(First airdate: February 13, 2018) SHERIFF STANKO: ALIGNING COMMUNITY & COPS. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Sheriff Dave Stanko, who explains his mission to improve and humanize the police force in Jefferson County. During his first term, Stanko – who ran and won without the support of either major political party – has ambitiously revamped the sheriff’s office. He set up a Citizen’s Advisory Panel; sent officers into the schools; arranged for “coffee with a cop” meetings, and even put his entire force through extensive training sessions.
Compass for the Week of February 12, 2018
This week on the Compass we pay a return visit to the Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO) to learn about both the services they offer and their current volunteer needs. And then we are treated to the ponderings of some of the town’s youngest philosophers at the Swan School.
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In Conversation – Pranesh Cadman
(first aired February 6, 2018). Host Sheila Bender interviews via phone Seattle Zen practitioner Pranesh Cadman (formerly Edward Cadman) about his practice of writing incense poems.
Nature Now #348
The World of the Unseen Life in the Oceans – Part 1
(first aired February 7, 2018). Dr. Virginia Armbrust, Director of the University of Washington School of Oceonography, joins host Nan Evans to talk about the weird world of microscopic organisms that populate the world’s oceans, and why we should know about them and even care. Closing music is “Under The Ocean,” performed by The Boat People.
KPTZ Goes to the Opera / Colin Foden
Hello, my name is Colin Foden. I’d like to invite you to listen to some opera. Each month KPTZ Goes to the Opera to preview the upcoming live from the New York City Metropolitan Opera performances at the Rose, the Seattle Opera, or simply to enjoy the best that Opera has to offer. As I did when I first heard Saturday afternoon Met broadcasts, I’m sure your eclectic tastes will find something dazzling about the drama and the music. The show airs every Sunday from 9-10am. I have a seat reserved for you and I look forward to your company. Email Colin.
Tossed Salad for 2/09/18
Join host Phil Andrus and special guests this Friday from 1-5pm on 91.9FM ~ or stream live by clicking the Listen Live arrow at the top left of this window.
1:00 Muriel Powers, autoharp
1:45 Jean McDonald, Kyle Hal and Bill Cohill, Toastmasters
2:00 Tom Jay, “A Word and a Poem”
2:15 Jeanie Murphy, “Banjo Tunes, Tunings, and Lore”
3:00 Akuyoe Graham, “Spirit Awakening”
3:45 Casey Neill, singer and writer of topical songs, and Timothy Hull
4:30 Don White, reading “Miss Appletree and I”, by Ray Bradbury
Jim Tolpin
(First airdate: February 7, 2018) Cris Wilson talks woodworking, tools, cabinets, and teaching with Jim Tolpin, author and a founder of the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, as well as about Da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”.
Compass for the Week of February 5, 2018
This week on the Compass we pay a visit to the Olympic Area Agency on Aging and find out whom Case Aide Heaven Gregg is able to help with what. You might be surprised to find out that you are one of them.
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JOE FRANK – A Remembrance
Joe Frank was a renowned Radio Artist and Innovator. Listen to KPTZ Monday nights Feb. 5, 12 and 19 at 8pm for three special programs honoring his haunting artistry, created by KCRW (Santa Monica CA) as part of their Unfictional series. Included are comments by Joe Frank’s colleagues and producers. Presented by KPTZ’s Larry Stein (Intense programming … listener discretion advised)
Nature Now #347 The History of the Pacific Oyster
(first aired January 31, 2018). Paul Ruben hosts environmental filmmaker Shelly Solomon in the KPTZ studio, and discusses the history of the pacific oyster and related topics. Closing music is “Oysters and Pearls,” sung by Jimmy Buffett.
