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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
  • Last February, 200 antelopes were transferred from the Texas Panhandle to the Marfa Plateau. Borderlands Research Institute Director Louis Harveson and…
  • Marfa-based author Ken Whitley joins us on Talk at Ten to discuss his latest book.
  • The Gage Hotel and Houston’s William Reaves gallery present The Contemporary Texas Regionalists. The art show opens Wednesday, March 7, at the Gage Hotel…
  • Curators of Ballroom Marfa's latest show, Rachel Gugelberger & Reynard Loki, join us to discuss Data Deluge, an exhibition that presents a selection of…
  • Psychopathic economist Sherman Okst talks about the debt crisis and how corporatocracy has replaced capitalism.
  • On March 2 and 3, the Sul Ross Theatre Program presents their first annual MicroCinema Event. Michelle Selk joins us to discuss this year's program.…
  • Data Deluge, Ballroom Marfa's latest exhibition, begins this Friday. Part of the opening weekend festivities include a live performance by conceptual new…
  • In recent years, raising chickens for eggs has become increasingly popular in both rural and urban areas. On today's program, chicken enthusiasts Mark…
  • Fort Davis resident Pete Szilagyi joins KRTS for a discussion on driving in West Texas. Szilagyi has 30 years experience writing about cars for the Austin…
  • Cartographer Dave Imus makes maps under the name Imus Geographics. He joins us today to discuss his craft, along with his latest map, The Essential…