Interviews

Wyoming Public Media • 4th June 2021

Mother And Son Reunite To Write Their Latest Book Addressing Mental Health Challenges

Wyoming-based mother and son duo published their first fiction novel, titled A Divided Mind, together back in 2019. The book largely centers around topics and impacts of mental health. Now, Mary Billiter and Kyle Thomas are back with a sequel and shared how they got started as well as why this was important to them.

Wyoming Public Media • 19th March 2021

Best-Selling "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid" Author Comes To Wyoming With His Latest Book

Originally published online in 2004, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of fiction books that share the story of Greg Heffney, a teenage character, and his journal entries as he navigates middle school. When it was published into a print series in 2006, it became an instant bestseller across the world. Now, author Jeff Kinney is trying something different.

Wyoming Public Media • 12th March 2021

What To Expect From Wyoming Public Media's Upcoming Podcast Series, 'Carbon Valley'

Coming this month, Wyoming Public Media will be releasing Carbon Valley, a bi-monthly limited series following the race to develop an unlikely climate solution. Wyoming Public Radio's Naina Rao sat down with energy reporter Cooper McKim, who developed this series, on how Carbon Valley came about, and what drove the decision to create it.

Wyoming Public Media • 5th March 2021

Late Japanese Artist's Legacy Reflects Hope Over Dark Times

The pandemic has put uncertainty at the forefront of many people's lives. It's forced many to believe and hope for better days, even if there's no end in sight. In the town of Superior, Wyoming, near Rock Springs, there's a mural that reflects this resilient spirit.

Wyoming Public Media • 22nd January 2021

UW Art Museum Director Talks About Insurrection's Impact On Art, History And Museums

When an insurrection mob violently pushed through the entrance of the Capitol building on January 6, the American Alliance of Museums issued a statement condemning the violence that occurred. They did so because the Capitol is more than a workplace, it's a living museum.

Wyoming Public Radio's Naina Rao spoke to University of Wyoming's Art Museum director, Nicole Crawford, on her perspective regarding the aftermath and effects the insurrection has made on art, history, and museums.

Wyoming Public Media • 23rd December 2020

Wyoming's Poet Laureate Shares What He's Thankful For This Year

It's safe to say that 2020 has been a very difficult, trying year for a lot of people across the world. Wyoming's Poet Laureate, Eugene Gagliano, agrees. But the pandemic also made him realize a different perspective—how grateful he was to be living in the state of Wyoming.

He shared his perspective by writing a poem, called The Blessing of Wyoming. And it got published in the New York Times. He recited the poem during his conversation with Wyoming Public Radio's Naina Rao.

Wyoming Public Media • 4th November 2020

Award-Winning Poet And Writer, Camille T. Dungy, Shares Her Story

The University of Wyoming Libraries hosted award-winning poet and writer, Camille T. Dungy, for a virtual reading of her work on October 24, 2020. Wyoming Public Radio's Naina Rao spoke with her about how she got started with poetry, and what she thinks about the state of society today.

The Food Fix • 13th October 2018

What does Healthy Eating Look Like?

There are lots of ideas out there telling you what to eat and what not to eat. Social media has helped distribute messages about food, nutrition, and weight on a much larger platform. Should I eat gluten? Should I ban bread? Are carbs good for me, or do they make me look ‘fat’?

The Food Fix • 20th October 2018

Diets are Better Predictors of Weight Gain

For the second part of the series, ‘What does Healthy Eating Look Like?’, reporter Naina Rao explores the relationship between body weight and our health. The Food Fix is a production of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and Michigan State University.