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Likely Stories
Thursday at 7:44am and 4:46pm, Saturday at 8:34am and Sunday at 9:34am

Although long-time host Jim McKeown has retired, we are happy to announce the return of this local segment featuring a variety of hosts that include Elizabeth Barnhill, Gia Chevis, and Kevin Tankersley. 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.

For this next chapter of Likely Stories we are bringing in and looking for a wide range of voracious readers in age, ethnicity and gender. If you think you'd be a good fit, reach out via email - mailto: Brodie_Bashaw@Baylor.edu

Likely Stories - Thursdays at 7:44am and 4:46pm, Saturdays at 8:34am and Sundays at 9:34am on 103.3, Waco Public Radio - KWBU.

LIKELY STORIES - ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED

Because accessing good literature should have no limitations, we've compiled a list of books previously reviewed on Likely Stories that are available for those with visual impairments. You can find the list along with information on how to obtain these copies here.

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