TALK OF THE TOWN with MIKE AGUIRRE Monday Dec. 2nd 4-5pm

Guest JOHN STUMP

Today Mike and his guest John Stump give us an insight into some of San Diego’s history, particularly about our city government. A fascinating hour with a look at how San Diego’s city government has changed, changes in San Diego’s economic base, different communities within San Diego and more. For those who are long-time residents, you will reminisce with Mike and John, and for more recent residents, you can catch up on what makes San Diego tick.

THE ELECTRIC PICNIC POETRY-SPOKEN WORD with SUSAN TAYLOR Mon 8-9 am, Wed 3-4pm, Sat 7-8pm

Replay of Interview with Author and Poet BRENDAN PRANIEWICZ

. Brendan earned his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University in 2007 and has subsequently taught creative writing at San Diego colleges. He is also a stand-up comedian, photographer, and musician.
. He has published over 40 poems, short stories, and photographs and has won awards in all three genres. In addition, he received second place in a first-chapters competition in the Seven Hills Review Chapter Competition in 2019. He won first place in The Rilla Askew Short Fiction Contest in 2020. He was a Pushcart Nominee for poetry in 2023.

brendan-praniewicz.com

THE ELECTRIC PICNIC POETRY-SPOKEN WORD SHOW with SUSAN TAYLOR Sat 7-8pm

Replay of interview with Guest Poet

DR. ANGÉLICA M. YAÑEZ

Dr. Yañez is a professor, poet, and dedicated advocate for Indigenous wisdom and cultural education. She holds a doctoral degree in Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego and is an advisor to several student groups such as M.E.Ch.A and a spoken word and writing group on her college campus. A traditional Aztec Dancer, she honors the legacies of her Indigenous ancestors through dance and ceremony, bridging educational and cultural spaces with her work.

As the founder of The Ancestral Teachings Institute, a digital platform for cultural education and Indigenous wisdom, Angélica is deeply committed to preserving and sharing ancestral knowledge. Her poetry has appeared in Latina: Struggles and Protests in 21st Century USA, Volume 2, LitStack, Sunshine/Noir III, The San Diego Poetry Annual, Flowersong Press, and Writing in a Woman’s Voice, and has been featured by Planned Parenthood.

Angélica can be reached at info@ancestralteach.com. Her website is ancetralteach.com

TODAY host Mike Aguirre is in conversation with guest JOHN STUMP. They cover history of San Diego politics, city government, history of economic drivers and more.

Call in with your questions and comments  (202) 808-9925

Coming Up Today, November 25, 2024

— News – We all can’t be good Germans or good Russians. Or now good Americans…

— The Next Pandemic Could Be Brewing: Is Trump’s Team Ready to Fail Us Again?

— Straight white people can chill as they’re still in charge 

— Trump administration confirms they will slash funding to state that don’t behave and “cooperate” with their plan for mass deportation – will this work?

— National Progressive Townhall – Congressman Ro Khanna (full hour w/calls)

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows are available in over a half-billion homes worldwide. He’s the New York Times bestselling, 4-times Project Censored Award-winning author of 24 books in print in 17 languages on five continents. Leonardo DiCaprio was inspired by Thom’s book “The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight” to make the movi “The 11th Hour” (in which Thom appears), and the movie “Ice On Fire.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO KNSJ SHOW HOST SUSAN TAYLOR FOR HER POEM SELECTED BY “HAIKUNIVERSE”

Wildfires sea to sea
They’ve taken the lifeboats

Susan talks about her poem written in haiku form: The haiku came to mind from news stories. East and West Coast fires. Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. I played with the juxtaposition of wildfires and water. Post-election metaphor intended with Wildfire Trump winning, and Republicans taking our freedoms, our protections, our “life boats.” The conciseness of haiku allows for a big idea using few words.

Poet and author Susan Taylor is the host of THE ELECTRIC PICNIC, a show focusing on local writers about poetry, prose, and spoken word. She has also interviewed poets and prose writers, as well as lyricists-musicians and newspaper reporters-writers from around the country. Susan brings into the conversations reflections on the place creative writing has in society, its healing powers, how it connects people and a way to learn about one another and see the world through the eye of others. The Electric Picnic is heard exclusively on KNSJ–Mondays 8-9am, Wednesdays 3-4pm, Saturdays 7-8pm.

About Susan Taylor.  Susan is a wife, mother, and six-time grandmother. She loves living in a diverse and friendly neighborhood in San Diego, and can be seen walking her dog Duffy to coffee shops and happy hours.  She writes poems and short stories, tutors English, and is an avid volunteer with social justice organizations. Susan is the author of The Electric Picnic: Poetry For Nice People And Good Dogs. Her poems can also be found on haikuuniverse.com, thepoetryhighway.com, and in the San Diego Anthology of Poetry, and Verbatim Bookstore. Susan has also been selected for inclusion in A Year in Ink, Volume 17, 2024. 

https://haikuniverse.com/

THOM HARTMANN LIVE M-F 9AM-NOON (202) 808-9925

Thom is taking your calls today. Call in and speak your piece with your comments and questions.

619-790-KNSJ (5675)

¡Acompáñanos todos los sábados a las 9 a. m.! Ariana Gallegos presenta el programa Al Chile , patrocinado por el Employee Rights Center, te ofrece debates profundos y entrevistas reveladoras con invitados que marcan la diferencia en nuestra comunidad. ¿Quieres ser parte de la conversación? Llámanos en vivo con tus preguntas y comentarios al 619-790-5675

An exciting hour with news, interviews and music hosted by Ariana Gallegos. Call in with your questions and comments at 619-790-KNSJ (5675)

http://weberc.net

Election Post-Mortem

Ralph is in conversation with Norman Solomon about election results. They also discuss and what polls show the majority of people are concerned about.

Coming Up Today Tuesday, October 5, 2024

— What to watch for tonight to know which way the wind is blowing
— Who Needs Democracy? Inside America’s Billionaires’ Brazen Attempt at Fascism-Part 2
— The closing theme for Trump seems to be a war on women
— Crazy Alert! Abortion causes hurricanes?…say what?!
— What type of chaos will the Trumpsters be up to?
— The closing theme for Trump seems to be a war on women
— Musk is forced to admit that his “lottery” is an actual, real scam
— David Pepper – Gerrymandering and polling

What Thought Leaders Are Saying About Thom Hartmann, His Show and His Writings:

“Never one to shy away from the truth, Thom Hartmann has written books that are inspiring, wise, and compelling. His work lights the way to a better America.”― Van Jones, CNN political contributor and New York Times bestselling author of Beyond the Messy Truth“

Thom Hartmann seeks out interesting subjects from such disparate outposts of curiosity that you have to wonder whether or not he uncovered them or they selected him.”― Leonardo DiCaprio, actor, producer, and environmental activist