KZYX Public Affairs

March 25, 2021--Johanna Wildoak talks with Joanne Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox about their book Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U.S. Poverty. They reframe poverty as a policy—not a people—problem, enabled by a litany of institutional obstacles.

March 24, 2021--Join Jim Heid and Toby Malina for all things computed, KZYX's biweekly computer call in show.

March 24, 2021--Join Karen Ottoboni for TKO, Community Open Lines, exploring local government and politics. This week, her guest is 2nd district supervisor Mo Mulheren. The topics include what she's learned in the 3 months since taking office, the $21.6 million dollar PG&E settlement money and more.

March 23, 2021--Join host Chris Skyhawk for the Ecology Hour, all about the Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota. Line 3 is an attempt by Enbridge Co. to transport tar sands oil from Alberta, Canada. A powerful coalition of climate activists, farmers, and First Nations people are coming together to stop Line 3.

March 23, 2021--Host Scott Cratty talks with Brentt Blaser from the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services. The lack of winter rainfall indicates Mendocino County is heading for another dry and dangerous fire season. Being fire-ready should be part of your new normal. Find out more about our emergency alert systems and how the county is helping to get us all ready.

March 22, 2021--MendoLatino is live, local public affairs in Spanish for Mendocino County, hosted by Loreto Rojas and Diana Coryat. This week’s program features Dr. Andy Coren, County Public Health Officer, about the latest information related to COVID-19 and the vaccine. They also talk with NCO about the California Immigrant Resilience Fund.

March 21, 2021--This edition of Youth Speaks Out! Features two college freshmen women on Women’s History Month and liberation. Do high schools and colleges help evolve female equality? Which women have inspired these recent Laytonville High School graduates?

March 21, 2021--“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”… This week's edition of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids,” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa. celebrates “Springtime & Spiders.” With songs, dances, the “listening game”, an “Anansi The Spider” story, fun facts, riddles & more; “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in and dance, sing and play every Sunday at NOON on KZYX and Z. It sounds like FUN!

March 19, 2021--Get your sports fix with Jim and Jerry Young on the Sports Phone. Tonight's conversation veered into the unexpected but familiar world of playground sports! Listen live and call in every Friday night at 7pm on KZYX and Z or www.kzyx.org

March 19, 2021--This Week on Politics, A Love Story, host Bob Bushansky speaks with Nancy Kleiber, Vice President of the Mendocino County League of Women Voters. They talk about HR-1, also known as “For The People Act,” just passed by the House of Representatives and set for debate in the Senate starting March 23rd. How does the bill protect voting rights across the US, and can it pass if the Senate doesn’t get rid of the filibuster?

March 18, 2021--On this edition of Be More Now, host Blake More interviews author, animal rights advocate and veterinary homeopath Jan Allegretti about holistic health care for animals, animal rights advocacy, and animal/human wellness, personal growth, environmental sustainability and spiritual curiosity. With a poem at the end by Gwyn Rosenburg.

March 18, 2021--This week’s Cannabis Hour provides clear information on the proposed opening of Phase 3 of the County’s Cannabis Ordinance ahead of Friday's Planning Commission hearing. Host Jenn Procacci talks with Patrick Sellers of Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, Monique Ramirez of Covelo Cannabis Advocacy Group, and Sarah Bodnar of Cannabis Business Alliance of Mendocino County. They discuss the proposed 10% expansion, pros and cons, and what affect these proposed changes could have on the cannabis community.

March 17, 2021--On this special episode of The new normal Radio Hour, host Mary Anne Petrillo celebrates Women’s History Month by speaking with women business owners Alison Smith Story owner of Smith Story Wine Cellars, and Anna Burkas of Village Ecosystems and designer of the Chickfly clothing line. Mary Anne also acknowledges the one year anniversary of the Shelter in Place order that shuttered businesses in the County and across the country.

March 17, 2021--On this edition of Forthright Radio, host Joy LaClaire speaks with award winning NY Times journalist and author of 13 books about science, Carl Zimmer, who unravels the mysterious borderland between the living and the non-living in his latest book, LIFE’S EDGE: THE SEARCH FOR WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ALIVE. Followed by a remembrance of poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

March 16, 2021-- KZYX's final episode of the Ecology Hour's "Running on Empty" with Patrick Hentschel. This episode features an interview with Gabriel Silva, Founder and CEO of Ahimsa, a global vegan leather shoe brand based in Brazil. Gabriel was a young commercial airline pilot until he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. In response to this diagnosis, he reshaped his entire approach to personal health and in doing so became vegan. Soon after, he developed Ahimsa, a company that delivers sustainably manufactured alternative "vegan" leather shoes. Patrick & Gabriel discuss Ahimsa's inspiring approach to business and what really matters when creating a service-oriented company.

March 16, 2021--Dr. Charlie Evans, ER Doctor in Petaluma and Healdsburg, and longtime medical collaborator with host Dr. Marvin Trotter, talks about his decades of work for public health all over the world, including in Africa and Latin America.

March 15, 2021--Stephanie Hicks talks about growing up Fallon Paiute Shoshone in Northern Nevada, and how her path to Coyote Valley and Mendocino County has changed her worldview. Pomo Perspective on KZYX features views from the Pomo Tribal nations of Northern California, every 3rd Monday morning at 9am.

March 14, 2021--“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…This episode of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa, features the world of “Bug, Bugs, & More Bugs part 2.” With songs, dances, the “listening game”, story time, fun facts, & more; “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is “Fun Family Radio”; it’s listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in and dance, sing and play every Sunday at NOON on KZYX and Z. It sounds like FUN!

March 12, 2021--Join Jim and Jerry Young from the Sports Bar at Jerry's place in Portland, with conversation and calls about all things sports.

March 12, 2021-- Byline Mendocino is a local media round table, featuring local journalists in conversation about the week’s headlines. This week’s panel includes two powerhouse local women, each publishers of well known local magazines: Holly Madrigal, of Word of Mouth Magazine, and Zida Borcich, of Real Estate Magazine. They talk about their March issues, and what it takes to publish in Mendocino County.

March 11, 2021-- How did deregulation of the Texas electric grid actually kill people a few weeks ago? Join intrepid investigative reporter Greg Palast on Corporations and Democracy with hosts Annie Esposito and Steve Scalmanini. In the second half they discuss HR-1, the "For the People Act", the most significant voting rights and democracy improvement bill in more than a half century, with Aaron Scherb of Common Cause.

March 11, 2021--On Wildoak Living this week: the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program in Mendocino County. The goals of this project are to protect valuable agricultural lands while also supporting sustainable housing development and to build a sustainable and resilient agricultural community. Hosted by Johanna Wildoak.

March 10, 2021--Karen Ottoboni is joined by 5th District County Supervisor Ted Williams to discuss the issues on yesterday's Board agenda, including the budget and the $22 million settlement payment from PG&E for the damage caused by 2017's Redwood Complex Fire.

March 10, 2021--On this edition of “Point & Click Radio,” the biweekly computer show, Jim and Toby talk about passwords — how to find out if any of your passwords have been compromised by hackers, and how to create and store secure passwords. “Point & Click Radio,” on the air and on your computer for over 25 years.

March 9, 2021--Where do big fish come from? Little fish of course! Tune in to the Ecology Hour this week for a program all about larval fish and fish reproduction. Hosts Tim Bray and Robert Spies discuss the ecology of larval fish and the timing of fish reproduction in the ocean with Dr. Rebecca Asch of Eastern North Carolina University.

March 9, 2021--On this episode of the Fire Safe Council Radio show, get tips to help you preserve the natural environment while creating your wildfire defensible space. You chose to live here for the natural beauty. Now it seems like you may need to turn your home into a moonscape to keep it safe from wildfire. Host Scott Cratty talks with Jim Xerogeanes from the Mendocino College Agriculture Department and Andrea Davis from the Sanhedrin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

March 8, 2021--MendoLatino presents Dr. Andy Coren, Health Officer of Mendocino County, Dr. Leah Cohen and Jackie Orozco to discuss vaccination in our county. MendoLatino presenta el lunes 8 de marzo al oficial de salud del condado, Dr. Andy Coren quien informará sobre la campaña de vacunación y el acceso a la vacuna por parte de la comunidad latina. La Dr. Lea Collins explicará los mitos y las verdades sobre las vacunas. Jackie Orozco nos contará sobre lo que está haciendo UVA en Ukiah para ayudar a que todos se vacunen.

March 7. 2021-- “Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…listen to “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa. This week’s show explores the world of “Bugs…Bugs…&…More…Bugs.” With music, songs, dances, the “listening game”, story time, fun facts & more; “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is “Fun Family Radio”; it’s listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in and dance, sing and play every Sunday at NOON on KZYX and Z. It sounds like FUN!

March 5, 2021--Join Jim and Jerry Young to get your sports fix on The Sports Phone, taking your calls about all things sports. The Sports Phone, every Friday at 7pm on KZYX and Z.

March 5, 2021--Bob Bushansky speaks with James A Morone, the John Hazen White professor of political science at Brown University about his new book —“Republic of Wrath — How American Politics Turned Tribal, from George Washington to Donald Trump” on Politics: A Love Story.

March 4, 2021--Attention theater lovers...Mendocino Theatre Company’s RADIO READING SERIES continues with a reading of THE CLOD by Lewis Beach. First performed in 1914, this short Civil War drama explores the brutality of war and the dehumanizing effects of poverty with a sardonic humor. The reading, directed by Lorry Lepaule, features: Pamela W. Allen, Bob Cohen, Mark Friedrich, Ken Krauss, Phil Regan, and Katan Sosnovec.

March 4, 2021--On this episode of Putting Down Roots, hosts Michelle and Phoenix focus on community health and resilience. They talk with Patrice and Molly from Healthy Mendocino, Jocelyn from Botanical Bus, and Megan from The Community Foundation of Mendocino County about the work they’re doing to support wellness in our community.

March 4, 2021--Cannabis Hour host Jenn Procacci interviews co-founder/CEO of LeafWorks Inc, Eleanor Kuntz about fraud in the medicinal plant supply chain, best practices and ethics surrounding genetics based research in cannabis, and more. Dr. Kuntz is also the founder of Canndor, the first cannabis herbarium, dedicated to preserving unique cannabis cultivars through traditional plant pressing processes.

March 3, 2021--On this episode of For the Love of Reading….Utter Nonsense! Selections from the truly Fantastical writings of Edward Lear, and the incomparable genius of Lewis Carroll. Read for you by Linda Pack. With an episode from the archives of Mendocino County Remembered.

March 3, 2021--Mary Anne Petrillo of West Business Development Center returns to KZYX for the first of a three part series on Women in Business, honoring Women’s History Month. She talks with local women entrepreneurs Sheilah Rogers, Maggie Watson and Erica Fielder, about their experiences starting and operating their own businesses in Mendocino County. It's the Women’s Month edition of the New Normal Radio hour with Mary Anne Petrillo.

March 3, 2021--On this edition of Forthright Radio host Joy LaClaire speaks with Columbia University Law Professor, John Coffee about his book, CORPORATE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: THE CRISIS OF UNDERENFORCEMENT. Why have corporate executives at major companies such as Boeing, Pacific Gas and Electric, Purdue and Goldman Sachs escaped prosecution, despite the severe injuries their firms have inflicted on many? That’s on Forthright Radio, from KZYX and Z.

March 2, 2021--Nerd out on newts! On this edition of the Ecology Hour, learn about these mini super heroes with Kate Marianchild, author of Secrets of the Oak Woodlands and host Hannah Bird. Does a newt have superpowers? Can it grow back it’s organs? How does it “disappear” through the dry season? And just what is an “erotic cyclone”?

March 2, 2021--Dr. Marvin Trotter speaks with Dr. Kevin Mack, Clinical Psychologist in Mendocino County, on the topic of suicide prevention.

March 1, 2021--On this edition of The Farm and Garden Show with Ruthie King, take an inside look at this year’s California Small Farmer Conference, including highlights from a wide range of cutting edge California farmers. The Farm and Garden Show airs every first Monday of the month at 9am on KZYX.

February 28. 2021--“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…Listen to this week's edition of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa. We hear more “Listener Favorites” and explore the world of musical instruments. With music, songs, dances, the “listening game”, story time, fun facts & more; “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is “Fun Family Radio”; it’s listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in and dance, sing and play LIVE every Sunday at NOON on KZYX and Z. It sounds like FUN!

February 26, 2021-Jim and Jerry Young host the Sports Phone, listener driven call in show about all things sports! Listen live every Friday at 7pm on KZYX and KZYZ.

February 26, 2021--Byline Mendocino features local journalists. On this episode, host Alicia Bales talks with Sarah Reith of KZYX News about her coverage of local issues this week, including developments on the Measure B committee and the Great Redwood Trail. In the second half of the show, Alicia interviews Neal Reardon of Sonoma Clean Power, about the state of our power grid in light of the disastrous events in Texas.

February 25, 2021--On this episode of Inside Education, hosted by County Superintendent of Schools Michelle Hutchins, local principals and administrators from schools across the county discuss the challenges and successes of in-person instruction during the pandemic.

February 25, 2021--Join Johanna “Wildoak” for this week's episode of Wildoak Living, the radio program about sustainability and building community in Mendocino County and beyond. Johanna talks with Heather Hurwitz, author of “Are We The 99%?” 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. Hurwitz explores what the successes and failures of the Occupy movement have to teach us about building inclusive, resilient movements. Johanna also presents a reading list to celebrate Black History Month.

February 24, 2021--On this edition of “Point & Click Radio,” the biweekly computer show, Bob and Jim have an update on Starlink satellite availability in this area and a roundup of computer news, along with Toby Malina’s Tip of the Week, and answers to listeners' computer questions.

February 23, 2021--This week on The Ecology Hour, host Chris Skyhawk talks with Jean Su of the Center for Biological Diversity about the potential environmental impacts of a proposed Lithium Mine near Death Valley National Park, and also efforts toward energy justice.

February 23, 2021--Your emergency plans should include the pets and livestock in your life. Find out how to prepare to take care of your animals during wildfire on this episode of Mendocino Fire Safe Radio hour with Scott Cratty of the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council.

February 22, 2021--MendoLatino is live, local public affairs in Spanish for Mendocino County. This week, join hosts Loreto Rojas and Diana Coryat for a program with Promotores de Salud and Dr. Andy Coren, Health Officer, about the efforts in Willits and Ukiah to support Latinos during the pandemic and beyond. MendoLatino presenta el lunes 22 de febrero a Promotores de Salud y al Dr. Andy Coren, nuestro oficial de salud. Hablaremos sobre los esfuerzos en Willits y en Ukiah para apoyar a los latinos durante la pandemia y más. Llame con sus preguntas para el Dr. Coren y aprenda sobre los esfuerzos para vacunar al Condado de Mendocino.

“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…This episode of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa, features “Listener Favorites and DJ Inspirations.” With songs, dance, riddles & jokes, the “listening game”, fun facts and more, “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is “Fun Family Radio”; it’s listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in live and dance, sing and play every Sunday at NOON on KZYX and Z. It sounds like FUN!

Feb 19, 2021--Join Jim and Jerry Young to get your sports fix on The Sports Phone, taking your calls about all things sports. Call in live to The Sports Phone every Friday at 7pm on KZYX and Z.