FRIENDLY FIRE with Don Kimball, Sat 2pm, Wed 7pm
A Show For and About Veterans
Today, a Friendly Fire EXCLUSIVE with Zahid and Melissa Chaudhry.
Hear the heartbreaking story of a disabled US Army veteran torn away from his family by ICE. Recently reunited with his wife and two children, this is the first time he’s spoken publicly about his struggle to gain the US citizenship his deserves.
What Will the Future Look Like in the ‘New World Order?’
JOHN MEARSHEIMER
Donald Trump believes that U.S. economic and military might are all he needs to become a benign dictator and achieve unilateral control over America’s allies — what will the effects of this policy be?
John Mearsheimer, the renowned scholar, author and R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to contextualize what Trump’s political missions mean through the lens of history.
“Things like soft power, things like international institutions, international law, allies, they’re just not important to [Trump],” Mearsheimer says. “[Trump] thinks that U.S. economic might and U.S. military might are all he needs to basically be a benign dictator and act unilaterally and get what he wants around the world.”
With this thinking, there are real threats to the world order, Mearsheimer argues, especially Europe and East Asia. In Europe, Trump’s disregard for international law and alliances, such as NATO, alarms a leadership class that has always relied on American security guarantees. In East Asia, China’s dominance and lack of adherence to the Western imperial status quo may become a flashpoint similar to that in Europe before World War I.
“For the first time in our history, we face a serious problem in East Asia. Imperial Japan was not that big a problem… China is a completely different story. This is a formidable power. Really, we’ve never seen anything like this when you look at the key building blocks of military power, the size of the population, the wealth, the ability to develop sophisticated technologies better than we do.”
TALK OF THE TOWN with Mike Aguirre LIVE Call-In Show Sat 11am
OFF SHORE OIL DRILLING IN SAN DIEGO?
RICHARD CHARTER
Call us with questions or comments at 619-790-KNSJ (5675)
Richard Charter spent much of his early childhood growing up among the tidepools of the Northern California coast. He currently directs the Local Government OCS Coordination Program, a project of the County of Santa Cruz, continuing four decades of professional dedication to protecting fragile marine ecosystems. Richard engaged with four Administrations in Washington and multiple Members of Congress to maintain the bipartisan 27-year annual renewal of the offshore drilling moratorium that long protected the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific coasts as well as Florida’s Gulf Coast and Panhandle from expanded offshore oil and gas leasing.
Richard coordinated the local government support leading to the designation of California’s Greater Farallones, Cordell Bank, Channel Islands, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries and helped secure a declaration of permanent protection from offshore drilling for Alaska’s fishery-rich Bristol Bay in 2015.
Richard is currently working to coordinate local government and public responses to the current Trump Five-Year Offshore Drilling Plan, to protect California’s Marine Sanctuaries, and to address the emerging global threat posed by seabed mining. He is co-producer of the award-winning documentary film on seabed mining, “Defend the Deep”, which can be viewed online at http://TheDeepMovie.org
For those wishing to participate in the current campaign to protect the California Coast from offshore drilling, his project’s website is http://SaveMyCoast.org
With Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page Fri 8am
Today’s Guest is Amina Sheik Mohamed
Amina Sheik Mohamed is a dedicated advocate for health equity and cultural inclusivity. Her incredible work led her to be awarded one of Prebys Foundation’s inaugural Leadership Awards. As the Founder and Director of the Refugee Health Unit at UC San Diego, Amina has been instrumental in championing initiatives that empower immigrant communities in San Diego County. In this episode, she joins host Grant Oliphant to explore the intricate connections between community health and cultural identity.
Amina is committed to improving positive health outcomes for the refugee community in San Diego by promoting health equity and making sure that community members have a voice in how their needs are met. She shares her experiences in developing collaborative programs that not only address immediate health needs but also foster long-term well-being and agency. Amina emphasizes the importance of trust and relationship-building in healthcare, advocating for systems that genuinely reflect the needs and values of the communities they serve.
This episode examines how we can bridge gaps in healthcare access through cultural competence and community engagement. Learn how Amina Sheik Mohamed is leading efforts to create a healthier, more inclusive future in San Diego County.
Join Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page as they sit down to explore the vibrant and evolving landscape of San Diego County, through the lens of the Prebys Foundation’s mission and vision. In Stop & Talk, Grant and Crystal engage in thought-provoking conversations with local leaders, changemakers, and community builders who are passionate about creating a more inclusive, purposeful, and opportunity-rich San Diego
Each episode offers an inside look into the foundation’s journey, discoveries, and partnerships while highlighting the work being done to cultivate belonging and drive positive change across the region. Whether it’s amplifying the voices of upcoming leaders or fostering collaborative solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges, Stop & Talk is your go-to space for inspiration and insight on what’s possible when people come together with intention and vision.
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FRIENDLY FIRE with Don Kimball Wed 7pm, Sat 2pm
A Friendly Fire exclusive with Zahid and Melissa Chaudhry. Hear the heartbreaking story of a disabled US Army veteran torn away from his family by ICE. Recently reunited with his wife and two children, this is the first time he’s spoken publicly about his struggle to gain the US citizenship his deserves.
WOMEN’S RADIO HOUR with Patricia Law Wed 5pm
PARENTAL ALIENATION AND DIVORCE
Patricia and her guests have an in-depth and frank conversation about difficulties surrounding divorce and alienation of a parent. Guests share their own stories about how children are affected, manipulation, alienation, the court system and more.
SAVE THE DATE ** FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Angela de Joseph, Host of Women of Color Roar on KNSJ FM Announces
THE ELECTRIC PICNIC, Poetry, Prose, Spoken Word, with Susan Taylor Sat 7pm, Mon 8am, Wed 3pm
With Singer Songwriter MICK SCHAFER
Song Writer, Vocalist, Guitarist and Band Leader Mick Schafer has been singing since childhood. Mick’s voice was made known to him in the 7th grade church choir. At 20 he quit college and ventured to Europe to perform for tips and meals. He spent 1970 and 71 playing music around Europe. He always wanted to perform professionally but when he got back to the states, he was beset with depression and couldn’t manage it.
The Dad chapter was next when Mick adopted his son Chris and got a good day job to support Chris through the 80s and 90s. The guitar was close by.
In the 2000s, with son Chris off to the Navy, Mick got paid gigs fronting Blackberry Jam (later known as Tree Top Tribe) all over Portland, Oregon. The decade culminated with the first full album, Blackberry Jam being published on CD Baby.
The next chapter kicked off in 2017 including shows with an array of stellar local musicians under the moniker of The Mick Schafer Band, in support of the new Americana record, One Silken Scarf.” Also published on CD Baby.
When the pandemic hit and we all went indoors Mick focused on the Blues genre and, with the help of his friends, came out the other end with a record called Back to the Blues.
The new twist is that Mick joined a new blues label Lightning in the Bottle Records. Back to the Blues was released directly through this label:
FRIENDLY FIRE with Don Kimball Sat 2pm, Wed 7pm
A VOICE FOR VETERANS
GUEST DAVID KIREAN
Replay of Wednesday’s show–Author of Signature Wounds, David talks about the Army’s efforts to combat PTSD, TBI’s and veteran suicide that the troops fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often experienced on the battlefield and at home.