Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

In this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson shares his experience attending the Vienna State Opera—an iconic cultural event that didn’t unfold quite as expected. Despite the grandeur and world-class performance, Neil reflects on the surprising gap between appreciating something deeply and actually enjoying it, offering a thoughtful reminder that not every celebrated experience will resona...

Today, Thursday, June 18 on Urban forum Northwest: *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04, he serves as the ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. He comments on the challenges that many will face by simply trying to vote in the USA. He also comments on the renaming of US military bases to Confederate Generals in 2025 by the Trump administrati...

Today, Loretta welcomes Rohini Moradi who is an author, musician, artist, storyteller, and spiritual teacher whose work explores the intersection of consciousness, intuition, creativity, memory, and personal transformation. Born in Tehran, Iran, Rohini grew up in a remarkable spiritual environment. Her father served as the pujari of the city’s only Hindu temple, while her mother expressed the unse...

A Memorable Flight & Amazing Facts

Episode 126: What A Weird Question...? Getting to know the people in our lives can be a mixture of laughter, joy, frustration, and faith - all the elements that we encounter throughout our lives. Even the silliest and strangest questions and stories can teach us a great deal about each other, even between friends connected for decades. In this week's episode, JDK and Ashley ask each other a series...

Today’s conversation with Emily Arias should come as welcome news for pet parents facing a cancer diagnosis. She shares the story of her beloved soul dog Koda, and how his diagnosis and eventual passing served as the inspiration for creating this 501c3 (non profit). Koda’s Legacy Foundation is here to help both financially and emotionally with dogs who have cancer. The statistics say 1 in 4 dogs w...

Emijah Smith, an advocate and strategist for children and families, joined The Mother’s Justice Show with host Omari Salisbury to discuss her work dedicated to transforming racial inequities and supporting grassroots leadership in Black and underrepresented communities.  Emijah shared her expertise on the role Black women and mothers play as the backbone of community protection and advocacy, while...

Join Talk Cosmos, Sunday 14 JUNE 2026, 1–2 p.m. PDT as we explore the “GEMINI CAPRICORN MOON PHASES” about the upcoming New and Full Moon. Together, the theme of the two upcoming moon phases coincides with several big celestial turning points. In between the new and full moon, Chiron enters Taurus after its long 8-yr Aries transit. Taurus shifts us to begin its 7-year transit of healing self-worth...

Episode 370 | Dr. Thomas Levy on 85 Years of Poisoning Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, joins Informed Life Radio to discuss how food-related toxins, medical and dental procedures, and modern exposures have affected health for more than 85 years. Drawing from his decades of research and published books, Dr. Levy examines the connections among toxic burden, chronic infection, and long-term disease, along wi...

Chris Perkins Vice President of Programs at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable joins Gary Mantz on today's American Road Trip Talk, the conversation highlights Great Outdoors Month as the perfect time to plan travel centered on hiking, biking, camping, and scenic exploration across the country. Listeners are encouraged to think beyond major destinations and embrace accessible stops along the way—co...

In this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson reflects on experiencing Afternoon Tea at the iconic Brown's Hotel in London—an elegant ritual that goes far beyond food and drink. Through thoughtful details, quiet moments, and shared experience, he explores how slowing down with intention can turn even a simple tradition into something meaningful, reminding us of the rare value of truly being...

For years as a college instructor, I had no idea the amount of stress that new writer's were experiencing. I was around up to 50 writers in one room, all stressed to the max about their upcoming writing assignment. At the time, I taught students about time management and how to deal with fear so they could put their procrastination to bed. But honestly, it was never enough. Giving students tips an...

Today, Thursday, June 11 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Bishop Francine A. Brookins, Esq. is the 141st elected and consecrated Bishop of the AME Church and the fifth woman. She currently serves as the Presiding Bishop of the 5th Episcopal District. She serves as Chair of the Publications Commission and is the new Chair of the General Board Social Action Commission. She previously Served Bishop of the...

Today, Loretta welcomes back Suzanne Ross who is an internationally known author, speaker, consciousness educator, retreat leader, and founder of Sedona Ascension Retreats. She has dedicated her work to helping people awaken to higher consciousness, expand their awareness, and discover the extraordinary potential that exists within every human being. For more than a decade Suzanne has been at the...

The Document that Shaped Our Nation & Accidental Inventions

Episode 125: Leaning Into Our Learning Curves Learning new things can be intimidating yet fun, challenging yet liberating. Navigating the "learning curve" of something new depends on our ability to confront and move through discomfort in the moment for the benefits of growth and maturation in the future. Why do we often resist such discomfort? How can we better accept the challenges and fears that...

An encore of our 'savings the sloths' episode with an update from Marilyn. This past week (late April/early May 2026) we’ve seen numerous stories about sloths that were lost during what was supposed to be preparation for a new exhibit/destination in Florida called Sloth World. It came to light that many of the sloths died due to a combination of poor travel conditions, failure to keep a proper cli...

Essex Porter, retired Emmy-winning political reporter, joined host Omari Salisbury in the studio to reflect on his distinguished 39-year career at KIRO 7 and his current leadership roles with Cascade Public Media and the Seattle Association of Black Journalists. Porter also shared his insights from the recent community preview of Angela Poe Russell’s musical Aviatrix at the Northwest African Ameri...

Join the journey on Talk Cosmos, Sunday 7 JUNE 2026, 1–2 p.m. PDT (4-5 p.m. EDT) speaking about the fullness of the “Chiron Taurus Cycle – Awakening Sufficiency”. Canadian Astrologer and professional Acutonic Practitioner, Tracy Quinault joins host Sue 'Rose' Minahan and panel member Dr. Laura Tadd. With Chiron in Aries these past eight years, we initiated and claimed our true identity. Now, as Ch...

Encore Presentation of Episode 361 | Organ Meats 2: Simple Ways to Cook the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods Once a staple of traditional diets, organ meats were treasured for their powerful nutritional value and role in supporting health. In this follow-up discussion, Chef James Barry explores why they are especially relevant today and offers simple, practical tips for bringing them into your kitchen wi...

Stacy has descended a new rabbit hole that makes this episode even more exciting than usual; however, it’s a Cultural Blindspot so she’s forced to wait to share even though it’s become her LIFE. Speaking of holes, Eric continues to recover from his dental surgery with his tooth hole intact. He and “the Girlfriend” did something perhaps no one has ever done, they crashed into a bird enroute home fr...

Today, Thursday, June 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Kent City Councilman John Boyd comments on his efforts to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway to his city. He invites you to the Saturday June 6, 2:00 pm forum on Housing and Homelessness will be held at Kent Lutheran Church. He will be joined by Senator Tina Orwall, Representatives Edwin Obras, and Debra Entenman. Pastor Tormod Svensso...

Today, Loretta welcomes Mandy Tang who is the author of Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today’s Workplace, a groundbreaking book that explores the emotional and psychological impact of modern work culture and offers a path toward healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change. In Heal Your Career Wounds, Mandy introduces the concept of “career wounds”—deep emotional injuries caus...

Episode 124: “Don’t Screw This Up (And Why That Backfires)” Have you ever told yourself, “Don’t mess this up”…right before doing exactly that? In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore how our internal language shapes our performance, behavior, and emotional state. Drawing from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and performance research, they unpack why focusing on what we want to a...

For the Love of the Game & Washington’s Lead in Vietnamese Resettlement