In this conversation with host Elise Pepple, artists Carlos Motta and José Parlá discuss Donald Judd's writings about art and politics and describe the responsibilities they feel as artists and citizens to engage with politics in their work.  Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

Artists and Politics: A Conversation

The Marfa Public Radio staff pulls back the curtain to show us what it takes to produce content remotely during a pandemic. Elise Pepple, Diana Nguyen, Mitch Borden, Carlos Morales, Jacob Rockey, and Hannah Siegel-Gardner all share stories about working from home and adjusting to the new coronavirus reality. Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

State of the Station: Pandemic Style

This week's episode features a rebroadcast of an interview with poet Eileen Myles, as well as another installment of 'Pandemic Pantry' with Seth Siegel-Gardner, a conversation between Elise Pepple and Marfa Public Radio DJ 'Lady C,' and a performance by David Beebe of Elvis Costello's 'Running Out of Angels.' Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

A National Poetry Month Quarantine Check-in

Lou Reed

The Kitchen Sisters tell story of the Lou Reed archive in New York. Closer to home, Carlos Morales describes steps being taken to support the town of Boquillas during COVID 19, and Seth Siegel-Gardner introduces a new cooking segment called 'Pandemic Pantry'. Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

Lou Reed, Boquillas, and Pandemic Pantry

This week's West Texas Talk features the last episode of the pandemic podcast 'Our Show', a conversation between Mitch Borden and Christian Wallace, one interview with Dee Anna Good of Safe Place of the Permian Basin, and another with Guy McCrary about the Permian Basin Area Foundation's emergency relief fund.  Hosted by Elise Pepple and Mitch Borden for KRTS

Pandemic Responses in the Permian Basin

This week's episode of West Texas Talk begins with an episode of 'Our Show' by Erica Heilman. Then we'll hear interviews with Julia Caulfield in Telluride, CO, Sam Stavinoha in Marathon, TX, and Ian Lewis in Marfa, TX, as well as a 'Tiny Porch' performance from Jimmy Magliozzi. Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

Small Towns & Essential Businesses

On this week's West Texas Talk includes an episode of 'Our Show' by Erica Heilman, interviews with Serah Mead, Lesley Villareal, and Gabriela Carballo, and a 'Tiny Porch' performance from Adam Bork.  Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

Living with Quarantine, At Home and Abroad

On West Texas Talk this week, General Manager Elise Pepple talks to artist Nick Terry about how to meditate and take a deep breath during a crisis. Then, Pepple talks to Laura Thoms about living at the McDonald Observatory. Laura’s … Continue reading → Hosted by Elise Pepple for KRTS

Meditation, Isolation And Porch Songs During The Coronavirus Pandemic

On this special edition of West Texas Talk, we hear from reporters on the ground, healthcare professionals, a parent learning to homeschool her kids and service industry workers who have found themselves out of a job — all in the … Continue reading → Hosted by Carlos Morales and Elise Pepple for KRTS

West Texas And The New Coronavirus: The Latest Developments, Isolation, And How Locals Are Coping

Diana Nguyen

Amitava Kumar

Elise Pepple and Sally Beauvais interview Diana Nguyen, the outgoing host and executive producer of West Texas Talk.Later on the show, Ian Lewis speaks to journalist and writer Amitava Kumar. They talk about the state of writing fiction and fake news —  the subject of Kumar’s forthcoming book. Hosted by Elise Pepple &amp; Sally Beauvais, Ian Lewis for KRTS

Elise Pepple and Sally Beauvais interview Diana Nguyen, the outgoing host and executive producer of West Texas Talk. Later on the show, Ian Lewis speaks to journalist and writer Amitava Kumar. They talk about the state of writing fiction and fake news — the subject of Kumar’s forthcoming book. Hosted by Elise Pepple &amp; Sally Beauvais, Ian Lewis for KRTS

Diana Nguyen Says Goodbye; Journalist and Writer Amitava Kumar

West Texas Talk is an interview program on Marfa Public Radio, broadcast Thursdays at 6:00 PM and re-broadcast Fridays at 9:00 AM. West Texas Talk features interviews with community members discussing issues that affect the Big Bend region of Texas, along with upcoming local programs and events. You'll also hear from local and visiting, artists, musicians, authors, scientists, and other interesting personalities. Have an idea for a West Texas Talk topic or guest suggestion? Email us at info(at) marfapublicradio(dot) org.

I really enjoy the show and its guests. From Lannan residents to local story telling nights, West Texas Talk taps into all different slices of life out here! It is a good way to stay up to date on events and readings that are happening in Marfa, as well as hear about important issues that face the region from experts.

Great local show!

West Texas Talk - Interviews from Marfa Public Radio

This week we're breaking format on West Texas Talk and highlighting some spooky stories.We're revisiting "There's Something Out There" — a 2014 series about the strange things that happen in everyday life. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

This week we're breaking format on West Texas Talk and highlighting some spooky stories. We're revisiting "There's Something Out There" — a 2014 series about the strange things that happen in everyday life. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

There’s Something Out There

Rainer Judd

Diana Nguyen talks to Rainer Judd, the daughter of the late artist Donald Judd and the president of the Judd Foundation. Later, Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans talk about the YACHT album “Chain Tripping.” They used artificial intelligence to write the songs that were eventually recorded in Marfa.   Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Diana Nguyen talks to Rainer Judd, the daughter of the late artist Donald Judd and the president of the Judd Foundation. Later, Jona Bechtolt and Claire L. Evans talk about the YACHT album “Chain Tripping.” They used artificial intelligence to write the songs that were eventually recorded in Marfa. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

REBROADCAST: Rainer Judd; YACHT on Chain Tripping

Maisie Crow

Diana Nguyen talks to Maisie Crow, the editor of the Big Bend Sentinel and The International.Later on the show, Nguyen talks to musician Roberto Carlos Lange of Helado Negro.  Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Diana Nguyen talks to Maisie Crow, the editor of the Big Bend Sentinel and The International. Later on the show, Nguyen talks to musician Roberto Carlos Lange of Helado Negro. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Big Bend Sentinel Editor Maisie Crow; Helado Negro

Michael Young

Brendan Byrne

This week, we’re delving deeper into Respect Big Bend. Diana Nguyen talks to Marilu Hastings of the Mitchell Foundation and Dr. Michael Young with the Bureau of Economic Geology at UT Austin. They talk about how the Respect Big Bend initiative got started and discuss potential impacts renewable energy production could have on Far West Texas. Later, Nguyen talks Brendan Byrne — the space reporter for member station WMFE in Orlando. They discuss Blue Origin’s mysterious operations in West Texas.  Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

This week, we’re delving deeper into Respect Big Bend. Diana Nguyen talks to Marilu Hastings of the Mitchell Foundation and Dr. Michael Young with the Bureau of Economic Geology at UT Austin. They talk about how the Respect Big Bend initiative got started and discuss potential impacts renewable energy production could have on Far West Texas. Later, Nguyen talks Brendan Byrne — the space reporter for member station WMFE in Orlando. They discuss Blue Origin’s mysterious operations in West Texas. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Marilu Hastings and Dr. Michael Young on Respect Big Bend; Space Reporter Brendan Byrne on Blue Origin in West TX

We air a portion of the town hall Marfa Public Radio held a week ago in collaboration with The Big Bend Sentinel. On November 21, about a hundred people packed into The Sentinel space to talk about access to resources and healthcare for seniors in the Big Bend.In addition to hearing questions and comments from participants, Diana Nguyen talks to Marfa Public Radio reporter Sally Beauvais about big takeaways from the town hall. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

We air a portion of the town hall Marfa Public Radio held a week ago in collaboration with The Big Bend Sentinel. On November 21, about a hundred people packed into The Sentinel space to talk about access to resources and healthcare for seniors in the Big Bend. In addition to hearing questions and comments from participants, Diana Nguyen talks to Marfa Public Radio reporter Sally Beauvais about big takeaways from the town hall. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Aging and Dying in the Big Bend – Town Hall

Rachel Monroe

For the next few weeks, we’re re-broadcasting some of our favorite interviews from the past year.Diana Nguyen talks to Mark Scott and Katy Rose Elsasser of Convenience West. Earlier this year, they made Texas Monthly’s cut for Top 25 New Barbeque Joints in Texas. Later, Rachel Monroe talks about her book "Savage Appetites." It’s an investigation of our cultural fascination with crime and looks at four true stories of women driven by obsession. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

For the next few weeks, we’re re-broadcasting some of our favorite interviews from the past year. Diana Nguyen talks to Mark Scott and Katy Rose Elsasser of Convenience West. Earlier this year, they made Texas Monthly’s cut for Top 25 New Barbeque Joints in Texas. Later, Rachel Monroe talks about her book "Savage Appetites." It’s an investigation of our cultural fascination with crime and looks at four true stories of women driven by obsession. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

REBROADCAST: Marfa’s BBQ Darlings; Rachel Monroe On “Savage Appetites”

Angela Kocherga

Alfredo Corchado

Elise Pepple talks to Rachel Monroe and Gaby Carballo about a topic on a lot of residents’ minds… the difficulty of dating in rural America. They go over the complications, the highs, and the lows of finding love in West Texas. Later in the show, a conversation Carlos Morales had with journalists Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga about their observations and experiences in covering the U.S.-Mexico border.   Hosted by Elise Pepple, Carlos Morales for KRTS

Elise Pepple talks to Rachel Monroe and Gaby Carballo about a topic on a lot of residents’ minds… the difficulty of dating in rural America. They go over the complications, the highs, and the lows of finding love in West Texas. Later in the show, a conversation Carlos Morales had with journalists Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga about their observations and experiences in covering the U.S.-Mexico border. Hosted by Elise Pepple, Carlos Morales for KRTS

REBROADCAST: What’s It Like To Date in West Texas?; Border Journalists Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga

Elise Pepple

Diana Nguyen and Station Manager Elise Pepple update you on everything that’s been happening at Marfa Public Radio. Their conversation includes talk about projects on the horizon, and some BIG announcements. Later in the show, Nguyen talks to Lannan writer-in-residence poet James Arthur. They talk about the importance of ambiguity in poetry, and his newest collection, The Suicide’s Son.  Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Diana Nguyen and Station Manager Elise Pepple update you on everything that’s been happening at Marfa Public Radio. Their conversation includes talk about projects on the horizon, and some BIG announcements. Later in the show, Nguyen talks to Lannan writer-in-residence poet James Arthur. They talk about the importance of ambiguity in poetry, and his newest collection, The Suicide’s Son. Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Station Update with Elise Pepple; Poet James Arthur

Luchador Cassandro el Exótico

David Keller

David Keller On this episode, we highlight some of our favorite 2019 interviews for a special Fall Membership Drive edition of West Texas Talk. First, Diana Nguyen talks to archaeologist David Keller about his book, In The Shadow Of The … Continue reading → Hosted by Diana Nguyen for KRTS

Best Of: David Keller On The History Of Pinto Canyon; Luchador Cassandro el Exótico

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