Ask A Kansan

In this episode of Ask A Kansan, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Orr from the Kansas State University History Department to explore the power of remembering. From the trenches of French military history to the quiet strength of our veterans today, Dr. Orr brings insight, empathy, and a deep respect for the human side of service. We talk about why military history still matters, how compassion plays a role in honoring those who served, and what it means to carry those stories forward—both in Kansas and beyond.

Show Notes

In this episode of Ask A Kansan, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Orr from the Kansas State University History Department to explore the power of remembering. From the trenches of French military history to the quiet strength of our veterans today, Dr. Orr brings insight, empathy, and a deep respect for the human side of service. We talk about why military history still matters, how compassion plays a role in honoring those who served, and what it means to carry those stories forward—both in Kansas and beyond.

What is Ask A Kansan?

Ask A Kansan is a podcast where we're amplifying, connecting and uncovering stories across Kansas.

Every week, Gus and Sydney sit down with the people who actually make this state run — museum directors and ranchers, founders and historians, zookeepers and woodcarvers. From Kansas City to Kinsley, WaKeeney to Wichita, we go where the story is.

You'll leave each episode knowing something you didn't about the state we call home. It's not a history lecture and it's not a business show. It's a real conversation with a Kansan worth knowing.

New episodes weekly. askakansan.com