Podcast
Cultural Currents
Hosted by Dodge City Cultural Relations Advisory Board · EN
The Arkansas River runs across four states and stretches 1,469 miles. In Southwest Kansas, the river has impacted political, economic, and environmental conditions in a distinctive way.
Recognizing the importance of the Arkansas River, the City of Dodge City, Main Street Dodge City, and Dodge City Community College have partnered to bring together the Cultural Currents project to kick off during Dodge City Days. Cultural Currents is 12 episode podcast series examining the Arkansas River in Southwest Kansas - its past, present, and future - including its impact on the area from multiple perspectives. Funded by Humanities Kansas.
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Episode 10: Panel of Past Guest
2w ago00:31:30Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, the Cultural Currents team hosted a live panel discussion featuring several past podcast hosts, including Hannes Zacharias, Dr. Logan Simon, David Rodgers, and Megan Welsh, with Hugo Hernandez serving as moderator. Together, they reflected on past conversations, shared their unique perspectives, and answered questions from members of the live audience, creating an engaging and interactive discussion.
Transcribe →Episode 9: Geographical Boundaries and trails
Jun 2600:52:12Tap to summarizeFeaturing David Rogers of the KS Heritage Center and Keith Wondra of Boot Hill Museum, this episode explores the river's role in geography, settlement, and the stories that continue to connect Kansas' past.
Transcribe →Episode 8: Envisioning a Positive Future for the Dry Arkansas Riverbed
May 2900:40:58Tap to summarizeJoin CVB Director Megan Welsh, ATV enthusiast Brian Shirley, Parks Director Daniel Cecil, and family horse ranch owner/operator Bernice Ochoa as they imagine future recreational uses and opportunities for the dry riverbed.
Transcribe →Episode 7: Hydrological Connections Between the Ogallala Aquifer and the Arkansas River
Apr 2400:54:25Tap to summarizeRex Buchanan with the Kansas Geological Survey shares about the hydrological connections of the Ogallala Aquifer and the Arkansas River and how the use of these interconnected systems impacts communities in southwest Kansas.
Transcribe →Episodio 4: Riego por Zanjas y el Canal Soule
Apr 1000:25:15Tap to summarizeSara McFarland, bibliotecaria investigadora de la Biblioteca Pública de Cimarron, comparte recuerdos sobre el rancho de su familia situado a orillas del río Arkansas y el impacto del riego por zanquias
Transcribe →Episode 6: Indigenous Peoples’ Historical Encounters Along the River
Mar 2700:59:31Tap to summarizeNovelist and author Max McCoy shares about different historical and cultural events surrounding Indigenous People’s encounters with conquistadors, American colonists, and the US army.
Transcribe →Episodio 3: Manejo de Cultivos y Riego
Mar 1300:30:39Tap to summarizeProfesor asistente en KSU y agrónomo del área suroeste, Dr. Logan Simon, comparte sobre la importancia del río Arkansas para la agricultura y los avances realizados en las técnicas de riego de cultivos.
Transcribe →Cultural Currents Special Crew Episode
Mar 200:38:16Tap to summarizeThe production crew of the Cultural Currents Podcast recently sat down for a special bonus episode to reflect on the journey so far. In this fun and relaxed discussion, the team shared their favorite moments, memorable stories, and behind the scenes experiences from their time exploring and discussing the Arkansas River. The episode offers listeners a lighthearted look at the making of the podcast and the stories that have shaped it along the way.
Transcribe →Episode 5: History of the KS-CO Water ComPact
Jan 3000:49:09Tap to summarizeWashburn Law Professor Burke Griggs talks about legal rights and disputes over the use of water from the Arkansas River.
Transcribe →Episode 4: Ditch Irrigation and the Soule Canal
Dec 2600:23:39Tap to summarizeSara McFarland, research librarian at the Cimarron Public Library, shares memories about her family’s ranch located along the arkansas river and the impact of ditch irrigation.
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