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KACU transforms with more NPR programs aired

January 28, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

Long-time listeners of radio station KACU-FM may have noticed a difference when they turned the radio on at 9 a.m. Monday. Instead of music, listeners heard a new program called On Point. This is one of several major changes at KACU, which broadcasts from the ACU campus. The radio station has restructured itself to provide students in the ... [Read More…]

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In-Studio Conversation With NPR’s Juan Williams

April 1, 2010 by Dave Smith

Juan Williams, NPR news correspondent and Fox news analyst, was in Abilene this week for a joint fundraiser for Abilene Christian Schools and Abilene Public Radio. KACU's Dave Smith sat down with Juan and had this conversation. Play ... [Read More…]

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