Downtown Depot - KWBU/NPR

Downtown Depot - KWBU/NPR

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Downtown Depot - KWBU/NPR episodes

  • Downtown Depot - Dr. Beth Allison Barr
    Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Dr. Beth Allison Barr, Professor of Mediaval history at Baylor and U.S.A. Today’s bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood. They talk about how Waco has changed since she grew up in Mexia visiting the big city, how the definition of “biblical womanhood” has evolved, her thoughts on the Lenten and Easter seasons.
    29 min
  • Rocco Bolts

    Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Waco business owner Rocco Bolts, who discusses the importance of relationships when it comes to running a business - and how he's using those skills to make a difference in his city.

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    31 min
  • Downtown Depot - Rocco Bolts
    Host Austin Meek has a conversation with Waco business owner Rocco Bolts, who discusses the importance of relationships when it comes to running a business - and how he's using those skills to make a difference in his city.
    30 min
  • Downtown Depot - Waco Mayor Dillon Meek
    Due to weather conditions, we had to pull from the Downtown Depot archive for the February 3 broadcast. This episode of Downtown Depot with Waco Mayor Dillon Meek originally aired January 6, 2026.Host Austin Meek welcomes Waco Mayor Dillon Meek (no relation) to talk about the strides the city has made in the past year, and discuss the exciting challenges and opportunities facing Waco in 2023.

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    30 min
  • Downtown Depot - Andrea Kosar
    Joining host Austin Meek for this episode is Andrea Kosar, Executive Director of the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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    30 min
  • Downtown Depot - Waco Mayor Dillon Meek
    Due to weather conditions, we had to pull from the Downtown Depot archive for the February 3 broadcast. This episode of Downtown Depot with Waco Mayor Dillon Meek originally aired January 6, 2026.Host Austin Meek welcomes Waco Mayor Dillon Meek (no relation) to talk about the strides the city has made in the past year, and discuss the exciting challenges and opportunities facing Waco in 2023.

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    30 min
  • Downtown Depot - Cody Carlson
    In Episode 141 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews former Baylor and NFL quarterback Cody Carlson. Cody shares lessons learned from his playing career, his continuing work with GXG Exchange connecting Baylor student-athletes with businesses opportunities, and his vision for equitably developing the bustling Elm Avenue corridor of East Waco.

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    30 min
  • Downtown Depot - Cody Carlson
    In Episode 141 of Downtown Depot, show host Austin Meek interviews former Baylor and NFL quarterback Cody Carlson. Cody shares lessons learned from his playing career, his continuing work with GXG Exchange connecting Baylor student-athletes with businesses opportunities, and his vision for equitably developing the bustling Elm Avenue corridor of East Waco.

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    31 min
  • Downtown Depot - Dave Innis
    Joining host Austin Meek this week is musician Dave Innis. Dave is best known for being a part of the country band Restless Heart. Dave and his wife have retired to Waco, and are now becoming influential members of the local music scene.

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    28 min
  • Downtown Depot - Aaron Williams
    Host Austin Meeks talks with Aaron Williams, the owner of MC Art Supplies on Washington Avenue. They talk about the challenges he faced in purchasing and growing an existing business,

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    28 min

About Downtown Depot - KWBU/NPR

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Downtown Depot is a new show from KWBU. The show will look at the ins and outs of development in Waco. Each week you can hear interviews with local entrepreneurs, city officials, and people with a…