Fletcher Powell

KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with author Annie Hartnett about her novel "The Road to Tender Heart," and KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin visits with author Jason Bailey about his biography of the late actor James Gandolfini. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The concept of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, has been thrust into the political spotlight as President Donald Trump aims to ban related programs on college campuses. But professionals who work in those areas say DEI is being misrepresented in the current debate. More on that, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Fletcher Powell says a new movie has a lot of fun playing with its genre.

When thinking about the origin story for her latest novel, author Mary Morris points to a plaque she happened upon during a trip to southern Italy. Morris talks to KMUW's Beth Golay about her novel and the trip that inspired it, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Fletcher Powell says a significant work from a groundbreaking filmmaker is finally seeing the light of day.

Mother-daughter team Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty have a new picture book out called, Marianne the Maker, whose main character delivers an important message for kids. KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with the pair. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Novel writers are often short story writers as well. Although both formats are fiction, author Ayşegül Savaş says they are quite different. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Savaş about her new short story collection. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Some Wichita community members say the growth of high school credit recovery programs may be boosting graduation rates without ensuring that students actually have the skills they need. We’ll hear how the Wichita district is expanding the ways in which students who have fallen behind can get back on track for graduation. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Fletcher Powell says a new movie has plenty to admire, but never completely comes together.

Fletcher Powell says a new ghost story works more often than it doesn't.