Hosted by Gene Kansas, Sidewalk Radio is a monthly, 20-minute, Special Feature radio show on Atlanta's WMLB AM 1690 The Voice of the Arts, that thematically focuses on art, architecture, design, development, city planning and preservation. If y

Atlanta, Baby!

Jul 28th, 2015 15m 56s

Gone With The Wind

Dec 30th, 2014 15m 17s

Irma Thomas

Nov 24th, 2014 14m 53s

A Story of Race, with Gary Pomerantz

Oct 27th, 2014 14m 31s

Ansley Park

Sep 22nd, 2014 15m 9s

The Star Community Bar

Aug 25th, 2014 14m 17s

Gene dives into Little 5 Points watering hole The Star Community Bar.

Cyclorama

Jul 28th, 2014 14m 17s

Gene flashes back to the Battle of Atlanta and looks at an Atlanta institution: the Cyclorama.

Healthy Design

May 26th, 2014 17m 37s

This month, the show explores innovative thinking and an unlikely band of combatants coming together to fight for the cause through thoughtful design

The Jazz Fest

Apr 28th, 2014 14m 50s

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, or Jazz Fest, as its affectionately known by fans all over the globe, started in 1970, growing from a modest group of 350 to more than 600,000 annual attendees.

Paper Chase

Mar 31st, 2014 14m 23s

This month Gene looks at the past, present, and future of paper.

Ellis Island

Feb 24th, 2014 15m 8s

Gene explores the architecture of this island threshold to America.

Phil Harrison

Jan 27th, 2014 14m 55s

This week Gene speaks with Phil Harrison about the current state of design in architecture and how it affects day to day living. Phil is the President and CEO of Perkins+Will

Toy Stories

Dec 30th, 2013 15m 41s

The Christmas season over, we thought it'd be fitting to take a retrospective look at toys so that we may have perspective about personal enjoyment and community development as we enter the New Year. It's important to hear Toy Stories as narrat

The Parade

Nov 25th, 2013 20m 18s

When we think about Thanksgiving we reflect and give thanks for friends, family, football, turkey, and on November 28th, 50 million of us nationwide will tune in our appreciation for the always-spectacular Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For th

Skateboard City

Oct 28th, 2013 15m 56s

Skateboarding was at one time relegated to misguided perception and city streets. Participants were counter-culture kids considered misfits constantly on the run from authority. Well, those misfits are grown up, and they're still running. Howev

Third Anniversary Special

Sep 23rd, 2013 27m 15s

Over the past 3 years, weve interviewed over 150 colorful guests representing the very best in a cultural continuum thats shaping the world around us. Weve sat down with artists, urban planners, educators, administrators, architects, preservat

The Curb Market

Aug 26th, 2013 26m 49s

In 1917, an enormous fire ravaged 75 blocks of Atlanta, leaving 1 mile of destruction in its wake. To replant the seeds of commerce, the city of Atlanta created an open-air market (1918 – 1923) in what is now the Sweet Auburn Historic District

Stone Mountain

Jul 29th, 2013 21m 50s

This month we sit down with three unique guests to talk about the gravity and gravitas of the world’s largest piece of exposed granite, Stone Mountain. A memorial to the Confederacy, this several trillion-ton landmark stands as a complex examp

BBQ: PitMasters

Jun 24th, 2013 27m 57s

Barbecue fans, this show's for you. This month we take a spicy, sweet, saucy, smokin' good look at the history, art, science, position and passion for barbecue in our Southern society and beyond. Our guests today are: (1) ANNE QUATRANO, James

Plant Life

May 27th, 2013 28m 37s

There is plant life, and then there is the life centered around plants. Today we germinate, blossom and bloom with conversation about both. Our journey takes us from the farm to the garden to the design studio and even to edible insects. Let

City In a Forest

Apr 22nd, 2013 28m 55s

If youve ever flown into Atlanta, and thats about 100,000,000 passengers per year, youve certainly noticed one thing as you soar over the city: the trees. Atlantas urban canopy gives it an enduring nickname – City in a Forest, and towering prid

On the Road: Athens

Mar 25th, 2013 39m 8s

Sidewalk Radio goes on the road with a visit to Athens to learn how this small town has achieved so much on the national stage. Our guests today include: (1) Grammy Award-winning producer BEN ALLEN, an Athens native who shares his personal and

Hollywood South

Feb 25th, 2013 27m 38s

To say that the film industry is making an impact on Georgias economy is an understatement of blockbusting proportion. In 2012, direct economic benefits of film production came to nearly 3.1 billion for the state. But, its not just A-list actor

The Gift of Giving

Jan 28th, 2013 25m 31s

So often on Sidewalk Radio we focus on developing the physical environment of the city, for todays show we are going to highlight and celebrate people who have committed to improving the community of Atlanta. This months show is all about the g