KZYX Public Affairs

On this episode of Politics: A Love Story, host Bob Bushansky talks with New York Times cyber security reporter Nicole Perlroth, about her book “This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends”. According to Perlroth, nothing digital is safe from hackers: our phones, computers, appliances, thermostats, cars - not even the National Security Agency (NSA)

February 18, 2021--On this edition of Be More Now, host Blake More dives into Mendocino poetry, and poets, sharing a couple of interviews with valley poets Bill Churchill and Michelle Peneloza. Tune in for a mix of poetry, process and lots of discovery as these two fine Mendocino County poets discuss what makes them write!

February 18, 2021--On this KZYX special program, local pediatrician Dr. Casey Johnston hosts a conversation about how kids and teens are doing during the pandemic, and how to help. She is joined by Ben Anderson, the behavioral health director at MCHC clinics, to discuss children’s emotional health during the pandemic and provide resources and strategies to help with resiliency and wellness. With p...

February 18, 2021--Is cannabis an effective treatment or preventative for COVID-19 infections? Join Cannabis Hour host Jenn Procacci and Dr. Olga Kovalchuk of PathwayRx to learn more. They also discuss Dr. Kovalchuk's personal COVID-19 experience, as well as the importance of dispelling misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines.

February 17, 2021--On this edition of Forthright Radio, host Joy LaClaire speaks with Gary Ferguson and Mary Clare about their forthcoming book, FULL ECOLOGY: REPAIRING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.

February 16, 2021--This week on Mind/Body Health, Dr. Marvin Trotter and Cob speak with Theresa Gowan, Operations Manager at Medstar and Director of the Fire Science and EMS programs at Mendocino College. They talked about the new Paramedic Program at Mendocino College. Mind/Body Health airs alternating Tuesday mornings at 9am on KZYX and Z.

February 15, 2021--On this episode of Pomo Perspective, Coyote Valley Tribal Chairman Michael Hunter talks through his conflicting reactions to Trumpism and the Impeachment Trial, opening the phone lines for conversation with listeners. Pomo Perspective airs on KZYX the third Monday of every month at 9am.

“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…This episode of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa, celebrates “Love For Each Other, Our Selves and Our World.” with songs, dance, riddles & jokes, the “listening game”, fun facts and more, “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is “Fun Family Radio”; it’s listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in live and dance, sing and play every Sunday...

February 10, 2021--On this edition “Point & Click Radio,” the biweekly computer show, Point and Click hosts Bob Laughton, Jim Heid and Toby Malina (from the "Point and Click Research Desk") give an update on the Starlink satellite internet service, which they covered in detail in their last show. Since then, Starlink has begun taking orders for service in our area. They talk about the realitie...

Tomales Bay supports roughly 20,000 shorebirds in early winter, qualifying as a wetland of international importance by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Since 1989, Audubon Canyon Ranch has been monitoring seasonal populations of shorebirds there, and the resulting data reveal some interesting and disturbing trends. Dr. Nils Warnock, Director of Conservation Science at Audubon Cany...

Tuesday, February 9, 2021—Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Executive Director Scott Cratty hosts a conversation with representatives from three neighborhood Fire Safe Councils around the county: Keith Rutledge from Sherwood Firewise, Megan Watson co-founder of the McNab Ridge Fire Safe Council, and Eric Hart of the Ridgewood Fire Safe Council.

El Dr. Andy Coren de Salud Pública informará sobre la pandemia y el plan de vacunación. La Dra. Georgina Calderon de Adventist en Ukiah nos explicará las vacunas y por qué es importante vacunarse. Con Jackie Orozco de periódico Al Punto reportaremos sobre la situación actual en el condado. MendoLatino is live, local public affairs in Spanish for Mendocino County, hosted by Loreto Rojas and Diana C...

“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…Listen to this week's episode of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa, celebrating “Sunshine & Showers." With songs, dance, riddles & jokes, the “listening game”, fun facts and more, “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is “Fun Family Radio”; it’s listening fun for everyone, young old and in between. Tune in and dance, sing and play LIVE every Sunday at NO...

Friday, February 5, 2021--Join Jim and Jerry Young every Friday night to get your sports fix on The Sports Phone, taking calls from Mendocino County sports fans about all things sports. The Sports Phone airs every Friday night at 7pm on KZYX and Z, Mendocino County Public Broadcasting.

February 5, 2021--Bob Bushansky hosts a community open lines conversation on the goings on in the Senate, including the filibuster, the Senate Organizing Resolution, and budget reconciliation as a means to pass legislation with a simple majority.

February 4, 2021--KZYX is pleased to broadcast the newest lecture in the Mendocino College Symposium Series: “Curious Reactions, Vaccines and Social Response” by Dr. Larry Aguirre. The presentation explores some of the social responses to vaccination that societies have been grappling with since the earliest attempts were made to create vaccines. Dr. Aguirre evaluates how present-day vaccines work...

February 4, 2021--This week on Putting Down Roots, hosts Michelle and Phoenix focus on local women entrepreneurs. They’ll be talking with Marisol from Style Salon, Kristen from Folklore in Mendocino, and Holly from Word Of Mouth Magazine about what inspires their work and their vision for the future.

February 4, 2021--Peace and Harmony Foundation of Mendocino founder and cannabis community member Joel Thompson shares his take on the Borges/Gurr versus Mendocino County Federal Civil Rights case, and then discusses ecological farming practices for both cannabis and vegetables.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021--Tune in for this special public affairs program featuring a live interview with Troyle Tognoli of the Mendocino County Chapter of Black Lives Matter. She has an update on the new Public Safety Advisory Board: who will be on it, and how it will function to oversee Law Enforcement in Mendocino County.

February 3, 2021--On this episode of Forthright Radio, host Joy LaClaire speaks with Thom Hartmann, who returns to discuss his latest book in the Hidden History Series: The Hidden History of American Oligarchy, Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class.

February 2, 2021--On this edition of the Ecology Hour: What practical information can a “living laboratory” like the Hopland Research and Extension Center offer to our community? How does research on our wildlife and landscapes jump from the page of a scientific journal into the real world? Join Ecology Hour Host, Hannah Bird for an interview with PhD candidates Phoebe Parker-Shames and Kendall Ca...

February 2, 2021--This week on Mind/Body Health, Dr. Marvin Trotter speaks with pediatrician Dr. Casey Johnston, about reopening schools. Dr. Johnston has consulted with local public health officials about covid risks and how to keep kids safe as they return to in person instruction.

Ruthie King hosts the February 2021 edition of The Farm and Garden Show on KZYX and Z.

January 30, 2021--“Hear Ye, Hear Ye!”…Tune in to this episode of “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” hosted by Jim Beatty, the Dancing Grandpa, featuring “Car Songs and ‘R’ Songs” with dance, jokes, the “listening game”, fun facts and more. “Radio Ha Ha For Kids” is listening fun for everyone, young, old and in between. It’s Fun Family Radio. Tune in and dance, sing and play every Sunday at NOON on KZYX and Z....

Join Jim and Jerry Young to get your sports fix on The Sports Phone, taking your calls about all things sports. This week the Sports Phone speaks with Noah Gold, athletic Director from Mendocino High School, with an update on High School athletics both statewide and locally. Listen and call in live to The Sports Phone, every Friday at 7pm on KZYX and Z.