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Booklovers’ Cafe – Monique Smith, Braiding Sweet Grass (YA)

(Airdate: March 14, 2023) Cris talks with the 2023 Community Read author Monique Gray Smith about her adaptation for Young Adults of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This edition is a delight to hold and view with added illustrations by Nicole Neidhardt. All three of these women represent tribes from different locations in North America. Monique is an author and teacher in her own right and we also talk about her own path and books. Most recently Tilly and Crazy Eights was published and listed for Canada Reads 2021.

Local News for 3/14/23

March 14, 2023: Jim Burke – Lost plane search; PUD phone scam. (TRANSCRIPT)

Pi Day Never Sounded or Tasted This Good!

Genevieve Barlow, Chris Bricker, and Jim Burke outside the Mountain View station. (Photo by Barney Burke)

Tuesday 3-14 is Pie Day. Whether you think of “pie” as 3.14 or as a yummy dessert, Pie Day at KPTZ will be worth tuning into! From 7:30am until 10pm, there will be all kinds of sweet programming. KPTZ’s Tuesday regulars will also be on hand, to tell you why we appreciate your support AND to pitch PIES! That’s right, there will be an ACTUAL PIE awarded each hour to a station donor. Keep your eyes – and ears – on the Pies, Tuesday March 14 on KPTZ. With special programming, music and more, it’ll be a sur-PIE-singly great day to show your support for your community radio station, KPTZ… where the “P” stands for PIE.

Housing Solutions/Powering Our Future

(Airdate: March 13, 2023) This week Jim Burke talks with Liz Revord of the Housing Solutions Network to discuss the future of housing in Jefferson County. Then Him talks with Gary Nelson who, along with with Doug Rodgers, is leading a webinar from Jefferson County Library called “Powering Our Future- Energy Independence for The North Olympic Peninsula” which starts March 15, 2023 on This week Jim Burke talks with Liz Revord of the Housing Solutions Network to discuss the future of housing in Jefferson County, and with Gary Nelson who, along with with Doug Rogers, is leading a webinar from Jefferson County Library called “Powering Our Future- Energy Independence for The North Olympic Peninsula” which starts March 15, 2023.

Our Working Waterfront ~ 3/10/23

“Schooner’s Row” – four Tall Ships: Adventuress, Alcyone, Canadian sister ships Pacific Swift, and Pacific Grace

(Airdate: March 10, 2023) In this edition of Our Working Waterfront, co-host Eron Berg gives us an update on the multiple projects in progress and funding opportunities for further development here at the Port of Port Townsend. Then co-host Port Commissioner Pam Petranek joins KPTZ’s Chris Bricker as they explore the boatyard in search of Tall Ships. In a rare occurrence, six historic schooners were hauled out in the same window of time—a rare opportunity not to be missed! We speak with Skippers, a Mate, and Deckhands alike.

Local News for 3/10/23

March 10, 2023: Ann Katzenbach – County strategic plan seeks your ideas; Acquatics Center Feasibility Study launched. (TRANSCRIPT)

Brewocracy Now ~ 3/09/23

Co-host John Mauro is back from his break and reflects on what that meant for him as well as the excellent work of the city leadership team while he was gone. We discussed city efforts to pay off some of our debt and why that is important. John also talked about efforts by the city to coordinate the replacement of our pool including a planned public meeting “Healthier Together” that is coming up at the Fort Worden commons. on March 14. Mark your calendars! (Note: Our planned guest, Monique Gray Smith was delayed due to travel problems and will be joining us next week)

The Loneliness of the Headless Radio Host

(March 9, 2023) The Loneliness of the Headless Radio Host – Learn what happens when your head explodes.

Local News for 3/09/23

March 9, 2023: Diane Urbani de la Paz – Support for Women’s Health Protection Act; Clallam County poet laureate named. (TRANSCRIPT)

Duke Robillard Trio Performing Live on Friday, March 17

KPTZ is excited to CoPresent the Duke Robillard Trio performing live on Friday, March 17 at the Palindrome in Port Townsend at 7:30pm. Considered one of the great blues players of the last 50 years, Duke Robillard is known worldwide for his associations with Roomful of Blues, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and many others. He has been recognized with multiple Blues Music Awards and Grammy Nominations.

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