Central Texas Living with Ann Harder

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

Ann visits with Casey Tusa, Education Coordinator for Harbor Home Health and Hospice, about older loved ones and the care they deserve. We get some great music from Japheth Singleton, via the Zack Owen Show, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits with Lindsey Helton (Executive Director, Bledsoe Miller STEAM Center), Josh Wucher (Chief Communications & Development Officer, Transformation Waco) to talk about the grand opening of The STEAM Center. We then get to tool around town with Captain Atom, Music by Cole Rickman, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Susan L. Sistrunk, of Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery, Kurt Ritterpusch, Artist, about PAXCT (Professional Artists of Central Texas) and their upcoming IMPACTFUL event. Then she visits with Sid West, who is with Wreaths for Vets. We also get a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Susan L. Sistrunk, of Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery, Kurt Ritterpusch, Artist, about PAXCT (Professional Artists of Central Texas) and their upcoming IMPACTFUL event. Then she visits with Sid West, who is with Wreaths for Vets. We also get a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with friend and filmmaker Damon Crump, of Jackalope Entertainment, about his career, Waco, and working with acting legend Henry Carter. We get new music by Warren Rew, and a new Act Locally Waco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Linda Taylor, Dragonfly Photographer, about her articles, photos, and awards. We get music from the talented Lilly Mumford, #wacoweekend with the Wacoan Magazine, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with woodworker, podcast host, and feminist Clint Harp (Harp Design Co., Man Unmade Podcast, Former Fixer Upper Cast). We also get a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits with Geraldine Latty-Luce and Carey Luce, both of whom are Producers/Arrangers, lecturers, teachers, and creatives with a background in gospel music and service, working at Luce Music. We also get a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with Radio and YouTube Personality, Zack Owen to talk about his live show anniversary. We get new music by Dylan Rhys, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with author and speaker Dan Korem (The Art of Profiling and Snap Shot) about profiling and it's uses. We also get some great throwbacks for New Years and some great music from Browning Snider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with Ashley Beard, owner of HALO Athletic Center, former Mrs Texas, @abbeard26. We also get some great new music by Brennan Scott Greene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Brown, Cult survivor and author of Counterfeit Culture, about her escape from what she believes is a cult and how it's affected her and her family's lives. We get some great music from Robby Abel, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with Jose Palacios and Craig Miller from Workforce Development Central Texas. We also get some great new music by Beau Taylor, and a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann visits with David Corkill owner/operator of the PACC (Performing Arts Community Center) on Austin in Waco about performances and art in Waco. We get some great music from Jared Lightfoot, and we get a new Act Locally Waco with Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann sits down with Gabe GarMelo of GTG Outdoors (gtgoutdoors.org) and talks about outside adventures for all ages. Then we get some great (non-Christmas) music from Shade Acoustic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann talks with Elisha Joyce from CareNet and revisits the Q&A session with Eric Metaxas at the CareNet Banquet. Then we get some Christmas Music from birthday girl Megan Urby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices