Ask A Kansan

Ask A Kansan Ask A Kansan is a podcast focusing on the perspectives, lives, and stories of Kansans to provide greater insight into the state we call home.

🎙 New episode dropping soon!This week’s guest is a sixth-generation Kansan who has dedicated his life to keeping the sto...
06/19/2026

🎙 New episode dropping soon!

This week’s guest is a sixth-generation Kansan who has dedicated his life to keeping the stories of the Old West alive.

06/19/2026

Sydney Collins and Gus Applequist engage in a hilarious game over a bust of Shakespeare. It turns out family heirlooms can really make a scene! Now will Sydney keep it on the shelf in the background?

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For four days every June, Oakdale Park in Salina, Kansas becomes more than a festival grounds—it becomes a gathering pla...
06/19/2026

For four days every June, Oakdale Park in Salina, Kansas becomes more than a festival grounds—it becomes a gathering place.

Families return to the same spots they've claimed for years. Friends reconnect, strangers share conversations, music, art, and memories. That's what has made the Smoky Hill River Festival special for 50 years.

This year's festival was a reminder that community is still one of our greatest strengths. We may come from different backgrounds and hold different viewpoints, but for four days we come together to celebrate creativity, connection, and the start of summer.

That's the spirit of the Smoky Hill River Festival, and it's exactly what Fili Creative has spent five years capturing.

🎬 4 Days in June premieres July 9 in Salina, with public screenings July 10-15 at the Salina Art Center Cinema.

For more on the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival please visit our website.

www.askakansan.com/post/smoky-hill-river-festival-four-days-that-bring-us-together

06/18/2026

Uncover the untold stories of destruction and resilience. Shane Carter speaks about the truths behind historical events and the imperative to educate without blame.

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Photo dump from this week’s episode with Shane Carter 📸This conversation was all about history, culture, and the people ...
06/17/2026

Photo dump from this week’s episode with Shane Carter 📸

This conversation was all about history, culture, and the people working to ensure important stories continue to be shared for generations to come.

Shane gave us a look into the exciting future of The Kansas African American Museum, including its expansion and growing impact across the state. We also managed to capture a few behind-the-scenes moments from a really meaningful conversation.

Photo dump from this week’s episode with Shane Carter 📸This conversation was all about history, culture, and the people ...
06/17/2026

Photo dump from this week’s episode with Shane Carter 📸

This conversation was all about history, culture, and the people working to ensure important stories continue to be shared for generations to come.

Shane gave us a look into the exciting future of The Kansas African American Museum, including its expansion and growing impact across the state. We also managed to capture a few behind-the-scenes moments from a really meaningful conversation.

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

06/17/2026

Join Shane Carter as he shares his 15 years of experience in creating safe spaces for meaningful conversations about hard history. How can we discuss the past without blame? Hear Shane's insights and learn about creating a platform for accurate storytelling.

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06/16/2026

Shane Carter shares details on upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in Kansas! From free entry to a community mural at TKAAM to vibrant events at McAdams Park, it's an event you won't want to miss.

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06/15/2026

Learn how Doris Kerr Larkins fought to preserve history. "You're not gonna knock the building down!" echoes her determination to save a piece of Kansas heritage, now home to the African American Historical Society. Hear Shane Carter share how this led to the beginning of the Kansas African American Museum

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

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🎙 Episode 61 is live!We're joined by Shane Carter, Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum. From preser...
06/15/2026

🎙 Episode 61 is live!

We're joined by Shane Carter, Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum. From preserving Kansas history to leading the museum's expansion into a new state-of-the-art facility, Shane shares insight on cultural preservation, community impact, and building a lasting legacy for future generations.

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

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