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.

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.

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.

On this edition of The Sit Down with Rachel, host Rachel Velasco is joined by Lane Murphy to discuss the 2nd and Clay initiative.

On this edition of The Sit Down, Rachel Velasco is joined by Jeanette Lombardo, CEO of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.

John Kinnaird wears many hats—commercial finance professional, arts advocate, public servant—but at his core, he’s a connector and community builder.

If Ashley Bean Thornton isn't a name you know, you should.