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Robin Macy and Kentucky White have a new album out today. It may leave some listeners wondering how White became such an accomplished guitarist. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin spoke with Macy and White about their album and musical history. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Musician George Thorogood and his band The Destroyers have been a fixture on the American music scene since the 1970s. Thorogood says that he'll never forget his earliest motivator. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin spoke with Thorogood about the twists and turns of his career. We'll have that interview. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The center of the country has long conjured images of vast, treeless horizons. But prairies are converting into woods and shrubland. We'll learn why trees pose a threat to grasslands and ranchers. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Nicholson Baker has written 17 books to critical and popular acclaim. But the last one took a toll on him. KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Baker about trading words for images in his latest book, "Finding a Likeness." Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Two artists have been battling the elements to complete a mural on Wichita State’s campus. We learn more about the artists - and the project. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

A middle school in Wichita recently launched a mariachi class to teach students of all backgrounds about traditional Mexican music. We’ll hear what these mariachi students and their teacher are learning … and why. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.