Stuart Kelter interviews Rebekah Peeples, the Deputy Dean of the College at Princeton University with oversight of the undergraduate curriculum. Previously at Princeton, she taught sociology and writing. She is also the author of two books: Wal-Mart Wars: Moral Populism in the Twenty-First Century, published in 2014, and Unchanged Trebles: What Boy Choirs Teach Us About Motherhood and Masculinity, published four weeks ago, and which is the subject of today’s interview.
 Mike and Brian sit down with Adam Young, the voice of Aggie sports and Director of Broadcasting for NMSU, for an in-depth look at the fast-paced world of collegiate sports media.
Adam shares how he prepares for the dozens of football, basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball games he broadcasts each year - balancing radio and TV duties, traveling with teams, and switching between play-by-play and hosting roles. He also reflects on his early days as a student broadcaster at NMSU, his experience in minor league baseball, and the preparation it takes to “paint the picture” for listeners when working solo on radio. Volunteer Jennifer Kreie joined Peter and Walt to share the mission of Dharma Horse Equine Sanctuary and preview its upcoming “Hay for Horses” fundraiser. The sanctuary, which cares for around 20 horses, ponies, and mules—many rescued from neglect—provides lifelong care rather than adoption. Kreie described the calming bond between horses and humans, her own role mucking stalls and grooming, and one standout pony named Peanut who charms visitors with tricks. The event will be held Saturday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Habaneros on East Amador.
Third Judicial District Judge Robert Lara joined the show to preview his upcoming “Community and the Courts” event, where members of the public are invited to observe real court proceedings and join a lunch discussion. Lara explained how the program helps demystify the court system, especially family court, and clears up misconceptions from courtroom dramas.
Janice Williams, chair of the Las Cruces Republican Party, joined Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel for a wide-ranging conversation about national and local politics. She shared her views on limited government, party balance, and public trust in institutions. The discussion covered the government shutdown, healthcare reform, and the challenges of running local Republican candidates in a largely Democratic city. Williams also reflected on the values she believes the Republican Party represents at the local level.
Speak Up Las Cruces: Elizabeth Andrews & Diana Alba Soular on Campus Sexual Assault Reporting11/12/2025
Round Up editor Elizabeth Anne Andrews and journalist Diana Alba Soular discussed recent reporting on sexual assault at NMSU and gaps in the university’s response. They previewed a November 20 panel on campus safety and shared thoughts on the challenges of covering difficult topics in an era of shrinking newsrooms.
Co-hosts Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel discussed issues in the news. They were joined by the Editor-in-Chief of The Round Up, Elizabeth Anne Andrews.
Greg Smith talks with artist Sonya Fe about her lifelong creative journey and the emotional and social themes that shape her work. Sonya shares updates on recent exhibitions in California, her inclusion in SunStorm Magazine and Cheech Marin’s art collection, and her thoughts on the evolving Las Cruces art scene.
Poor kids don’t get candy.
That’s pretty much the gist of Republican arguments defending the loss of food assistance payments. This program with Bob Hearn covers a lot of ground. The conversation touches on choice, freewill, AI, debt, propaganda, marketing, consumer society, social constructs, neurology, separateness/connectedness, thinking, feeling, soul/body, The Dalai Lama's book Beyond Religion and much more.
As always, exploratory thinking with Bob Hearn is thoughtful, insightful, and reveals much to consider. |
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