{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ask A Kansan","title":"Exploring the Spirit of Kansas with Beccy Tanner | Journaling Kansas","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3285,"description":"\nWhat makes a place truly feel like home? That’s the question at the heart of this conversation with Beccy Tanner, a journalist whose passion for Kansas and its people has shaped her four-decade career. From the origins of small-town names to the stories behind Kansas’ most beloved folk song, we explore the spirit, history, and quirks that make the Sunflower State unique. Along the way, we uncover how storytelling preserves community, why authenticity matters, and what it means to belong—whether you’re a lifelong Kansan or just passing through.\n\nHighlights\nBeccy Tanner’s journey from a farm in Radium, Kansas, to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame\nThe surprising story behind the name “Radium” and other Kansas towns\nWhat makes Kansas—and its people—distinctive and worthy of storytelling\nThe evolution of journalism and the importance of passion in teaching history\nHow Beccy’s reporting helped save the “Home on the Range” cabin\nPreserving the stories of African American homesteaders and Native Americans in Stafford County\nThe role of grassroots art and hidden gems across Kansas\nAdvice for aspiring storytellers: let people tell their own stories\nFun with historical newspaper clippings and the quirks of Kansas history\nChapters\n\n01:05 — Meet Beccy Tanner: A Seasoned Journalist\n02:59 — Beccy’s Kansas Roots and Early Life\n05:37 — The Unique Charm of Kansas: What makes this place special?\n08:06 — Beccy’s Journalism Journey: From childhood dreams to the Wichita Eagle\n14:47 — Impactful Stories and Real-World Change: Saving the “Home on the Range” cabin\n21:19 — Retirement and Return to St. John: Coming home and giving back\n23:14 — Preserving Kansas History: Museums, glass negatives, and untold stories\n30:07 — Exploring Historical Newspapers: How journalism and storytelling have changed\n32:20 — Advice for Aspiring Storytellers: Letting people’s voices shine\n34:12 — Teaching Kansas History: Why it matters and how to inspire passion\n37:06 — Kansas Leadership and Community...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/31uDhQmE-73zaqpWjXtwnyYffNMsUnDPiL6GtjTddEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNzBm/YzFkNDBkODVjNGM2/MzMwMGViYjhmZTY4/Nzc0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}