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Sounds Good Week Ahead: December 14 - 18

Here's a preview of our featured guests on Sounds Good, December 14 through December 18. We'll continue hour-long episodes ahead of our special Holidays Sound Good series in the noon hour. Hear the music and community conversation program weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The schedule may be subject to change.

Monday

Cindy Earls, Lead Interpreter at The Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes speaks with Matt Markgraf about how local farm families celebrated Christmas and occupied their time during the winter season in 1850s.

Taped before a live studio audience in NYC and hosted by Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd, Festivo Alt Latino features Latin Soul and Mariachi like you’ve never heard before, plus some of the best Latin alternative singer-songwriters in the business.  See our schedule of holiday specials

Tuesday

Tracy Ross speaks with Murray State University Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Michael Bordieri on seasonal depression.

Hear a variety of virtuoso pianists play unique renditions of holiday favorites from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. See our schedule of holiday specials

Wednesday

Todd Hatton talks with Dr. Michael Kalinsky, a Murray State University professor who was instrumental in uncovering the Russian athletic doping program. 

Join Lynne Warfel for an hour of holiday movie music that ranges from the sentimental to the completely cranky, with “White Christmas,” Grinches and Scrooges, and everything in between! See our schedule of holiday specials

Thursday

Matt Markgraf speaks with Trish Steckenrider, Tourism Director of the Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitor's Bureau about how the organization has grown, tourism initiatives in the region in the coming year and lesser known aspects of tourism in the Metropolis regional community.

Continuing with the tradition of the first Tinsel Tales program, this new collection of holiday stories includes tales of joy, hope and childhood holiday memories. See our schedule of holiday specials

Friday

Tracy Ross gets a Murray State Men's Racers basketball update from 'Voice of the Racers' Neal Bradley. They'll recap results from recent games. Discuss Jeffery Moss joining the MSU 1000-point Club and look ahead to the last few games of 2015.

Michele Norris hosts a celebration with Howard University's premiere vocal ensemble, Afro Blue, and special guest pianist Cyrus Chestnut.  See our schedule of holiday specials

Next Week At a Glance:

  • Gerald Wakins of Needline
  • Holiday traditions at Murray State
  • Jazz/blues guitarist Benjamin Rice
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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