Central Standard

The story of how a KU lecturer learned how to speak Miskitu, an indigenous Central American language ... and how she became the host of a radio show and wrote an operetta, both in Miskitu. Then, a conversation with the owner of Asiatica, the longtime KC store where Japanese textiles are adapted and transformed into garments for Americans. Plus, some clarification on the conceal carry laws on college campuses in Kansas. Guests: Laura Hobson Herlihy, Lecturer, Center for Latin American &

In recent years, issues on local college and high school campuses have gone public, from sexual assaults to protests expressing racial unrest. A few young journalists share their process, and whether being a student impacts their ability to report on tough stories. Plus, meet the author of a new book about baseball in early Kansas . Guests: Mark Eberle , author, Kansas Baseball, 1858-1941 Esmie Tseng , recent graduate, UMKC, managing editor, University News Trina Paul , recent graduate,

After a scathing audit in 2016 , we check in on Kansas City's bike plan. How have things changed since the audit? What lays ahead for bicycle infrastructure in Kansas City? And how do we compare to other Midwestern cities? Guests: Eric Bunch , director of education, Bike Walk KC Joe Blankenship , city planner, Long Range Planning & Preservation Division of KCMO Brian Shields , city traffic engineer, Overland Park, KS Arthur Ross , pedestrian-bicycle coordinator, Bike Madison , Madison, WI

The New York Times calls him "one of the most acclaimed travel writers of his time." In this encore presentation, a chat with William Least Heat-Moon about his Kansas City roots, his new novel and how he got his name. Guest: William Least Heat-Moon

Why is the Paseo Boulevard named after a street in Mexico? And how did this road help shape our city? We explore the history of what some people consider KC's first boulevard, and we find out what's in store for the future of this picturesque roadway. Guests: Daniel Serda, inSITE planning Mark McHenry, Director, KC Parks Department Mamie Hughes, Central Exchange

Remembering the life of gallery owner Tom Deatherage, who passed away yesterday . How does an artist see water? Two local artists explore the Missouri River; their work appears in Tributary , an exhibit at La Esquina Gallery. Then, a newly-minted college grad returns home to KCK to give back. Guests: Elizabeth Kirsch, freelance art critic Don Wilkison, local artist ; scientist emeritus, U.S.Geological Survey Lynn Benson, local artist Diosselyn Tot, community mobilizer, Community Housing of

Local musician Erica Joy joins us for an in-studio performance that, as one reviewer puts it, may turn you into a " puddle of melted butter if you're not careful ." Plus, how new concealed carry laws permitting firearms on campus lead one KU history professor to resign . Guests: Jacob Dorman , former associate history professor, University of Kansas John Rubin , former Republican Representative, for the State of Kansas Erica Joy , musician

*There were technical glitches that impacted the recording of this show. Last month, Cody Hogan was promoted to general manager of Lidia's Kansas City, the restaurant he helped her open back in 1998. We learn about his journey from cattle ranch kid to classical pianist to chef. Plus, why one woman from Prairie Village, Kansas decided to turn her New York City home into a museum of Kansas furniture and history. Guests: Cody Hogan , general manager, Lidia's Kansas City Suzy Chase , NYC resident

We got a little a preview of summer this week, and man, it was hot. To help keep us cool when the humidity kicks in: a visit to Polly's Soda Pop, an iconic Independence soft drink company that re-opened last year, then a local coffee shop owner talks about nitro coffee (and other cold beverages). The Food Critics searched out the best iced and chilled dishes in KC, plus the latest restaurant news from this past spring. Guests: Zaid Consuegra, owner, Pirate's Bone Charles Ferruzza, The

Some of the oldest and most diverse residents of Kansas City are its trees. As a new tree-planting effort is underway, get to know KC through its trees ... and learn about what we should and shouldn't plant here. Plus: what are we really getting at when we point to freedom of speech to justify certain thoughts? Guests: Chuck Conner, Missouri Department of Conservation George Ive, horticulturist Christian Crandall, Professor, Department of Psychology at KU