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On this edition of Conversations, Sieglinde Othmer talks about her latest book, “Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide.”...
08/24/2026

On this edition of Conversations, Sieglinde Othmer talks about her latest book, “Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide.” In it, she shares the wisdom she's gained from more than eight decades of life and encourages people of all ages to embrace aging with good health, purpose, and happiness. Sieglinde Othmer, Ph.D., is an award-winning author and former mental health researcher whose work ranges from bestselling psychiatric textbooks to a series of life instructing fables for the young.

On this edition of Conversations, Sieglinde Othmer talks about her latest book, “Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide.”

08/24/2026

Take a tour of Studio A with KPR's Classical Music Director, Destiny Mermagen! 🎵🎙️

You can hear more of Destiny during KPR's Morning Classical, every weekday from 9 a.m. - noon, and during Classics by Request, every Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m.

Tune in on your local KPR station or at kansaspublicradio.org.

Bob McWilliams here, and today on Trail Mix, Judy Collins from her acclaimed 1964 debut New York City concert, classic J...
08/23/2026

Bob McWilliams here, and today on Trail Mix, Judy Collins from her acclaimed 1964 debut New York City concert, classic John Gorka songs from his 1987 debut, Jorma Kaukonen returning to his first musical love, acoustic country blues, in 2002, an exciting new Irish band led by fiddler Eileen Ivers, and end of summer songs from Dar Williams and David Francey. That and more, 1:06 to 4 this afternoon on KPR.

A new music festival is coming to Wichita this weekend. Wichita Forever Festival takes place Saturday (Aug. 22) in multi...
08/21/2026

A new music festival is coming to Wichita this weekend. Wichita Forever Festival takes place Saturday (Aug. 22) in multiple venues across the city. While city-wide music festivals give people a chance to enjoy live music, this event specifically showcases local Wichita talent. 105 Live's Nick Carswell has more.

A new music festival is coming to Wichita this weekend. Wichita Forever Fest takes place Saturday (Aug. 22) in multiple venues across the city. While city-wide music festivals give people a chance to enjoy live music, this event specifically showcases local Wichita talent. Nick Carswell has more.

Tonight on our all vinyl jazz hour at 9:06, you'll hear swinging vocals by Ella Fitzgerald and Mark Murphy, a reunion of...
08/20/2026

Tonight on our all vinyl jazz hour at 9:06, you'll hear swinging vocals by Ella Fitzgerald and Mark Murphy, a reunion of the mid 60s Miles Dave rhythm section of Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams, Thelonious Monk live in 1958, the iconic guitar playing of Wes Montgomery, and lots more!

The group of trans men use women’s bathrooms in publicly owned facilities, which is required by Kansas law, to highlight...
08/20/2026

The group of trans men use women’s bathrooms in publicly owned facilities, which is required by Kansas law, to highlight what they say are flaws in the bathroom bill.

On this edition of Conversations Aaron Starmer talks about his middle-grade novel "You Are Now Old Enough to Hear This."...
08/20/2026

On this edition of Conversations Aaron Starmer talks about his middle-grade novel "You Are Now Old Enough to Hear This." The novel is about a 12-year-old boy learning about his families very strange history. He must learn to face his fears and move forward in a world that now includes mystery, magic, time travel, and more. And did i mention the Toe Beast? Aaron Starmer is the best-selling author of more than a dozen novels for middle grade and young adult readers, including “Night Swimming,” “A Million Views,” and “Spontaneous,” which was made into a film by Paramount Pictures. He is also the author of the “Locker 37” series, among other novels.

On this edition of Conversations Aaron Starmer talks about his middle-grade novel "You Are Now Old Enough to Hear This."

The prothonotary warbler population in Kansas is growing as the birds stop to breed before heading south. Researchers ar...
08/19/2026

The prothonotary warbler population in Kansas is growing as the birds stop to breed before heading south. Researchers are using electronic trackers to study their movements.

08/18/2026

This week’s 105 Live Track Tuesday is live from the Dole Institute of Politics, featuring a stunning performance from Topeka native Maria the Mexican!

Learn more about Maria The Mexican at her website mariathemexican.com

Listen to the full track, “Sabor a Mí,” now on the KPR YouTube channel!

Hey KU students! Looking to start the semester fresh with a new job? KPR may have the one for you! đź“»Help us research and...
08/18/2026

Hey KU students! Looking to start the semester fresh with a new job? KPR may have the one for you! đź“»

Help us research and compile the history of the station for our upcoming 75th anniversary, as well as assist the KPR development department in creating social media, newsletter, and website content.

Join your local public radio station and make an impact on your community!

Apply now through August 25 at kansaspublicradio.org/employment.

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