Shel Winkley, Weather & Climate Engagement Specialist with Climate Central discusses what his workdays look like since leaving KBTX, local climate trends in Bryan/College Station, economic impacts, an AARP study featuring B/CS, urban heat islands, effects of green spaces in cities, how cities are working to reduce heat island effect, and examples of the impact of the built environment on temperatures locally.
Jun 22, 2025•28 min
Adam Drake & Jerrod Lane with the Brazos Valley Live Music Association discuss the origin of their organization, identifying a need for it, why each of them got involved in the first place, the evolution of the Bryan/College Station music scene, how they support both artists & venues, musicians with ties to B/CS, genres they represent, their concert calendar, and live music on Northgate.
Jun 08, 2025•28 min
Pam Thomure - Executive Director of Empowering Women out of Prison and Cindy Billington - volunteer for Empowering Women out of Prison and the Prison Entrepreneurship Program discuss the history of these programs, difference between the men's and women's programs, current locations & success rate, stories of impact, the importance of volunteers, incentives for participants, second chance employers, the timeline of each year's program, and what a day looks like for volunteers.
May 25, 2025•28 min
Texas Monthly writer Mike Hall discusses the new Texas Monthly Presents segment about the Dabney Hill freedom colony in Burleson county, the current state of the historic structures on the property, plans for restoration and preservation, challenges facing this project, the Texas freedom colonies project, the relationship between the print article and visual story, Texas Monthly's entry in to more visual storytelling, and potential future stories.
May 11, 2025•28 min
Gracie Dolan speaks with fellow graduating KAMU seniors Alisha Patterson and Tabina Hassan about their experiences working at KAMU, at Texas A&M University in general, and post-grad plans.
Apr 27, 2025•13 min
Brazos County landowners Kyle & Beverly Greenwood, representing noeastloop.com, discuss the potential TxDOT inner loop east project and how they believe Brazos County officials have handled the planning, so far.
Apr 27, 2025•14 min
Brazos County Judge Duane Peters discusses the inner east loop project, including public hearings, and determining need & alignment. He also discusses updates on the Brazos County Medical Examiners office. Finally, he discusses the new courthouse annex building, why there is a need for the building and its enclosed walkway, and which departments will be housed in this new building.
Apr 13, 2025•28 min
Scott Shafer, Executive Director of Campus and Community Enrichment at Texas A&M University discusses his history with Hensel Park, the current vision for redevelopment, factors driving the studies, potential timeline, phases & cost of redevelopment, changes in the surrounding area including population density and high rises, partnership with both cities, and potential academic opportunities related to the park.
Mar 30, 2025•28 min
Becca Dawson, director of the 2025 Big Event and Caroline Ask, Solid Waste Manager with the City of College Station discuss Big Event's preparation leading up to the day of the event, how they're working to increase volunteer signups, coordination with and involvement of the cities of Bryan and College Station, other Big Events across the country and things they have learned from other schools.
Mar 16, 2025•28 min
Danielle Laperriere, Sustainability Manager for Texas A&M University discusses her background, her definition of what sustainability can be, campus examples, current students' ideas about sustainability, highlights from the STARS report and A&M's ranking, sustainable commuting options, the Aggie Green Fund, and Campus Earth Month.
Mar 02, 2025•28 min
John Friebele, Executive Director of Destination Bryan and Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director of Tourism for Visit College Station discuss things to do when visitors come to town, activities that complement a student budget, tourism outreach efforts, and more.
Feb 16, 2025•28 min
Tom Turbiville discusses his background with Jay at WTAW, why he began featuring veterans' stories, the beginning of the Veterans of the Valley program on KAMU-TV, notable interviews, where to watch interviews, and the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial in Veterans park.
Feb 02, 2025•28 min
Kevin Russell, Managing Director of Economic Development for the City of Bryan discusses his background at the city, Downtown Bryan's past, redevelopment of the Downtown's north end, the city's relationship with Texas A&M, Biocorridor expansion opportunities, growth on Highway 47 including the RELLIS campus and the Army Futures Command, Bryan Business Council, and the Greater Brazos Partnership.
Jan 19, 2025•28 min
Dr. Leonard Berry, University Distinguished Professor of Marketing at Texas A&M University discusses his research on Never Words and Never Phrases in healthcare environments, what they are, impacts and harm of these statements, and examples of them.
Dec 22, 2024•28 min
Dr. Kirby Goidel & Dr. Todd Kent from KAMU's Inside Political Science podcast discuss the origins of the podcast, their teaching styles at The Bush School of Government & Public Service, observations from the 2024 election, where younger people are getting their news and information, looking ahead to the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, Texas politics vs national politics, and predictions on future important political issues.
Dec 08, 2024•28 min
November 18, 2024 marked the 25th anniversary of when 12 Aggies died when Bonfire collapsed. KAMU remembers that day in this documentary. These reflections are from John Comstock, a survivor of the collapse; Randy McGregor, a first responder who was on the scene; Neva Hand, the mother of one of the students who lost their life; and Truett Marrs, a current student born a few years after the collapse who now works tirelessly to ensure that the names and stories of the victims are remembered by eve...
Nov 24, 2024•34 min
Mary Jo Prince, Project Specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension discusses the Watch Your BAC & Reality Education for Drivers programs, choices currently facing college students, what is involved with her classes, things parents can look out for, outcomes of the programs, next steps, and how to request more info.
Nov 10, 2024•28 min
Chief Dean Swartzlander with the Bryan Police Department discusses his background and what brought him to Bryan, the K9 programs at Bryan Police Department, awards and recognitions over the years, the current state of BPD staffing, the Bryan Police Academy, recruiting challenges, connections to the community, strategic proactive policing, current crime trends in Bryan, and more.
Oct 27, 2024•28 min
Kelsey Heiden, Director of College Station Parks & Recreation discusses her background, thoughts on College Station parks & programs, birding at Lick Creek Park, the new budget year, facility upgrades, pickleball, the Lincoln Recreation Center, Thomas Park renovation, Texas Independence Park, and her favorite park in College Station.
Oct 13, 2024•28 min
Kelli Hollinger, Director of the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center discusses the Howdy greeting on campus, the visitor center, the Aggieland Saturday event, student tour guides, her background at the Mays Business School, visitor impact on the local economy, future hopes & plans for the visitor center, who is welcome to take a campus tour, and more.
Sep 29, 2024•28 min
Molly Watson, Co-chair Brazos Valley Gives discusses what community foundations are, how Brazos Valley Gives works, the giving nature of the Brazos Valley, requirements for non-profits to participate, and what BV Gives day looks like.
Sep 15, 2024•28 min
Ashley Rodriguez-Bishop with the Bryan Animal Center discusses her background, jurisdictions of the Bryan Animal Center and other shelters, animal control services, Brazos County Regulations, what kinds of animals they see, funding, and future facility plans.
Sep 01, 2024•28 min
Dr. Holly Hudson and Samantha Clement with Texas A&M Global Engagement discuss who Global Engagement are, what attracts international students to A&M, immigration compliance functions, preparing for the upcoming semester, acclimating international students to A&M, promoting study abroad programs, upcoming global welcome party, how to make international students feel welcome, and more.
Aug 18, 2024•28 min
Dr. Jennifer Griffith with Texas A&M Public Health & Byron Prestridge with Texas A&M Transportation Services discuss a recent micromobility capstone project completed by students, what micromobility is, safety considerations, rules & regulations, proposed "howdy zones", congested campus corridors, and pedestrian safety.
Aug 04, 2024•28 min
Kelly Wellman, Director of Texas A&M's Office of Sustainability discusses the A&M Athletics sustainability plan, facility impacts of the plan, other universities starting their own plans based on the A&M blueprint, campus recycling locations, sustainable transportation, challenges facing the office, and the student internship program.
Jul 21, 2024•28 min
Former National Security Advisor Nancy Bearg, Singer/Songwriter Lyle Lovett, and various grandchildren of George & Barbara Bush gathered in College Station to commemorate the 100th birthday of the former president and spoke of the legacy of public service created by the former president and Mrs. Bush.
Jul 07, 2024•28 min
Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer, City of College Station discusses his background, College Station's economic development objectives and strategic master plan, redevelopment of city corridors, a future entrepreneurial program, getting College Station noticed, legislative impacts, and updates on new business coming to town.
Jun 23, 2024•28 min
Chris Lamb, Community Paramedic for the City of Bryan discusses the community paramedic program, how it frees up ambulances and other resources, and how it facilitates telehealth visits and connects patients to local resources that they may need.
Jun 09, 2024•28 min
Mary Lynne Stratta, City Secretary for the City of Bryan discusses the responsibilities of the City Secretary, how election administration has changed over the years, the impact of legislative sessions on Texas cities, and her favorite accomplishments over a 34 year career with the City of Bryan.
May 26, 2024•28 min
Andrew Card, CEO of George & Barbara Bush Foundation, discusses space and exhibit expansion at the Bush Library & Museum. Raquel Espinoza, Union Pacific spokesperson, discusses the significance of their donated 4141 locomotive to the exhibit.
May 12, 2024•28 min
