Celtic Music Hour – January 5, 2018 – Eric Rigler and Dirk Freymuth
Willamette Wake Up 1/10/2018 — Nourishing Community: Salem Harvest Offers Healthy, Locally-Grown Food to Willamette Valley
The Forum – 1/12/2018 – What’s in the HealthCare referendum up for a vote this month by Oregonians?
Advocates discuss pros and cons of the upcoming statewide vote on Measure 101, a tax expansion measure aimed at countering the rising cost of healthcare and shrinking federal funding for health coverage for many Oregonians.
Willamette Wake Up 01/11/2018 — Salem CityWatch
Kasia Quillenen discusses the mission of Salem CityWatch, a grassroots organization devoted to influencing City of Salem policies.
Willamette Wake Up 01/11/2018 — Martin Luther King Day March & NAACP
Benny Williams, President of the local chapter of the NAACP, talked about the upcoming march commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Williams also discusses NAACP activities in the Salem Keizer area.
Willamette Wake Up 01/12/2018 — News from the North: Magic Wheel Chairs
Eric Howald talks with Ryan from Magic Wheel Chairs, a Keizer nonprofit that creates elaborate costumes for kids in wheelchairs.
Cool Sheets Episode 56
Here are our last ten #coolsheets of 2017! Brian talks about one of his favorite people that has inspired him in various ways and tells you about two bulletproof and FREE learning resources. Karen gives you a toolbox for revolution (!), then gets all sciencey and explains how plants are superior to humans. The show ends with a flair–find out about one of the best Tiki Bars this side of Polynesia! All these and wayyyyyy more that you’ll love. Happy New Year!
01-11-2018 Waste Matters: Nathan Good Architects, LLC
Celtic Music Hour – January 12, 2018 – Dancing at Lughnasa
Willamette Wake Up 01/09/2018 — Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett
Chuck talks about the policy considerations that go into determining when “warming centers” for the homeless are opened and the City’s efforts to establish a “sobering center.”
Willamette Wake Up 01/09/2018 — Salem City Council
Michael Livingston reports on last night’s meeting of the Salem City Council.
Talking About Art – 01/12/2018
The MashUp – January 13, 2018 – The Crying Eyes
Cool Sheets Episode 57
After a week off, Karen & Brian are back another new and amazing episode of #coolsheets! Karen is fresh from her trip to Hawaii and, believe it or not, she has some cool things to share with the oceans and sea life! She also has another great resource for learning more about Native American culture. Brian will slap you in the face with a short video that will blow your mind and melt your face off but then shares some good news to start your year off right! Take a listen and get all the links on our website here!
Willamette Wake Up 1/17/2018 — Let’s Talk About Race: WU Hosts Race, Rhetoric, and Media Symposium Jan. 18-20
Willamette Wake Up 01/18/2018 — Salem Reads: Outcasts United
Kate Van Ummerson and Christopher Rambaugh, Salem Public Library Foundation, discuss Salem Reads 2018, a One Book One Community project to encourage community engagement around the issue of refugees.
Willamette Wake Up 01/18/2018 — Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sanctuary Program for Undocumented Residents
Reverend Rick Davis, Sarah Rohrs and Yvonne Rogers talk about their congregation’s Sanctuary Program and a January 27th event to help fund it.
January 18, 2018 – Historic Preservation in Salem, 2017 & Beyond.
Kimberli Fitzgerald, City of Salem Historic Preservation Officer, looks back on historic preservation efforts in our area, as well as what may be coming forward in 2018.
The Forum — 1/19/2018 — The CEO of Powells Bookstore looks at the future of local retailers, in the age of Amazon and e-books
Miriam Sontz sees a new generation of readers growing up with “real” books in their laps, but also sees business owners and employees struggling with the competition of online sales and the urgent cost of living and need for healthcare.
Willamette Wake Up 01/19/2018 — Polk County Cold Cases
In this Polk County segment, Det. John Williams, Polk County Cold Case Unit, discusses several cold cases still being investigated.
Willamette Wake Up 01/19/18 — Martin Luther King Day March
Melanie Zermer captured the thoughts of people marching to honor the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 15, 2018.
Theatre Talk – January 19, 2018 – Keizer Homegrown, Aumsville Community Theatre, and McKay High’s Xanadu
Ann and Ed talk with Linda Baker from Keizer Homegrown Theatre about upcoming auditions and the Theatre’s NEW HOME, Aumsville Community Theatre talks about their radio show, and McKay High School’s Xanadu cast members stop in for a visit!
Willamette Wake Up 01/16/2018 — Willamette Valley Hospice
Melissa Lindley, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Willamette Valley Hospice, explains what “hospice” is and why we all should know and care about it.
01/17/2018 Willamette Wakeup Urban Gardening with Colleen Owen
Interview with Colleen Owen on Urban Farming and the Sustainable Living Center’s series of classes held at Pringle Creek Community.
Willamette Wake Up 01/23/2018 — Salem City Council
Willamette Wake Up 01/23/2018 — Salem PD’s Mobile Crisis Response Team
Sgt Jason Van Meter talks about the Salem Police Department’s Mobile Crisis Response Team — a program in which specially-trained police officers and mental health professionals respond together to crisis calls in the community.
Willamette Wake Up 01/23/2018 — Making a Real Difference for Families in the Santiam Canyon
Cool Sheets Episode 58
On this episode, superstar Mark Powers joins Karen as a special guest co-host sitting in for Brian. Whether you’re looking for organizational tools, a wholly unique destination to visit, or you’re looking for the spark that will fire up the next generation of girls who will become leaders, Mark has you covered! Meanwhile Karen has some ways to make your community better and to find out more about lesser-known people and places.
Willamette Wake Up 1/24/2018 — The Local and the Global of Environmental and Climate Justice
Willamette Wake Up 01/25/2018 — 2018 Food Summit
Taylor West, Marion Polk Food Share and Victoria Binning, Marion County Extension Service, discuss the 2018 Food Summit at Willamette University Sat. Feb. 3rd.
Willamette Wake Up 01/25/2018 — Opioid Epidemic – A Health Perspective
Dr. Holly Hodges, Medical Director for WVP Health Authority talks about the opioid epidemic in Marion County and new ways to treat pain.
01-25-2018 Waste Matters: Christopher Holland of Taproot Restaurant
Talking About Art – 01/26/2018
On today’s broadcast, Joel interviews Jon Deshler, Fine art commercial photographer, Author & Illustrator – Jazz musician
To find out more of what Jon is doing please check out his following websites.
Please note:
The recording of today’s broadcast does not start exactly at the beginning of the broadcast. We had some technical issues and will try and recover the first minute or two that is currently missing.
Willamette WakeUp – Jan 26, 2018 – Fourth Friday Focus with OCPP – Pass Through Income Tax Breaks
Marc talks with Juan Carlos Ordonez about the 2013 Oregon Legislature tax break given to pass through income earners, how it compares to the federal tax break given in 2017, and how it is projected to impact Oregon revenues in the future.
You can hear ALL Fourth Friday Focus interviews with OCPP here: All 4th Friday Focus Interviews
The Forum – 01/26/2018 – Former State Official Bill Bradbury Talks Climate Change
Cool Sheets Episode 59
Podcast ace Austin Rich steps in for Brian, and he’s got a great lineup of #coolsheets that will most certainly pique your interest: an immersive 360 film by one of his favorite filmmakers, a cooking hack for newbies, an archive of wholly unique radio programs, and more! Karen talks about the Urban Farming class at the Sustainable Living Center, “rage rooms” and their alternative uses, and lots of other, well, #coolsheets! Follow along on our website coolsheets.cool.
Willamette Wake Up 1/31/2018 — CCTV Strives for Lively and Local Community Programming
Willamette Wake Up 02/01/2018 — Willie Richardson and Oregon Black Pioneers
The Forum — 02/02/2018 — Putting a price on Oregon’s carbon emissions: the deals described as “cap and trade.
Theatre Talk – February 2, 2018 – Disenchanted! and The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence
Celtic Music Hour – February 2, 2018 – Emmet Cahill
Cool Sheets Episode 60
We have an amazing special extra long show ready for your listening pleasure! We are so excited to have Leslie Venti joining Karen and Brian on the show today! It’s going to be packed full of new #coolsheets that you won’t want to miss! Listen on our website and get the added bonus of catching all the links to this week’s cool sheets!
– Photo credit SLF photography.
02-08-2018 Waste Matters: Jon Yoder of Salem Environmental Education
The MashUp – February 10, 2018 – Five Letter Word Live in studio
Talking About Art – 02/09/2018
On Today’s Talking About Art program, Joel interviews Professor Ricardo De Manbro Santos. Professor Santos is with Willamette University’s Art History Department.
For more information about Professor Santos please click HERE.
THANK YOU!
Once again you have told us that KMUZ and community radio is critical to the mid-Valley. We surpassed our Winter pledge drive goal of $9,000 to continue our daily operations throughout the spring. Thank you! If you meant to contribute and forgot – you can always contribute from our website or click HERE.
Interest in KMUZ is growing! More and more of you want to be a part of this community project by offering program ideas and looking for ways to help. Continue to tune in to hear even more voices that are the mid-Valley community.
KMUZ is now offering regular orientations to our station and how you can get involved. Orientations are offered the second Saturday of the month from noon to 2:30 pm. For more information, email: info@kmuz.org.
In February, hear short bios on influential African Americans in Oregon. With the support of the Oregon Black Pioneers and the Salem-Keizer NAACP, KMUZ is airing a number of bios to celebrate the influence of African Americans in Oregon.
KMUZ – Celebrating the People, Culture and Civic Life of the mid-Valley.
Cool Sheets Episode 61
We’ve got another stack of amazing #coolsheets! Brian shares one of the largest dietary myths of all time, talks about his biggest surprise movie at Sundance, and shares a brand-new podcast that is made by one of the best interviewers on the planet. Karen describes her search for the meanings of phrases that we all know but never really think about, shares a tip for people without health insurance, and talks about Coin Jam, one of her favorite local establishments. All this and more!
The Forum – 02/16/2018 – Kate Brown: State of the State message Peter Courtney: Legislative Preview
This week on The Forum two separate recordings are combined. First, it’s Oregon Governor Kate Brown delivering her “State of the State” message. Second, the inimitable Peter Courtney, president of the state senate, outlines priorities for the short legislative session this year.
Theatre Talk – February 16, 2018 – Night Mother, Cherry Blossom Theatre Fest, Calendar Girls, and Hamlet!
Ed and Ann interview the cast of ‘Night Mother, then Jay Gipson-King talks about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival, the Pentacle’s Calendar Girls show up, and West Salem High School’s cast members from Hamlet drop in!!
The MashUp – February 17, 2018 – Bre Paletta live in Studio
Interview and performance with Bre Paletta!!