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Kate Mays sat down with Kelsey to talk about growing up with ADD/ADHD, police brutality, and going out of your comfort zone to speak up.

Hippo Campus members Nathan and Whistler sat down with KJHK IT Director, Kalekidan, and I before their performance at the Truman in Kansas City.

In a new KJHK podcast series, Cami Koons interviews interesting artists as they pass through the Lawrence of Kansas City area. In this first episode she talks with Erik Berry, the mandolinist of the folk band, Trampled by Turtles. They talk about touring, family, and of course, music. Trampled By Turtles performs at the Truman on 1/19.

Everyone and their dog have a delivery service now. You want some peanut butter at 1 a.m.? No problem, just send Postmates to pick it up. New to the scene is McDelivery. Local franchisee, Kevin Dobski, talked about McDelivery and these changes in technology.

Raheim Shabazz is a director, writer and journalist spreading his research about the school systems and their connections to the penal system. Kris Rawls rang him up and the two shared a great conversation. Intrigued as to the connection between the two? You should be.

Spotify’s top played playlists have only been out for a day and I’m already tired of seeing post about them. Not too long ago the idea of instant music like this was unheard of. We know the way we listen to music has changed, but Jordan Doss explores how this new technology affects the music industry.

It’s holiday season and we’re all feeling broke. Perhaps it’s because these holidays have become a marketing ploy to get us to spend more and more. Chris Conde explores the cross between consumerism and holiday spirit.

If you were intrigued by Colman Connolly’s concert review of John Maus published last week, this podcast will be of great interest to you. Karsan discusses the progression of this experimental artist including his influences, work outside of the music world and other projects. If you’re new to John Maus, Karsan crafted a Spotify playlist of the best. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54v5fDZcLLz55...

In Karsan Turner's new show, B-Sides, he looks at an artists/band's discography and assesses their evolution from first gigs to where they are now. Each pod comes with a playlist of must listen songs crafted by Karsan himself. This first episode, The Strokes. You only live once, so listen to this at 12:51 until it reaches an automatic stop. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IKhHHqEK8FGvpkBVlZNYW

Kate Mays interviews Miguel. They talk about what it's like being the child of immigrants, growing up in a small town and the 2016 election.

Nick and Grant unpack the Kansas midterm elections. They look at the results that were reached and what they could mean for the future. If you liked the Horse Race, or Grant's interview with Paul Davis, then you'll love this pod.

Frank Janzen has traveled all over the world. In fact, he has never lived in one place longer than 7 years. The man has more stories than he knows what to do with. Listen in to hear about some of his travels and the lessons he has learned from them.

In this episode of the Bigger Picture, Kris assesses the Midterm elections. He also unpacks the recent poll saying that Republicans are racist.

Jaymee travels back to one of the biggest events in Lawrence history, Quantrill's Raid. Will she survive or get caught in Bleeding Kansas. Chris Conde wrote and produced a pretty riveting episode of the series.

Are you familiar with the 90’s underground movement of feminism, punk and politics? Jordan Doss dives into the history and specifics of the Riot Grrrls movement.

Just in time for Election Day, Grant Daily sits down with Paul Davis and talks to him about family, Kansas, and being a politician​ today.

Everyone has a story right? In her series, 30,000 Stories, Kate Mays finds the anecdotes of everyday KU students and faculty. In this episode, she talks with Natalie about her heritage, her age, and her problems with a high school English teacher. Intrigued? You should be.

Crimson, Blue, Go KU! Well, as Jaymee finds out in this episode of Wayback Watson, these weren’t always the colors of KU. Wayback Watson is a collaborative effort between the Arts and Culture staff members. This week the script was written and produced by Karsan Turner.

Why do so many millennials own record players? What business do these youngins have in this archaic music playback experience? Maybe you’ve been asking yourself these questions. Jordan Doss explores the concept, drawing on the opinions of the Love Garden Sounds owner and the KJHK For the Record host.