Central Texas Living with Ann Harder

Ann speaks to Susie Marek, recipient of KWKT Fox-44's 2026 Remarkable Woman award, as well as with KWKT anchor/reporter Vince Erickson. Ann also sits down with author Tonee B. Shelton to discuss her new book, "The P.R.E.T.T.Y. Principles". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks to Altus Hospice personnel Micah Burgess (community liaison) and Brad Bates (program director). Features musical performance by Noah Derrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks to Signature Events manager Rebecca Sheehy about the annual Food Truck Showdown. Ann also talks to David Haight, Shirley Sims and Alicia Gonzales about the HOT Credit Union-hosted Veterans Luncheon. Features musical performance by Glen Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with the cast of Temple Civic Theatre's presentation of Cabaret (director Natasha Tolleson, cast members Erin Riddle, Megan Geraci & Dustin Larson). She also speaks to chef Carlos Martinez of AC Hotel in downtown Waco about his culinary craft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with jazz musicians Dr. Charles Stern and Chad Lefkowitz-Brown about Waco Jazz Orchestra's "Sax in the City" concert at the Waco Hippodrome. Ann also speaks to MCC's department of health coordinator Allison Halbert about their dental training program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks to Dr. Allison Alford about her new book, "Good Daughtering". Features musical performance by Glen Meloy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with artist Noa Haim of the Waco STEAM Center and gets a guided tour of the center's new features by CEO Dr. Robin McDurham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks to art historian Dr. Jerolyn Morrison. Features musical performances by Glen Meloy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with Beverly Turnbo & Carolyn Britt of the Save Salado Creek movement. She also speaks to musician Jack Comeaux about his song, "Our Beloved Alamo". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with Amy Ford of Embrace Grace gospel music. Features musical performances by musician Jasmine Kirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with Jim Lassiter & Will Larry of the Save Salado Creek movement. She also speaks to Allie Franks of Native Plant Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with Tiffany Shreiner about the "Save Salado Creek" movement. Includes musical performances by Darik Caswell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks to Amie Kelly of Impact Success Consulting. Includes musical performances by Darik Caswell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks to artist/designer Torren Longenecker and Brayden Brazil of Silent House Theatre in Waco. Includes musical performances by Landon Blake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks to entrepreneur Priscilla James and also to Michelle Henkel of Waco's The Grape Wine Bar. Includes musical performance by Landon Blake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with Tyrha Lindsey-Warren PhD, MBA, Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival, to talk about the upcoming event. Then we get a throwback with Holly Tucker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Elizabeth Barnhill of Waco's Fabled Bookshop & Cafe. Next, Ann sits down with stroke survivor Lori Vober. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Ryan Simpson of Tri-City Ministries about his mission for Waco. Next, Ann sits down with new Baylor University Music faculty Jeff Grogan. We also get some great music from Scotty Swingler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ann Harder Show - Ann talks Olive Oil and Italy with Belice Valley Importing owners Brian & Melissa Bivona. Then she builds a charcuterie board with Delsia Contreras, Owner and Chef of Curry's Gourmet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann speaks with The Honorable Judge Scott Felton, about being a McLennan County Judge and his upcoming retirement. We get some great music from Donovan Amaya courtesy of The Zack Owen Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with Dr. Jason McGregor, Accountant, and Samantha Chelf of the VITA program at Baylor. Then she talks with Jackie Bibby of the Olgesby Rattlesnake Roundup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with the founder of Brew and Bravo, then she visits with the Young Marines. We also get a flashback to an interview with TOP, who passed recently. The interview shows his love for the Young Marines program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with Terry Chappelle Boyd (Sales Education Consultant) about Sales, Sales Management, Sales Education in large and small groups, and Event Planning. Then she sits down withDr. Tyrha M. Lindsey-Warren, of Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival, to discuss the upcoming festival and the power of film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with Jennifer Getterman, and Aleigh Ascherl about the upcoming Mardi Gras event with the Advocacy Center. Then she talks with Patricia Meadows of Animals Have Hearts Too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Jeff Pirtle, Associate Librarian, Director of The Texas Collection, University Archives & W. R. Poage Legislative Library, about the history and wonder of the Texas Collection. We also get some throwback videos about the collections! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Bill Flores, Vice Chair of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and interim Chair of ERCOT. Then she visits with Doreen Ravenscroft, Founder and director of the Waco Cultural Arts Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Bill Flores, Vice Chair of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and interim Chair of ERCOT. Then she visits with Doreen Ravenscroft, Founder and Director of the Waco Cultural Arts Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits with Van Davis and Buddy Edwards to talk about the upcoming Valentine's Dance and Kerri Reyes from Advent Health stops by to talk patient care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann goes to the studio of Sculptor Janie Lacroix. Sculptor Janie Lacroix possesses the unique ability to create figures whose startling likeness seem to capture the depth and emotion of the individuals portrayed. A master of portraiture in both human and animal form, her realistic sculptures range from busts to “larger than life” representations. Her sculptures and designs are part of the art collections of various churches, municipalities and private collections throughout the United States. Janie lives in Waco, Texas with her husband, Shelby, a retired captain with Southwest Airlines.

Ann sits down with Stage Manager Paula Washington and actors Skeeter Jenkins and DenMica Eugene about their upcoming performance of the play "FENCES". Then she talks with author Margie Cox about her book From BROKEN and BLEEDING to HEALED and WHOLE. Finally, we get some great music from musician Tyler Duck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with outgoing President of KWBU Joe Riley and the new President, Lydia Tate. They talk about upcoming support and pledge drives because of the generosity of the community. We get some new music from Michelle Lynn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits with Doctor Charles Stern to talk about the story of his father. We get some great Music by Dave Innis of Restless Heart fame! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks Art with Dr. Larry Cartmell, Collector of Rock Posters, Duane Sartor, Executive Director Art Center Waco, and Desiree Hardeman, M.ED, Education Program Manager Art Center Waco. They discuss the upcoming show and all the great things Art Center Waco provides for our community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with a former Marine Pilot and Businessman, Carey Hobbs, about his new book "Piloting Life: One Man's Reflections on Life and the Lessons He Learned". We get a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley, and new music from Cole Rickman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Terry W. York, Professor of Christian Ministry and Church Music Baylor University, about his book Kurt Kaiser: Icon and Conscience of Contemporary Christian Music. Then she sits down with with Stephen Newby, professor of Music, Inaugural Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and Ambassador for The Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor University, and Robert Darden, Emeritus Professor of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media at Baylor University, Authors of the book Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DeLisa Duncan Russell, LPC-S, Yellow Rose of Texas, Gary Penney, Cowboy Poet, Torrin Longnecker, Hat Maker, Liz Bohannon, Musician, Oli Pettigrew, That Englishman in Texas, Women of Interest - Michelle Johnson and Emily Mills

Ann visits with Author Dr. Kenneth Hafertep and talks about his fascination with historic Waco, and the books he has written. Then we revisit an interview from 2025. We also get new music from David Brown, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley.

Ann sits down with Jerry Lynn Jones, Executive Director of Heart Of Texas Builders Association, and they talk about the upcoming 2026 Home Products Show! We also get great music from Maroon Monday, and a new Act Locally Waco from Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with Endyia Sterns, President, Waco Symphony Council, and Bryon Barnhill, Board Member, about their upcoming event Chair of Savor the Symphony. Then she talks with Katherine Havens and Kyla Holman with Expedia Travel.

Ann sits with Maverick Moore,Sam Handerson, and Sam Elton...all filmmakers. They talk about ADO, Sam's film, one step away from the Academy Awards. We get music from Musical Guest Kristin Kelly, and a new Act Locally from Elizabeth Riley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Suzanne Hack, and Christy Flick, about Level Up 2026 - Women of Waco. We get new music from Taylor Wayne, and a new Act Locally Waco from Elizabeth Riley!

Ann visits with Jennifer Snyder of Neat as a Pin® Organizing and Cleaning. They talk about decluttering in the new year. Then she sits down with Author Terry Aslin and talks about his new book "You Can Do Hard Things". We get great music from Seth Sutton of Austin Alive, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices