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A selection of fully produced segments are made available weekly on the "For Radio Stations" page at the K-State Research and Extension news page, where previous Sound Living episodes are stored.

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Jun 29, 2020

As the country begins to reawaken from the COVID-19 pandemic and more people return to work, it’s a good time to reassess financial priorities, including retirement strategies. If you made spending adjustments during the pandemic, K-State Research and Extension resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) says...


Jun 22, 2020

It’s common to eat lighter during the summer. One benefit of eating lighter is that we tend to eat healthier foods, especially low-cost, in-season fruits and vegetables. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says summer also provides an opportunity for parents to talk to children...


Jun 15, 2020

One of the most challenging school years is finally over, but the impact of closing schools because of the COVID-19 pandemic will probably be evident when classes resume this fall. As a result, K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles says parents need to find ways to keep...


Jun 8, 2020

The Weather Data Library, part of Kansas State University’s Department of Agronomy and home to the Office of the State Climatologist and Kansas Mesonet, serves as a repository of information about the weather and climate of Kansas. Assistant state climatologist Mary Knapp (nap) explains how data is collected, how it...


Jun 1, 2020

Restrictions on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rainy weather over the Memorial Day weekend may have reduced outdoor grilling but there’s still plenty of time to fire up the grills before winter arrives. Over the past few months, we’ve all become more aware of protecting our health and the...