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We revisit one of our most popular shows of the year, as journalist Bill Kurtis retraces his career from his early days at KANU to his current gig as Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me scorekeeper. This episode was recorded at a September 18th, 2025, book launch event for Kurtis' new memoir, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News.
Photo courtesy of Brett Mayo
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Photo courtesy of Brett Mayo
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Full Circle Sustainability is on a mission to make low-waste living easier. Many Kansans want to live environmentally friendly lifestyles, but society is set up in ways that make consumption, disposal, and pollution the default. Without better systems, it’s hard to choose a different path.
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President Trump says the U.S. will now "run" Venezuela after capturing its leader. Here's how the politics could play out at home. -
New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president. -
The rise of Venezuela's deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, was slow, beginning in youth politics and shaped by the mentorship of Hugo Chávez. His fall, too, unfolded over years. -
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