Drive ends: June 30, 2025
Estela Ortega (courtesy of El Centro de la Raza)
September 20, 2018 - 2:08 pm
El Centro de la Raza on Beacon Hill provides social service support to local communities. KBCS’s Jim Cantu spoke with Estela Ortega, Executive Director of the El Centro, about how they provide education and services to immigrant families at risk. Ortega describes how this administration’s actions impact families and children in the Latinx community.
September 17, 2018 - 3:12 pm
On September 16th, 2018, the Seattle Storm celebrated their third WNBA championship with a rally. KBCS’s Gol Hoghooghi was at at Key Arena to speak with fans at the event.
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September 17, 2018 - 8:00 am
Today on Unmute the Commute, we’re following the commute of Caleb Gustin to the VA hospital, where they work. In addition to working as nurse at the VA, Gustin dresses in drag and teaches inclusive sex ed. Produced by Rachel Stevens.
September 14, 2018 - 10:31 am
Conscious Cartoons is a new international animation film festival taking place on Vashon Island Friday, September 14 through the 16th. KBCS interviewed the event’s organizer, Bill Jarko.
September 13, 2018 - 11:32 am
Here are Iaan’s reviews for this month’s Music of the Moment. Artist: Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles Album: Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles Label: Smithsonian Folkways The rise of the female Mariachi band over the past decades, a tradition typically dominated by men, has often been exhilarating. Performers like Flor de Toloache, Edna Vazquez, and
September 13, 2018 - 10:49 am
Volunteers are the heart and soul of KBCS. This month, we’re spotlighting membership volunteer, Lisa Jaech. 1.) Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in the Seattle area. 2.) How did you find out about KBCS? I am passionate about independent radio in general and have always sought out independent radio stations
September 10, 2018 - 7:47 am
Today on Unmute the Commute, we talk with some vanpool riders about the social side of their daily commute. Produced by Gregg Selby.
September 6, 2018 - 12:12 pm
Standing Rock often comes to mind when we think of North Dakota and oil, but this KBCS interview is about what goes on in the day to day work at a North Dakota Oil Field. KBCS’s Yuko Kodama interviews Maya Rao, Author of The Great American Outpost: Dreamers, Mavericks and the Making of an Oil
August 27, 2018 - 8:20 am
When you think rodeos, bucking broncos or steer wrestling may come to mind, but what about parallel parking and judgement stops? We follow a competitor in a bus roadeo on Unmute the Commute.
August 24, 2018 - 12:30 pm
This coming Sunday is Women’s Equality Day and also, Go Topless Day. On August 26th 1920 women earned the right to vote based on Gender Equality. Today women still face gender equality issues and Go Topless Day seeks to bring awareness to inequities. The group, Femen makes going topless, a form of protest against patriarchy. There are Femen branches throughout the world including Spain, the United States, Sweden and South Korea.
