KZYX Public Affairs

September 14, 2022--Host Karen Ottoboni takes a look at hot topics in local politics. This week Karen talks with Shari Schapmire, retired Treasurer-Tax Collector at County of Mendocino.

September 13, 2022--Hosts Tim Bray and Bob Spies talk with Scott Weidensaul, avian researcher and author of "A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migrating Birds." He describes some of the fantastic discoveries being made about the navigational and physiological feats performed by migratory birds to cross immense oceans, fly above the highest mountains, forgo sleep for days or weeks, or rema...

September 13, 2022--Hosts Dr. Marvin Trotter and Cob speak with Arlene Flores DO about her journey to Mendocino County, the difference between a MD and DO, her experience in the residency program, as well as taking listener calls.

September 12, 2022--MendoLatino meets two important organizations for our community: Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County and California Human Development. Learn about what they have to offer and how to contact them by listening to Keily Becerra and Mayte Sanchez from the Cancer Centers and to Lydia López and Rosalia Aguirre for Farmworker Services at California Human Development. MendoLati...

September 9, 2022--Host Joy LaClaire talks with Thom Hartmann, about the newest addition to his Hidden History Series, THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF NEOLIBERALISM: HOW REAGANISM GUTTED AMERICA AND HOW TO RESTORE ITS GREATNESS.

September 8, 2022--Chris Skyhawk continues his series “Surviving Late Stage Capitalism: What’s next?” as he looks at the possible role hallucinogenic mushrooms might play in personal and collective healing. His guest is Cashmere Woods, who teaches classes on the benefits of Micro dosing.

September 7, 2022--On “For the Love of Reading”--a special program “From Pooh Corner,” featuring excerpts from Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, plus the world premier of an unknown Pooh poem and the tender story surrounding its creation, read for you by Linda Pack.

September 2, 2022--Hosts Roland Cory Medina and Chad Swimmer will play a medley of highlights and outtakes from the first 9 months of the show--talking about queer on the Coast, marriage equality, body image, church with the Obamas and more.

September 8, 2022--Join Johanna Wildoak for some thoughts about "The Myth of Normal" by Dr. Gabor Maté, a Vancouver doctor who has been celebrated for his expertise on addiction, stress, and childhood development. Johanna also talks about how to prepare for harvesting rainwater this winter, then opens the phone lines to hear from our listeners, from the cool coast to the scorching inland areas, ab...

September 7, 2022--Join hosts Bob Laughton, Jim Heid and Toby Malina every other Wednesday at 7pm for Point and Click Radio, with the latest computer news and time for your calls. They look at essential weather and fire-safety apps to grab for your smartphone or tablet. All of them are free, and all of them are particularly important these days. Then they talk about today’s announcements from Appl...

September 7, 2022- Dan Gjerde, 4th District County Supervisor, speaks with Congressman Jared Huffman about a range of topics from legislation passed by Congress, recent Supreme Court rulings, and his thoughts on the Eel River water diversion. After, we learn about the Slack Tide Cafe and how it's connected to the Noyo Center for Marine Science.

September 6, 2022--Host Hannah Bird speaks with Esme Plascencia of Latino Outdoors and Azucena Chavez-Huerta of the Blue Zones Project Mendocino about how we can break down barriers to access green spaces, and find out about some hidden gems to explore in Mendocino! Warning – you may be inspired to take a hike after this show!

September 6, 2022--Marty Durlin and Victor Palomino speak with Alyssum Wier of the Arts Council of Mendocino County; Gary Martin and Sasha Thomas from Willits Center for the Arts; Laura Fogg of Ukiah Center for the arts; and Pepperwood Pottery’s Doug Johnson.

September 5, 2022--Join Corine Pearce and guest Meyo Marrufo, Eastern Pomo Artist, educator, curator and activist for a special 'Tea Time with Auntie'. They discuss the 'Gathering Time', the new Pomo art exhibit that recently opened at the Grace Hudson museum which was curated by Meyo, as well as basket weaving, traditional food and the importance of true inclusion and representation of native cul...

September 4, 2022--Join Jim and Jerry Young to get your sports fix on The Sports Phone, taking your calls about all things sports.

September 2, 2022--Alicia Bales hosts a local media round table with Santa Rosa Press Democrat's breaking news reporter Colin Atagi and Kate Fishman, Climate and Environment reporter for the Mendocino Voice. Later, she talk with Legal Director for the First Amendment Coalition David Loy and Kate Maxwell of the Mendocino Voice about Mendocino County's efforts to recoup administrative fees by chargi...

September 1, 2022--Host Elizabeth Archer will be talking about queerness and farming with guests Shai Schnall, a shepherd, shearer, and farmhand based in Ukiah, and Katherine Flink of the New Agrarian Collective in Willits.

September 1, 2022--Host Jenn speaks with Chiah and Michael about the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance.

August 31, 2022--Doug and Chris cover new developments in Renewable Energy. With caller inspirations, questions and concerns.

August 31, 2022--Michelle Blackwell interviews local author Emily Lloyd-Jones about her 2022 novels, The Drowned Woods and Unseen Magic; and Lake County Poet Laureate Georgina Marie Guardado about poetry, healing and community.

August 30, 2022--Alicia Bales hosts an update on the news out of Jackson Demonstration State Forest, with Jackson Advisory Group (JAG) member Charlie Schneider and youth activists just returning from a protest at the Natural Resources Agency building in Sacramento. CalFire announced a new vision for JDSF management and then immediately announced logging would resume on four controversial logging p...

August 30, 2022--Host Dr. Marvin Trotter and Cob interview Adventist Health President Judson Howe, who is head of the five regional hospitals and a behavioral health facility in Northern California, including in Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg and Lake County. Adventists recently had to renegotiate a contract with the largest commercial insurance provider in the area, Anthem/Blue Cross, a process which...

August 29, 2022--Host Julie McGovern invites you to listen and learn about what’s happening on the Mendocino College campus, hear about scholarship opportunities, upcoming cultural and athletic events and more. This first show features Mendocino College Student Trustee Leo Rodriguez.

August 28, 2022--Join Jim and Jerry Young to get your sports fix on The Sports Phone, taking your calls about all things sports.

August 26, 2022--Host Joy LaClaire talks with award-winning science journalist, Gaia Vince, about her latest book NOMAD CENTURY: HOW CLIMATE MIGRATION WILL RESHAPE OUR WORLD. Joy’s March 29, 2020 interview with Vince, about her book, TRANSCENDENCE, was enthusiastically received by listeners. It included audio from “whistle language” cultures.