West Texas Talk
West Texas Talk — Marfa Public Radio's flagship program — made its debut when the station launched and is now a repository of hundreds of local profiles.
The program features discussions about regional issues and topics with residents and experts. Whether looking at immigration on the border, delving into West Texas history, or having conversations about the Big Bend’s changing towns — we hope to explore the topics that matter most to residents.
The show also celebrates the creative spirit of Far West Texas and features conversations with writers, musicians, filmmakers, and artists who both live here and pass through the region.
The show's theme music was composed by Andy Stack.
Latest Episodes
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KRTS speaks with the latest Lannan Foundation resident writer in Marfa, poet Adrian Matejka. He is the author of The Devil's Garden and Mixology, and his… -
John Waters, the publisher of the Big Bend Gazette, speaks with KRTS about a new Gazette article detailing the cancellation of the Border Wall at Presidio… -
Los Angeles-based humorist and blogger Jen Wang, discusses her website Disgrasian, a sharp-edged look into Asian-American culture. -
Television writer Dave Goetsch takes us inside the world of TV: how shows are written, how shows are chosen, and how comedy is made. Goetsch is a writer…
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Wendy Lynn Wright, a Presidio County artist who lives in Casa Piedra TX, previews her art opening at the Greasewood Gallery at the Hotel Paisano in Marfa. -
Jason Sabo, of United Ways of Texas and Frontera Strategy, breaks down the $27 billion shortfall facing the state of Texas. He discusses how public… -
KRTS interviews Gerardo Casco, a coffee grower from Honduras visiting Big Bend Coffee Roasters in Marfa, which is operated by Joe Williams of Fort Davis.… -
KRTS speaks with Botanist Martin Terry, professor at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, on the topic of "phytochemical sacraments." -
Musicians Eleanor Murray & Co. and Aba Kiser play live in-studio at Marfa Public Radio. -
KRTS visits with Ben Lerner, Lannan Foundation writer in the Marfa residency program. He has written three collection of poems for Copper Canyon press:…
