Animal Concerns of Texas

January 22, 2012 Eat Vegan on $4 a Day - Greg, Liz, and Tom talk with Ellen Jones, author of "Eat Vegan on $4 a Day." She talks about the cost-effectiveness of vegan meals compared with a conventional meat-based diet. She also discusses the long term consequences of eating cheap, unhealthy foods compared with investing in healthy, plant-based choices. www.vegcoach.com

January 8, 2012 Marc Bekoff - Liz & Tom talk with Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Bekoff discusses why science can help us understand who animals are, and that the animals we've been brought up to believe as "dumb" are actuall sensitive beings with feelings.

December 25, 2011 Christianity and Vegetarianism - Greg, Liz, and Tom talk with Lorena Mucke, coordinator of the Christian Vegetarian Association. She explains why Christianity and vegetarianism clearly co-exist according to biblical values, and why Jesus was probably a vegetarian.

December 11, 2011 Farm Sanctuary - Greg, Liz, and Tom talk with Bruce Friedrich, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives at Farm Sanctuary. He talks about his start at PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and his transition to Farm Sanctuary. Learn about Farm Sanctuary's 2012 intiative of bringing the Farm Sanctuary to the world through stories, videos, and images. www.farmsanctuary.org

Desert Diaries

February 3, 2012 Mammalogists - "Mammalogists"

February 2, 2012 Tusks - "Tusks"

February 1, 2012 Emergent Properties - "Emergent Properties"

January 31, 2012 Waterproof - "Waterproof"

January 30, 2012 Runways - "Runways"

January 27, 2012 Warming - "Warming"

January 26, 2012 Commonalities - "Commonalities"

January 25, 2012 Pillbugs - "Pillbugs"

January 24, 2012 Santa Clara Pottery - "Santa Clara Pottery"

January 23, 2012 Big Numbers - "Big Numbers"

January 20, 2012 Plague - "Plague"

January 19, 2012 Fossils - "Fossils"

January 18, 2012 Range - "Range"

January 17, 2012 Human Gopher - "Human Gopher"

January 16, 2012 Restless - "Restless"

January 13, 2012 Snakes - "Snakes"

January 12, 2012 Fur - "Fur"

January 11, 2012 Snail Shells - "Snail Shells"

January 10, 2012 Guadalupe Mountains - "Guadalupe Mountains"

January 9, 2012 Air - "Air"

January 6, 2012 Snowflake - "Snowflake"

January 5, 2012 Petroglyphs - "Petroglyphs"

El Paso Prime Time

August 31, 2011 Border Legends III - Rick Kern and his special guest, Gene Anchondo, from Bobby and the Premiers, come to KTEP to have a spirited chat with El Paso Prime Time host Florence Schwein about the local music scene of days past and the Border Legends III concert and jam session at the Lancers Club-East on September 10.

June 10, 2011 Danzas Espanolas-Part 1 - In his first full interview since the world premiere of his dance/performance art suite, El Paso Community College music professor and musician Ruben Gutierrez talks about Danzas Espanolas, an ongoing collection of movements that musically paint portraits of some of the world's most romantic and, most times, sultry dances. This is part one of the extended conversation, some of which is exclusive from what was originally aired.

June 10, 2011 Danzas Espanolas-Part 2 - In his first full interview since the world premiere of his dance/performance art suite, El Paso Community College music professor and musician Ruben Gutierrez talks about Danzas Espanolas, an ongoing collection of movements that musically paint portraits of some of the world's most romantic and, most times, sultry dances. This is part two of the extended conversation, some of which is exclusive from what was originally aired.

April 23, 2011 Advances in Breast Cancer Biology - Host Florence Schwein has a one-on-one chat with one of El Paso's leading cancer biologists, Dr. Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy. Dr. "Raj," as he's fondly nicknamed, is an associate professor and researcher at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Among the topics talked about: hormone therapy, the latest cancer reseach findings and how educating the public about cancer has enriched his life, and his students' lives.

December 5, 2010 CREIE: Ctr for Research Entrepreneurship for Scientific Innovators - If you've ever wondered how someones's creative research becomes the product that you buy online or at stores, then you start with this conversation between host Florence Schwein and Gary Williams, Ph.D., and director of the CREIE or the Center for Research Entrepreneurship for Scientific Innovators at UTEP.

September 21, 2010 A 2003 Conversation with bandleader Mike Caranda - Famed El Paso bandleader Mike Caranda succumbed to lung cancer on Sunday, September 19, 2010. We remember Mike with an archived conversation he had with Lillian Madarchik, who hosted "Senior Junction" until 2007. The chat happened on February 10, 2003. We aired a version of this piece on February 13. This archived memory aired on KTEP in its present state on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. The music heard within the piece is culled from two albums, "Mike Caranda Swing Orchestra," and "Swingin' at the Alamo."

Focus On Campus

June 10, 2011 2011 Journalism in July summer camp at UTEP - Professors Zita Arocha and Tom Ruggiero chat with host Louie Saenz about the upcoming 2011 Journalism in July summer camp for area high school students. Information about registration is at http://journalisminjuly.com/

May 6, 2011 UTEP Commercial Music Program0Dep't of Music - Host Louie Saenz talks to Steve Haddad, one of the creators of the Commercial Music Program, a discipline that encompasses several key components to become a successful musician in the 21st century.

October 8, 2010 UTEP, Tier One, and more - Host Louie Saenz and UTEP President Diana Natalicio have a conversation about the history of UTEP, current projects and a look forward to being a Tier One university and the Centennial campaign.

Good to Grow

February 4, 2012 Vegetables, part 1 - Denise & Norma welcome Master Gardener Dave Turner for a primer on vegetable gardening.

January 21, 2012 Roses - Norma talks with Master Gardeners Sarah Wood and Judy Ramsey about the planting and care of roses, with a focus on Earth-Kind roses, a number of which are available during the Master Gardener Rose Sale.

January 14, 2012 Spring Vegetable Planning - Denise, Bill, and Norma talk about the steps we need to take in planning a spring vegetable garden, including plant selection, spacing, composting, and watering.

January 7, 2012 Pruning Shrubs - Bill, Denise, and Norma talk about how and when to prune your shrubs. Do they need extensive pruning, or do they simply need to be shaped?

On Film

February 4, 2012 Cinema Novo Spring Films - Charles talks with Erica Anchondo, UTEP Union Event Services Coordinator, about this year's Cinema Novo Spring Film Series. The series features documentaries, classic films, Oscar favorites (The Help, The Descendants), and a family film (The Muppets). www.utep.edu/union

January 28, 2012 The Wicker Man - Charles talks with Peter Snell, producer of "The Wicker Man," about the 1973 cult classic which follows Christian cops investigating murder on a Scottish island inhabited by pagans. Recorded Aug. 6, 2011, at the Plaza Theater as part of the 2011 Plaza Classic Film Festival.

January 21, 2012 Critics Choice Awards Follow Up - Charles talks with Cynthia Haines, fellow member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and former host of "On Film." They talk about the Critics Choice Movie Awards which were held in Hollywood last week, and about the stars who made a lasting impression.

January 14, 2012 Jay's Pix Presents - Charles talks with film historian & collector Jay Duncan about his Jay's Pix Presents cinematic series, which celebrates 85 years of the Academy Awards. The series will highlight some of the past winners of Best Picture. www.internationalmuseumofart.net

January 7, 2012 Animation - Charles talks wtih long-time friend, James Fino, a parter in the stop-motion production company, Starburns Industries. Fino talks about the nominations he and his company have received for this year's Annie Awards, which highlights achievements in animation. Fino's company has been recognized in the past for the stop-motion Christmas episode of Season 2 of NBC's "Community," and is nominated this year for Cartoon Network's "Mary Shelley's Frankenhole." www.starburnsindustries.com"

Perspectives

October 26, 2011 In Celebration of the U.S. Naval Aviation's Centenary - Host Louie Saenz has a frank conversation with Rear Admiral David Dunaway, a 1977 Burges graduate, about the growth of the U.S. Naval aviation program, remembering the100 years of its history and more.

April 23, 2011 A Conversation with Sonny Melendrez - Host Louie Saenz converses with former El Paso radio personality, and Texas Broadcasting Hall of Fame member, Sonny Melendrez. They talk about his career in El Paso in the late '60s and early '70s, his move back to San Antonio and working with Disney. He also talks about his latest endeavors, including his book and companion DVD.

Science Studio

January 29, 2012 International Tundra Experiment - Keith & Russ talk with Greg Henry, University of British Columbia, Department of Geography; and Ulf Molau, University of Gothenberg (Sweden), Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences. They talk about the ongoing International Tundra Experiment, a 2-decade-long study on warming in the tundra.

January 22, 2012 Biotechnology - Keith is once again on the road in Brazil. He talks with Luiz Trevelin, a professor of Computer Science and Coordinator of the Biotechnology Graduate Program at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Find out how computers are servicing the biotechnology industry, and learn about the interdisciplinary nature of the university’s program.

January 15, 2012 Conservation Genetics - Keith is on the road again, visiting the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, to talk with Pedro Galleti, Professor of Biological Sciences and Vice Rector for the University. Galleti talks about his studies in Conservation Genetics and talks about his position as Vice Rector.

January 8, 2012 Corals - Keith talks with marine chemist Tamara Pease of the University of Texas at Brownsville. Pease talks about the different types of corals found across the globe, and the reasons why coral health is declining.

January 1, 2012 Drug Abuse - Keith talks with Cynthia Crawford, Professor of Psychology at California State University, San Bernadino. Crawford is a psychopharmacologist who studies how drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines affect human behavior.

State of the Arts

February 4, 2012 El Paso Museum of History - Jim Murphy, Development Director for the El Paso Museum of History invites area residents to be part of a huge upcoming exhibition of motorcycles and memorabilia.
Information: (915) 351-3588

February 4, 2012 Pachuco Zoot: A Tale of Identity - UTEP Department of Theater and Dance Faculty and Choreographer, Lisa Smith, talks about the upcoming production of Pachuco Zoot: A Tale of Identity.
Information: (915) 747-5118

February 4, 2012 UTEP Women’s Rifle Team - Coach of the UTEP Women’s Rifle Team, George Brenzovich, along with team member, Andrea Vautrin talk about the art of marksmanship.
Information: (915) 747-6651

January 28, 2012 Jay Duncan - Film historian, educator, writer, archivist, collector and host Jay Duncan talks about the revived Sunday afternoon Classic Film Series at the International Museum of Art.
Information: (915) 532-6747.

January 28, 2012 El Paso Summer Music Festival - Lynn Provenzano, President of the El Paso Summer Music Festival encourages music students to apply for the Young Musician’s Competition and the Instrument Giveaway.
Information: www.epsmf.org

January 28, 2012 El Paso Museum of Art - Christian Gerstheimer, Curator at the El Paso Museum of Art previews the Magnificent Mexico: 20th Century Modern Masterworks exhibition.
Information: (915) 532-1707.

January 21, 2012 Kids-N-Co. - Stella Gutierrez, Board President; Pat Garrett, Parent and Volunteer; and Tyler Garrett, Actor and Sound Technician talk about the history and impact of Kids-N-Co. in El Paso.
Information: (915) 351-1455 or visit www.kidsnco.org

January 21, 2012 Elena Diaz Bjorkquist & Nancy Green - Writer, historian and artist, Elena Diaz Bjorkquist joins us from her home in Tucson, along with El Paso teaching and performing artist, Nancy Green, to talk about the newly released anthology titled Our Spirit, Our Reality: Celebrating Our Stories.
Information: www.sowingtheseedsdetucson.org

January 14, 2012 Author, Tom Hardy - Author, Tom Hardy joins us from his home in Jacksonville, Florida to talk about his latest novel, Slow Moving Dreams, a West Texas story set mostly in Alpine.

January 14, 2012 EPCC Theater Ensemble - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Keith Townsend, Play Director and EPCC Speech and Drama Instructor, along with Margaret Barreras, visiting artist, preview the Theater Ensemble’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

January 14, 2012 Franklin High School Theatre Troupe - Awake and Sing - Franklin High School Theatre Director John Poteat, and two senior students, Casey McCool and Patrick Garcia, talk about the Theatre Troupe's production of Clifford Odets' play Awake and Sing.
Information: 832-6600

Words On A Wire

January 29, 2012 Cristina Garcia - Ben & Daniel talk with writer Cristina Garcia. She talks about her young adult novel, “Girls with Significant Dreams,” and about her decision to tackle the popular YA genre. She also talks about her more adult novel, “Lady Matador’s Motel,” and how some real-life experiences inspired its writing. www.cristinagarcianovelist.com. The poem of the week is Arthur Sze’s “Written the Day I was to Begin a Residency at the State Penitentiary,” from his collection “The Redshifting Web.” Read by Benjamin Saenz. And in this week’s Poetic License, Daniel Chacon explores imagination and alternate universes.

January 29, 2012 Cristina Garcia - Expanded Interview - In this expanded interview, Cristina Garcia talks about her YA novel "Girls with Significan Dreams" and about her more adult novel "Lady Matador's Hotel." In addition, Garcia talks about the books she enjoyed reading while growing up, the allure of New Mexico, and her writer's workshop, Las Dos Brujas www.lasdosbrujas.com

January 22, 2012 CD Wright - Ben & Daniel talk with poet CD Wright, who talks about how her poetry has changed over the years. She also talks about “One with Others,” a tribute to a friend that became the closest thing to a real novel she has ever written. The poem of the week is by Jose Luis Borges, read by Daniel Chacon. “Argumentum Ornitologicum” comes from “El Hacedor.” In this week’s Poetic License, Sasha Pimentel-Chacon explores the differences between poetry and prose, and why line breaks in poetry are so important.

January 15, 2012 Rigoberto Gonzalez - Daniel & Ben talk with writer Rigoberto Gonzalez. He talks about his latest book “Black Blossoms,” his role as a book critic, and about his young adult novel, “Mariposa Club.” www.rigobertogonzalez.com. The Poem of the Week is CK Williams “Racist” from his collection “Flesh & Blood.” Read by Benjamin Alire Saenz. http://ckwilliams.com. In this week’s Poetic License, local writer Richard Yanez shares 44 Blessings upon celebrating a recent birthday. http://richardyanez.tumblr.com.

January 15, 2012 Rigoberto Gonzalez - expanded interview - In the expanded interview, Rigoberto Gonzalez talks about his latest book “Black Blossoms,” his role as a book critic, and about his young adult novel, “Mariposa Club.” Gonzalez also talks about the highlights of his career, and about his memoir, “Butterfly Boy.”

January 8, 2012 Camille Dungy - Daniel & Ben talk with writer Camille Dungy, author of “Smith Blue” and “Suck on the Marrow.” She talks about why she chose to go the awards-submission route instead of directly publishing “Smith Blue.” She also talks about the extensive research she undertook in writing “Suck on the Marrow.” http://camilledungy.com. The Poem of the Week is by the late Andres Montoya – “The Rains Have Left and Ernesto is Dead,” read by Daniel Chacon. In this week’s Poetic License, writer Daniel A. Olivas talks about reading Chicano literature to non-Chicano audiences. www.danielolivas.com.

January 1, 2012 Dorianne Laux - Daniel & Ben talk with award-winning poet and author Dorianne Laux, author of “The Book of Men.” She talks about how the letters of the alphabet inspired some of her work, as well as her reflections on 2011. http://doriannelaux.com The Poem of the Week is Natasha Trethewey’s “What the Body can Say,” read by Sasha Pimentel-Chacon. In this week’s Poetic License, co-host Benjamin Alire Saenz shares his reflections on 2011 and hopes for 2012.