Likely Stories
Thursday 7:45am and 4:45pm. Saturday 8:35am. Sunday 9:35am
So many books, so little time!
Although long-time host Jim McKeown has retired, his legacy continues as Likely Stories finds itself turning the page for a new chapter.
Exploring an eclectic collection of books, each week Likely Stories see's a different host bring something new to the table to share their insight and earnest review.
Likely Stories is a production of KWBU in Waco, Texas.
Likely Stories airs Thursdays during Morning Edition and All Things Considered and Saturday and Sunday during Weekend Edition on 103.3 Waco Public Radio - KWBU.
Latest Episodes
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Hi. Welcome back to Likely Stories. I'm Paige Connell and I teach English at Midway High School. The late 1960s must have been quite a time to be alive. I missed it by just a decade or so. Groovy tunes, free love, mod fashion, patriarchal oppression. Wait, that last one doesn't sound so fun, but it is a topic that the author delves into in the social commentary masquerading as a story about unwed pregnant teenagers in Central Florida. -
In Thirst, Mary Oliver invites us into a quiet conversation between sorrow and faith, where nature and grace meet in every line. -
This is the Reverend Dr. Andrew Armond, associate rector of Saint Albans Episcopal Church here in Waco. Welcome to this week's edition of Likely Stories. -
From Broadway to Bada Bing: a new biography unpacks the life, career, and lasting impact of James Gandolfini, star of The Sopranos. -
Hello, and welcome back to Likely Stories. I’m Paige Connell, and I teach English at Midway High School. -
I’m Joe Riley with KWBU, and this is Likely Stories. -
Welcome to this week’s installment of Likely Stories on KWBU. My name is Gia Chevis. Maybe you’ve found yourself pausing to reflect on your life so far…the passage of time, the tricks of memory, and the wonders you’ve witnessed. If so, then you may appreciate the wisdom and strength Abigail Thomas shares in her memoir, Still Life at Eighty. -
Hi, my name is Harrison Otis, and welcome to Likely Stories. Today I'll be reviewing Steve Saint's 2005 memoir, End of the Spear. -
The Will of the Many by James Islington...I don't know why more people aren't talking about this book, but that's exactly what I want to do today. Hello, and welcome to Likely Stories. I’m Paige Connell, and I teachEnglish at Midway High School. -
In his new book A Heavy Metal History Lesson, author Josh Putnam explores the historical backgrounds of 10 heavy metal songs.
