Wise About Texas

From Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast by The Alamo

April 16, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 128

About this episode

Judge Ken Wise discusses his podcast 'Wise About Texas' and his role in preserving Texas history.

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 128: Wise About Texas Texas is home to a state judge who, in his spare time, puts down the gavel and picks up a microphone. Judge Ken Wise is the host of “Wise About Texas,” long considered the gold standard of Texas history podcasts. We reveal why the judge felt called to start a podcast, how it’s led to a hands-on role in preserving Texas history, and what it takes to be Wise About Texas. Featuring judge and podcaster Ken Wise. C...

People in this episode

Host: Ken Wise

Topics covered

Texas history
podcasting
judicial roles
cultural preservation
storytelling

Keywords

Texas
history
podcast
Ken Wise
cultural preservation
judicial
storytelling

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Organizations: Wise About Texas

Places: Texas