Mockry, author of "Liberating Lawrence," a look back at the fight for gay rights at the University of Kansas in the 1970s. -
We preview the Kansas congressional elections with Jonathan Shorman, lead political reporter with the Kansas City Star and moderator of the Dole Institute of Politics' fall election series. We'll also hear from Kansas Public Radio's Cordelia Brown and Destiny Ann Mermagen about KPR's upcoming Live Day. -
Professor Greg Jackson is the creator and host of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck. Jackson brings a live version of History That Doesn't Suck to Lawrence on Friday, October 11th. -
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón is coming to Salina this month in connection with the launch of her poem "In Praise of Mystery" into space. We'll also hear from Professor Greg Jackson, host of the History That Doesn't Suck podcast and live show, coming to Lawrence this week. Finally, we'll talk politics with Jerry Seib of the Wall Street Journal and visiting fellow at the Dole Institute of Politics. -
What do national security experts get wrong about keeping America safe? Thom Shankar is the co-author of Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats. We'll also hear from journalist, filmmaker, and author Elizabeth Farnsworth about her latest novel, Last Light. -
The KU Department of Theatre and Dance opens its 2024-25 season with "Indecent," a play about the controversy surrounding the 1906 play, "God of Vengeance."
