The Sit Down with Rachel
Monthly feature every second Friday at 11:30am and 8:30pm
Formerly titled The Central Texas Leadership Series, The Sit Down with Rachel brings you thoughtful conversations spotlighting neighbors, doers and quiet change makers who are the real heart of Texas.
Latest Episodes
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This week on The Sit Down, we meet Linda Gilliam—a Robinson High and Baylor athlete who’s found her way back to the game through Granny Basketball.She shares her journey, the growth of the sport, and how it’s creating connection, community, and a whole lot of fun along the way. We also learn more about the Waco Six Shooters and their upcoming event benefiting Friends for Life.
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Filling in for Rachel Velasco, guest host Brodie Bashaw is joined by Brittney Garrett.
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On this edition of The Sit Down with Rachel, host Rachel Velasco is in conversation with Emily Hills, director of Urban Reap.
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On this edition of The Sit Down, host Rachel Velasco is joined by Mike Hamilton, Chief Creative Officer of Rogue Media Network.
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Rachel Velaso talks with Tonee B. Shelton, author, social worker, and storyteller, about the power of story to build courage and connection. She shares insights from her children’s book, The Scared Frog Takes the Leap!, and her work bringing story time experiences to communities across Texas. A thoughtful conversation about bravery, imagination, and taking the leap.
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This week a look at where KWBU begins 2026 and a look back at the 16 years Joe Riley has led Waco Public Radio. Also an introduction of Lydia Tate who will take over the role at President and CEO upon Riley's retirement later this month.
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On this edition, Rachel Velasco is talking to somebody you might be familiar with, KWBU’s Malcolm Foster, operations assistant and afternoon host of All Things Considered.
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On this episode of The Sit Down with Rachel we meet Coleen Heaton, writer, nonprofit leader and fierce advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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On this edition of The Sit Down with Rachel, host Rachel Velasco is joined by Lane Murphy to discuss the 2nd and Clay initiative.
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On this edition of The Sit Down, Rachel Velasco is joined by Jeanette Lombardo, CEO of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
