Cultural Currents

Episode 7: Hydrological Connections Between the Ogallala Aquifer and the Arkansas River

Rex 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.

Episodio 4: Riego por Zanjas y el Canal Soule

Sara 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

Episode 6: Indigenous Peoples’ Historical Encounters Along the River

Novelist and author Max McCoy shares about different historical and cultural events surrounding Indigenous People’s encounters with conquistadors, American colonists, and the US army.

Episodio 3: Manejo de Cultivos y Riego

Profesor 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.

Cultural Currents Special Crew Episode

The 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.