
Show overview
KNX Hero of the Week has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 116 episodes. That works out to roughly 6 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 2 min and 3 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 29 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Audacy.
From the publisher
with Heather Jordan
Latest Episodes
View all 116 episodesMeet Steve and Patty! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are two volunteer tutors who are going above and beyond to motivate their students!
Meet Lucinda Lambros, our KNX Hero of the Week! The creator of Handbags for Hearts is helping women feel strong and confident!
Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Stefanie Yoshii of UCI Health! The patient relations manager goes above and beyond, also working as a volunteer who helps people cope after a devastating trauma.
Meet Rosa Alcala, our KNX Hero of the Week! The community outreach manager has spent her career making sure others are okay and healthy!
Meet the amazing Carl Stromstedt! At 94 years old, the Navy Veteran spends his days fostering dogs saved by the Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue!
We check in with former KNX Hero of the Week Rene Amy of Altadena, who sowed over 250-million poppy seeds to “poppify” the community devastated by the Eaton Fire.
Meet U.S. Navy Veteran and singer, Keisa Souza! Our KNX Hero of the Week!
Helping foster youth to become successful, independent adults! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week, Gina Stevens and Carolyn Olsen of the non-profit, Fostering Youth Independence!
Building partnership and a healthier community! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Omar Covarrubias of The 5AM Crew!
Meet Madeline Smith of OC Sober Gals! Our KNX Hero of the Week is creating a fun, unique community for women all over SoCal!
Meet LAPD Officer David Marroquin, our KNX Hero of the Week!
Leading the way with kindness and creativity! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Seannice Archie!
Meet rescue volunteers, Schuyler and David! Our KNX Heroes of the Week aid a local mountain rescue team, saving lives while risking their own!
Meet our incredible KNX Heroes of the Week, Rose Domantay and her three amazing daughters!
Meet Leah Wetter! Our KNX Hero of the Week is a teenager from Tarzana who’s bringing “invisible illnesses” into the conversation, and making a difference!
We catch up with former KNX Hero of the Week, Dr. Katie Nenneker - who’s inspiring the next generation of veterinarians!

He’s using rhythm to heal anxiety, increase reading capabilities and improve life skills! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, the musically talented and compassionate Steven Angel!
Steven Angel is the President and Founder of the non-profit, Drumming For Your Life Institute. It helps young people and adults who struggle with reading, learning, anxiety, addiction and more! He created the Reading, Rhythm & Life Skills Drumming Program, and his unique and tested technique is changing the lives of people all over the Los Angeles metro! Click to hear his conversation with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan, as he explains how it all works! (Photo: Steven Angel, courtesy of Steven Angel and DFYL.) https://dfyl.org/

The first ever “Denim Run” is coming up! We catch up with KNX Hero Summer Willis, who is changing the landscape when it comes to reporting sexual violence & supporting survivors!
Heather Jordan chats with former KNX Hero of the Week Summer Willis about the new “Denim Run” running event in Santa Monica on April 12th, 2026. Summer is a marathon runner and sexual assault survivor, and with the assistance of LA's Laurence Cohen, she is spearheading this movement all across the nation! Heather and Summer also talk about the importance of speaking out against sexual violence, and ways to support victims with positivity and strength! Photo of Summer Willis, courtesy of photographer Tierney Gearon.

Joy is contagious, and so is Kevin Schatz! Our KNX Hero of the Week is using joyful music to brighten the lives of young people!
You may know him as a radio host on our sister station “K-EARTH 101” - but to young kids all over SoCal, Kevin Schatz is merely a musician, who is full of fun and creativity! Click to listen to his full interview with Heroes Host Heather Jordan! Photo: Courtesy of Kevin Schatz (kevinsongs.live)

This month, we are celebrating incredible women who are making a big impact! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Christian Starks!
Guided by her mother's compassionate spirit, Christian Starks is creating healthier communities across SoCal! She is the Director of Community Health for Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center, combining creativity and kindness to make a difference every day! (Photo courtesy of Christian Starks: Vendors and Christian (center) at the farmer’s market in February 2026.)