Mackenzie Martin

Kansas City

Podcast Producer at KCUR-FM (Kansas City, MO)

Freelance Radio Producer at Freelance

Podcast Producer at A People's History of Kansas City

Podcast producer for @kcur and @PHKCpod. Work in: @southfoodways @npr @WPR @TheCurrent. Really into baked goods. ✉️: [email protected]

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Articles

On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater staple

Jan 19, 2025 | kuow.org | Mackenzie Martin

On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater stapleSunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters. A saleswoman in Kansas City Missouri helped create a new movie tradition.
On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater staple

Jan 19, 2025 | npr.org | Mackenzie Martin

On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater stapleOn National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater staple Audio will be available later today. Sunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters. A saleswoman in Kansas City Missouri helped create a new movie tradition.
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? A tough Kansas City widow helped open the door

Jan 16, 2025 | kcur.org | Mackenzie Martin

For more stories about Kansas City rebels and history-makers, subscribe to A People's History of Kansas City on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. At Screenland Armour, a small independent movie theater in North Kansas City, you can smell the buttery aroma of popcorn before you even walk in. “If a building didn't smell like popcorn and I went in to watch a movie, I'm questioning where I'm at,” says Screenland Armour owner Adam Roberts, who naturally swears they have the best theater popcorn in town.
Want a hit song? Give Dana Suesse 12 minutes

Nov 12, 2024 | kcur.org | Mackenzie Martin

This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported by Lilah Manning, hosted by Mackenzie Martin, and produced by Olivia Hewitt, with editing by Luke Martin and Suzanne Hogan. Mix by Olivia Hewitt and Mackenzie Martin.
'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes

Oct 13, 2024 | wwno.org | Mackenzie Martin

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST:History usually preserves the stories of the winners and losers. But what about everyone else? In the 1970s, a librarian named Irene Ruiz interviewed dozens of Mexican immigrants and Latinos so they would be part of the historical record, too. From member station KCUR's podcast, A People's History of Kansas City, Mackenzie Martin has a story of an extraordinary librarian and the library she helped save. MACKENZIE MARTIN, BYLINE: Consuelo Cruz grew up on Kansas City's Westside.
'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes

Oct 13, 2024 | wesa.fm | Mackenzie Martin

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST:History usually preserves the stories of the winners and losers. But what about everyone else? In the 1970s, a librarian named Irene Ruiz interviewed dozens of Mexican immigrants and Latinos so they would be part of the historical record, too. From member station KCUR's podcast, A People's History of Kansas City, Mackenzie Martin has a story of an extraordinary librarian and the library she helped save. MACKENZIE MARTIN, BYLINE: Consuelo Cruz grew up on Kansas City's Westside.
'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes

Oct 13, 2024 | wlrn.org | Mackenzie Martin

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST:History usually preserves the stories of the winners and losers. But what about everyone else? In the 1970s, a librarian named Irene Ruiz interviewed dozens of Mexican immigrants and Latinos so they would be part of the historical record, too. From member station KCUR's podcast, A People's History of Kansas City, Mackenzie Martin has a story of an extraordinary librarian and the library she helped save. MACKENZIE MARTIN, BYLINE: Consuelo Cruz grew up on Kansas City's Westside.
'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes

Oct 12, 2024 | npr.org | Mackenzie Martin

A new podcast from member station KCUR showcases the unsung heroes of Kansas City history.
'A People's History of Kansas City' showcases city's unsung heroes

Oct 12, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Mackenzie Martin |Jonathan Blitzer

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST:History usually preserves the stories of the winners and losers. But what about everyone else? In the 1970s, a librarian named Irene Ruiz interviewed dozens of Mexican immigrants and Latinos so they would be part of the historical record, too. From member station KCUR's podcast, A People's History of Kansas City, Mackenzie Martin has a story of an extraordinary librarian and the library she helped save. MACKENZIE MARTIN, BYLINE: Consuelo Cruz grew up on Kansas City's Westside.
99 Percent Invisible: The White Castle System of Eating Houses : Planet Money

Sep 16, 2024 | flipboard.com | Roman Mars |Mackenzie Martin |Jeyca Maldonado-Medina |Joe Rosenberg

Today we have a guest episode from 99 Percent Invisible. It is about White Castle, the burger chain. Even if you haven't visited, you have tasted its influence because, as we will learn in this episode, White Castle is really the proto-burger chain. Our friends at the excellent podcast 99 Percent …