"Join us on Human Interest on July 3rd from 2-3pm in welcoming to San Marcos our guests:  Carrie Fountain, the newly appointed curator of The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University and  newly appointed Natalie McAdams, Director of the San Marcos Public Library.

As a thirteenth -generation southwesterner, Carrie brings a wealth of experience and deep commitment to the literary arts in the Southwest. As literary curator, she oversees the Southwestern Writers Collection, which houses the archives of notable writers such as Cormac McCarthy, Sandra Cisneros, and Sam Shepard.

Natalie has nearly 13 years of experience in public libraries in Dallas and most recently Temple, Texas where she fostered innovation, collaboration and strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders. She brings a strong commitment to public service and recognition of the vital role of libraries as educational and cultural hubs."

On May 1, join Marianne for Human Interest when she welcomes San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge, Corporal Joseph Osborne head of SMPD's Mental Health Unit, and Kelly Castillo Imbedded Clinician from Hill Country MMR, to discuss the department's proactive initiatives to respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises and connect them to appropriate resources.

Ethical Shopping

Whether shopping for everyday items or a costly, significant purchase, do you do so ethically?

Join host Marianne Reese and members of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Hays County-- on Human Interest, April 3 at 2:00pm on KZSM Community Radio--as they discuss ethical shopping... the importance of shopping ethically, elements that should be considered, and examples of ethical companies and places to shop.

In honor of Black History Month, the story of the Rev. Dr. William Penn

Davis—an unsung hero of the Civil Rights movement-- will be discussed

by Oren Renick who was mentored and befriended by Dr. Davis and

host Marianne Reese on HUMAN INTEREST -February 6 th from 2:00-

3:00pm.

A white Baptist preacher based in Mississippi, Davis worked for years

energetically and tirelessly to build bridges of understanding and

friendship between black and white Americans. Beaten, berated, and

ostracized for his commitment to racial reconciliation, Davis remained

steadfast and saw his influence spread throughout the nation.

Join guest host Stephanie Korcheck and Texas State professor Kelly Kaufhold for Thursday's Human Interest at 2:00pm. Kelly and Stephanie will discuss the current political divide in the U.S., how rhetoric and misinformation fuels the divide, and steps each of us can take to ensure we access credible sources to inform our positions and engage in respectful dialogue.

Join guest host Stephanie Korcheck and Texas State professor Kelly Kaufhold for Thursday's Human Interest at 2:00pm. Kelly and Stephanie will discuss the current political divide in the U.S., how rhetoric and misinformation fuels the divide, and steps each of us can take to ensure we access credible sources to inform our positions and engage in respectful dialogue.

Please join Human Interest Thursday September 5th from 2-3 PM and guest Oona Mekas, a Certified Professional Midwife and Executive Director and Founder of the Hill Country Women’s Health Collective—located in Wimberley, Texas. Host Marianne Reese and Oona will discuss the midwifery model of care and how midwives fill the gaps in women’s reproductive healthcare.

Join Marianne Reese, Host of Human Interest, discussing "what is or isn't a cult".  Guest Dr. Joe Laycock, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, TX State University gives a unique perspective on modern day society and politics.

 In various print and online media you often see the words “Trump” and “cult” in the headline. Is MAGA a cult?  Dr. Joe Laycock rejects the claim that MAGA is a “cult”. He states “But from the perspective of new religions studies, MAGA is absolutely a 'nativist millennialist' movement." What?      

Host Marianne Reese celebrates the 4th of July with Nolin Wheeler, world renowned tattoo artist from here in San Marcos. They cover a wide range of subjects from his appearance on the reality show "Inked" to his travels around the world on the competition circuit.

Join host Marianne Reese for Human Interest. Her guests will be Hector Manriquez (man-ree-kez) and Johnny (yoh-nee) Vasallo (va-sigh-yoh), two Communication Studies Master’s graduates with a focus on critical queer research. This episode will provide a foundational understanding of the differences between sex, gender, and sexuality, as well as emerging themes highlighting the misconceptions surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community, such as the usage of pronouns, non-binary and transgender individuals, and the rhetoric involving the queer community.