KZYX Public Affairs
1,294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -KZYX is member supported community radio for Mendocino County, California. This podcast features a range of local public affairs programs from KZYX focused on issues unfolding on California's North Coast, produced by volunteer programmers at Mendocino County Public Broadcasting.
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Episodes
Inside KZYX: Interview with Sally Kane, CEO of NFCB
December 20, 2023 22:25 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBSally Kane, CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, talks about her 10 years as the head of he organization that represents community radio stations in Washington, DC, and about working to strengthen the small, rural stations that make up most of the organization's membership.
Art Waves December 18, 2023
December 19, 2023 20:48 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDecember 18, 2023 - - This month in Art Waves, the UkiaHaiku Festival, followed by graphic designer Jeremy Logan and we end with the film Director and actor Bryan Petters.
Ecology Hour: Beavers
December 07, 2023 23:41 - 59 minutes - 54 MBHosts Tim Bray and Dr. Robert Spies talk with Brock Dolman and Kate Lundquist, co-directors of the Water Institute at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, about their work on beavers in California ecosystems. Because beavers transform ecosystems and have done so for millennia, a number of other species are adapted to the conditions they create, including many California natives and some threatened species. Dolman and Lundquist are engaged in a project to restore beavers to the la...
Art Waves - Mendocino Art Champions 2023
November 21, 2023 17:55 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBNovember 21, 2023 -- This month in Art Waves we are dedicating the show to the Mendocino Arts Council Champions of the Arts winners for 2023. Doug Browe, honoree in memorium in the Educator category Cire Equity/Pear Tree Center, honoree in the Business category Solange Roberdeau, honoree in the Artist category Jess Thompson, honoree in the Individual category
Art Waves 10/17/23: Plein Air, Cloud Nine, El Dia de Los Muertos
October 19, 2023 03:26 - 56 minutes - 55.4 MBArt Waves visits a plein air "quick draw" on the Mendocino Coast, Cloud Nine gallery in Fort Bragg, and learns about el dia de los muertos at Mendocino College in Ukiah
Inside KZYX - October 6, 2023
October 06, 2023 22:51 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBInside KZYX, hosted by KZYX GM Marty Durlin, offers a glimpse behind the microphone at Mendocino County's community radio station. This episode features an update on the primary transmitter site at Cold Springs; a recap of the Unredacted film premiere, a benefit for KZYX; an interview by Music Director Katharine Cole with DJ Misha, host of Beetroots; and an interview with Membership Director Sarah "Shanx" Shankman. Co-hosted by Production Director Eddie Haehl.
Consider This Redux: Filmmaker Meg Smaker
September 22, 2023 20:48 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBStuart Campbell returns to the KZYX airwaves to host a program featuring Meg Smaker, who will appear in Ukiah on Friday, September 29th, to discuss her documentary film "Unredacted," at an event at the Mendocino Collage Center Theater. She will speak after a showing of the film.
Inside KZYX, broadcast 9/15/23
September 22, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBInside KZYX offers a glimpse behind the scenes at Mendocino County's community radio station. This episode features an update about the KZYX signal on Cold Springs Mountain; an interview with Reggae host Larry Hacken by Music Director Katharine Cole; and an interview with KZYX Board President Dina Polkinghorne, along with listener calls. Hosted by General Manager Marty Durlin, along with Public Affairs Director Victor Palomino. Theme music by Dan McDonnell.
Hispanic Heritage: Walden Bello, Episode 3
September 22, 2023 19:48 - 58 minutes - 30.9 MBWalden Bello is a human rights and peace campaigner, academic, environmentalist and journalist who was born in the Philippines. He is one of the leading critics of the current model of economic globalization, and discusses the Chilean coup of 1973 in this context.
Hispanic Heritage: Quique Cruz, Episode 2
September 22, 2023 19:37 - 58 minutes - 32.6 MBQuique Cruz is a Chilean-born musician, composer, writer and filmmaker who has created, performed, taught, and recorded Latin American music for more than 30 years. He is interviewed by Loreto Rojas and Cal Winslow about the 1973 Chilean coup.
HIspanic Heritage: The Other 911, Episode 1
September 22, 2023 19:28 - 58 minutes - 50 MBMike Gonzalez is professor emeritus of Latin American studies at the University of Glasgow. He is the author of several books on Latin American history, and is interviewed here by Loreto Rojas and Cal Winslow about events surrounding the 1973 coup in Chile.
TKO with Karen Ottoboni: Insurance Changes in California w/ Amy Bach
August 24, 2023 20:13 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAugust 23, 2023--Host Karen Ottoboni discusses Insurance Companies leaving California, cost increases and the impact on our communities, with guest, Amy Bach from United Policy Holders, a non-profit helping consumers with insurance issues. With caller questions and concerns.
Noticias Locales en Español - julio 31, 2023
July 31, 2023 20:39 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBJuly 31, 2023 -- En el programa de hoy tenemos la conversación con el miembro de la junta de supervisores del condado de mendocino John Haschak supervisor del distrito 3 del condado con quien hablamos de la agenda de la última reunión de los supervisores el pasado martes, seguido de un reporte de los viernes con UVA, un evento mensual del verano en Ukiah.
Noticias Locales Latino Outdoors
July 24, 2023 23:25 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJuly 24, 2023 -- La organización latino outdoors está celebrando la semana latina de la conservación con eventos informativos y actividades al aire libre diseñadas para alentar a las comunidades de color a participar en la naturaleza y ofrecer un espacio de representación y conciencia cultural para los entusiastas de la naturaleza. KZYX habló con Esmeralda Plascencia, coordinadora de programas del capítulo del norte de california de latino outdoor sobre la organización y la semana ...
Inside KZYX
July 21, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBJuly 21, 2023 -- KZYX Public Affairs Director Victor Palomino interview Sally Kane, CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters about possible cuts for public media funding. KZYX Music Director Katharine Cole and Public Affairs Director Victor Palomino talk about the new programs.
Citizen U
July 19, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBJuly 18, 2023 -- Special presentation of Citizen U. Prerecorded Town Hall meeting with State Senator Mike McGuire, Majority Leader of the California State Senate. The meeting took place Monday July 17. Organized by the GrassRoots Institute.
Art Waves June
July 18, 2023 16:37 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBJune 18, 2023 -- This month Art Waves visit the Willits Center for the Arts and talk about their new programs and recognitions, followed by a quick mention of the Deep valley Arts Collective. Next a conversation with the Mendocino International Summer Music Academy about their Virtuoso Concert Series and we end with local visual artist Danza Davids. Hosted by Victor Palomino
Noticias Locales - invitado Juan Orozco
July 17, 2023 22:53 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBJulio 17 del 2023 - Noticias Locales en español. Conversaciones civicas con el Concejal de la ciudad de Ukiah Juan Orozco. Temas: Los comités de la ciudad y el nuevo centro de bienvenida en Ukiah.
TKO with Karen Ottoboni: Insurance in California
July 14, 2023 19:34 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBJuly 12, 2023--Host Karen Ottoboni talks about Insurance Companies leaving California, cost increases and the impact on our communities. Guests are Harvey Rosenfield from Consumer Watchdog and Amy Bach from United Policy Holders.
The Farm and Garden Show: Jess Arnsteen of Long Meadow Ranch and Farmstead Restaurant
July 11, 2023 18:57 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBJune 15, 2023--Host Elizabeth Archer speaks with Jess Arnsteen, Culinary Farm Manager of Long Meadow Ranch and Farmstead Restaurant in St Helena, about the ranch and restaurant and what he does there.
Cosmic Radio with Elizabeth Garcia
July 05, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB7/05/23 - host Elizabeth Garcia, NASA Ambassador. A show devoted to Space and Star watching with interviews and information about current space missions, observatory information and local resources about the night sky over Mendocino. Guest: Martin Bradley, Ukiah Latitude Observatory.
Wildoak Living: Building Community w/ Madge Strong
June 29, 2023 19:08 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJune 15, 2023--Host Johanna Wildoak talks with Madge Strong, Willits city council member and co-founder of WELL, Willits Economic Localization. They discuss ‘Building Community’ in the town of Willits, California.
Point and Click Radio for June 14, 2023
June 29, 2023 18:58 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBJune 14, 2023--Join hosts Bob Laughton and Jim Heid every other Wednesday at 7pm for Point and Click Radio, with the latest computer news and time for your calls.
TKO with Karen Ottoboni: County Finance w/ Ted Williams & Glenn McGourty
June 29, 2023 18:52 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBJune 14, 2023--Host Karen Ottoboni speaks with Mendocino County 5th District Supervisor, Ted Williams & 1st District Supervisor Glenn McGourty. The topic is what’s the financial state of our county.
Ecology Hour: Marine Mammal Disease
June 29, 2023 18:45 - 59 minutes - 34.8 MBJune 13, 2023--Hosts Tim Bray and Bob Spies discuss marine mammal disease, with Dr. Padrick Duignan, Director of Pathology, Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito. Dr. Duignan talks about Leptospirosis in California Sea Lions, the recent gray whale mortality event in the Eastern Pacific, killer whale predation, Narwhal population decline in the Arctic Ocean, and the widespread DDT contamination of the Southern California Bight. Woven throughout is the effects of climate change on these pr...
Mind Body Health: Sarah Alvord, MD
June 29, 2023 18:34 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBJune 13, 2023--Host Dr. Casey Johnston speaks with Internal Medicine Doctor, Sarah Alvord, about her work at the Dora Clinic of the Mendocino Community Health Clinic System.
The Sports Phone for June 11, 2023
June 29, 2023 18:17 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBJune 11, 2023--Join hosts Jerry and Jim Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.
Forthright Radio: PLUNDER by Brendan Ballou
June 28, 2023 21:26 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBJune 9, 2023--Host Joy LaClaire speaks with, Department of Justice Attorney, Brendan Ballou, to discuss his book, PLUNDER: PRIVATE EQUITY’S PLAN TO PILLAGE AMERICA.
Universal Perspectives: Wendsler Nosie
June 28, 2023 21:25 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJune 8, 2023--Host Chris Skyhawk continues his series, Surviving Late Stage Capitalism: What's Next? He speaks with Wendsler Nosie about his efforts to protect Oak Flats.
The Renewable Energy Hour for June 7, 2023
June 28, 2023 20:22 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJune 7, 2023--Host Doug Livingstone covers developments in Renewable Energy. With caller inspirations, questions and concerns.
Citizen U with Dan Gjerde: West Business Development Center w/ Mary Anne Petrillo
June 21, 2023 22:15 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBJune 7, 2023--Host Dan Gjerde speaks with Mary Anne Petrillo, Executive Director of West Business Development Center, about jobs in the economy within Mendocino County.
The Mendocino College Radio Hour with Julie McGovern: Connecting Graduates to Employers
June 15, 2023 22:31 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJune 6, 2023--Host Julie McGovern talks about connecting students and graduates to local employers in our community with Pamela Heston, Director of Employer Partnerships; Julia Siderakis, Cooperative Work Experience Education Coordinator; and Joel Shura, Career Hub Specialist.
Good Ancestors and Local Treasures with Corine Pearce: Woniya Thibeault
June 15, 2023 22:04 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBJune 5, 2023--Host Corine Pearce speaks with Woniya Thibeault, ancestral skill teacher and 2 time contestant on the History Channel series, Alone. They speak about her experience on the show, and her book Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey.
The Sports Phone for June 4, 2023
June 15, 2023 19:52 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBJune 4, 2023--Join hosts Jerry and Jim Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.
Be More Now: Youth Poems
June 08, 2023 18:07 - 58 minutes - 107 MBJune 1, 2023--Host Blake More celebrates the successful end of the 2022-23 school year with a show featuring the literary voices of K-12 students in Mendocino County. Voices include 3-8 students Manchester Elementary School, 3-8 students from Pacific Community Charter School, as well as some poems from the Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate Sidney Regelbrugge.
The Farm and Garden Show: Marie Hoff of Full Circle Wool
June 05, 2023 19:58 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBJune, 1, 2023--Host Elizabeth Archer interviews guest Marie Hoff of Full Circle Wool, based locally. They discuss all things fiber, including slow fashion, fiber arts, and a monthly mending circle hosted at locations throughout Mendocino County.
Wildoak Living: Wildfire Safety w/ Yana Valachovic & Scott Cratty
June 05, 2023 19:46 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBJune 1, 2023--This week, Johanna talks with Yana Valachovic, a University of California wildfire and home hardening expert, and Scott Cratty, Executive Director of the Mendocino Firesafe Council. They discuss the science of how wildfires threaten homes, and how simple changes can make all the difference in whether or not a home can survive.
Point and Click Radio for May 31, 2023
June 05, 2023 19:25 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMay 31, 2023--Join hosts Bob Laughton and Jim Heid every other Wednesday at 7pm for Point and Click Radio, with the latest computer news and time for your calls.
Upwelling with Michelle Blackwell: Letters from Italy & Poetry by Elizabeth Kirkpatrick-Vrenios
June 05, 2023 19:22 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBMay 31, 2023--Host Michelle Blackwell speaks with Mario Dell'Olio about his latest book, Letters from Italy: A Transatlantic Love Story. After, she speaks with Elizabeth Kirkpatrick-Vrenios about some of her poetry.
The Sports Phone for May 28, 2023
June 02, 2023 21:12 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBMay 28, 2023--Join hosts Jerry and Jim Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.
Inside Education: Art & Music Education
June 02, 2023 20:57 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBMay 25, 2023--Host Michelle Hutchins speaks about the importance of art and music education, and why it's important that the state continue to fund it. We'll also hear some student created music, both locally and throughout the state.
The Farm and Garden Show: Herbal Antibiotics w/ Bill Bruneau
June 02, 2023 20:57 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBMay 25, 2023--Join host Sara Grusky as she interviews local researcher Bill Bruneau, who has been exhaustively documenting everything science and tradition know about the world’s best herbal antibiotics. His first book, on the genus Sida, has been widely used. Now he is finishing up a similar review of Bidens pilosa. Many local herbalists are already growing and using both. Sara and Bill will be discussing the many traditional and contemporary uses of Bidens and Sida and the ins and...
The Cannabis Hour: Policy Update & Emerald Cup 1st Place Winner, Rebel Grown
June 02, 2023 20:56 - 45 minutes - 33 MBMay 25, 2023--Join host Jenn Procacci for a policy update with MCA Executive Director Michael Katz, followed by an interview with Emerald Cup 1st Place SunGrown Cannabis Winners, Rebel Grown from Humboldt County.
Ecology Hour with Anna Halligan: Navarro River Watershed Coordinator Linda MacElwee
June 02, 2023 19:01 - 56 minutes - 104 MBMay 23, 2023--Host Anna Halligan interviews the Mendocino Resource Conservation District’s Navarro River Watershed Coordinator Linda MacElwee about the history of land use and conservation in the watershed.
Mind Body Health: MendoLeap
June 02, 2023 18:32 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMay 23, 2023--Join Dr. Casey Johnston on the Mind-Body-Health program for an in-depth discussion with Megan Peterson of MendoLeap, an empowering space in Ukiah for children of all ages and abilities to learn, explore, and adapt through the art of play.
The Sports Phone for May 21, 2023
May 31, 2023 21:54 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBMay 21, 2023--Join hosts Jerry and Jim Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.
Corporations and Democracy: BANKING ON CLIMATE CHAOS
May 23, 2023 19:55 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMay 18, 2023--On Corporations and Democracy... BANKING ON CLIMATE CHAOS is a new study of the big bad banks that enable continued, massive fossil fuel development. Steve and Annie interview Shawna Foster of Rainforest Action Network who will examine the banks that are funding climate disaster.
Wildoak Living: ELEMENTAL & New Exhibit at Grace Hudson Museum
May 23, 2023 19:45 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBMay 18, 2023--Join Johanna, as she talks with the makers of ELEMENTAL, a new documentary film inviting us to reimagine our relationship with wild fires. She also talks with David Burton and Alyssa Boge about a new exhibit at the Grace Hudson Museum in Ukiah opening on May 19: Something’s Happening Here: Artistic Reflections on the Back to the Land Movement.
Point and Click Radio for May 17, 2023
May 23, 2023 19:18 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBMay 17, 2023--Jim Heid is out this week but Bob Laughton holds down the fort with the latest computer news and time for your calls.
Citizen U with Mari Rodin: Community Engagement w/ Jen Dalton and Miles Gordon
May 23, 2023 19:04 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBMay 17, 2023--How do make you voice heard at the local level? How does one engage in local decision making, or get the attention of local public officials or bureaucrats? Host Mari Rodin speaks with Jen Dalton and Miles Gordon. They work with communities, local governments, and non profits, to facilitate community engagement.