KYRS Locally Produced Programming
Updated 2023-06-08
A Shot of Jazz, Hosted by Tom Kinsella Welcome to A Shot of Jazz, where we explore the history of jazz from it’s start in the 1890’s through the 1940’s on various media. The music will come from Wax and Plated Cylinders, Piano Rolls, Edison records, 7 and 10 inch disks, and 78’s. The exploration will include the jazz genres of Marches, Cakewalks, Ragtime, The Blues, Dixieland, Boogie Woogie, Big Band, Swing, early BeBop, and Early Folk Jazz.
Americana Avenue, Hosted by Texas Jim Americana Avenue is Spokane’s destination for progressive roots music including rock, folk, blues, gospel, outlaw country & honky tonk. Host Jim Tate will highlight featured artists for a deep dive into the streets and backroads of American music. Noteworthy new releases and tracks from the past will come together in a glorious melting pot of Americana.
The Astral Range, Hosted by DJ Bee’s Knees The Astral Range gracefully and thoughtfully takes listeners on a journey from the folky, woodsy acoustic music of earth to the expansive, celestial, brain bubbling psychedelic rock of space and back to earth again with the more obscure and overlooked outsider folk pioneers.
Battle Star Eclectica, Hosted by Patrick Battle Star Eclectica is a weekly two hour radio show that focuses on an eclectic blend of musical genres, artist interviews and live in studio performances. Rock, hiphop, jazz, blues, electronic and folk is just the beginning of this audio journey. The show is anchored down by host Pat Dundas and his longtime friend and co-host “The Garbage Man.”
Basement Beats, Hosted by DJ Bubblegum Toothpaste and DJ Shrimp Bizkit Basement Beats features eclectic personal favorites heard nowhere else on Spokane’s airwaves.
Creative Mindset, Hosted by Robert Creative Mindset with Robert Sevilla is a talk show about using creativity with intension. The idea is to invite creative minds in from our community and have them share with us how they leveraged it to innovate and push them forward.
Dragonflies on Thin Air, Hosted by The Dragonflies “Dragonflies on Thin Air” is one of the few elementary age children’s radio shows produced by kids for kids in the country. The program is fun and educational for children and adults, and includes a mix of jokes, music, guests, stories, poetry, trivia and more. The Dragonflies cover topics as wide-ranging as animals, farm schools, music, biking for kids, fandoms, art, cooking and international interests.
Earth Matters Now!, Hosted by Mike and Laura Environmental news, issues and science.
Electric Bender, hosted by AnT_EyE. The Electric Bender is an electronic music show that airs on KYRS every Wednesday from 10pm-midnight. On the Electric Bender you will hear the very best of Electro-Rock, Electro-Hop, and Electro-Pop. We take a musical journey through the genres of electronic music. Each week you will hear a different genre of electronic music ranging from Nu-Disco to Tech-House. Who’s ready for the bender?
Inside the Hype, Hosted by DJ Downlow “Inside The Hype” features HipHop, Pop, R&B, and Soul from the local community and independent artists of the region. With interviews and commentary along with feedback from the community, Inside The Hype captures the local and Indie buzz going on regionally that may not be recognized or get national attention.
KYRS Local News, Hosted by Christian Adams
Latin Lounge, Hosted by Corazon Corazon brings to the listeners a broad variety of Latin music. This is an opportunity for all Latin music lovers to immerse themselves in the sounds of Latin America and the Caribean. Latin Lounge includes the simple rural conjunto, the sophisticated habaneras, Latin jazz, the rhythmic sounds of the Puerto Rican plenas, and the simple and moving Andean flute. Latin music is very diverse, with the only truly unifying thread being the use of Latin-derived languages, predominantly the Spanish language and the Portuguese language spoken in Brazil.
Out and About, Hosted by Capt. Maeve You know gay people. You know trans people. You know bi people and lesbian people. You might just not know that you know them. You know? Out and About introduces you to your LGBTQ friends, neighbors and allies through their stories, their art, their creations and their work. The world seems to have become more divisive and angry. Lies are often embraced for a fleeting comfort. Join me, Captain Maeve, for Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm. Fueled by truth, unity and good cheer, we’ll set a course for inclusion and hope.
People Talk, Hosted by Chris R. People Talk is a live call-in talk show that gives listeners a chance to share their thoughts, ideas, community issues, and more. Each week we’ll have a topic of discussion to stimulate a conversation among the masses in the greater Spokane area. You’ll have to tune in each week to find out! You Talk, We Talk, People Talk.
Prog Planet, Hosted by Camerone Prog Planet is a diverse new program with a mix of progressive and art rock music, debuting soon right here on KYRS Thin Air Community Radio from 10:00 p.m. to midnight Thursday evening. With songs ranging from the classic hits to new releases, you’ll hear artists like Oceanside, Camel, Gong, Wobbler, Pink Floyd, and more. This exoplanet has been captured in the orbit of a station near to you and Prog Planet will be broadcasting soon, Thursday nights from 10:00 p.m. to midnight. Prog Planet, charting the final frontier of progressive rock and roll music
Psychic Radio, Hosted by Stu Headshock Music occurring in the experimental/electronic genre.
Radio-Activity, Hosted by Les Like an old cassette mix tape, Radio-Activity explores a theme or concept with a selection of songs. Combinations of genre and styles both older and contemporary will keep things interesting and exciting.
River City Rhythms, Hosted by Nera With a focus on the stories and experiences of local musicians, River City Rhythms explores the diversity of Spokane’s local music scene. River City Rhythms highlights up and coming musicians, their creative process, their inspirations, and the challenges they face in the industry. Explore the rich diversity of Spokane’s music community every Tuesday at 2:00 on River City Rhythms.
Rusty’s Radio Funhouse, Hosted by Rusty Well hi diddly oh there, everybody! It’s your one and only buddy that is known as Rusty! And welcome to my Funhouse of Lunacy, the program that guarantees to provide YOU nonstop madness! I play novelty and variety songs from such artists as “Weird Al’ Yankovic, Dr. Demento, Devo, They Might Be Giants. and Primus.
Saturday Night Databend, Hosted by Christian Adams Tune in to listen to the best that electronic music has to offer. Downtempo, trip hop, instrumental hip-hop, and even a pinch of dance music here and there. This is your chance to wind down and take in the sounds of artists like Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, and Emancipator.
So Did You Hear? Hosted by Federica Do you wish you could hear real conversations about how our little corner of the Pacific Northwest is making a big splash in our world. Do you enjoy hearing inspiring stories from lesser known corners of our community or exploring ideas about how we all can play a role in shaping our reality and creating connections? Or do you just want to take a deeper dive into stories you hear about on the news? Well, if any of those are the case So Did You Hear is the show for you, bringing a wide angle view on our corner of the world with an original talk show featuring conversations with shakers, movers and shapers who enrich our community on Friday afternoons. Each week, you will hear from guests representing Spokane’s diverse social and cultural scene with stories from activists, social justice organizations educators, immigrants artists and more.
Solidarity Spokane, Hosted by Dalin Solidarity Spokane is the Inland Northwest’s local labor hour hosted by Cat Sabotage. Elevating the voices of every-day workers and worker organizations fighting for your rights in the workplace and fostering community solidarity. Join us here Mondays at 4 PM to reclaim control over your own destiny by reclaiming the conditions and products of your labor. An injury to one is an injury to all.
Sounds of Spokane, Hosted by Matt Tune in to Sounds of Spokane every Sunday at 8 PM on KYRS medical Lake Spokane 88.1 and 92.3 FM. Sounds of Spokane is a show where we bring you the music, the lives, and the stories from the musicians of Spokane and the surrounding area. Hear live performances, recorded songs from our featured artist, and interviews from these amazing musicians on what inspires their music and what drives them to do what they love.
Spokane Bedtime Stories, hosted by Victor Komarovsky, factually based straight out of Spokane’s city history of news reports, traditional tale tales and folk lore.
Spokane Open Poetry Program, Hosted by Stephen Pitters Spokane Open Poetry Program, the place for great readers to gather and share thoughts, feelings, emotions. We are open minded, prose and music are also welcome! We don’t judge just allow you to share what you are about!
The Edge , Hosted by DJ JD The focus of the show is retro punk, and post-punk, from the late 70’s and early 80’s. Bands featured prominently on the edge include joy division, the clash, subhumans, crass, the stranglers, the damned, gang of four, killing joke, p.i.l., sex pistols, wire, the fall, the stooges, agent orange, t.s.o.l, the misfits, the germs, naked raygun, jawbreaker, the cramps, new york dolls, devo, dead kennedys, fugazi, bad brains, minor threat, the adolescents,black flag, circle jerks and much much more!
The Inbox, Hosted by Hallie Once a week, KYRS’s music librarian Hallie guides you through the newest music entering the station and the best independent releases of the past two years. The Inbox showcases a mix of new and old songs from some of your favorite artists and explores recent releases.
The Page Turner Show, hosted by Anna J, featuring book discussions, interviews with local authors, and interviews with local teachers about literacy programs in schools.
The Vinyl Hour , Hosted by Ned The Vinyl Hour ‘Variety’ Show offers up the best in Jazz & Funk, Rock & Blues, from mild to wild, with elements of Fusion & Spoken Word thrown in for added spice. You will almost never hear a ‘Top 40’ tune on this show, as we try to provide you with ‘The Best of The Bottom 60’ !
The Voice of Culture, Hosted by Asia The Voice of Culture is a dedicated to exploring, celebrating, and advocating for African American culture. This talk show delves deep into the rich tapestry of African American heritage, from its profound historical roots to its vibrant contemporary expressions. Each episode is a journey through African American history, highlighting the triumphs, struggles, and enduring resilience of a community that has shaped the very fabric of American society. From pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement to contributions in the arts, sciences, and beyond, “The Voice of Culture” amplifies the voices and narratives that too often go unheard.
Through interviews, discussions and storytelling, the show sheds light on the diverse array of experiences within the African American community. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and empowerment, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the complexities of the African American experience. At its core, “The Voice of Culture” is committed to championing racial equality and social justice. It serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue, advocacy, and activism, addressing pressing issues such as systemic racism, inequality, and injustice. By amplifying the voices of activists, scholars, and community leaders, the show inspires listeners to take action and work towards a more just and equitable society for all.
The Wayback Hour , Hosted by Mickey Take a journey wayback with Mickey every Thursday night at 10pm to explore the music of individual years, from the 1950’s up through the 2010’s and discover new favorites and unrivaled insight in to an American art form that continues to evolve.
This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Hosted by Erika & Mark If you have a hard time understanding what’s going on in our healthcare system, you’re not alone! Tune into This Won’t Hurt a Bit every Sunday morning at 10, and listen as Erika and Mark interview guests from all over the medical field, to learn about how our healthcare system works, and how we can make it better. Once again, This Won’t Hurt a Bit , Sundays at 10 AM, here on KYRS 88.1 & 92.3 FM
Turned On, Hosted by DJ Goldbond Ripping out the earplugs of commercial radio that keeps the silent majority of musical artists out of the ears of listeners. Indie-alt-pop-rock from the past five decades, spanning garage-rock to Garage Band artists who aren’t easily identified by genre or demographic that the other stations won’t let you hear. Unshackle your eardrums and get Turned On!
Welcome Home, Hosted by Carey Welcome Home is a multi-genre folk show of mostly American roots music that features styles including blues, soul, zydeco, gospel, Tejano, bluegrass, Cajun, folk and rock. The show features old and new, favorites and finds pulled from the best of what American music has to offer. Carey invites you to join him every Thursday from 10am to noon to take a musical road trip around the country. Welcome home to your musical roots on KYRS.
The Witching Hour, Hosted by Micah Come hangout Saturday nights right here on KYRS 10-midnight with Micah Thompson. It’s the Witching Hour! Spinning hot molten metal from Black Sabbath to Bolt Thrower. Tune up your air guitar and make sure that amp goes to 11, it’s gonna get loud.
Workin’ Woman Blues, Hosted by Jukebox Jennie Come and hang out with Jukebox Jennie and shake the blues out of your hair with a mix of Funk, R&B, Soul and Blues…..a cocktail that will soothe the soul.
KYRS Featured Syndicated Programming
Against the Grain Against the Grain is a radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters – political, economic, social and cultural – important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. ATG focuses on meaty theoretical and action-oriented issues that the mainstream media tends to ignore, matters like political economy, the global justice movement, philosophical and cultural ideas, and race and gender relations. We strive to bring these perspectives to the airwaves in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and, most of all, useful to people working for social change.
Alternative Radio Alternative Radio provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in corporate media. One of America’s most tireless and wide-ranging investigative journalists, David Barsamian has altered the independent media landscape, both with his weekly radio show, books and lectures on world affairs, imperialism, capitalism, propaganda, the media, the economic crisis and global rebellions.
Bioneers Bioneers is a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Founder Kenny Ausubel coined the term Bioneers in 1990 to describe an emerging culture. Bioneers are social and scientific innovators from all walks of life and disciplines who have peered deep into the heart of living systems to understand how nature operates, and to mimic “nature’s operating instructions” to serve human ends without harming the web of life.
BirdNote BirdNote is a radio series about the intriguing ways of birds, from migration to coloration, to birds in art to song. BirdNote is the product and vision of a passionate group of individuals dedicated to birds and the environment. This collaboration blends art, science, hard work, and dedication to bring each story to life.
The Bradcast Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman. The Bradcast is one of the few remaining outlets for truly excellent journalism with information that is accurate without engaging in the kind of wild speculation that the mainstream media news does.
Building Bridges Building Bridges provides labor based programming, tackling the issues of the working class, where they work and where they live. We believe that by broadcasting the voices of those who seek social justice, we heighten public awareness, and facilitate unity between groups that fight for change.
Civic Cipher Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show/webcast/podcast hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with their communities as well as the general population. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse.
CodePink Radio CodePink is a feminist grassroots organization working to end U.S. warfare and imperialism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect resources into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs. CodePink is grounded in the understanding of the power of love and maintains a commitment to nonviolence in all of our actions. We understand that any violation of this commitment to nonviolence—no matter how small—may seriously damage our movement.
CounterSpin CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the major stories every week, and exposes what corporate media might have missed in their own coverage. CounterSpin highlights censored stories and exposes biased and inaccurate coverage, while examining the power of corporate influence and sexism, racism and homophobia in the news.
Democracy Now! Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. In addition, Democracy Now! hosts real debates-debates between people who substantially disagree, such as between the White House or the Pentagon spokespeople on the one hand, and grassroots activists on the other.
Economic Update Economic Update takes complex economic issues and make them understandable, empowering listeners with information to change not only their own financial situation but the larger economy. By focusing on the economic dimensions of everyday life – wages, jobs, taxes, debts, interest rates, prices, and profits – the program explores alternative ways to organize enterprises, markets, and government policies.
Exploration with Michio Kaku Exploration with Michio Kaku is an hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. It covered include black holes, time travel, higher dimensions, string theory, wormholes, search for extra-terrestial life, dark matter and dark energy, the future of space travel, genetic engineering, the aging process, the future of medicine, the human body shop, artificial intelligence, the future of computers and robots, as well as topics from science fiction.
First Voices Radio First Voices Radio explores global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation and protection of Mother Earth presented in the voices and from the perspective of the original peoples of the world.
Jim Hightower National radio commentator Jim Hightower has spent three decades battling the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought To Be – consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks. Hightower believes that the true political spectrum is not right to left but top to bottom, and he has become a leading national voice for the 80 percent of the public who no longer find themselves within shouting distance of the Washington and Wall Street powers at the top. Hightower is a modern-day Johnny Appleseed, spreading the message of progressive populism all across the American grassroots.
Law and Disorder Law and Disorder is a weekly, independent radio program airing on several stations across the United States and podcasting on the web. Law and Disorder gives listeners access to rare legal perspectives on issues concerning civil liberties, privacy, right to dissent and the horrendous practices of torture exercised by the US government. This program examines the political forces and legislation that are moving the United States into a police state.
Three of the top progressive attorneys and activists host the program and bring an amazing, diverse line up of guests from grassroots activists to politically mindful authors. Most importantly, Law and Disorder brings access to attorneys who give insights to some of the most controversial cases.
Making Contact Making Contact digs into the story beneath the story—contextualizing the narratives that shape our culture. This award-winning radio show examines the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground, building a more just world through narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the environment, labor, economics, health, governance, and arts and culture.
Nonprofit Radio Big nonprofits hire experts. The other 95% listen to Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio. Trusted experts and leading thinkers join Tony each week to tackle the tough issues. If you have big dreams but a small budget, you have a home at Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio.
On the Ground On the Ground covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media.
Project Censored Project Censored educates students and the public about the importance of a truly free press for democratic self-government and exposes and opposes news censorship while promoting independent investigative journalism, media literacy, and critical thinking. An informed public is crucial to democracy in at least two basic ways. First, without access to relevant news and opinion, people cannot fully participate in government. Second, without media literacy, people cannot evaluate for themselves the quality or significance of the news they receive. Censorship undermines democracy. Project Censored’s work highlights the important links among a free press, media literacy and democratic self-government.
Radio Ecoshock Radio Ecoshock News reports on endangered species, toxic technologies, deforestation, smog, climate change, nuclear weapons and reactors, overfishing in the oceans, and more. We’ll pass on the activities of environment groups, large and small.
Ralph Nader Radio Hour The Ralph Nader Radio Hour is a weekly talk show broadcast on KYRS. Ralph Nader is joined by co-hosts Steve Skrovan and David Feldman for a lively informative hour of interviews with some of the nation’s most influential movers and shakers, and thought provoking discussions of the weeks news.
Sea Change Radio Sea Change Media’s mission is to make connections that advance the shift toward social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
Sprouts Sprouts is a 29-minute weekly program featuring radio content being produced by grassroots community radio stations, Indy Media Centers, and other independent production groups. We celebrate these many vital and diverse voices by bringing them to a national audience. Sprouts is produced collaboratively by radio producers across the country; sometimes even the world.
Suspense For twenty years, the radio anthology series SUSPENSE featured Hollywood’s biggest stars in stories of the mysterious and terrifying. Since it left the air in 1962, there hasn’t been a show like it; even the fondly-remembered ‘CBS Radio Mystery Theatre’ was only a shadow of what SUSPENSE had been at its very best. Until now. We’ve revived radio’s greatest-ever anthology series, featuring a company of Hollywood actors, plus some surprising guest stars. So tune in every Friday night at midnight for another study in…SUSPENSE!
Talk World Radio Talk World Radio is progressive news and analysis from leading experts on human rights, journalists, scholars, and political activists hosted by author, activist and journalist David Swanson. Swanson is the director of WorldBeyondWar.org and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. Swanson’s books include War Is A Lie and When the World Outlawed War. He is a 2015, 2016, 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee.
The Shortwave Report The Shortwave Report is a weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet.
This Way Out This Way Out is the international lesbian and gay radio magazine, produced by and for LGBT people and their equality allies. The “magazine style” show is heard on more than 200 local stations in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and now every Sunday right here in Spokane on KYRS. This Way Out has been honored with multiple awards from the National Federation Of Community Broadcasters, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), and the Gay and Lesbian Press Association.
Thom Hartmann Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talkshow host. He’s the New York Times bestselling, 4-times Project Censored Award winning author of 24 books in print in 17 languages on five continents. Thom Hartmann was named as the 8th most important talk show host in America in 2011, 2012, and 2013 (10th the two previous years), and for three of the past five years the #1 most important progressive host.
TUC Radio TUC (Time of Useful Consciousness) Radio reports on the untold story of the impact of big corporations on society.
Other Promos:
Car Donation Carl
Car Donation Taylor’s Cousins
Car Donation Logan Crash that Chevrolet
Car Donation Logan Spring Cleaning
PSA’s:
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Underwriting:
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