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Today, Thursday, April 30: *Seattle Port Commission President Ryan Calkins comments on the multiple responsibilities of the Port. He also comments on how the Middle East conflict is impacting the airlines and marine traffic in the Puget Sound. *Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th LD, she Chairs the Senate Higher Education Committee, is member of the University Place School Board, and leads several orga...

Today, Loretta welcomes Hakim Isler who is a nationally recognized expert in human potential, survival training, and consciousness exploration. Known widely as The Black MacGyver, Hakim is a decorated U.S. Army Special Operations veteran who served as a Psychological Operations Sergeant during both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. A sixth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do (mod...

Episode 119: The Power of Saying Goodbye Goodbyes come in many forms — sudden loss, long illness, the end of a relationship, or even the quiet realization that a part of ourselves no longer fits. In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore the emotional and neurological reality of saying goodbye. Why is it so hard? Why do we sometimes avoid it? And what gifts can emerge when we allow o...

Voices of Experience - 04-29-26 - Shift Happens by Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

We are pleased to welcome returning guest Mari Maeda, who has been a scientific researcher for many years. W,hen she lost her 2 Golden Retrievers to cancer she was determined to see what she could do to help fund more clinical trials and open access to new treatments to more dogs. Thus Canine Cancer Alliance was born. If you or anyone you know has a dog with cancer and is not sure what options mig...

Old Dog Haven is a special, local organization (mainly Washington/Oregon) that helps senior dogs find caring “forever foster” homes where they can spend their last days (or months, or sometimes years!) living in comfort, peace, love, and having their medical needs met as well. Old Dog Haven recently celebrated their 20th anniversary (in 2024) and has events planned for this summer to celebrate old...

Arron Murphy-Paine, a community leader, activist, and the CEO of Amarr's Heart Foundation hopped on the mic to discuss the current state of gun violence in the region, his foundation’s upcoming events, and to bring awareness that the murder of his son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, is still unsolved. After Amarr was murdered outside Garfield High School in 2024, Arron transformed his grief into a mission fo...

Journey with Talk Cosmos on Sunday, April 26, at 1:00 PM PDT to join host Sue Rose Minahan and Australian astrology guest Melissa Elvira Billington for a potent fireside chat: "PLUTO HAUMEA SLOW BIRTH." When Pluto the transformer reaches energetically with Dwarf Planet Haumea over many months, they instill a slow-moving birth. New life involves deep changes mixed with painful moments. These months...

Glen Gilbert sits down with Chris Bulik, a dedicated life skills coach and host of the Good Faith podcast, to explore the evolving landscape of modern coaching. Chris shares his extensive experience working within a specialized program for autistic young adults, a demographic that often faces a significant decrease in support after reaching college age. The conversation delves into the practicalit...

Episode 363 | Richard Gage on the parallels between 9/11 and Covid, Part 2 of 3 AIA architect Richard Gage continues the conversation on Informed Life Radio, unpacking additional parallels between 9/11 and Covid with a closer look at media coordination, information control, and the marginalization of opposing voices. This installment expands the framework introduced in Part 1 and sets up our concl...

In this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson recounts an unexpectedly delightful night at a women’s roller derby bout in Palm Springs that turned nostalgia into admiration. What stood out wasn’t just the speed and toughness of the sport, but its affordability, community spirit, and the passion of athletes skating purely for the love of the game. Neil reflects on how modern roller derby has...

Eric heard a song from the elusive “Booty Jamz” compilation while at the grocery store which reminds them of the revelation about what B stands for at HEB grocery stores. He also learned that DJ Casper and Mr. C are the same person – Willie Perry Jr. And speaking of dance, shout out to the Hungarian politician who danced like no one was dancing, it’s tough doing your own thing when dancing unless...

In this episode, we dive into the romance of the open road through a once-in-a-lifetime road trip celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Guests Markku Jaakkola and Jacob Gilbert share plans for an epic journey that begins in Detroit, winds through Chicago, follows the full length of historic Route 66 to Santa Monica, and continues on to Monterey Car Week. Along the way, they highlight icon...

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Today, Thursday, April 23rd on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: Attorney James Bible comments on the victory he secured for Seattle Police Detective Cookie Bolden. Michelle Merriweather, president & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle comments on the growing organization that’s in the process of deve...

Today, Loretta welcomes Roy Remer who is the author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others, a compassionate and practical guide designed to support caregivers through one of life’s most meaningful—and often overwhelming—roles. With nearly three decades of experience as an educator and end-of-life caregiver, Roy has dedicated his life to helping individuals navigate ill...

Episode 118: People Are Not Products In a world of apps, profiles, and endless options, it’s easy to start treating relationships like products — evaluating people based on what they offer, how they “fit,” and whether they meet our criteria. In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore how modern relationship culture has drifted toward a transactional, performance-driven mindset — and h...

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On this episode KT welcomes Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA and Alan Barley, AIA. Alan & Peter are Founding Principals of Barley/Pfeiffer, a well-respected architectural firm in Austin, Texas. They are authors of the book; Buying Your New Home, A Guide to Home Buying, Second Edition. Buying or building a home is the biggest financial decision most people ever make — and there's far more to it than price per...

Appollonia Washington, the co-owner of A 4 Apple Learning Center and TODAY’s Central, joined Omari Salisbury in the studio to discuss the development of the Judkins Park BIA, her upcoming role as the African American Police Accountability Representative, and the connection between economic development, childcare access, and overall community health. Next, Former State Representative Jesse Johnson...

Experience Talk Cosmos on Sunday April 19 at 1:00 PM PDT! Host Sue Rose Minahan and guest Jen Sachs, a Seattle astrologer, team up to deliver insights on a dramatic conjunction, “Mars Saturn Aries Leadership”. Mars Meets Saturn: Mars and Saturn line up from earth’s view exactly at 7°51’ Aries on April 19 at 6:17:46 p.m. EDT (3:18 p.m. PDT). Visible in Europe where it’ll be near or after Midnight d...

Episode 362 | Richard Gage on the parallels between 9/11 and Covid, Part 1 of 3 AIA architect Richard Gage joins Informed Life Radio to explore many disturbing similarities between 9/11 and Covid. Drawing on his decades of research into 9/11 and its aftermath, Gage demonstrates that both events reveal a recognizable pattern of psychological conditioning, institutional deception, and the rapid expa...

This episode of American Road Trip Talk; host Gary Mantz puts the spotlight on guest Dan Sullivan as he shares insights from his career with Winnebago Industries. Dan and Gary talk about making memories in RVs whether planning a first long‑distance drive or your 100th—and how iconic travel brands have shaped the modern road‑trip experience. The episode also highlights how Winnebago has become syno...

Stacy starts the show more subdued than usual having just been to therapy before recording where she explored being “too much.” Don’t worry, her self-awareness quickly goes out the window. Now that her house in Washington has closed, she and her husband continue to explore their new environs like HEB (B for Butt!?). Talk of the two-step devolves into a conversation about quirky songs like the Casp...

In this episode of *Meandering Musings*, Neil Peterson reflects on an unexpected first at age 82: walking into a pawn shop for the very first time. What begins as a simple attempt to sell decades‑old camcorders becomes a thoughtful exploration of assumptions, economics, and everyday human stories. Neil shares how his long‑held mental image of pawn shops—shady, cluttered, and marginal—was completel...