SUPPORT KNSJ INDEPENDENT PUBLIC COMMUNITY RADIO, SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER Friends,As we approach the end of another year in America, one thing is clear. We’re grappling with a lot. Democracy is in peril. Gun violence, antisemitism, racially-motivated hate crimes, and the wealth-gap are all on the rise. The rampant spread of misinformation throughout our increasingly […]
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Fridays 8 am Co-hosted by Grant Oliphant and Crystal Page, Stop & Talk is a show about connection and building a more vibrant region together through creativity, health and community. stopandtalkpodcast.org
By Miriam Raftery October 25, 2021 (San Diego) – East County Magazine tonight received 11 awards in San Diego Press Club’s 48th annual Excellence In Journalism competition. The honors include three first place awards, recognitions for both our online news site and radio show coverage during the past year’s turbulent times. ECM’s awards span a […]
Hosts Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez ~ syndicated news program ~ Mo-Fr 7am & Mo-Fr 6pm, Sa 12pm Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the […]
EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE with Miriam Raftery Monday 5pm
Miriam Raftery, award winning editor-investigative journalist and producer of East County Magazine radio and in-print news magazine, focuses on important issues impacting the community. She and her news team also report on entertainment and other events around town enjoyed by everyone in the greater San Diego area. Miriam also covers national and international news impacting all of us
DEMOCRACY NOW! with AMY GOODMAN M-F 7-9am and 6-7pm
TODAY’S HEADLINES COVERING THE LATEST NEWS
• President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden After Repeatedly Vowing Not To
• Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Hundreds over Bloody Weekend, Incl. Aid Workers, ICU Director, Reporter
• U.S. Approves More Arms for Israel as Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of War Crimes
• France Says Israel Has Violated Lebanon Ceasefire 52 Times
• Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo in Surprise Offensive; Russia-Backed Syrian Gov’t Launches Air Attacks
• NYPD Arrests 21 Anti-Genocide Protesters at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
• Trump Picks Kash Patel, Who Has Called for Prosecuting Journalists, to Head FBI
• Trump Names In-Laws Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos to High-Level Gov’t Roles
• New Details Reported on Pete Hegseth’s Sexual Assault History, Ethics Violations
• Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum Speak with Trump Following Tariffs Threat
• Biden in Angola to Push Rail Project That Would Transport Congolese Minerals, in Counter to Beijing
• Chad Ends Military Partnership with Former Colonizer France
• Mass Protests Roil Georgia Amid Disputed Election and Support for EU Membership
• India Charges Activist Nadeem Khan in What Civil Rights Groups Call a “Witch-Hunt”
• “A Moral Failure”: U.N. Plastics Summit Ends Without Urgently Needed Treaty on Plastics Production
• Israel Halts Assault on Lebanon as Ceasefire Takes Effect
• 2024 Becomes Deadliest Year for Humanitarian Aid Workers Due to Israel’s Assault on Gaza
ABOUT DEMOCRACY NOW!
Democracy Now! produces a daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Our reporting includes breaking daily news headlines and in-depth interviews with people on the front lines of the world’s most pressing issues. On Democracy Now! you’ll hear a diversity of voices speaking for themselves, providing a unique and sometimes provocative perspective on global events. Democracy Now! is one of the leading U.S.-based independent daily news broadcasts in the world.
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.
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.
Theme of the day minimum wage, and in culture Local Band La Diabla!
¡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.
An exciting hour with news, interviews and music hosted by Ariana Gallegos.
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Amina Sheik Mohamed: Health equity, cultural awareness, and belonging are key to well-being
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.
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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.”
Today Tim Taylor features the fourth installment of a chronological series on the history of urban blues music. It will include country blues, classic female blues, and jazz. The line up includes music greats Cab Calloway, Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong and more. All of the songs were recorded in 1930 or 31.