Paul Castro
Content ProducerPaul Castro has worked in various facets of audio production; producing talk and music shows, managing a community radio station, developing websites and podcasts. As a multimedia producer he enjoys being able to tell stories with a community perspective. He oversees operations and content production for KTEP.
He previously worked as a freelance producer with Nopali Media on public awareness projects for Farmworker Justice, National Association of Hisanic Nurses and US Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Castro served as Director of Media Production for Hispanic Communications Network from 2014 to 2018 where he developed creative content for governmental agencies, radio dramas about environmental concerns and created radio jingles targeting listeners living in rural communities.
He fell in love with radio after discovering This American Life and the power of audio storytelling. In his spare time, he listens to various forms of indie music and is mildly addicted to podcasts of all kinds.
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In this engaging episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón sits down with acclaimed poet and author Gume Laurel III to discuss his journey into poetry, the power of storytelling through verse novels, and the inspiration behind his works. -
KTEP's Charlize Mercado welcomes Executive Director of El Paso Pro Musica, Felipa Solis, to talk about special performance of the Grammy Award Winning group Imani Winds this March 7th and 8th. -
In this edition of El Paso Prime Time, host Richard Dayoub takes us to the 2024 Westcomm conference, where he talked to Alan Russel, Chris Powers, and other interesting guests about commercial real estate in our region, current landscape, and its future. -
KTEP's Paul Castro welcomes in the studio Felipa Solis, Executive Director of El Paso Pro Musica, to talk about the Galvin Cello Quartet's special performance January 31st. -
This year Louie Saenz retired as a journalist, educator and a mentor. In this special, we are celebrating some of his accomplishments and the impact he had on those that had an opportunity to work with him in a newsroom, radio studio or sit in one of his classes. -
In this interview, KTEP's Charlize Mercado sits down with Rayven Laticia Armijo, a folklórico artist and Visiting Assistant Professor from UTEP's Department of Theatre and Dance to discuss her special participation in the roundtable for Tradicion en Moviemiento: Folklorico and Other Dances. -
Alejandro Brittes plays the accordion and is on tour with his latest album, (L)Este, or East in English. He is from Argentina and has been introducing audiences to Chamamé, which is a type of folk music found in certain regions in South America. KTEP's Charlize Mercado sits with him to talk about his music and Hispanic Heritage. -
Liz Walsh and Tom Linney have a conversation with Brandon Kiem, journalist specializing in science, nature, and animals, and author of the book Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World. -
Mark O’Connor returns to El Paso with his partner in life and music Maggie O’Connor. Mark won the International Fiddle Championship in the Sun City when he was 19 years old. They talked with musicologist Lindsey Macchiarella prior to their performance for El PasoPro Musica. -
Rudy Pina was awarded the Gold Nugget Award in 2023 as an exceptional graduate from the College of Science where he earned a B.S in Biological Science-Microbiolog. He shared his story with Keith Pannell as part of KTEP series We Are UT El Paso
