KZYX Public Affairs

February 21, 2023--This month's program features sculptor Paul Reiber, previewing a new show next month at the Willits Center for the Arts; and The Real Sarahs, who open for Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore at SPACE Theater on Saturday, March 4th. The Sarahs, along with guitarist Alex DeGrassi, have a new release coming out later this year.

February 19, 2023--Join hosts Jim and Jerry Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.

February 16, 2023--Scams to privatize Medicare and Social Security have misleading names designed to confuse senior citizens trying to apply for the care they need and have earned. Hosts Steve and Annie talk with an expert on seniors’ issues, Ruth Carter about the latest scams to benefit Wall Street at the expense of seniors.

February 16, 2023--Host Elizabeth Archer speaks with Julia Dakin, following up on a discussion from last year, about landrace gardening.

February 16, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci provides a policy update, and discusses urgent challenges facing licensed cannabis cultivators with guests Michael Katz, Executive Director of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, and John Haschak, 3rd District Supervisor.

February 15, 2023--Host Doug Livingstone covers developments in Renewable Energy. With caller inspirations, questions and concerns.

February 14, 2023--In a world filled with wonder and mystery, Albatrosses stand out. Dr. Rob Suryan, Science Lead for the Gulf Watch Alaska Long-Term Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Program, spent years studying their movements. using new technologies to follow these famous wanderers. Dr. Suryan joins The Ecology Hour to tell us about some of the amazing things he learned by tracking these magnificent birds from the remote islands where they breed, across the wide oceans where they spend most of their lives.

13 de febrero de 2023--MendoLatino celebra el día del amor y de la amistad entrevistando a Susana Bustos y a Karin Weyland. Con ellas exploraremos las distintas vías que existen para desarrollar el amor propio, encontrar la luz interior, la creatividad y el poder ancestral como medios de empoderamiento y sanación. February 13, 2023--MendoLatino celebrates the day of San Valentine by interviewing Susana Bustos and Karin Weyland. With them we explore the different ways to develop self-love, find inner light, creativity and ancestral power as means of empowerment and healing.

February 10, 2023--Host Joy LaClaire speaks with internationally acclaimed author and McMaster University Professor, Henry Giroux, as he returns to share his analysis of current threats to democracy and social and environmental justice in the United States and around the world.

February 9, 2023--Host Chris Skyhawk speaks with Tiokasin Ghosthorse. Ghosthorse is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota, as well as a member of the Center for Humans and Nature and an international speaker on Peace, Indigenous and Mother Earth perspective. He is also a Boarding School Survivor, a musician, and the host of First Voices Radio, he discusses how language shapes our reality, and how traditional indigenous wisdom, might offer us views of new realities that we can collectively shape.

February 8, 2023--Join hosts Bob Laughton and Jim Heid every other Wednesday at 7pm for Point and Click Radio, with the latest computer news and time for your calls.

February 8, 2023--Host Karen Ottobini speaks with 4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde, to talk about his "long-range" perspective on the county.

February 7, 2023--Host Julie McGovern speaks with Amanda Xu, Dean of Centers, about the various college centers in Mendocino and Lake counties, as well as dual enrollment.

February 6, 2023--Corine welcomes two local culture bearers, Patricia Franklin of the Scotts Valley Band of Indians and Robin Meely of the Federated Indians of Graton tribe. They discuss their role in defining Local Native art and the preservation and dissemination of living culture and tradition.

February 5, 2023--Join hosts Jim and Jerry Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.

February 3, 2023--Host Chad Swimmer has an intimate discussion with Comedienne and Activist extraordinaire, Sherry Glaser, about humor, the English language, Breasts, Bombs (not), Elections and Erections, Arrests and Unrest, and her newest One Woman Show, Introduction to Hurstory 101.

February 2, 2023--Host Blake More interviews Mendocino County artist Lauren Sinnott. A blend of painting, process and artistic discovery, they discuss Lauren’s bright life and colorful contributions to the county’s urban landscape, including her block long county history mural in Ukiah and her most recent “From Finland to Fort Bragg” mural project in Fort Bragg.

February 2, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci is joined by Karen Mattson, Chiah Rodriques, Richard Jergenson, and Casey O’Neill, to talk about an upcoming speaker series and show happening at the Mendocino County Museum called Cannabis in Mendocino County: Our Story.

February 1, 2023--Host Doug Livingstone covers developments in Renewable Energy. With caller inspirations, questions and concerns.

February 1, 2023--Host Dan Gjerde speaks with Peter McNamee about his extensive pubic service as well has his work with the Grassroots Institute.

January 29, 2023--Join hosts Jim and Jerry Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.

January 27, 2023--Host Joy LaClaire speaks with environmental journalist, author and activist, George Monbiot, about his work and his latest book, REGENESIS: FEEDING THE WORLD WITHOUT DEVOURING THE PLANET.

January 27, 2023--Host Michelle Hutchins answers frequently asked question about her beliefs and ideas behind school improvement.

January 26, 2023--On The Farm & Garden Show, Michael Foley brings back news and interviews from the 43rd annual EcoFarm Conference. EcoFarm hosts the largest gathering of organic farmers on the West Coast, for workshops, talks by featured farmers, deep conversations about the state of organic farming, and networking.

January 26, 2023--In the first half of the program, host Johanna speaks with Sulin Bell, President of the Ukiah branch of the American Association of University Women. Later she's joined by Madge Strong and Jane McCabe about an upcoming community building event in Willits.

January 25, 2023--Join hosts Bob Laughton and Jim Heid every other Wednesday at 7pm for Point and Click Radio, with the latest computer news and time for your calls.

January 25, 2023--Host Karen Ottoboni speaks with Howard Dashiell, head of the Department of Transportation for Mendocino County, about the recent storms and their impact on DoT and their response.

January 24, 2023--Host Anna Halligan shares a couple interviews from 2020 about flood plains: First with fisheries biologist Dave Wright about floodplain and estuary restoration, then with Issac Rios of the Manchester Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians about restoration and stewardship of the Garcia River.

January 24, 2023--Dr. Marvin Trotter speaks with Megan Barber Allende, CEO of the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, about what the foundation is and does, and how folks can contribute to it.

January 22, 2023--While Jerry's lounging at a Lakers game, Jim is joined in the studio by regular caller and guest host Vince for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.

January 19, 2023--Now that the dust is settling from the November elections, hosts Annie and Steve discuss Money in the Midterm Elections with Anna Massoglia, manager of editorial content and investigations at OpenSecrets.

January 19, 2023--Host Elizabeth Archer updates and informs listeners about recent staff changes within KZYX, followed by a discussion about tree pruning, with tips and tricks.

January 20, 2023--Departing KZYX News Director Victor Palomino talks about how his past experience prepared him for the job, what he learned from his outreach to Mendocino County's Latino population, his belief in the power of art, and his new job at Radio Bilingue.

January 18, 2023--Host Doug Livingstone covers developments in Renewable Energy. With caller inspirations, questions and concerns.

January 17, 2023--Take a walk in the rain down to the fabled Enchanted Meadow, on the Albion River. Host Chad Swimmer speaks with Choctaw activist, guardian and forest steward Coyote about keeping a forest healthy and saving a beloved place.

January 17, 2023-- Host Victor Palomino talks with Spencer Brewer about the Ukiah Community Concert Association 30th annual Professional Pianist Concerts, coming to the Mendocino College Center Theatre and Marty Durlin talks to the versatile vocal/guitar duo Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore, who will perform on behalf of the KZYX Building Fund on March 4th at SPACE Theatre in Ukiah and March 5th at the Little River Inn on the coast.

January 15, 2023--Join hosts Jim and Jerry Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.

January 13, 2023--Host Joy LaClaire speaks with Howard University Political Science Professor, Clarence Lusane, to discuss his latest book, TWENTY DOLLARS and CHANGE: HARRIET TUBMAN and the ONGOING FIGHT for RACIAL JUSTICE and DEMOCRACY.

January 12, 2023--Host Chris Skyhawk continues his series “Late Stage Capitalism: What’s next?” with guest Juan Red Hawk Domingue. Juan has a podcast called “Burn the Wagon,” which highlights numerous Indigenous voices, in an attempt to burn the wagon of patriarchy, colonialism and capitalism.

January 16, 2023--Host Johanna Wildoak shares advice and tips for staying safe during winter storms.

January 11, 2023--Host Jim Heid and Toby Melina start with a timely look at weather and power-management issues, then go into a fascinating interview with an AI expert on the hot new “generative AI” technologies.

January 10, 2023--Host Dr. Marvin Trotter speaks with Jacque Williams, CEO of The Ford Street Project in Ukiah. They discuss how Measure B monies are being used for sober living at Ford Street. With listener questions.

9 de enero de 2023--MendoLatino es un programa local de asuntos públicos en español para el condado de Mendocino, presentado por Diana Coryat y Loreto Rojas. MendoLatino, cada segundo y cuarto lunes a las 9 am, en español, aquí mismo en KZYX y Z. January 9, 2023--MendoLatino is local public affairs in Spanish for Mendocino County, hosted by Diana Coryat and Loreto Rojas. MendoLatino, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 9am, en español, right here on KZYX and Z.

January 8, 2023--Join hosts Jim and Jerry Young for an hour of community call ins about all things sports.

January 5, 2023--Host Blake More takes yet another trip down poetry lane, this time featuring Silent Motif, Conference of the Poets, and a compilation poetry CD put together by poet Kirk Lumplin with Berkeley Musicians Robert Keller and Paul Mills.

January 6, 2023--Host Alicia Bales gets an update on the storm inundating Mendocino with Danilla Sands of Mendocino Action News, Kate Fishman of the Mendocino Voice, Lauren Schmitt of KMUD. In the second half, Lauren Schmitt talks about the giant 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Humboldt County on December 20, and her extraordinary work reporting on the disaster and its aftermath for KMUD News.

January 5, 2023--It's the first Farm and Garden Show of 2023, and it's also host Elizabeth Archer's birthday. She celebrates with a call-in show for people to confess their biggest farm and garden failures, the lessons they learned from them, and advice to others to avoid making the same mistakes.

January 6, 2023--Hosts Roland Cory Medina and Chad Swimmer put a fabulously positive spin on 2022 by going over all the actual great things that have happened for queer communities worldwide. From the rainbow wave in the mid-term elections to the Respect for Marriage Act, to the besaton Columbiano--the Bogota kiss-a-thon, they bring you some positively queer New Year's cheer.

January 4, 2023--Host Doug and guest cohost Chris Love discuss batteries. What types of batteries are available? What are the pros and cons of various types, brands, chemistries and sizes? Replacing old ones or the first time considerations. Differences for off grid vs. grid tie? With listener call ins.

January 4, 2023--Hosted Dan Gjerde, 4th District County Supervisor, talks about opportunities to serve in local government with former 2nd District Supervisor Richard Shoemaker.