Lewis at Large Radio Show

03/02/2025

This Saturday we are pre-empted with KU basketball programming. Hence, this Sunday we are going to repeat last weekends show.

My guests will be journalist Simon Parkin and his incredible story of WWII German soldiers takeover of a palace in Russia containing the world’s largest collection of seeds. Also on the show is Derek Kwan, Executive Director of the Lied Center at KU!

Super Bowl is this Sunday.....sorry, can't be non-partisan...Go Chiefs!!

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27/01/2025

This weeeknd my guests will be journalist Simon Parkin and his incredible story of WWII German soldiers takeover of a palace in Russia containing the world’s largest collection of seeds. Also on the show is Deeek Kwan, Executive Director of the Lieds Center at KU!
Go chiefs!!!!

21/01/2025

Because we were pre-empted last Saturday by the KU- K-State basketball game, we're going to repeat Dr. William Keyes discussing an incredible youth leadership program and his book Stories They Hear. Also on the show will be an encore discussion about Jimmy Carter and political changes in the late 70s with historian David Gibbs.

Looking forward to a great 2025

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14/01/2025

We're being pre-empted this Saturday by the KU- K-State basketball game. This Sunday noon-1pm. my guests will be Dr. William Keyes discussing an incredible youth leadership program and his book Stories They Hear. Also on the show will be an encore discussion about Jimmy Carter and political changes in the late 70s with historian David Gibbs.

Stay warm everyone!!!!

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07/01/2025

What a storm to bring in the New Year!

This Saturday we are pre-empted by Kansas Jayhawk basketball so we'll be repeating last weekend's show..... my guests will be historian Jeffrey Boutwell discussing the establishment of the Republican Party, the end of slavery and other important milestones in the mid 1800's. Also on the show will be an encore of Max Boot discussing his major biography of Ronald Reagan.

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31/12/2024

Happy New Year!
This weekend my guests will be historian Jeffrey Boutwell discussing the establishment of the Republican Party, the end of slavery and other important milestones in the mid 1800's. Also on the show will be an encore of Max Boot discussing his major biography of Ronald Reagan.

As we enter the new year, I want to thank you all for the support and listenership you've given the program. Thanks for sharing the show too. Have a safe and happy New Years!!

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26/12/2024

To wrap up the year we're going to simply repeat last weeks interviews. Lots of great new conversations with amazing guests starting the weekend of January 4, 2025.
Hope you had a joyous, safe Christmas.
More details next week!!!

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16/12/2024

We're on the air Saturday but pre-empted by KU basketball on Sunday so we're revisiting two conversations from the past. Award winning biographer Max Boot and his comprehensive look at the life of Ronald Reagan. Also on the show will be Gary Sarnoff discussing the incredible season of the 1925 Washington Senators!

Christmas is next week.......how fast the year has gone!

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09/12/2024

Because we were pre-empted by KU basketball last Sunday (wow, did the Hawks get mauled in Columbia!), my guests will again be Emiliana Vegas talking and explaining how and where you can volunteer for a variety of international charitable organizations and TV journalist/broadcaster David Tereshchuk and his unique journey to dicsover his paternity and origins.

Have a wonderful week, stay warm!!

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02/12/2024

We'll be on the air Saturday but pre-empted by KU basketball on Sunday. My guests will be Emiliana Vegas talking and explaining how and where you can volunteer for a variety of international charitable organizations. Also on the show will be an encore talk with TV journalist/broadcaster David Tereshchuk and his unique journey to disover his paternity and origins.
Have a wonderful week, stay warm!!

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25/11/2024

This Saturday we're pre-empted by the Kansas vs. Baylor football game. As a result this Sunday we're repeating entomologist Barrett Klein on how insects have actually helped shape human culture. Also on the show will be Kevin Smith, University of Nebraska professor of political science on how the current American justice system of incarceration is actually fueling more crime than it prevents.

Please have a safe, wonderful holiday no matter where or who you are, no matter big family gathering or celebrating on your own, please remember to be thankful for what matters most to you.

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18/11/2024

This Saturday and Sunday we're repeating a couple of recent interviews at listeners request. We'll be talking to entomologist Barrett Klein on how insects have actually helped shape human culture. Also on the show will be Kevin Smith, University of Nebraska professor of political science on how the current American justice system of incarceration is actually fueling more crime than it prevents.

Everyone have a safe week!!!

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12/11/2024

This Saturday and Sunday my guests will be journalist Aran Shetterly discussing his new work Morningside abou the 1979 civil rights massacre in North Carolina. Also on the show will be a repeat of my conversation with community activist Steve Robinson and taking on Donald Trump in the 1980s in NYC.

have a wonderful, safe week!

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04/11/2024

By the time you read this, I hope you have voted. If not, please do! This Saturday and Sunday my guests will be NYC activist Steven Robinson talking about "Turf War" and a communities efforts to stop an early Donald Trump development early on. Also on teh show will be entomologist Barrett Klein discussing The Insect Eppiphany....all about how insects have affect much of human culture. Very interesting conversations for sure!

Have a great week, regardless who wins...

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28/10/2024

This Saturday and Sunday my guests will be Kenneth Davis and his new work World In Books, naming the top 50 books of all time, as he sees it. Also on the show will be an encore talk with bio-tech pioneer Tim Harris on the history and evolution of this important industry.

have a wonderful week.....Welcome November!

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21/10/2024

this Saturday and Sunday my guests will be political science Chair at the University of Nebraska on his new work, "Jailers Reckoning" about how mass incarceration is hurting the American justice systems and other victims. Also on the show will be an encore conversation with climate expert Lisa Baril and the "Age Of Melt"

Have a wonderful and safe week!

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15/10/2024

This Saturday and Sunday my guests will be attorney Christopher Brown on his new work, "A Natural History of Empty Lots"...all about re imagining and reusing old buildings, lots and other spaces and bringing them back to life. Also on the show is noted biotech pioneer Dr. Tim Harris discussing In Pursuit of Unicorns...the history and evolution of this important field of science.

Have a great, safe week!!!!

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07/10/2024

This Saturday and Sunday, my guests will be science writer Lisa Baril on her new work "The Age of Melt" about changing environment, glaciers and culture. Also on the show is Notre Dame professor Jason Springs discussing Restorative Justice and conflict resolution in cities. Very interesting discussions indeed.

Have a great weekend.

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