KSVR-FM
737 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKSVR is committed to providing local news and information to the Skagit Community in both English and Spanish.
KSVR provides opportunities for students and community volunteers to produce radio programming to reach local populations served little by conventional media.
Licensed by the Board of Trustees for Skagit Valley College, KSVR has been on the air since 1973.
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Episodes
4-23-2021 COVID 19 Update
April 23, 2021 21:12 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Lei brand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about that Washington State is in a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and a lot more.
04-20-2021 Eviction Prevention Program
April 20, 2021 20:11 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBA discussion with Kathleen Martin housing program manager for Community Action of Skagit. She talks about dispersing finances from the Eviction Prevention Program to renters and some landlords who need help because of COVID-19.
3-11-2021 Heather Bowhay local author
April 13, 2021 21:41 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBA conversation with Heather Bowhay local author. She talks about the art of writing young adult fiction and fiction in general.
4-6-2021 Dan Kovalik author of Cancel This Book
April 06, 2021 19:38 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday is a conversation with Dan Kovalik who wrote the book Cancel this Book, a progressive case against cancel culture.
4-5-2021 Peter Fromm author of Indian Creek Chronicle
April 06, 2021 19:37 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday is a discussion with Peter Fromm author of Indian Creek Chronicle a memoir. He talks about his adventure in the Montana wilderness as a naïve young man in 1978 to 1979 during a hard winter.
4-2-2021 COVID 19 Update
April 06, 2021 19:34 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday is the COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about April 16 is when they're opening the vaccinations from age 16 years or older, there’s an uptick in cases around the country and our county, how the vaccine works a refresher, and a whole lot more.
4-1-2021 SVC Student Kendra McKay
April 06, 2021 19:33 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBToday is a discussion with Kendra McKay a student in a non-traditional program in her great experience at schedule Valley College.
3-30-2021 Climate Change
April 06, 2021 19:32 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday is a discussion with Cliff Mass professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington. He discusses climate change.
3-29-2021 NW STEM
April 06, 2021 19:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBToday is a discussion about Northwest Washington STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with John Sternlicht, Director of EDASC and Michelle Judson director Northwest Washington STEM. They talk about career outreach to K - 12 students for STEM in the real world.
3-26-2021 COVID 19 Update
April 06, 2021 19:25 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday is the COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand of the Skagit public health department. He talks about many things including vaccinations are going well.
3-19-2021 COVID Update
April 06, 2021 19:20 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday is the COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand Skagit public health officer. He talks about on March 22 the state is opening up more, the UK variant is on the rise, the two US vaccines are effective against the variants, and a whole lot more.
3-12-2021 Tim Frielander Voice Over Artist
March 26, 2021 18:19 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSkagit County local makes it as a Voice Over Artist in LA. Talks about how he became a voice-over artist.
3-22-2021 The Seattle NW African-American Museum
March 22, 2021 18:53 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBA conversation with Jason Turner educator and docent of the North West African American museum in Seattle. He talks about the history of the museum, how was founded, and the mission which is to bring the story of how African-Americans came to the northwest. Presenting the African American experience.
3-18-2021 New owner of Il Granaio
March 19, 2021 20:13 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday is a conversation with Bill Constantine the new owner of Il Granaio. He explains how COVID-19 affected the re-opening a newly purchased restaurant.
3-12-2021 COVID 19 Update
March 19, 2021 20:10 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB3-12-2021 COVID 19 Update by KSVR-FM
3-9-2021 Jesus Guillén works of art exhibit
March 09, 2021 21:21 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBdiscussion with the Director of the Skagit Historical museum Jo Wolfe. She talks about the Jesus Guillén works of art exhibit. A local Hispanic artist who died in 1994.
3-8-2021 Growing Your Own Food
March 09, 2021 21:19 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBA conversation with Harriet Custer the WSU master gardener. She talks about growing your own food.
3-5-2021 COVID Update
March 09, 2021 21:17 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBCOVID Update with Dr. Howard Leibrand Skagit County Public Health Officer. He talks about how much vaccines are coming to the county, vaccines will be available through pharmacies and the fairground clinic, include all three vaccines, and a lot more
3-01-2021 Documentary Since I've Been Down
March 01, 2021 20:29 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBA discussion with Gilda Sheppard, filmmaker. She talks about her documentary Since I've Been Down about the three strikes law in Washington and the affect it had on the Hilltop neighborhood in Tacoma.
2-26-2021 COVID Update
March 01, 2021 20:28 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about many updates of what's happening surrounding COVID-19 virus.
2-25-2021 Possible Homeless Shelter in Burlington
February 25, 2021 20:43 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBA conversation with Mayor Steve sextant of Burlington. He talks about the attempt to create a year-round homeless shelter in Burlington that will serve Skagit county. The problems and solutions involved. It will also include other services to help the homeless.
2-23-2021 Documentary Film We the Power
February 25, 2021 20:41 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB2-23-2021 Documentary Film We the Power by KSVR-FM
2-22-2021 Skagit Transit
February 25, 2021 20:40 - 27 minutes - 25 MBA discussion with Cheryl Willis Marketing and Public Affairs Liaison at Skagit Transit. She talks about deep cleaning the buses, touch pass card, and smartphones, limited route schedules, high tech info kiosk, and stuff the bus food donation event.
2-18-2021 America Save Week
February 19, 2021 21:58 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBA discussion with Ryan Davis Asset building coordinator end credit counselor. He discusses financial planning preparedness for different events. Because next week is America Saves week
2-16-2021 Big Sky Film Festival
February 19, 2021 21:56 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBA conversation with Rachel Greg Executive Director of the Big Sky film festival in Missoula Montana for 2021. This year it's a virtual film festival online.
02-15-2021 Habitat for Humanity
February 19, 2021 21:54 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBA conversation with Theresa Pugh Executive Director of the Skagit Habitat for Humanity. She talks about the thrift store, where building materials come from, how the organization started, and houses built.
2-9-2021 Karen Tibbals author of Persuade Don't Preach
February 09, 2021 20:59 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBA discussion with Karen Tibbals who is written a book called Persuade Don't Preach restoring civility across the political divide.
02-01-2021
February 01, 2021 20:56 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBA discussion about the city Anacortes providing fiber optic Internet service for their municipal citizens and businesses. With Emily Schuh administrative service director and Jim Limberg broadband business manager.
01-29-2021 Covid 19 reportwith Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit County public health officer
February 01, 2021 20:55 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHe talks about the county vaccine update, the upcoming Johnson & Johnson protein vaccination, how long we're going to live with the COVID-19 virus, vaccine availability in the county, and a lot more
Placita Latina 00 - 18
February 01, 2021 20:52 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBHoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con Maximo Tavarez sobre el programa "Permiso de Cuidado Pagado" administrado por el Departamento de Seguridad para el Empleo. Today in Platica LATINA we speak with Maximo Tavarez about the Paid Family and Medical Leave administered by the Employment Security Department.
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20210202), February 2, 2021
January 29, 2021 19:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAnne Feeney, Union made, Hell raiser, and the Best Labor singer-writer in North America! Interview: Anne talks about her life as an activist, agitator, mom, and much more and the show will highlight three of Anne’s favorite songs. For more information, go to http://www.annefeeney.com/. We Do The work Comment: Ken gives We Do The Work’s farewell. #LaborRadioPod
11-25-2021 Community Covid Response Site
January 25, 2021 21:09 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA discussion with Julie de Lasada the Skagit Public Health site manager for the Community Covid response site.
01-22-21 COVID 19 update
January 25, 2021 21:07 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBCOVID 19 Update about vaccinations and more
Placita Latina 00 - 17
January 25, 2021 20:59 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBHoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con Rosario Aguilar sobre la academia en linea para niños. Today in Platica LATINA we speak with Rosario Aguilar about the Online Academy for children.
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20210126), January 26, 2021
January 22, 2021 21:42 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBConor Casey, Labor Archivist at the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 3 Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor reports on the lifelong labor activist Irene Hull. For more information, go to www.laborarchives.org or email [email protected]. We Do The Work Comments: > American workers need a worker bill of rights. > Gary Kanter sings ‘Solidarity Now.’ > Frontline workers are dying. > George Mann sings ‘We Have Fed You All for a Thousand Years.’ > Gary Kanter and Mike Dumovich play their N...
01-18-2021 Skagit Valley College new athletic director Mitch Freeman
January 18, 2021 21:19 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBA conversation with the Skagit Valley College's new athletic director Mitch Freeman. He talks about being a new athletic director, how the college is going to work around Covid, and the canceling of the annual college tournament for 2021.
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20210119), January 19, 2021
January 16, 2021 00:35 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBConor Casey, Labor Archivist at the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 2 Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor describes Anna Louise Strong, a 20th-century American journalist, activist, and supporter of the labor movement. For more information, go to http://lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/laws. We Do The Work Comments: > Some thoughts concerning what this year will bring. > Bits and pieces are given regarding judges, Tyson Chicken, Trump, Walmart, and bankruptcy. > Gary Kanter sing...
01-08-2020 COVID Update
January 08, 2021 22:05 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBa discussion with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit County public health officer. He gives us an update on what's happening in the county and with vaccinations around COVID-19.
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20210112), January 12, 2021
January 08, 2021 19:51 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBConor Casey and Crystal Rogers, Archivists for the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 1 Interview by Mike Dumovich: Crystal and Conor report on the ‘Women in Labor History’ project. Song: Rebel Girl: written by Joe Hill, arranged and sung by Hazel Dickens For more information, go to www.laborarchives.org or email [email protected]. We Do The Work Comments: > Some good news from the 2020 election. > What should happen to Social Security in 2021? #LaborRadioPod
01-07-2021 Australian Community Broadcaster Brodie Goozee
January 07, 2021 20:56 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBA special program with a special guest Australian Community Broadcaster Brodie Goozee who talks about what it's like to be a community broadcaster in Australia and how they are dealing with Covid.
Placita Latina 00 - 14
January 06, 2021 20:37 - 27 minutes - 25 MBHoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con la abogada Leta Sanchez sobre el programa de Accion diferida para los llegados en la Infancia (DACA). Today in Platica LATINA we talked with Attorney Leta Sanchez about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Placita Latina 00 - 13
January 06, 2021 20:35 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBHoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con Andrea Alaniz sobre lo nuevo y disponible en la libreria de Mount Vernon. Today in Platica LATINA we spoke with Andrea Alaniz about whats new and available at the Mount Vernon Library.
01-04-2020 Patria Soli
January 04, 2021 21:17 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAssistant Art Professor in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Nevada, Miya Hannan, has centered her work around death for over a decade. After learning of someone’s wish to die in their home country, Hannan developed the Patria Soli (Homeland soil) project as an extension of her studio work. The project collects and ships soil to anyone who requests it, allowing recipients to experience their homeland at the end of life. Death is personal and the Patria Soli project helps to pr...
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20210105), January 5, 2021
January 01, 2021 23:13 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBTia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center, Part 2 Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia discusses wage thief and how it affects local economies. For more information, go to http://www.labor.ucla.edu/ or http://www.labor.ucla.edu/what-we-do/rework-institute-for-worker-justice/. Emma’s Revolution’s 'Who Lies' from their CD Roots, Rock, and Revolution produced by Moving Forward Music #LaborRadioPod
12-29-2020 Dr. Mary Clare and Gary Ferguson authors of the book Full Ecology
December 29, 2020 20:52 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBA conversation with Dr. Mary Claire and Gary Ferguson authors of the book Full Ecology. Their book is about the connection between nature and humans. https://www.fullecology.com
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20201229), December 29, 2020
December 25, 2020 22:03 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBTia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center, Part 1 Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia explains the reports on low-wages, the people who receive them, and the industries that pay them. For more information, go to http://www.labor.ucla.edu/ or http://www.labor.ucla.edu/what-we-do/rework-institute-for-worker-justice/l #LaborRadioPod
We Do The Work EDIT Program For (20201222), December 22, 2020
December 18, 2020 21:27 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBLarry Brown, President of the WSLC, and Union Songs Union Songs: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Unionnation Band’s ‘Let’s Go Help Somebody’ and ‘Workin Overtime’ Gary Kanter’s ‘We’ve Marched Down This Road Before’ For more information, go to https://unionation.com/, http://garykanter.com/, http://www.wslc.org/, or http://www.thestand.org. We Do The Work Comments: > A worker whose job was shipped overseas has a message. > There is a scary ‘goblin’ in t...
Placita Latina - 00-12 Employment Security Department (In Spanish)
December 17, 2020 19:03 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHoy en Platica Latina platicamos con Rafael Colon sobre el programa Share Work en el Departamento de Seguridad de Empleo mejor conocido como "Desempleo". Today in Platica LATINA we speak with Rafael Colon about the Share Work program at the Employment Security Department better known as "Unemployment".
12-15-2020 EDASC: the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County
December 15, 2020 21:40 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBA discussion with John Sternlicht the CEO of EDASC, the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County. He talks about how EDASC helps develop businesses in Skagit county, change in the time of COVID, emerging industries, and more.
12-14-2020 Re-Elected Skagit County Commisioner Ron Weson
December 14, 2020 22:43 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA discussion with newly re-elected county commissioner Ron Weson. He talks about plans that the county commission has for Skagit County.