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KNAU Insider prEview – December 21st, 2018
KNAU Holiday Specials Continue
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Join us Christmas Eve for our almost-final Holiday Special: A Festival of Lessons and Carols: The Christmas Eve service from King’s College in Cambridge, England. Next week the year-end review Politics Takes a Holiday with the Capitol Steps New Year’s Eve at six. Then New Year’s Morning, two hours with The Vienna Philharmonic to dance in the new year, live from Vienna. Our specials begin at seven in place of Performance Today on Classical KNAU and streaming on KNAU.org
Earth Notes: Zuni Parched Corn

For the Zuni of northern New Mexico, a favorite food of winter is parched corn. They say it’s to be made only in the winter months-if prepared during the growing season, it may adversely affect the fresh corn crops in the field. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: Ahab’s Tree
Arizona storms produce some pretty spectacular lightning shows. They’re fun to watch if you’re at a safe distance, but if you’re out in the elements, dodging bolts can be downright terrifying…and life-threatening. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Governors Agree to Study Sending Gas to Asia Through Mexico
The governors of Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico’s Sonora state signed an agreement Wednesday to study a plan to export natural gas to Asia by connecting existing pipelines to move the fuel south to the Gulf of California. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Eats and Beats: Flagstaff’s Willy Wonka Brings Candy Magic To Kids Of All Ages

Who can forget the iconic silver screen moment when candy maker Willy Wonka opens the doors to his chocolate room for five lucky children? Another candy maker in Flagstaff ends her busy season the same way, by inviting friends and kids to see the magic of the candy room. Learn more at KNAU.org.