{"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":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8beffcf1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3285,"description":"What 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.HighlightsBeccy Tanner’s journey from a farm in Radium, Kansas, to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of FameThe surprising story behind the name “Radium” and other Kansas townsWhat makes Kansas—and its people—distinctive and worthy of storytellingThe evolution of journalism and the importance of passion in teaching historyHow Beccy’s reporting helped save the “Home on the Range” cabinPreserving the stories of African American homesteaders and Native Americans in Stafford CountyThe role of grassroots art and hidden gems across KansasAdvice for aspiring storytellers: let people tell their own storiesFun with historical newspaper clippings and the quirks of Kansas historyChapters01:05 — Meet Beccy Tanner: A Seasoned Journalist02:59 — Beccy’s Kansas Roots and Early Life05:37 — The Unique Charm of Kansas: What makes this place special?08:06 — Beccy’s Journalism Journey: From childhood dreams to the Wichita Eagle14:47 — Impactful Stories and Real-World Change: Saving the “Home on the Range” cabin21:19 — Retirement and Return to St. John: Coming home and giving back23:14 — Preserving Kansas History: Museums, glass negatives, and untold stories30:07 — Exploring Historical Newspapers: How journalism and storytelling have changed32:20 — Advice for Aspiring Storytellers: Letting people’s voices shine34:12 — Teaching Kansas History: Why it matters and how to inspire passion37:06 — Kansas Leadership and Community Stories: Grassroots art and...","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}