KBCS Retro Radio Theatre Presents:
Tune in to 91.3 KBCS at 12 AM on Friday night for another episode of the KBCS Retro Radio Theatre! This LATE NITE show with your favorite smarmy host Jack Newman features two GREAT new shows! Suspense: “The Red-Headed Woman” – Starring Lucille Ball! Original Air Date: 11/17/1949 Inner Sanctum: “Night is My Shroud” – Original Air ...
KBCS Retro Radio Theatre Presents:
The KBCS Retro Radio Theatre will be broadcasting on 12 AM, on Friday night! Listen to your host, Jack Newman, as he presents two thrilling shows! Candy Matson – “Jack Frost” – Original Air Date: 12/19/1949 The Shadow – “Monkey Woman” – Original Air Date: 5/29/1949 Don’t miss this LATE NITE show on Friday night at midnight! And remember… don’t ...
Celebrating Black History on KBCS:
KBCS presents the follow programs in our station schedule for Black History Month. Please tune in to hear these incredible programs to celebrate, educate, and inspire. There are so many resources provided to KBCS broadcasts thanks to support from listeners, like you! Please consider making a donation to KBCS at www.kbcs.fm/donate Please check out the ...
KBCS Retro Radio Theatre Presents
KBCS Retro Radio Theatre, airing on Friday, January 31 LATE NITE at 12 AM! Your host, Jack Newman, presents: Candy Matson – “The Devil and the Deep Freeze” original air date – 10.10.1949 The Shadow – “The Nursery Rhyme Murders” original air date – 02.22.1948 And remember: Don’t tell anyone you were here!
KBCS Programs Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today on this observed day of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr, KBCS is presenting feature programs for our public affairs, information and educational programming from 4am to 1pm, with 2 special music programs for the evening Roots Rock + Soul. Thank you for all your support to 91.3FM KBCS HD-1, listener supported community radio. ...
Letter from the KBCS General Manager – January 2025
Dear Friends and Loyal KBCS Supporters I am writing this newsletter after completing and submitting our required annual audit for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Community Services Grant (CSG). The CPB, a key supporter of public broadcasting, oversees the audit process to ensure transparency and accountability. I am happy to report that this audit performed ...
KBCS 5am Feature: Passage of the Civil Rights Act
The KBCS Friday 5am Feature presents a special American Compassion episode: Taking the Reins and Passage of the Civil Rights Act. In this episode we explore Lyndon Baines Johnson the man and the president with Pulitzer Prizing-winning biographer Robert Caro, we hear conversations between LBJ with Martin Luther King Jr. and we get a better understanding of ...
KBCS Retro Radio Theatre Presents:
Coming to you, tomorrow this Friday! on KBCS at 12 midnight, the KBCS Retro Radio Theatre presents listeners with classic radio theater dramas. This week’s episodes: Suspense – The Mysterious Traveler –
Jimmy Carter In Memoriam: Profile in Peace
Thursday January 9th at 12noon on KBCS 12noon tomorrow KBCS will be pre-empt Open to Debate for a special Peace Talks Radio broadcast: Jimmy Carter In Memoriam: Profile in Peace On this program, marking his recent passing at the age of 100 (12/29/24), we recall Former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy by hearing an exclusive interview PEACE TALKS ...
KBCS Feature Programs
Wishing you well during these holiday and seasonal times. I hope you are able to share joyous, memorable, educational and inspirational times through the season. There are so many amazing people in our world and so much to know more about, share, learn and celebrate. Thank you for your support and listenership. During this time of ...
KBCS Retro Radio Theatre presents:
Coming to you this Friday! on KBCS at 12 midnight, the KBCS Retro Radio Theatre presents listeners with classic radio theater dramas: SUSPENSE: ‘The Most Dangerous Game’ and THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER: ‘Out of the Past’ Tune in Friday Night at 12midnight to hear the latest episode of KBCS Retro Radio Theatre.
The KBCS Retro Radio Theatre PRESENTS:
Coming to you TONIGHT this Friday! on KBCS at 12 midnight, the KBCS Retro Radio Theatre presents listeners with classic radio theater dramas: DARK FANTASY: ‘Rendezvous with Satan’ and THE SHADOW: ‘The Gibbering Things’ Tune in Friday Night at 12 midnight to hear the latest episode of KBCS Retro Radio Theatre.
KBCS Feature Programs for this Holiday Week!
Thank you so much for joining us here at 91.3FM KBCS HD-1 each and every day. Hope you are able to take some time to share with others and the community during these holiday times. During the holidays and throughout the year, Thom Hartmann takes usual breaks and at this time KBCS prefers to share some special ...
The KBCS Retro Radio Theatre PRESENTS:
Coming to you this Friday! on KBCS at 12 midnight, the KBCS Retro Radio Theatre presents listeners with classic radio theater dramas: INNER SANCTUM: ‘House of Doom’ and SUSPENSE: ‘Lord of Witch Doctors’ Tune in Friday Night at 12midnight to hear the latest episode of KBCS Retro Radio Theatre.
The KBCS Retro Radio Theatre PRESENTS:
Coming to you TONIGHT! on KBCS at 12 midnight, the KBCS Retro Radio Theatre presents listeners with classic radio theater dramas: LIGHTS OUT: ‘The Sea’ and THE SHADOW: ‘Circle of Death’ Tune in TONIGHT at 12midnight to hear the latest episode of KBCS Retro Radio Theatre.
91.3 KBCS Revision Arts Exhibit Coverage: A Queen Exhibit at King St. Station
King Street Station is often described as both an eyesore and opulent, but on this night, it transformed into something extraordinary. Known for its historical charm, the building became the backdrop for a dynamic cultural event. 91.3 KBCS covered Revision Art, an exhibition that redefines the role of art in society. As trendsetters, activists, and ...
Music Through the Ages with 91.3 KBCS Roots Rock + Soul
91.3 KBCS Roots Rock & Soul with Greg D’Elia offers an immersive musical experience. It connects listeners with the energy and legacy of rock, soul, and roots music. Airing weekdays at 5 PM, the show explores a wide range of timeless classics and hidden gems that have shaped the musical landscape. 91.3 KBCS Greg D’Elia, known for ...
Message From The GM – October 2024
Happy Halloween to our devoted listeners and supporters, from all your friends at KBCS, Halloween seems to have become the most popular holiday for many people. In our neighborhood, the neighbors have gone to great lengths to decorate their homes and front lawns with purple lights, animated skeletons, ghosts, giant spider webs, and tombstones, much to ...
91.3 KBCS Iaan Hughes: A Rock & Roll Renaissance
Discovering Timeless Music 91.3 KBCS Iaan Hughes brings listeners on a vibrant musical journey through the Rock, Roots, and Soul show. Airing weekdays at 1 PM, the program explores the soul-stirring rhythms, from classic rock to modern beats. Whether you’re a fan of soul, folk, or rock, Iaan Hughes curates a selection of timeless tracks that ...
Tune In for Thought-Provoking Conversations: 91.3 KBCS Hard Knock Radio
If you’re looking for a show that challenges the status quo, 91.3 KBCS Hard Knock Radio is exactly what you need. Hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson, this program gives a platform to the voices and stories that mainstream media often ignores. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 AM, Hard Knock Radio dives ...
91.3 KBCS Philosophy Talk: Question Everything, Every Monday
In an increasingly complex world, understanding the why behind everything is more important than ever. 91.3 KBCS Philosophy Talk provides a space to dive into life’s most essential questions and also bring philosophy out of the academic halls and into everyday conversation. Airing every Monday at 12 PM, this thought-provoking program invites listeners to explore ...
91.3 KBCS CODEPINK Radio: A Voice for Peace and Justice
91.3 KBCS CODEPINK Radio stands as a bold platform promoting peace, justice, and human rights. CODEPINK, a grassroots organization, actively advocates for nonviolent solutions to global issues. Partnering with KBCS, they amplify voices that are often unheard. Each episode offers strategies for challenging militarism and uplifting women globally. Listeners are drawn in with engaging interviews and ...
91.3 KBCS First Voices: A Platform for Indigenous Wisdom
Join the Conversation on First Voices Radio At 91.3 KBCS, we’re proud to present First Voices Radio with Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota). Every Monday at 5 AM, 91.3 KBCS First Voices with Tiokasin leads essential discussions about protecting Mother Earth, focusing on Indigenous voices and perspectives. The program explores global issues, including climate change, resource protection, and ...
Building Stronger Communities: Bellevue College & KBCS Collaborate for Mental Health Awareness
At Bellevue College, students and the community benefit from the collaboration between dedicated faculty and staff members like Steve Martel and Tamara Boynton Howard. Both of whom play a vital role in promoting mental health and wellness on campus. 91.3 KBCS Mental Health awareness reports. Bellevue College’s Student Counseling Center Steve Martel, Bellevue College’s Student Counselor & ...
Connect with the Planet: Tune into 91.3 KBCS for Climate Solutions and Social Justice Stories
At 91.3 KBCS, we are committed to delivering powerful stories and discussions about environmental and climate justice. Our Climate Conscious programming, Wednesday morning, features This Week in Water, Living on Earth, EcoJustice Radio, Climate 360, and Earth Date. These shows and news segments bring you insights from grassroots activists, scientists, and community leaders working to ...
WA SEN Virtual Constitutional Day Event: Shaping the Future Through Civic Engagement
91.3 KBCS WA SEN Virtual Constitutional Day Event Recap On September 17, 2024, the WA Student Engagement Network (WA-SEN) hosted its annual Virtual Constitutional Day Event. This event brought together students across Washington to highlight the importance of civic participation and share their experiences. Hosted by Kayla Hoy, a 2023 PSU graduate, and co-hosted by Monica ...
Introducing WINGS, Amplifying Women’s Voices on KBCS 91.3 FM
At KBCS 91.3 FM, we believe storytelling has the power to inspire change and unite communities. That’s why we proudly bring you 91.3 KBCS WINGS News—the Women’s International News Gathering Service. This program amplifies women’s voices worldwide, ensuring they are heard. Since 1986, WINGS has trailblazed community radio, delivering vital stories and perspectives often overlooked ...
Sojourner Truth Radio: Amplifying Global Voices for Social Justice
Tune in every Monday at 4 AM to 91.3 KBCS Sojourner Truth Radio. Hosted by Margaret Prescod, the show covers crucial local, national, and global issues (from environmental justice to human rights) giving a voice to those often underrepresented in mainstream media. 91.3 KBCS Sojourner Truth Takes Action for Justice and Truth Inspired by the legacy of ...
Discover the World with “Travel with Rick Steves” on KBCS
Every Friday from 12 PM to 1 PM, join us on 91.3 KBCS for Travel with Rick Steves. This program is perfect for travel lovers and trip planners alike. Hosted by the well-known Rick Steves, the show takes you on a global adventure, offering a fresh way to experience different places. Through lively discussions with expert ...
91.3 KBCS Aging Matters: Empowering Conversations for All Generations
91.3 KBCS Aging Matters is a program that delves into the critical issues surrounding aging. Airing every Friday at 4 AM, this show provides essential insights into topics affecting older adults, caregivers, and families. Whether you’re a caregiver, an older adult, or just interested in learning about aging, this program offers valuable advice and perspectives. 91.3 KBCS ...
Engage with Informed Public Discourse on 91.3 KBCS: Commonwealth Club of California
Every Tuesday from 12 PM to 1 PM, tune in to 91.3 KBCS for the Commonwealth Club of California. This esteemed public affairs program delves into critical topics ranging from politics and technology to science and culture. We take pride in bringing this longstanding tradition of thought-provoking public discussions to our listeners. The Commonwealth Club ...
Discover Your Weekly Dose of Diverse Perspectives on KBCS’s Alternative Radio
Start your week with thought-provoking content that expands your horizons. Tune in to 91.3 KBCS Alternative Radio Mondays at 7 AM, and become part of a community dedicated to informed, critical discourse. This 57-minute weekly public affairs series hosts discussions on popular topics like Palestine book by IIan Pappe and Noam Chomsky. Engage with complex topics ...
91.3 KBCS Rising Up with Sonali: A Platform for Justice and Diverse Voices
In today’s media, women and marginalized communities are frequently overlooked. However, 91.3 KBCS Rising Up with Sonali Kolhatkar ensures these voices are heard. This all-women-run program not only covers important news but also brings a fresh, justice-centered perspective. Each episode offers sharp analysis and meaningful commentary on issues ranging from racial justice to economic equality. By ...
Two Things Bellevue College & Japan Have In Common
Mountain Views & Golden Week… Well, perhaps I’m reaching by calling Bellevue College’s Japan Week “Golden Week”, but the celebration of Japanese culture and spirit is just as impressive. While Golden Week in Japan is one of the most anticipated holiday seasons, filled with national holidays like Constitution Memorial Day and Children’s Day, Bellevue College’s Japan ...
“Between the Lines” on KBCS, Where Current Trends Meet In-Depth Analysis
Every Thursday morning at 5:30 AM, 91.3 KBCS Bellevue News “Between the Lines” takes you deeper into the stories that matter most. From the complexities of global politics to the latest buzz in local news, this show provides an insightful look at the world through a progressive lens. Click the promotion below and join us. With the ...
Uncover the Stories That Matter on KBCS’s “Making Contact” Program
Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or you’re a longtime listener, 91.3 KBCS Regional News is committed to bringing you personal life experiences from all angles. That’s why we’re inspiring you with award winning programs like “Making Contact”, a unique blend of storytelling and critical analysis that tackles some of the most pressing ...
Introducing “This Way Out” Your Window to Global LGBTQ News and Culture
At 91.3 KBCS, we believe in the power of inclusive storytelling and the importance of amplifying voices from all corners of the globe. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce “This Way Out”, a pioneering radio magazine that has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ news, culture, and rights for over three decades. “This Way Out” ...
Message From The GM – September 2024
Summers End, Givings Beginnings Dear friends and supporters of KBCS, I want to start by expressing my deepest gratitude to each of you. Your unwavering support over the years has been instrumental in our recent accomplishments. For instance, your contributions have enabled us to launch our noon-hour educational programming featuring structured and fact-checked debates, which has been ...
Join the Conversations of today with The Thom Hartmann Program – 9AM Monday thru Friday
Get involved in today’s critical discussions on the Thom Hartmann program, broadcast LIVE on 91.3FM KBCS HD-1 from 9am to 12noon, Monday through Friday. As “America’s #1 Progressive Radio Show,” Thom Hartmann delves into a dynamic mix of current topics, including insights on figures like Tim Walz and pivotal events leading up to Election Day 2024, ...
Democracy Now! on KBCS since 1999
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Happy Pride!
KBCS Pride Programs – New Additions and Happy 50th PRIDE Seattle!
Message From The GM – May 2024
Dear KBCS Supporters and Advocates The past fiscal year has been an exciting year of change and renewal here at KBCS. We have invested a lot of time and effort in expanding and upgrading our digital broadcast platform offerings to keep abreast of the fast-changing digital technical offerings that are radically transforming broadcasting as we know ...
May brings more blossoms to KBCS!!
KBCS blossoms new programs Monday through Friday at 4am and 5am!
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KBCS blossoms additional programs!
Spring brings with it fresh beginnings! KBCS is thrilled to introduce a new series of educational and cultural programs offering more structured forum for a debate of the prominent issues and topics of the day.
Message From the GM – April 2024
Embracing Sustainability: A Necessity in Managing Successful Noncommercial Educational Radio Dana Lee Buckingham, General Manager KBCS Radio Dear KBCS Listeners and Listener Supporters, As I mentioned in my newsletter last month, the ability to adapt and embrace change is not just beneficial—it is essential for nonprofit radio stations like KBCS. The need to embrace change is also true ...
Message from the GM – March 2024
Dear KBCS Listeners and Listener Supporters In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the ability to adapt and embrace change is not just beneficial—it is essential. As we navigate through these dynamic and tumultuous times, it is crucial to recognize that change is not merely a disruption but rather seizing an opportunity for sustained growth and innovation. Here ...
Interfaith Environmental Advocacy
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240314 Earth Ministry WA Interfaith Reverend AC Churchill is the Executive Director at Earth Ministry Washington Interfaith Power and Light. The Ministry helps religious communities advocate for strong environmental policies and provides strategic guidance to religious communities working toward environmental justice. Churchill talks about how they came into the world of interfaith environmental ...
The Women’s Liberation Movement in Seattle
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240228 Womens Liberation Seattle The Seattle area has a particularly distinctive feminist history. Dr. Barbara Winslow, Professor emerita at Brooklyn College, Founder of the Shirley Chisholm Project and author of Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change came out with the book Revolutionary Feminists: The Women’s Liberation Movement in Seattle last year. She describes ...
Vashon Green School
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240229 Vashon Green School Here’s a highlight of Vashon Green School, a K-5 school, founded by educator, activist, photojournalist and farmer, Dana Schuerholz on Vashon Island’s seedbees farm. Producer: Yuko Kodama Photos: Yuko Kodama
Astra – A Tree Facing Removal by Development
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20240305 Astra A Tree Facing Removalmp3 Gratitude Gatherings are held for trees facing removal in the face of new housing. They’ve been an event in Seattle neighborhoods since Luma, a Western Red Cedar, was first honored and ultimately protected in the summer of 2023. A gathering was held recently for another Cedar, ...
11th Annual Farmworkers Tribunal
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240307 Farmworkers Tribunal Community to Community Development and Familias Unidas por la Justicia organized 120 farmworkers to speak at the 11th annual Farmworkers Tribunal in Olympia on January 23rd. In this event, farmworkers shared their personal work experiences with legislators and their staff. Listen in on an excerpt from the Farmworker Tribunal ...
Poor People’s Campaign – Washington State
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240229 Poor Peoples Campaign Rev Dr Kelle Brown Reverend Dr. Kelle Brown, Senior Pastor of Seattle Plymouth United Church of Christ and faith tri-chair of the Washington Poor People’s Campaign discusses the history and spirit of the Poor People’s Campaign with KBCS’s Yuko Kodama. The Washington State Poor People’s Campaign March to Stay ...
Asylum Seekers in Washington State
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240228 Riverton Park United Methodist Church And Immigrants Though the Pacific Northwest is far from the southern border, about 14,000 new cases of immigrant documentation have been filed in Washington state within the past year according to Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN). KBCS spoke with WAISN, Policy Manager, Vanessa Reyes about current ...
Border Angels Water Drop
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240228 Water Drop Back in 2019 (like today) immigration was one of the most pressing issues in the United States. There was an often-proclaimed humanitarian crisis at the southern border. And, while the Trump administration was implementing a remain in Mexico policy, those who crossed the border faced life threatening heat and ...
James Baldwin
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240227 Black History James Baldwin KBCS Producer Kevin Henry brings you a short reflection on the contribution of Writer and Civil Rights Activist, James Baldwin. Producer: Kevin Henry Photo: Allan Warren – Own work
DREAMers Moms Tijuana – Yolanda Varona
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20240228 MM Yolanda Varona Founder Of Dreamers Moms In 2011, Yolanda Varona was unexpectedly separated from her children at the end of a trip across the border. She was deported to Mexico. As Varona found ways to connect with her children and worked toward being with them again, she helped other deported ...
Deported Veterans Support House – Hector Barajas
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240227 Deported Veterans Support House Hector Barajas Hector Barajas grew up in the Los Angeles as a lawful permanent resident noncitizen in the United States. In 1995, Barajas enlisted in the Army. During his service he won numerous awards including the Army Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal. He was honorably discharged ...
Ijeoma Oluo – Be A Revolution
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240227 Ijeoma Oluo And Michele Storm At Town Hall Seattle Be A Revolution Writer, Speaker and Internet Yeller, Ijeoma Oluo spoke with ACLU Washington Executive Director, Michele Storms at Town Hall Seattle on February 9th, 2024. This event is a Town Hall Seattle Production. KBCS thanks Town Hall Seattle, Ijeoma Oluo and Michele ...
Bebe Moore Campbell
KBCS Producer Kevin Henry brings you a reflection on the work of Author, Journalist and Educator, Bebe Moore Campbell. Producer: Kevin Henry Photo: AALBC – Original publication: 2004 Immediate source: http://aalbc.com/authors/bebe.htm
Deported DREAMer Mom – Tania Mendoza
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240226 Tania Mendoza Deported Dreamer Mom Tania Mendoza was born in Mexico. She was brought to the U.S by her family when she was 3 years old. Mendoza grew up in the U.S, had a daughter and a stable job. Tania Mendoza was deported from California to Tijuana When Mendoza’s daughter was ...
Seattle’s Gang of Four – An Interracial Coalition
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20240225 Larry Gossett Speaking About The Gang Of Four The ‘Gang of Four’ or ‘Four Amigos’ is a group of four Seattle activists from Indigenous, Black, Asian, and Latinx communities. They organized and advocated for the needs of people of color from the late 60s and 70’s onward. Councilmember Larry Gossett is ...
Restorative Practices
Excerpt of an interview with Michelle Strange on working through a restorative case, accountability, and …how Audre Lorde’s words of wisdom fit into restorative practice 91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240223 Restorative Practices After Harm Michelle Strange Excerpt of an interview with Michelle Strange on how restorative practices can be approached at an institution 91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240222 ...
Unmute the Commute: My Family and My Bus
May 15 is the International Day of Families as recognized by the United Nations. Today we celebrate all caregivers in families – parents, grandparents, siblings… all parental figures! For this week’s Unmute the Commute story, here is a parent who believes in raising her family on the bus. Produced by Hebah Fisher. Unmute the Commute is ...
Street Conversation with Joel Rogers
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240220 Joel Rogers Street Conversation With Gol KBCS’s Gol Holghooghi was in Rainier Beach and recorded this conversation with Joel Rogers who was picking up trash in the neighborhood. Producer: Gol Holghooghi and Yuko Kodama Photos: Gol Holghooghi
Mamie Clark
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240220 Black History Mamie Clark KBCS Producer Kevin Henry brings you a short reflection on the work of American Psychological Researcher, Mamie Phipps Clark. Producer: Kevin Henry Photo: CUNY Academic Commons
All You Need is a Good Heart
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20211014 Magdaleno Rose – Avila First Protest What does it take to effectively demonstrate for human rights? Community organizer and writer, Magdaleno ‘Leno’ Rose-Avila reflects on his first protest in high school. Rose-Avila has dedicated his life to community organizing for human rights, starting in the fields as a Colorado farmworker. He went ...
A Day of Remembrance – A Week of Action
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240215 Tsuru For Solidarity And La Resistencia Each February, Japanese American communities nationwide observe the Day of Remembrance, the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 which led to the mass incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans across the west coast during World War II. Some survivors of this incarceration and their ...
Press Conference – Police Response to Feb 9 rally for Palestine
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240214 Press Conference On Feb9 2024 Rally A press conference was held Monday morning by people who spoke out against police use of force during an event supporting end of US aid to Israel on February 9th. Students for a Democratic Society and the Seattle Alliance against Racist and Political Repression chapters ...
Nina Harding – Local Black Feminist Activist
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230427 Seattle Black Feminist Activist Nina Harding Washington State legalized abortion in 1970, three years before Roe V. Wade. Among the key people to advocate for this and many other issues around equity for women and communities of color was Nina Harding, a Black attorney from Seattle. Nina Harding passed away in ...
Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240207 Immigrant And Refugee Advocacy Day Olympia On Wednesday Feb. 7, the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) and many immigrants and allies will gather at the state capitol building for a rally in support of WAISN’s 2024 immigrant justice campaigns. The campaigns are for Health Equity for Immigrants to provide equal access ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rally at Garfield High School
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240118 MLK Jr Day Rally The Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition produced the 41st annual MLK Jr. Day rally on Monday, January 15th. It was held at Seattle’s Garfield High School. Listen in to sounds and voices from the rally. Producer: Yuko Kodama Photo: Yuko Kodama
Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240112 Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition Martin Luther King Day was founded as the only federal holiday designated as a day of service in honor of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It’s referred to as a ‘day on, not off’. One of the region’s largest planned observances is over 40 years old. ...
Griot Party Experience
Griot Party Experience is an evening of authentic and inspiring storytelling to heal the soul. Long time KBCS contributor, Logic Amen directs this event which features griots such as IamChamel, Monique Franklin, Deaunte Damper, Halisi, Na’eem Shareef, Mecca Amen and many others. Griot Party Experience is January 13th, 8 pm at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute ...
Fleeing Myanmar (aired August, 2023)
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230801 Rohingya Mohamed Imran has been a student in Washington after having fled Burma years ago as an 12 years old. Imran describes his journey to the US and how he has stayed active in working for his community. Producers: Laura Florez, Lucy Braginski and Yuko Kodama Photo and drawing: Widder Sessions
Curating the Audience – Monique Franklin
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240108 Curating the Audience – Monique Franklin Monique Franklin is the Founder of Inspired Child, an organization that uses black art forms to encourage self awareness and empowerment and to strengthen the local Black community. She explains why it’s important to her to ‘not only curate the artwork, but the audience’. Producer: Yuko Kodama (special ...
Learning Lushootseed in an Environment of Intergenerational Trauma (aired August 2023)
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230808 Learning Lushootseed In A Household With Intergenerational Trauma According to the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), indigenous language learning is increasing in Canada. Tribes in our region have established multiple language programs to teach Lushootseed, the language of the Coast Salish in the Greater Seattle Area, north to Skagit River Valley, and ...
Tribal Canoe Journey 2023 Protocol (aired August 2023)
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230808 2023 Tribal Canoe Journey Protocol At Muckleshoot The InterTribal Canoe Journey, otherwise referred to as “canoe journey” or “tribal journey” are a Coast Salish tribal event to bring back the ancestral cultural ways of using cedars canoes on the Salish Sea as a means to live in relation. Canoe journeys started ...
Black Belt Eagle Scout
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231219 Black Belt Eagle Scout Katherine Paul or KP is the music artist behind Black Belt Eagle Scout. Her music has influences of alternative rock and traditional indigenous singing and drumming. Paul is enrolled in the Swinomish tribe and is from Colville and Inupiaq lines. She grew up in a family of ...
The Houston family property in Renton
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20231213 Houston Family Property In Renton This is a story about the Houston family who is seeking reparations from Renton School District in what they say was an unfair acquisition of their family’s former land in Renton. They were part of a vibrant Black community there in the 1950s. Producers: Gol Holghooghi ...
A Sephardic Hanukkah
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231208 Sephardic Jewish Hanukkah Today is the first day of Hanukkah. KBCS spoke with Dr. Devin Naar, University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program Chair and Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies about Hanukkah celebration rituals in Sephardic Jewish culture. Listen to an interview about Sephardic Hanukkah delicacies like bunuelos, a Ladino song titled ...
Conditions in Gaza
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231114 Conditions In Gaza As of yesterday, Day 36 of the Israel Palestine conflict, Jewish Voice for Peace health committee reported over 11,000 killed. (67% of this number are women and children) Over 27,000 are injured. 270 health facilities have been attacked, 60% of hospitals and 71% of primary health centers are ...
Families in Solidarity with Palestine
91.3 KBCS · Families Ceasefire event In Gaza, Israeli attacks have killed 8,000 women and children (70% of fatalities). Today, the two largest hospitals in Gaza have stopped functioning as they’ve run out of fuel and are surrounded by Israeli forces. Meanwhile, yesterday, 300-400 hundred people gathered in Seattle’s Columbia Park for a Ceasefire march around the ...
Microaggressions and Mental Health
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 202231008 Kevin Henry NAACP Snohomish Microaggressions And Mental Health KBCS contributor and Health Chair of the NAACP Snohomish Chapter, Kevin Henry hosts a discussion on the effects of microaggressions on people of diverse backgrounds. They also offer approaches on how to best support the community in recognizing and calling out microaggressions in ...
The Dia de los Muertos Observance
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231102 Dia De Muertos Barbara Rodriguez And Matt Hooks Dia de Muertos/Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a two day festival celebrated November 1st and 2nd in Mexico and parts of Latin America to honor our loved ones who passed away. KBCS spoke with Barbara Rodriguez, Producer and Artistic ...
Non Profit Aid Organizations in Palestine
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20231027 Aid Organizations In Palestine While negotiations for a ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas officials are announced, 7,028 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza during this war according to Al Jazeera news from today. 2,913 of the dead are children. More than 1,709 of the fatalities, women. Over 1,405 Israelis have ...
David Neiwert: The Rise of and Dangers of White Supremacy
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231026 Dave Neiwert David Neiwert is a local investigative journalist who has specialized in writing about right wing extremism. He was a reporter for the Daily Kos. He has also been an investigator, analyst and reporter for the Southern Poverty Law Center. Neiwert is also author of the book, The Age of ...
Activist, Linda Sarsour Speaks Against Islamophobia and White Supremacy
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230309 Linda Sarsour Speaks At Rainier Cultural Center Seattle Linda Sarsour, noted Palestinian-American civil rights leader and Executive Director of MPower Change spoke at Seattle’s Rainier Arts Center on Islamophobia and White Supremacy in January, 2023. The event was hosted by Valley and Mountain Fellowship’s Center for Faith, Art, and Justice in partnership with ...
What Distinguishes Sephardic Jewish Communities?
91.3 KBCS · Sephardic Jewish Culture and Community in Seattle The new graphic novel, We Are Not Strangers, is a story about the relationship of a Japanese American family and a Sephardic Jewish family leading up to and after WWII. The book’s author, Josh Tuininga, Densho Founder, Tom Ikeda and Dr. Devin Naar, University of Washington, Associate ...
Sonali Kolhatkar at Seattle Town Hall
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230906 Full Recording S Kolhatkar And S Brydum At Seattle Town Hall Sonali Kolhatkar, host and producer of Yes! Presents, Rising Up and racial justice editor at Yes! Magazine spoke with Yes! Media’s Editorial Director, Sunnivie Brydum about her book, Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice at Town ...
Woman, Life, Freedom Uprising – One year later
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230914 Women Life Freedom 1 Yr Later For Local Iranian Americans Jina Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish, 22 year old woman, was killed in custody of Iran’s morality police on September 16th last year, sparking an uprising led by Iranian women, and supported by ethnic and minority groups. As the anniversary of Amini’s death ...
Intersections of Operatic singing and Mexican music genres
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230913 Alfredo Carrillo International Tenor Mexican international tenor, Alfredo Carrillo describes his journey from Mexican music to operatic singing. Listen to him singing Norteno and Charro singing styles next to the lyrical (operatic) style. He performs Saturday and next week. Alfredo Carrillo hails from Durango, Mexico and is an international tenor. He speaks ...
The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice
Sonali Kolhatkar is the racial justice editor at Yes! Media and the host of the weekly radio program, Rising Up. (broadcasts on KBCS Fridays at 7 am and Thursdays at 5 am) Kolhatkar is also the author of a new book, Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice. The book describes how the ...
Living in an Eastern WA Wildfire Season
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230825 Eastern WA Wildfires Laura Ackerman Laura Ackerman lives on a hobby farm on the eastern side of West Plains near Spokane. She’s also an environmental organizer and Co-host of the radio program Earth Matters Now airing on KYRS community radio in Spokane. Ackerman shares a resident’s perspective on the wildfires in ...
Spokane Wildfire Relief for Livestock and Pets
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230823 Heart Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Spokane Wildfire Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART) is one of a number of organizations in the Spokane Valley busy in sheltering and offering care to displaced livestock and pets from the wildfire. Listen in on this highlight of the organization with Marian Ortiz, HEART President and ...
Navigating How to Help After the Maui Wildfire
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230817 Perspective On Helping After Maui Wildfire A wildfire on Maui engulfed the town of Lahaina on August 8th and 9th. With over 100 people dead in the aftermath, this event has been pronounced the deadliest blaze in U.S. modern history. A large population of people from Hawaii live in the Pacific Northwest. ...
Having Conversations With People You Don’t Agree With
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230818 Manu Meel On The Power Of Conversation In Divided Times Manu Meel, Co-founder of Bridge USA speaks with KBCS about why it’s important to try to have conversations, and most importantly, to listen each other in times like this. Producers: Lucy Braginski and Yuko Kodama Special thanks to Sapan Parekh Photo: Manu Meel
On the Block
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230815 On The Block On the Block is an event to celebrate local artists in visual art, music, street-wear and food every second Sunday of the month through October. KBCS’s Yuko Kodama spoke with Julie Chang Schulman, Co-founder of Forever Safe Spaces, and is one of the Co-organizers of a coalition of ...
Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230810 Indigenous Milk Medicine Week Indigenous Milk Medicine Week is August 8th thru 14th this year. It’s a part of a series of observances celebrating breastfeeding during the month of August. Camie Goldhammer is a Social Worker, Lactation Consultant and Founder of the Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. She shares this ...
Gratitude Gatherings
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230719 Gratitude Gathering To Resist Urban Tree Loss To Development Gratitude gatherings are held for urban trees in the Seattle area. It’s to honor these elder plants, and to resist the aggressive removal of urban trees for building development. KBCS’s Martha Baskin has this story. Producers: Martha Baskin and David Guenther at Jackstraw Productions Photo: ...
Protectors of Luma, the Western Red Cedar
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230714 Luma The Western Red Cedar And Droplet On Friday, July 14th, a group of concerned community members rallied around a western red cedar named Luma in Seattle’s Wedgewood neighborhood. They hope to preserve the tree since aggressive development activity in Seattle has led to increased loss of large trees in the ...
Asian and Black Communities
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230530 Brian Park Poem Brian Park is a Korean American artist and software developer. He read this poem he penned on May 28th, during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The reading was at Valley and Mountain fellowship’s Set Us Free From Fear event featuring Dr. Cornel West with an address ...
Cornel West in Seattle
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230530 Cornel West Set Us Free From Fear Dr. Cornel West spoke at the Rainier Arts Center on May 28th as part of the Valley and Mountain fellowship sponsored Set Us Free from Fear series. You can listen to his address on The Prophetic Tradition in the Time of Neo Fascism.
Bridging the Divide Through Music
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230525 Music Bridges The Divide Miriam Oomen is a musician (fiddle player), teaches music and plays in old-time bands. She hails from Eugene, Oregon and was at Bellevue College as a speaker at a Bellevue College event, Voices United: A Week of Campus-Wide and Civic Conversation. It provides the opportunity to discuss ...
The Future of US-China Relations
Governor Gary Locke, who serves as Interim President at Bellevue College spoke on campus about the future of US-China relations on May 16th. Governor Locke served as Washington State Governor from 1997-2005. He served as the 36th US Secretary of Commerce from 2009 to 2011 and as ambassador to China from 2011 to 2014. The event was ...
Guatemala Citizen Action
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230518 Accion Ciudadana Guatemala Title 42 expired just one week ago today. Biden’s new policy requires most migrants to prove they were denied asylum in a country they passed through en-route to the United States. Since Title 42 ended, the ACLU has sued the Biden administration to attempt to block new restrictions ...
Transforming Intergenerational Pain into Inspiration and Strength
1.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230518 Lauren Iida – Processing Intergenerational Trauma Lauren Iida is a local artist, whose work adorns public spaces including the Washington State Convention Center, Plymouth Housing in Seattle and Uncle Bob’s place in Seattle’s Chinatown International District. Her main medium is hand-cut paper. Iida’s Japanese American grandparents were incarcerated during WWII. They were ...
April 4th Democracy Now
Today’s, April 4th Democracy Now was unavailable at broadcast. You can use this temporary player to listen while we update KBCS archives. Thank you for your patience and listenership.
Sankofa Impact – Autherine Lucy
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230317 Autherine Lucy In 1956, Autherine Lucy, a Black student was expelled from University of Alabama within the first three days of starting a master’s program in Education. Lucy had enrolled at the school just after the Supreme Court case, Brown vs Board of Education deemed segregation of public schools illegal. It ...
KBCS New Streaming Link and Player
NEW KBCS Streaming Link and Player TUNE IN You can copy this link into media players and ‘radio devices’ https://stream.pacificaservice.org:9000/kbcs
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Town Hall
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230316 Pramila Jayapal Town Hall On March 14th, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal held a Town Hall at Town Hall Seattle.Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was elected in in 2016, and is serving her fourth term in Congress representing Washington’s 7th District. The district includes most of Seattle, Shoreline, Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, and parts ...
Remember and Resist 2023
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230221 Voices From Remember And Resist 2023 February 19, 2023 was the 81st anniversary of Executive order 9066. It ordered the forced removal and incarceration of over 120,000 people of Japanese descent from throughout the west coast. In commemoration, an event was held at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, Washington. ...
Northwest African American Museum
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20230209 NAAM LaNesha DeBardelaben The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) just reopened its doors in January, 2023 after 3 years of closure for renovation. Find out about the variety of programs the museum offers, and some of the current exhibits, with the museum’s President and CEO, LaNesha DeBardelaben. Producer: Yuko Kodama -Special ...
Children’s Film Festival Seattle
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230210 Childrens Film Festival Seattle 2023 Children’s Film Festival Seattle, is finishing up this weekend. There’s still time for you to catch a flick with a kid, or to satiate your inner child. The festival features over 150 films from dozens of countries. Showings are at Northwest Film Forum in Seattle’s Capitol ...
NW African American Museum’s African American Cultural Experience Choir
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230209 NAAM AACE The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) is possibly the only museum in the country to house a choir. NAAM was closed for renovation until January, 2023. During the pandemic, the African American Cultural Experience choir became the mobile arm of the museum. The choral group shares Black/US history with ...
KBCS Turns 50!
With abounding gratitude for 50 years we say thank you. Thank you to the Bellevue College Students who gathered, organized and rallied for a 10 watt community radio station that went on the air today in 1973. Thank you to KING FM who donated the first equipment to make that happen. Thank you to Bellevue College who have ...
KBCS Reflections on the First Day of Broadcast 50 Years Ago
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230203 KBCS Bday Raoul Van Hall KBCS was started by Bellevue College students who wanted to broadcast music and their ideas. After their initial request was declined by the college, they held a President’s office sit-in protest. They started with equipment donated by KING FM, and over time, morphed from a student ...
Chinese New Year 2023
Chinese New Year is January 22nd. The season is marked with celebrations involving food, feasts with loved ones, firecrackers and lion and dragon dances. We bring you an interview with Dr. Connie So, a Teaching Professor at the American Ethnic Studies Department at the University of Washington, Seattle and President of OCA Asian Pacific Advocates ...
Linda Sarsour: Intersectional Activism and Organizing
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230120 Intersectional Organizing Linda Sarsour is an activist most known for her work in organizing the 2017 Women’s March, involving an estimated four million participants nationwide. Today, she leads the organizations, MPower Change and Until Freedom. Sarsour discusses what intersectional organizing looks like, as well as what she has experienced as a Muslim ...
Organization for Prostitution Survivors
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230111 Rebekah Fonden and OPS KBCS’s Kevin Henry interviews, Rebekah Fonden, Board President of the Organization for Prostitution Survivors (OPS).Fonden, a survivor herself, talks about how to support survivors of the sex trade and discusses available resources. She also shares her personal story.
Nature: Trumpeter Swans
KBCS’s Yuko Kodama and Seward Park Audubon Center Lead Naturalist, Ed Dominguez were at Seattle’s Union Bay Natural Area in the University District, and came across the Trumpeter Swans in the winter of 2019. Producer: Yuko Kodama and Ed Dominguez Photo: Ken Schneider
Open Studio Cambodia Exhibit
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20221208 Open Studio Cambodia Lauren Iida How are Cambodian artists approaching contemporary art today? Lauren Iida is an Artist and Founder of Open Studio Cambodia, an artist collective based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Iida founded this organization in 2018. It mentors, represents, and provides supplies and communal studio and gallery space to ...
Stand-up Comedian and Writer, Julie Kim
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20221128 Stand Up Comedian And Writer – Julie Kim Julie Kim is a Canadian Stand-up Comedian and writer for TV and film. She has toured with Canadian Comedian, Ronny Chieng and has written for TV programs such as CBC’s (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Kim’s Convenience and for actor Simu Liu as he hosted ...