Keith Whelpley returns to Think Again for further exploration of the increasing use of technology for data, information, knowledge, and wisdom(?) and how our fundamental human connections are affected. We recognize that mentoring goes on at all stages of our lives - at all ages - elders, youngers, and peers. The fundamental connection - person to person, face to face, eye to eye, is so important for all of us, in so many ways.
DELVING IN: Meg Kissinger's Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence6/29/2025
Meg Kissinger is an investigative journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, who spent more than two decades reporting on the failures of the American mental health system. She has won more than a dozen national honors, including two George Polk Awards and the Robert F. Kennedy National Journalism Award, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. She had her first big break as a journalist when she broke the story about the whereabouts of fugitive, Abbie Hoffman. Her recently published memoir, While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence, was named an Outstanding Work of Literature winner and an editors’ choice by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Amazon, Goodreads and Independent Booksellers Association. Audible chose it as the Best of the Year. The book tacks the intertwined topics of mental illness and family dysfunction so ably and so eloquently that she has surely taken out several bricks, at least, in the twin walls of shame and aversion that keep these problems from being effectively addressed.
Mike sat down with David Nunez, longtime track and cross-country coach at Organ Mountain High School, for a rich conversation about his 35-year coaching career, his approach to mentoring young athletes, and memorable moments from decades on the track.
Longtime public radio host and KTAL board member Ed Long joined the show to introduce his new program Acoustic Rainbow, premiering that afternoon. He reflected on his early experiences in radio and his vision for the new show.
KTAL volunteer and writer Sali Peterson spoke about finding her voice as a writer, the intersection of editing and creativity, and her experience developing the segment Cultural Ponderings.
Singer-songwriter and former KTAL host Teresa Tudury joined Daisy and Peter, along with Walt Rubel, to preview her CD release concert at the Rio Grande Theatre. She reflected on her time in Las Cruces, the making of her new album in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and the stories behind songs like “Little Black Bird” and “The Long Way Home.”
Co-hosts Peter Goodman and Daisy Maldonado discussed local and national political developments, including the recent U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the NYC mayoral primary and an upcoming decision on the spending of opioid settlement funds here in Las Cruces.
Where is the Congress?
This past weekend the United States conducted a successful strike against Iranian nuclear weapons facilities, including the first use of our so-called bunker-buster.
Today, we welcome Bob Hearn to the studio for a conversation about healthcare in our country, our state and our community. In addition to exploring the challenges, Bob's prepared a document offering an evaluation of how we might address these issues, and what it takes to get that done.
 Mike and Brian sat down with Fredd Young, NMSU Aggie Hall of Famer and former NFL linebacker, for a wide-ranging conversation about his football journey. They talked about his early days in Dallas, standout years at NMSU, his hard-hitting NFL career with the Seahawks and Colts, and what brought him back to Las Cruces after retiring. Fredd shared stories from the field, reflected on football's impact on his family, and offered a few laughs about his prime time highlights on Monday Night Football.
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