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The Nuclear Mishap That "Created" CNN

On this episode of Our American Stories, a wrench slipped. A rocket leaked, lost fuel pressure, collapsed, and exploded. A nuclear warhead was launched out of its silo and landed in a ditch—at the intersection of fate and American journalism. Randy Dixon, a young journalist at the time, shares the …

BONUS EPISODE: Mystery of the Giant Neon Baseball & Bat at Sicks Stadium - Part 2

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Randy Dixon of the non-profit group in Pocatello, Idaho called Relight The Night - for Part 2 of a miniseries we like to call "The Mystery of the Giant Neon Baseball & Bat at Sicks Stadium." Mr. Dixon is our guide to a little-kno…

Learning more about the murder of Emmitt Till — 'Felt Piano Dreams'

On today's show, Wright Thompson will discuss his book about the murder of Emmitt Till, “The Barn,” that sheds new light on a 70-year-old murder. We also explore various ways to present musical concerts with Lauren Sonder. Plus, a dive into the Pryor Center Archives with Randy Dixon to discuss Osca…

Fayetteville proposes new bond initiatives — NWACC needs instruments

On today's show, we hear about the mayor of Fayetteville's new batch of bond initiatives. Plus, NorthWest Arkansas Community College is hosting a used instrument drive. Also, another trip to the Pryor Center Archives with Randy Dixon.

Episode 6: Jill Farris

On this episode, we have a conversation with Unexpected Productions Artistic Director Jill Farris right before her retirement from the Market Theater. We take a walk down memory lane, explore improv internationally, different formats, trips with Randy Dixon, the joy of giving notes, and Jill shares…

Episode 9: Randy Dixon, Part 1

The first of a 2-part interview with long time Artistic Director of Seattle's Unexpected Productions, Randy Dixon. Randy shares tales of the founding of UP, his work with Keith Johnstone, Del Close, Paul Sills, and other improv luminaries, as well as his philosophy on improvised theater after decad…

Episode 10: Randy Dixon, Part 2

The second of a 2-part interview with long time Artistic Director of Seattle's Unexpected Productions, Randy Dixon. Randy shares tales of improv in Europe and around the Pacific Northwest, the background on his book, as well as his philosophy on improvised theater after decades of work in the craft…

The Arkansas Nuclear Mishap That Launched CNN's First Big Story

On this episode of Our American Stories, it started with a dropped wrench. Moments later, a missile exploded inside its silo, launching a nuclear warhead into a roadside ditch outside Damascus, Arkansas. For hours, few people understood just how close the country had come to catastrophe.Former Arka…

The Troy Mink Moment with Randy Dixon

An episode of the Troy Mink Moment, where we explore scenes or stage experiences where everything went off the rails!

Proposed changes to the 2030 census — Bill Clinton’s first term as governor

On today’s show, we learn how proposed changes to the 2030 census could affect who gets counted in Arkansas, which had the nation’s largest undercount in 2020. We also revisit Bill Clinton’s first term as governor with Randy Dixon of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual H…