Podcast: As Heard From The Hill
Episode five of KJHK's As Heard From The Hill. The weekly radio show airs Tuesdays at 7 p.m on KJHK.
By 90.7 KJHK News (Contact)
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Aired February 26, 2008 on 90.7 KJHK FM. On this episode:
Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night”: This week, the University Theatre will present “Twelfth Night,” written by William Shakespeare's circa 1600. KJHK's Rachel Wuntch talks with the show's director, Jocelyn L. Buckner, about how she interpreted the 400-year-old show for a modern audience.
Black History Month 2008, part two: In a follow-up to last week's story, KJHK reporter Sarah Eyer talks about the importance of Black History Month as well as events that remain before the month’s end.
Jo Shmo's: In the wake of the Thai House's closure, a new restaurant has risen and added a new dining experience to downtown Lawrence’s culinary scene. KJHK contributor Kalen Richardson talks with the new restaurant’s owner, who explains why Bocce Ball is such an important addition to Lawrence recreation.
Coal plant bill: For more than a year, the Kansas Legislature has been considering a proposal to build two coal fire power plants in Holcomb, Kansas. KJHK reporter Abby Olcese looks at why the proposal is so controversial and what students are doing to voice their concerns.
Read more about the proposed coal plants: Power plant proposals under scrutiny.
Movie review: Be Kind Rewind: Abby Olcese, KJHK’s movie critic, looks at Michel Gondry’s new comedy, Be Kind Rewind, starring Jack Black and Mos Def.
The chicken or the dinosaur: KJHK's Amruta Bahdkamkar speaks with two KU paleontologists about their appearance on the PBS show “NOVA,” which discusses new evidence regarding the origin of birds from dinosaurs.
Read more about the KU researchers and their findings: KU researchers present their theory on PBS.
The Sklar brothers: Comedians Jason and Randy Sklar have appeared on Comedy Central, ESPN, and now, at the Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. KJHK reporter Abby Olcese caught up with the twins after their show to talk with them about their careers and why they are far from finished.
Catch 22: KJHK's Justin Leverett takes a look at Catch 22, an upcoming play at the Lied Center. The performance is one of the show's first professional productions to tour the United States.
Featured fiction: This week's fiction piece is presented by special contributor Esmeralda Miralde.
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