Special Programs and Discontinued Features
This area is dedicated to special series, programs, interviews and other segments that have aired and still hold value in understanding our Central Texas community – whether the segment focuses on the arts, politics, education, business or science and environment.
Ten Transformative Songs of Andre Crouch
ENCORE BROADCAST - Sunday, May 4th at 8pm on KWBU-Waco Public Radio.In late April of 2024 KWBU worked with gospel enthusiasts and scholars Robert F. Darden and Stephen M. Newby on this hour-long special Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Andraé Crouch.
KWBU State of the Station - February 2024
This State of the Station from KWBU includes an update from President Joe Riley. Brodie Bashaw also speaks with KWBU Reporter Autumn Jones and Community Engagement Coordinator Rachel Velasco.
Community Special Presentation - Dr. Os Guinness
On September 13th, the McLennan Honors College at MCC presented the Ken Starr Memorial Lecture, featuring internationally recognized author and social critic Os Guinness. Dr. Guinness earned his undergraduate degree from the University of London and his PhD in social sciences from Oxford University. Before the lecture, Dr. Guinness came to the KWBU studio to be interviewed by Ashley Cruseturner, history professor at McLennan Community College.
League of Women Voters Forums: McLennan County Comissioner Precinct 3
To help voters learn about candidates this election season, KWBU has partnered with the Waco chapter of the League of Women Voters to present candidate…
League of Women Voters Forum - McLennan County Commissioner Precinct 1
To help voters learn about candidates this election season, KWBU has partnered with the Waco chapter of the League of Women Voters to present candidate…
League of Women Voters Forums: District 19 State Judge
To help voters learn about candidates this election season, KWBU has partnered with the Waco chapter of the League of Women Voters to present candidate…
Special - KWBU 2020
With Downtown Depot on holiday hiatus, KWBU's Joe Riley and Brodie Bashaw took this opportunity to talk about the 20th anniversay year of the station, how…
Central Texas Leadership Series: John Burnett
On this special installment of the Central Texas Leadership Series, a conversation of On The Record with NPR Southwest Correspondent John Burnett. KWBU…
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Following KWBU's live broadcast of The Texas Standard in July, David brown, managing editor and host of The Texas Standard joined Rachel Velasco 'In Studio' to talk about his background in broadcast media, community, and the importance of public radio. -
Whilst in town celebrating KWBU's 25th anniversary, Grant Barrett, master of language and co-host of 'A Way with Words' spent some time in studio with Rachel Velasco. Amongst other topics they'll be discussing where Grant's interest in language initially came from and linguistic projects he's been involved with. We'll also be getting Grant's insight into Texan and Southern slang.
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Bo MelloFor Baylor students, career success begins when they set foot on campus, with the help of the Baylor University Career Center. Baylor’s placement rate of 91 percent is one of the best in the nation, and its approach is student-centered, walking alongside students and helping them define success. Michael Estepp, Assistant Vice Provost in the Career Center, showcases the approach that helps students successfully pursue their calling. -
Matthew MinardArchaeologist and anthropologist Julie Hoggarth heads to Belize next week continue her nationally recognized research on ancient Maya cultures, sharing what their experiences can teach us today.
BAYLOR CONNECTIONS
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Robert RogersSoon, hundreds of students will embark on Baylor summer missions trips, spanning the globe to serve others and share the love of Christ. Becky Kennedy, Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life and Missions and Associate Chaplain in Baylor Spiritual Life, shares the impact of discipline-specific mission trips that form students as they serve. -
Matthew MinardMany will recognize Sam Henderson's voice from his role as the announcer of Baylor Commencement exercises, but his impact at Baylor extends far beyond that stage.
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Sarah Aviram's exploration into remote work uncovers a surprising revelation, challenging conventional notions of job satisfaction and prompting a deeper inquiry into the true drivers of workplace fulfillment. -
In an era defined by choice overload, Patrick McGinnis explores the complexities of decision-making, categorizing choices and revealing the nuances of navigating daily dilemmas in a world of limitless options.
BUSINESS REVIEW
Launched in March of 2005, this series was one of the first weekly local productions on KWBU. The program won the nationally prestigious Communicator Award numerous times. Business Review came to a close after the May 2024 retirement of program creator and host, CJ Jackson. Business Review was a production of Livingston+McKay LLC, KWBU-FM and the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University.
You can find archived segments of Business Review - HERE
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Brodie BashawFor KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Eloisa Cruz Arredondo, Program Coordinator for Inspiracion Waco, a dual-generation program that supports both parents and children through early childhood education. -
For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Cade Kegerreis, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in oil painting and large-scale murals. Kegerreis has completed murals for clients such as Baylor University, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and Texas A&M University.
CENTRAL TEXAS LEADERSHIP SERIES
You can find archived segments of Central Texas Leadership Series - HERE
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For this broiling hot fourth weekend of August, Ross reaches back to 2020 to celebrate the life and music of America’s favorite singing mailman, John Prine. -
For this third weekend of August, Ross has reached back to 2016 for a classic episode featuring songs that take much longer than the usual two and a half to three-minute playing time to tell their story.
Here at Waco Public Radio, we’re grateful to Ross Burns for the passion, knowledge, and care he’s brought to I Hear America Singing, and for the many hours of music he’s shared with listeners throughout the Waco area and the Heart of Texas.
For years Ross has helped our community hear America singing—and we’re grateful for every song.