(Airdate: March 18, 2025) We’ve been visiting the Yugu minority, in the grasslands west of Zhangye. The Yugu are a branch of the Uyghers, and they are the only branch that still believes in Buddhism rather than Islam. But still, they haven’c completely given up the religion their ancestors practiced.
Podcasts
Meredith Jordan
(Airdate: March 17, 2025) KPTZ’s Charlie Bermant sits down with Meredith Jordan, editor of the Port Townsend Leader. They discussed Sunshine Week; A nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. She also will discussed community journalism in general and the Leader in particular.
Port Townsend Library
(Airdate: March 17, 2025 – Port Townsend Library)
Special Brew for You ~ Thursday, March 20
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and guest host City of Port Townsend’s Community Services Director Melody Sky Weaver will be chatting with Danielle McClelland and Christy Spencer from the Port Townsend Film Festival about the long-standing film and book pairing collaboration for the Community Read. This year the film is an Abba inspired Mama Mia sing-along at the Rose Theatre on Saturday, March 29th at 10am.
County Connections
(Airdate: March 14, 2025) This week on County Connections Jim Burke and co-host Heather Dudley-Nollette welcome the new Jefferson County Sheriff (since January of this year) Andy Pernsteiner. They talk about how his elevation to sheriff came about, some of the things the sheriffs department does and an especially interesting look at a virtual reality (VR) training tool the department uses to train deputies to defuse and help someone find services; or if the scenario escalates, when non-lethal and deadly force is warranted. The public can join in dialog with the Sheriffs Department by going to a Citizen’s Advisory Committee meeting (more info at https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1210/Citizens-Advisory-Committee).
Brewocracy Now ~ 3/13/25
KPTZ’s Taylor Clark and Port Townsend City Manager John Mauro talked about the Shoreline Master Plan meeting yesterday, we talked about the city budgeting process and how to get involved, and John extended an on-air invitation for the publisher of the Port Townsend Leader to join us live on a future Brewocracy Now show.
#714 The Cougar Conundrum, part 1
(Reprise Airdate: March 12, 2025) Please join host Debaran Kelso and puma specialist Dr. Mark Elbroch as we explore both mountain lion ecology, and how we might learn to share our world with this large successful predator. Part 1 of a two part program.
Booklovers’ Cafe – Joseph Bednarik, Invited to Speak
(Airdate: March 11, 2025) Cris Wilson welcomes Joseph Bednarik: speaker, author, editor and philosopher to discuss his new book Invited to Speak. Many of our listeners know Joseph from his long association with Copper Canyon Press and also from his many talks from the pulpit at Unitarian Fellowships around the Puget Sound. This book takes 7 of these talks that bring you into a world of memorable events, intriguing characters, quotes and poetry. This is a book to be savored and it’s funny, too!
Silk
(Airdate: March 11, 2025) We’re in Gansu Province, visiting the Yugu minority, 60 kilometers west of Zhangye. The Yugu fled here over 500 years ago, to escape the Islamic fanaticism of Tamerlane. Despite their warnings to the Chinese, Tamerlane was just considered another border bandit.
The Hobbit
(Airdate: March 10, 2025) KPTZ’s Genevieve Barlow spoke with some of the company of the Port Townsend Youth Theatre and OCEAN production of The Hobbit: Marc Weinblatt – Director/Project Coordinator, Luca Tapogna (16) – Gandalf, Caleb Sigmond (12) – Bilbo, and Ruby Groussman (15) – Balin/Voice of Smaug. Fans of the book and movie can expect Bilbo the hobbit, Gandalf the wizard, dwarves, elves, goblins, a giant dragon and, of course, Gollum! This exciting youth project provides the opportunity to make theater not only fun and entertaining, but also a powerful multi-generational educational experience as participants range from grades 2 – 12. This ambitious production features costumes by Libby Wennstrom, giant puppets and shadow puppetry under the guidance of Puppet Masters, Celia Fulton-Walden and Thaddeus Jurczynski, and live music led by Kristin Smith. For more information about the production- click here.
