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A century-old law that Washington, DC had quietly forgotten about turned out to be exactly what Mary Church Terrell needed to integrate the nation’s capital. Robin Henry tells you all about it on this week's Past & Present.

https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/past-and-present/2026-09-24/asking-america-to-keep-its-promises-of-equality

Chef Travis Russell explores how this summer's drought impacted local growers on today's Flyover Food.

🎉🎉🎉 THANK YOU! We raised $142,873 this week, thanks to your generosity. The KMUW team is so grateful for your support! You can still give online at KMUW.org. Have a beautiful weekend!!

Today on The Range: Meg Britton-Mehlisch tells us why roadrunners are starting to appear in our state. On Hidden Kansas, it’s prime time for apple c***r at the Louisburg C***r Mill. And a few words on grief from Suzanne Perez.
Listen to The Range wherever you find podcasts.

📸 Greater Roadrunner © Barbara A. Peterson, Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library

Fletcher Powell wishes we all remembered "The Stunt Driver." Get his take on today's Movie Review.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/movie-review/2026-09-24/we-really-should-remember-the-stunt-driver

Debra loves her socks! (And they look great with that dress!)
These beauties are adapted from "Wild Frequency: Curiosity Strikes," created especially by artist Heath Leffel of Hot as Love Tattoo for KMUW! Grab our artist designed thank you gift for a $180+ pledge (that's $15 a month), and the Annie Foundation will also give a pair of warm winter socks to a Wichitan in need. Call (316) 978-6700 or donate here: https://kmuw.secureallegiance.com/kmuw/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=FA2026WB&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=YnZ%2f3sDeqFlDNQems00R3m3L5BYddGq6PVAl6UEf65g%3d

When you need answers, we are ready to ask the questions. Public radio is here for you. Thank you for being there for us.
Donate now at (316) 978-6700 or here:
https://www.kmuw.org/2026-fall-pledge-drive

Kristin Beal is in the house with Lu! The co-founder and executive director of Harvester Arts, she's giving away pairs of tickets to "Seized," which will screen at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17 at the the newly renovated Orpheum Theatre during Tallgrass Film Festival. A donation of $180 will get you two tickets, a pair of Heath Leffel's tattoo socks, a pair of warm winter socks for a citizen in need, and the warm feeling that comes with supporting public radio. Harvester came on as an administrative and operational partner to Tallgrass Film Association this year.

Donate now by calling (316) 978-6700 or online here:
https://www.kmuw.org/2026-fall-pledge-drive

The Socks are here! The Socks are here!
And they are beautiful!
We are honored that Wichita tattoo artist, Heath Leffel, proprietor of Hot as Love Tattoo, created "Wild Frequency (Curiosity Strikes)," for us! Get a pair of limited edition socks featuring Heath's fiery tiger design as a thank you gift when you donate at the $180 level or sustaining donors who give $15 a month. Plus you'll receive a temporary tattoo and sticker of the art!
⚡Thank you, Heath!⚡
Call (316) 978-6700 or donate here:
https://kmuw.secureallegiance.com/kmuw/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=FA2026WB&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=YnZ%2f3sDeqFlDNQems00R3m3L5BYddGq6PVAl6UEf65g%3d See less