Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Stacy starts the show with a disclaimer about Carmex and a snack. It turns out Carmex is NOT addictive, it’s the cycle of dehydration and reapplication. What is addictive is Nerd Clusters and Eric just doesn’t get it. Clearly, he has not tried the crun-chewy concoction beloved by ADHDers and middle-aged women! Speaking of crun-chewy, Gertie is hating her new low-fat diet, and her resilience proves...

In this candid episode of Meandering Musings, Neil shares a growing frustration familiar to many Americans: navigating the health-care system. Despite being healthy, persistent, technologically savvy, and financially secure, Neil finds himself overwhelmed by endless referrals, delayed appointments, missing records, phone trees, patient portals, and bureaucratic obstacles. He reflects on how patien...

Widows, It's Time to Unite — Reclaiming Joy, Physical Lightness, and the Spirit of Community In this uplifting continuation with Linda Devlin, Mystic Radio explores how love endures beyond physical transition while opening space for renewed vitality, laughter, and light. Linda reflects on her relationship with her late partner Ricardo—a joyful, dance-loving spirit who brought fun and adventure int...

Today, Thursday, October 1 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:00-3:00 pm my guest for the hour are: *Seattle India Counsel General Prakash Gupta invites you to three events recognizing and celebrating the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, October 2. The first event will be held at the Bellevue Library at 10:30 am, the second will be at Seattle...

Today, Loretta welcomes Vickie Menendez who is a transformational coach, inspirational speaker and author whose work explores grief, healing, self-care and the art of learning to live beautifully after profound change. Her own life has taken her through extraordinary loss, including the deaths of four of her five children, two of them only twelve days apart in 2023. Rather than allowing grief to b...

We are always so pleased to have Jenny on our show. Since 2012, in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook school tragedy, Jenny and her team have been working to teach empathy and kindness and educate people about how to help all the creatures we share our world with and protect the ecosystems. Catherine loved animals and always doted on the animals around her, including the wildlife. She wanted the anim...

On this special edition of The Mother's Justice Show, guest host Chukundi Salisbury Sr. welcomed the show’s very own Reverend Harriett G. Walden. Together, they traced decades of civil rights advocacy, from family roots in 1800s Florida to the founding of Mothers Against Police Harassment, the creation of the Community Police Commission (CPC), the federal Consent Decree. Reverend Walden defined he...

Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT | 4:00 PM EDT | 9:00 PM BST Join host Sue Rose Minahan as she welcomes from England the Astrologer Joli Knott to expand on understanding the impactful “29° Nodal Churning Rod” Since July 26, the South and North Node have been locked at the anarectic 29th degree—a rare 11-week alignment lasting until October 9 due to their slowed movement during eclipse sea...

In this eye-opening conversation, Glen Gilbert sits down with JR Harvey, founder of King's Community, to explore the hidden wounds driving so many men's struggles with relationships, identity, depression, isolation, and purpose. JR shares his own journey from drug dealing, failed coping mechanisms, and nearly losing everything to building a thriving community dedicated to helping men break destruc...

Episode 385 | Never Miss Another Sunrise: Circadian Fitness with Zaid K. Dahhaj What if sleep, metabolism, energy, hormone signaling, and even how our bodies respond to food all have something fundamental in common: light and timing? Circadian biology educator Zaid K. Dahhaj joins us to explain why circadian fitness is foundational to human health—and why one of his most important recommendations...

Remember Carmex? Stacy and Eric do and Stacy may have been addicted. The debate between “Is Pepsi ok?” and Diet Coke arises (can you tell who writes the show description by their names?). In considering what they’d “heist,” Brad Pitt’s affinity for constantly eating in the Ocean’s 11 movie leads to a conversation about Aquafina and the Oceanettes. Eric’s show at the Valley of course went well and...

In this special solo edition of American Road Trip Talk, guest host New York Vinnie shares some of his favorite road trip adventures and reflects on why America’s backroads, small towns, and hidden attractions remain the best way to experience the country. From a quirky roadside collection of vintage cars between Seattle and Portland to the scenic farming communities of Washington’s Highway 99, li...

In this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil reflects on an unexpected lesson from his grandchildren, who kept inviting him to do something adults often forget: play. Whether it was swimming, hunting for shells, digging for clams, building Jenga towers, or laughing through charades, Neil discovers that children engage in activities not for productivity or self-improvement, but simply for the joy of...

Widows, It's Time to Unite — Transmuting Systemic Weight and Finding Healing Beyond Loss In this remarkable first episode with guest Linda Devlin, Robin Alexis and somatic practitioner Mary Stephenson welcome a deeply seasoned perspective on navigating multiple losses. Linda shares the complex financial burdens and unexpected legal entanglements she inherited after the passing of her husband, Venu...

Writing a book is a very creative process that I will break down in phases. I love making books! And I understand that for many people, it sounds pretty overwhelming. Today's show will get into 5 phases of book writing and inspiration available to you along the way. I strongly suggest that you follow your favorite authors and listen to their interviews. You'll hear them share their vulnerable jour...

Today, Thursday, September 24 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) comments on the new certification process for companies that were certified by the state Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) and those certified as Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE). He also provides an update o...

Today, Loretta welcomes Ivo Domínguez Jr. who is an author, professional astrologer, ritualist, teacher and Wiccan elder whose work spans nearly five decades of magical and esoteric practice. Active in Wicca and the Pagan community since 1978 and teaching since 1982, he was a founding member and former High Priest of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first coven of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel...

Two University Presidents, One Troubling Warning

Episode 138: "Mastering Your Busy Season" Are you ready to tackle the busiest seasons of your life with confidence? In this episode of Staying Power, JD and co-host Ashley Knebel dive into the art of navigating high-pressure periods, from work crunches to personal challenges. You’ll discover practical strategies to manage your time effectively while still prioritizing self-care, ensuring you don’t...

Angels with Misplaced Wings is a sanctuary in the Vancouver, WA area where differently-abled animals—both domestic and farm animals—can have a safe place to rehab and recover—and often stay for life. They get the special medical appointments and medicines they need and can live their lives out peacefully. A few years ago, a home building and maintenance company offered their services and some of t...

Seattle-born multidisciplinary artist and community leader Takiyah "TDUB" Ward recently joined The Mother’s Justice Show where she discussed her work leading The Re-Sole 206, Seattle's first sneaker dry cleaning and restoration studio, her role as Creative Director at Seattle’s premier events space and art gallery Colman Commons, and how art and social justice intersect. Ward described the impact...

Jump into Talk Cosmos on March 22 from 1-2 p.m. PDT for the “Fall Equinox Vibrational Patterns”. What is the Equinox: Since antiquity, humanity celebrates the turning of the seasons with the two Equinoxes connecting the Sun, Moon and nature’s seasonal cycles. Equinox literally means the ‘EQUAL NIGHT” when day and night experience about the same length of time. The Sun shifts between the hemisphere...

Episode 384 | The 5 Biological Laws: Is Your Body Working Against You? What if symptoms we commonly view as ‘evidence’ that the body is malfunctioning are actually part of purposeful biological adaptations? Melissa Sell, DC, joins us to discuss Germanic New Medicine and the five biological laws—a radically different framework for understanding the relationship between an unexpected event, the psyc...

Once again Stacy is in a good mood (read talkative). She’s on the heels of another trip and Eric is in his usual bemused with a dash of salty mood. Stacy shares stories about her stay at The Brewster House in Freeport, Maine (home to L.L. Bean) and the really freaking good breakfasts made by Dave! Somehow the conversation devolves into topics from the Gideon Bible and Rocky Raccoon to the mattress...

This episode follows an inspiring Route 66 road trip that combines classic American car culture with a meaningful mission. Guest host NY Vinnie talks to our guest Monty Belsham about his plans to lead a caravan of 14 vintage vehicles, including his beloved 1953 Hudson Hornet, on a 2,400-mile journey from Kingman, Arizona to Chicago, Illinois along the Mother Road. Along the way, the travelers will...