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12/29/2025

A new year means lots of new books. We'll hear what KMUW book critic Suzanne Perez is looking forward to on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-12-29/monday-december-29-2025

12/26/2025

The end of 2025 brings with it more Wichita restaurant openings and closings. Denise Neil has the details on "Dining with Denise."

12/26/2025

Another turn of the calendar means it’s time for another Read ICT Challenge … a citywide event that encourages book-lovers to read a dozen books from a dozen different categories over the course of the next year. KMUW book queens, Beth Golay and Suzanne Perez, announce the categories for the 2026 challenge.

Also, winter is the time of year to cozy up by a fire, turn on an audiobook and maybe work on some crafts. Finding supplies to make those items, though, can sometimes be challenging. For this month’s “Culture Pop,” Hugo Phan highlights a couple of craft stores working to make that easier.

You can listen to “The Range” wherever you find podcasts.

12/25/2025

“Global Village,” “Strange Currency” and “Night Train” have holiday music to celebrate the season, tonight from 7 to midnight.

12/25/2025

Fletcher Powell looks at a new movie about a guy who just won't quit.

12/24/2025

The Kansas City Chiefs will move to Kansas. The state’s leaders approved a tax incentive package Monday to help the team build a new $3 billion dollar stadium in Wyandotte County. We break it down on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-12-24/wednesday-december-24-2025

12/24/2025

This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with author Virginia Evans about her novel, The Correspondent.

12/23/2025

Interested in public radio journalism? KMUW is hiring a Korva Coleman Journalism Intern for summer 2026. Open to undergrad and grad students.
Apply by Jan. 9: https://www.kmuw.org/employment

12/23/2025

Some rural towns are known for their holiday festivities. Tourist dollars are a big part of their local economy, but getting people to town each year means new events. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we'll hear how some towns keep the holiday cheer and tourism near.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-12-23/tuesday-december-23-2025

12/23/2025

Producers across the central U.S. are facing high input costs as the trade war puts crop markets in an uncertain position. Agriculture economists say they’re watching tariffs and the cattle industry — which has boosted income for some farmers.

12/23/2025

Flyover Food: It’s the holiday season — a time that focuses on food and togetherness. It can also mean hectic days and nights for some people.

It’s the holiday season — a time that focuses on food and togetherness. It can also mean hectic days and nights for some people.

12/22/2025

The state has offered to cover up to 70% of the cost of a new stadium through its Sales and Tax Revenue, or STAR, bonds.