Now that the novel “Go Set a Watchman” has been out for a week, we thought it would be a good time to hear from some readers of the book, and get their reaction.Last Thursday night Troy Public Radio’s Kyle Gassiott visited a meeting of some eager readers in Opelika, and he brings us this report.由East Alabama Arts

On October 29, 2012 baritone Matthew Hoch and pianist Laurelie Gheesling joined Troy Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott for a performance of Aaron Copland's "Old American Songs" as well as an interview before a live audience. Here the performance chat in it's entirety here:由East Alabama Arts

On today's Community Focus we hear a lunchtime performance from jazz pianist & local favorite Mary Slaton. Mary's performance and interview with Troy Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott was taped Wednesday September 12, 2012 at The Community Cultural & Conference Center in Opelika. It's the perfect show to get your day swingin'.…

On today's Community Focus just in time for Mother's Day the folk band Martha's Trouble joins Kyle Gassiott for a performance of songs from their new lullaby album "A Little Heart Like You." Feel free to sing along!由East Alabama Arts

On today's Community Focus, East Alabama Arts' Kyle Gassiott interviews author Eric Schlosser at a public event at The Auburn Universalist Unitarian Fellowship. Schlosser visted Auburn University as part of "No-Impact Week" and addressed the current state of the american diet, labor issues across the nation, and the recent immigration legislation i…

East Alabama Art's Kyle Gassiott interviews Wayne Flynt, Distinguished University Professor at Auburn University and author of "Keeping the Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives." In his unflinching memoir of politics and the history of the state of Alabama as well as its academic institutions, political leaders, and religous groups Dr. Flynt…

The band Martha's Trouble will get the holiday season in full swing on the show as they join East Alabama Arts' Kyle Gassiott for an interview and live performance of music from their albums "This Christmas" & "Christmas Lights." We guarantee you'll hear some of your favorite seasonal music and enjoy some holiday cheer.…

"Today's Community Focus is definitely delicious as guest host Kyle Gassiott interviews author Polly Jernigan before a live audience about her classic cookbook, "Good! Good !! Good!!!: Selected Recipes for Party People." Thirty years ago the book sold over 7,000 copies nationwide and it's now being reissued in honor of the 25th anniversary of East …

Today on Community Focus join guest host Kyle Gassiott for another radio road trip, this time to ond of Alabama's scenic and historic places, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park outside of Dadeville. At the site of one of the most important battles in American history between the forces of Andrew Jackson's militia and the Creek Indians we speak w…

We hear the second part of guest host Kyle Gassiott's interview with legendary actor Hal Holbrook. Not only does Mr. Holbrook offer insight into his early preparations to play Mark Twain, we also discuss his roles in "All the President's Men" & "Into the Wild" for which he received an academy award nomination. It's a special look back at a legendar…

East Alabama Arts' Kyle Gassiott stops by to talk with Carolyn Hutcheson about the latest from the East Alabama Memory project and to remind everyone about the National Day of Listening on Friday November 25th. Kyle plays some of the stories collected by the project as well and let's listeners know how they can include their stories in the archive.…