(Airdate: August 21, 2023) Together to present the A.I.R.E. Program are Artist-in-Residence Carol Rashawanna Williams and A.I.R.E co-creators Tracy Grisman and Adrianna Santiago. Located at the Jefferson County Solid Waste Transfer Station, A.I.R.E. demonstrates the value of “garbage” as raw materials for the making of works of art. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
(Airdate: August 14, 2023) Jim Burke brings on a co-host this week, County Commissioner Kate Dean, and they discuss all things THING with local artist, chef and singer Grace Love and Sarah Strasbaugh, Associate Director of Community Programs at STG (Seattle Theater Group) the producers of THING.
The 6th and 9th of August of this year commemorate the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in1945, the year – 78 years ago – that the Atomic Genie left the bottle never to return. Civilians and military personnel were indiscriminately killed, and there were terrible inhumane consequences for the survivors. Joining us today is Ann Wright, Col. US Army (Retired) who served 29 years with the Army and Army Reserves, and 16 years of service in the US Diplomatic Corps. Ann is now an outspoken Activist for Peace. She was one of three US Diplomats who submitted their letters of resignation to Colin Powell on the eve of the invasion of Iraq.
Ann has been writing and speaking out for Peace since then, participating in discussions on foreign policy and peace at conferences worldwide, as well as participating in non-violent protests all over the globe. KPTZ’s Chris Bricker sits down for a conversation with Ann.
(Airdate: July 24, 2023) In this encore airing, Jim Burke interviewed David Seglau about the AARP Foundation’s efforts to recruit volunteers to be “Tax Aide Volunteers” to help people of any age file their taxes. Jim also spoke with Eva Bennett, the Jefferson County Coordinator for S.H.I.B.A. (The State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) who is recruiting volunteers to help people understand their options with Medicare.
(Airdate: July 1, 2023) Washington Poet Laureate Arianne True chats about her life in poetry, her selection as Poet Laureate, and reads selections of her poems. She is joined by Kathryn Hunt who curates the Poetry on the Salish Sea series at Wilderbee Farm. Hosted by Phil Andrus.
(Airdate: July 10, 2023) Host Phil Andrus interviews Tara McCauley, Director of the Jefferson Co. Museum of Art & History.
(Airdate: July 3, 2023) Jim Burke talks with the cast members and mentors of The Key City Public Theatre’s production of AIRNESS, a play about an air guitar contest which is part of KCPT’s educational program where teens act, direct and learn about technical production. He also has a conversation with Charles Durrett about a new co-housing project being developed in Port Townsend.
(Airdate: June 26, 2023) This week, host Jim Burke talks all about art with Virginia Ashby and Herman James, two painters who have a show, Psychedelic Summer, at the Grover Gallery through July.
AND…the show Outside In is opening at the Jeanette Best Gallery on June 29. It is curated by Exhibitions Director Michael Vince Snyder DuBose, who joins Jim and two photographers featured in that show: Brian Goodman and Kerry Tremain. Also featured in Outside In are two sculptors, the late Tom Jay and Sara Mall Johani.
(Airdate: June 19, 2023) This reprise show, produced by KPTZ DJ host and kayaker Chris Bricker on the subject of kayak safety, was motivated by the tragic deaths of two kayakers just off the Dungeness Spit in April of 2015, along with more recent incidents involving ill-fated kayakers. These are beautiful and spectacular waters, but it’s important to remember the essentials when venturing out in this region to enjoy this great sport. We speak with veteran kayaker and adventurer Chris Duff, Dr. Sam Baker on cold water immersion, leaders of the Olympic Peninsula Paddling Club, and rescue swimmers from the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Port Angeles. Experienced Kayaker, KPTZ’s Mermaid Keri introduces the show.
(Airdate: June 12, 2023) Jim Burke talks to George Geissler, Washington State Forester, of the Washington Department of Natural Resources about wildfires.
