Sep 29, 2025

This week’s guest is Sonya Letson, a lifelong advocate for justice and democracy. From serving three terms as Potter County Attorney to her work as a municipal court judge, assistant district attorney, and in leadership with the League of Women Voters, Sonya’s career reflects a deep commitment to fairness, civic...

Sep 22, 2025

David Elizalde: Andrea’s Project and Choosing to “Give a Lot”
When David Elizalde’s daughter, Andrea, was killed in a drunk driving accident, his life was forever changed. Out of that tragedy, David created Andrea’s Project, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving...

Sep 17, 2025

Michael Kashuba: Parks, People, and Public Spaces
Michael Kashuba grew up in Canada, but today he’s the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Amarillo. In this episode, Michael shares his journey to Amarillo, what it’s like to oversee the city’s parks system, and how he thinks about outdoor spaces...

Sep 8, 2025

Leila Daraei grew up in Iran, moved to Amarillo in her 30s, and started her U.S. life working as a janitor at Amarillo College. Today, she’s a professor on the same campus. In this episode, Leila shares her remarkable story — from navigating cultural transitions to the mentors and instructors who believed in her...

Sep 1, 2025

This week, Skylar sits down with Kyle Groves, a second-generation magician who grew up traveling the country with his parents’ magic show. Kyle shares what it’s really like to live life behind the curtain, from the craft and discipline it takes to become a magician, to the wonder that keeps audiences spellbound.

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