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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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. -
Diana Nguyen speaks to Annette Minjarez of the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend. They talk about domestic and sexual violence, and the resources the organization provides for residents of the region. Later in the show, Nguyen talks to Caitlin Murray, co-editor of “Donald Judd Interviews.” It’s a volume of conversations the artist had spanning thirty years. The book covers a diverse range of topics which include art, politics, and philosophy.
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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.
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Diana Nguyen speak to CJ Alvarez, the author of “Border Land, Border Water." The book examines the history of construction projects that have shaped the region where the United states and Mexico meet. Later, Nguyen talks to to Paul Chavarria and Chris Gonzales. Together, they’ve started organizing drag shows in Marfa.
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Robert "Bob" Armstrong Diana Nguyen speaks Robert Armstrong, the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Initiative which "links…
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Diana Nguyen speaks to Superintendent Bob Krumenaker and Chief of Interpretation Tom VandenBerg about the history of the beloved parks founding and about what’s on the horizon.Later, Nguyen talks to Chinati Artist in Residence Leeza Meksin. She's a New York-based interdisciplinary artist who works in painting, installation, and public art.
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Katy Rose Elsasser and Mark Scott of Convenience West Far West Texas is often described as desolate. And for a long time, in terms of barbecue, it was.…
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David KellerOn this episode, we highlight some of our favorite 2019 interviews for a special Fall Membership Drive edition of West Texas Talk. First,…
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Luis ArmendarizFor today’s show, we’re highlighting voices from Presidio to celebrate of the launch our newest broadcast frequency — KOJP 95.3 FM. Diana…
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Mitch Borden and Carlos MoralesDiana Nguyen talks to Marfa Public Radio reporters Mitch Borden and Carlos Morales about the shooting that began in Midland…