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Join Anna Newman as she interviews Clare Benson, a renowned photographer and interdisciplinary artist hailing from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In this episode, Clare discusses her captivating journey into the heart of Arctic Sweden, where she conducted research under a Fulbright Fellowship at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics. Clare will share insights into her award-winning book, "The Shepherd’s Daughter," and delve into the intersections of art, science, and personal heritage that define her unique artistic practice. Tune in to explore how Clare's explorations and visual narratives challenge our perceptions of the natural and familial worlds.

Join Native Nevadan and visual artist Nick Larsen in a captivating episode on @kwnk97.7 as he discusses his solo exhibition Old Haunts, Lower Reaches currently featured at the Nevada Museum of Art. Joining him for the interview are two friends from Santa Fe - where Nick currently resides, artwork and podcaster Chelsea Weathers and writer Jenn Shapland (whose latest book Thin Skin is available now at your favorite independent bookstore). In conjunction with the interview, Nick curated an hour-long playlist - I Want to Live on An Abstract Plain - evoking a drive to the Nevada ghost town Rhyolite, the subject of some of the work in Nick’s exhibition. Listen to the playlist, HERE.

More on Nick Larsen and the exhibition Old Haunts, Lower Reaches (on view Jan 20 - July 7, 2024 at theNevada Museum of Art):

Old Haunts, Lower Reaches is an exhibition of new work by Nick Larsen (b. 1982) that excavates history, possibility, identity, and place. Comprised of layered collage pieces, textile-based architectural models, and image projection, Larsen explores what is present and visible in the desert landscape and, perhaps more importantly, what isn’t.

Influenced heavily by the artist’s experience working for an archaeological firm focused on the Great Basin region, research for Old Haunts, Lower Reaches began when Larsen discovered a fading layer in the history of the ghost town of Rhyolite, Nevada. Rhyolite (located thirty miles from Death Valley National Park) served, at one point, as the proposed site for a planned queer community, Stonewall Park, envisioned by two men from Reno in the 1980s. Contextualized by the history of Rhyolite, Stonewall Park, and his own life, Larsen speculates pasts, presents, and futures for this desert locale.

In the words of the artist, “The desert is an environment defined by what it lacks, its bleakness an invitation to project possibilities for both what could have been and what might be on what is often perceived as empty.” Repurposing materials to create his layered collages and sculptures, Larsen’s speculative practice also serves as a kind of “making do,” using what is at hand to give form to an invisible history or an unattainable future.

Nick Larsen was raised in Northern Nevada and currently lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Listen in on April 20th at 9am on KWNK 97.7FM to explore how art and music intertwine with Nick Larson.

Hear local artists Aiyana Graham and Abbay Anderson chat everything from art, disability and access, to nature.

Learn more:

https://hollandreno.org/billboard/

Change takes time, but one organization has shifted gears, starting with dirt trails to now include paved trails. The Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation was created to focus on dirt trails and enhance economic development around Reno. However, the organization has recently shifted to include urban trails for the same reason. We talk to Jay Howard of TMPF.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

We Are Called to Rise, a novel by Laura McBride. Learn more: https://lauramcbrideauthor.com/

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

April 2024 1st Thursday LIVE on 97.7FM 5-7pm at @nevadaart with @loudasfolk and musical guest The Happy Trails!

Join every 1st Thursday @nevadaart or tune in to 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org!

Today’s conversation is with Matthew Fisher, a Reno Buddhist Center priest. He holds a degree in Comparative Religion with a concentration in Buddhist Studies and a Master’s in Design. He has studied Buddhism in Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.

Learn more at Renobuddhistcenter.org or visit the temple at 820 Plumas St., Reno, NV.

Host Lisa Widmark, a performance coach with over 20 years of experience helping athletes and other performers access their best performance.

Find Lisa,@tmgsportspsych or on her website at www.tmgsportspsych.com

Lisa talks about Intention and how it can add purpose to your attention. Lisa’s conversation today is with Avery. He has a Masters in Philosophy; and in Vocal Performance. He teaches Critical Thinking in the Philosophy Dept. at UNR and teaches Country & Ballroom Dance at The Ballroom of Reno School of Dance. Learn More: https://www.theballroomofreno.org/

Host, Lisa Widmark, performance coach with over 20years of experience helping athletes and other performers access their best performance.

Find Lisa on Instagram @tmgsportspsych

www.tmgsportspsych.com

www.psychologytoday.com

Anna Newman chats with Mona Filip and Sasha Shevchenko about their exhibition 'The Counter/Self' at The Lilley. Together, they explore the themes, inspirations, and artistic processes that shaped this unique showcase. For more details, visit https://www.unr.edu/lilley/exhibitions.

Image: Meryl McMaster, My Destiny is Entwined With Yours, from the series As Immense as the Sky, 2019, chromogenic print. Courtesy of the artist, Stephen Bulger Gallery, and Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain.

Next to the imagination, solitude is the artist's best friend.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

March 2024 1st Thursday LIVE on 97.7FM 5-7pm at @nevadaart with @loudasfolk and musical guest Sugarpine Bluegrass!
Join every 1st Thursday @nevadaart or tune in to 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org!

A conversation between Reno-based artists Roman de Salvo and David Delfin discussing their work, past and present, and their projects for the Holland Project Billboard Gallery in January 2024. More info about the HP Billboard Gallery is available at hollandreno.org/billboard

Drivers roll through stop signs. So why can't bike riders? The federal government says the safest way to ride a bike is to roll through the intersections when there are no cars. Its even more important for cyclists because stopping and starting take a huge amount of energy. Believe it or not, some people don't ride bikes because not stopping at intersections can get you a ticket. Now, laws are sweeping the nation to change that and right here in Nevada, we are considering similar legislation. We will talk to advocates who have passed or are working on new laws in Boston, Washington DC and Rochester. One of them, Erik Noonan of We Bike Rochester is a League of American Bicyclists Certified Advocate, and he is moving to Las Vegas where he hopes to continue his advocacy.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

Poetry of Malena Morling

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

Lisa talks about changing our long-held beliefs that no longer serve us. Lisa’s guest is A-Ray, rap artist on a path to greatness. His energy and positive attitude are impressive. You’ll get to hear a couple of his songs also. Listen to more of them and follow his career: A-Ray and @theofficialaray

Host, Lisa Widmark, performance coach with over 20years of experience helping athletes and other performers access their best performance.

Find Lisa on Instagram @tmgsportspsych

www.tmgsportspsych.com

www.psychologytoday.com

A conversation between Reno-based artists Iyana Esters and Emily Najera discussing Iyana's Holland Project Billboard Gallery piece which was on view December 2023 - January 2024 in Reno, Nevada. They also discuss Iyana's journey as a self-taught artist, upcoming projects, and nerding out about photography. More info about the HP Billboard Gallery is available at hollandreno.org/billboard

Meditations on writings from Arian Katsimbras & Jim Dodge.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

A dinner party with men from the poetry workshop.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

John L. Smith’s book, Saints, Sinners, and Sovereign Citizens.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

Christmas came late this year for Bike Life Radio. We gathered together some bike-specific  Christmas songs and combined that with an interview with Manzanita Cycles custom frame builder Nick Jensen.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Local Poet Spotlight! On this week's show, we talk to Sam (Seriff) about their writing and artistic practices. Spoken Views Radio with MC Griffin airing on KWNK 97.7FM every other Sunday at 5pm

On this episode of The Present Lisa has a conversation with native Renoite Leviticus McDonald, a level 2 master teacher of the Wim Hof Method. Levi teaches at The Yoga Center Reno. Find him on Instagram @lmickyd

He mentioned Dr. Susanna Soberg’s book Winter Swimming.

Host, Lisa Widmark, performance coach with over 20years of experience helping athletes and other performers access their best performance.

Find Lisa on Instagram @tmgsportspsych

www.tmgsportspsych.com

www.psychologytoday.com

On this episode of The Present, listen to a conversation with Alyce Bryant, a yoga facilitator who is making yoga more accessible to everyone... really everyone!

The Present, where everything happens, with performance coach, speaker & author Lisa Widmark. The Present is about Mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment purposefully and without judgment. With each episode, Lisa hopes to help you be more mindful every day and give you a practice or two that you can start. In the show's second half, join Lisa in conversation with someone from the broader mindfulness community, many of whom are right here in Reno.

Listen in to 97.7FM on Sundays at 8am or online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.KWNKradio.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get in touch with Lisa Widmark at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tmgsportspsych.com⁠⁠⁠

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Richard Michelson’s Sleeping as Fast as I Can

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

On this episode of The Present, Lisa, and singer-songwriter Happy Ron discuss organic intelligence, technologies for creating, and non-violent communication. Ron also plays some of his songs for us. 

Links:

YouTube – happyron and on Instagram @happyron10

Marshall Rosenberg – Center for non-violent communication     https://www.cnvc.org/

Neural divergence

Robert Fritzb - technologies for creating    https://www.robertfritz.com/wp/

Organic Intelligence  -  https://organicintelligence.org/

We take a trip to Carson City for the Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) championships and chat with organizers and racers. Also in Carson, Muscle Powered is celebrating 25 years of advocating for safe streets and building trails. We will talk to the current President, Chelsea Kinchloe. 

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

On this episode of The Present, hear a conversation with Ali Mujeeb, an opener of minds who uses mindfulness in his daily life and shares it throughout his career. Find him on LinkedIn, HERE #leadwithmeaning

The Present, where everything happens, with performance coach, speaker & author Lisa Widmark. The Present is about Mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment purposefully and without judgment. With each episode, Lisa hopes to help you be more mindful every day and give you a practice or two that you can start. In the show's second half, join Lisa in conversation with someone from the broader mindfulness community, many of whom are right here in Reno.

Listen in to 97.7FM on Sundays at 8am or online at kwnkradio.org

Get in touch with Lisa Widmark at www.tmgsportspsych.com !

Black Rock City may have THE lowest carbon emissions per capita per capita, according to a study by Andrew Oliphant of San Francisco State University. Why? Bikes, that's why. In Black Rock City, 90 percent of people use bikes. People For Bikes also studies the city and the lessons that can be learned and applied off playa. Despite the significant impact of bikes on and off playa, Burning Man did not have bike questions on its census until now. For the first time, field notes from past years were also evaluated for mentions of bikes. They are magic story-making machines. We evaluated the field notes of the Black Rock City Census where people can write anything they want. We found that women mentioned bikes in the field notes twice as often as men. That indicates that bikes may have more of an impact on their lives. In this episode, we share some of those stories from the field notes and general stories from Black Rock City.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In this episode, Lisa talks withDave Potter, a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor who received his training through UMass Medical School, where Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the Center for Mindfulness. He is a retired psychotherapist with specialties in anxiety, stress and trauma. Learn more about Dave Potter at ⁠palousemindfulness.com

The Present, where everything happens, with performance coach, speaker & author Lisa Widmark. The Present is about Mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment purposefully and without judgment. With each episode, Lisa hopes to help you be more mindful every day and give you a practice or two that you can start. In the show's second half, join Lisa in conversation with someone from the broader mindfulness community, many of whom are right here in Reno.

Listen in to 97.7FM on Sundays at 8am or online at ⁠⁠www.KWNKradio.org ⁠⁠

Get in touch with Lisa Widmark at ⁠⁠www.tmgsportspsych.com⁠⁠!

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Fernanda Mello’s exhibition opens August 31 in Sheppard Contemporary at UNR. This group show is a loosely tied meditation on the idea of knots, nets, threads, and loops. Exhibiting artist Fernanda Mello will be giving an artist talk on her work at 5pm with an opening reception to follow in the gallery. The reception is concurrent with the similarly themed group show “Clothesline” in McNamara Gallery, organized by UNR Fiber Friday’s MFA and BFA group!

On Friday! Brazilian Artist + DJ @fefamellow takes over the DJ decks at Public House alongside @dadswax 💃 Brazilian grooves, afro beats, amazonian sounds from 6pm to 9pm live from @renopublichouse 🍻

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In this episode, Lisa talks withCara Bradley mind-body teacher, author of the bestseller of On the Verge - Wake up, show Up and shine and named by Mindfulness Magazine as one of the top 12 most influential women in the mindfulness movement. Learn more about Cara at www.carabradley.net

The Present, where everything happens, with performance coach, speaker & author Lisa Widmark. The Present is about Mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment purposefully and without judgment. With each episode, Lisa hopes to help you be more mindful every day and give you a practice or two that you can start. In the show's second half, join Lisa in conversation with someone from the broader mindfulness community, many of whom are right here in Reno.

Listen in to 97.7FM on Sundays at 8am or online at ⁠www.KWNKradio.org ⁠

Get in touch with Lisa Widmark at ⁠www.tmgsportspsych.com⁠!

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In this episode, hear a conversation with Dave Potter, creator of Palouse Mindfulness. Palouse offers online meetings and a wealth of resources, all available at no cost. Palouse Mindfulness has over 6,600 graduates from over 100 countries! Dave studied with Jon Kabat-Zinn at the UMass and is a retired psychotherapist. Learn more at www.palousemindfulness.com

The Present, where everything happens, with psychologist, speaker & author Lisa Widmark. The Present is about Mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment, on purpose and without judgment. With each episode, Lisa hopes to help you be a little more mindful every day and give you a practice or two that you can start. In the show's second half, join Lisa in conversation with someone from the broader mindfulness community, many of whom are right here in Reno.

Listen in to 97.7FM on Sundays at 8am or online at ⁠www.KWNKradio.org ⁠

Get in touch with Lisa Widmark at ⁠www.tmgsportspsych.com⁠!

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Yellow Bike Program is a free bike share program at Burning Man. We talk to one of the founding members about how it started, its impact off playa and areas for improvement at the event in relation to bikes.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In episode 8 of the Honest Scientists, the team has a discussion on development and they talk about how development leads to biodiversity loss.

The Honest Scientists are Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, who are graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is their podcast on Biodiversity Loss. They aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. They also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada helps make Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

On the July Edition of Bike Life Radio, Ky went on a date on a tandem only to find out it wasn't her first date on a tandem. She is a Nurse Practitioner and on their date, they ran into SRAM and World Bicycle Relief, which provides bikes to medical providers in foreign countries. In the second half of the episode, in celebration of Father's Day last month, Ky talked to another dad and their kids about being dads who like to take their kids mountain biking.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In episode 7, the Honest Scientists discuss oil drilling, list everyday products and services that rely on oil, and describe the impact of oil drilling on ecosystems.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. We aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada helps make Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

NEW SHOW 📣 Rosewood Radio, brought to you by the Americorps members of the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, combines education and fun to raise awareness, stewardship and appreciation of our parks and open spaces. TUNE IN for educational content, info about upcoming events, updates on our restoration project, and a great time all around!

Labor power is real! On Wednesday, May 31 at 5 PM at the Rad Cat there was a panel on local labor organizing. Teacher, poet, union advocate and host of The People's Mic on @kwnk97.7 Griffin Peralta will moderate a discussion on labor unions' role in fostering inclusive workplaces, protecting workers' rights and advocating for improving working conditions. Our panel, featuring Andrew Rivas, Mario Fitzpatrick and Rob Benner, has many decades of combined organizing and advocacy experience - come listen, join the conversation, and discover how building solidarity with your fellow workers makes work - and life! - better for everyone. Free and open to all. If you can't make it in person, watch on IG Live! This panel will also be broadcast on The People's Mic, Sunday at 5 PM on KWNK 97.7 FM and streamed on kwnkradio.org. More info on Rad Cat Events can be found at theradicalcat.square.site/events 🔨💜🎙️

In Episode 6 of Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny talk about the impact of logging and deforestation on biodiversity loss.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. We aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada helps make Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

The Present, where everything happens, with psychologist, speaker & author Lisa Widmark. The Present is about Mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment, on purpose and without judgment. With each episode, Lisa hopes to help you be a little more mindful every day and give you a practice or two that you can start. In the show's second half, join Lisa in conversation with someone from the broader mindfulness community, many of whom are right here in Reno. 

On this debut episode, hear a conversation with Melissa Gilbert. Local chef at Reno Food Systems, mindfulness and meditation teacher, and author of Together We Thrive, a cookbook to help people share food with their community.

Listen in to 97.7FM on Sundays at 8am or online at ⁠www.KWNKradio.org ⁠

Get in touch with Lisa Widmark at ⁠www.tmgsportspsych.com⁠!

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

It is Bike Month and here is a bonus Bike Life Radio! We take you to Washington D.C. where they are making solid progress very quickly, not just with protected bike paths, but seeing real results with 10 percent of all trips are now by bike and more women riding. Also, there is real growth in bike culture from events to business.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for over 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In their second episode about hunting and fishing, the Honest Scientists explain how hunting and fishing are (and have long been) a significant driver of biodiversity loss. They talk about the ecological problems caused by removing species from ecosystems and provide some solutions to reduce the impact of hunting and fishing on biodiversity loss.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. We aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada helps make Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities

In this episode, Honest Scientists Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny dive into the cultural and evolutionary reasons behind hunting and fishing, discuss ethical issues related to trophy hunting, and introduce how hunting may affect biodiversity loss.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. We aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada helps make Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

Local government employees are standing in the way of City Council and Regional Transportation Commission votes to build a protected bike path on University Way/Center Street. In this episode, we explore the controversy, false statements, and misinformation spread by staff. We also take a trip to Washington D.C. where we see how that city has installed many protected paths painlessly. A study there shows that protected paths benefitted women tremendously, increasing ridership from 25 percent to around 45 percent. They did it with the help of the Dutch Cycling Embassy. Meanwhile, Reno Nevada has the same Embassy resources at its disposal but city staff are blocking what would be the first protected bike path from UNR to Midtown. In this episode of Bike Life Radio, we hear the opposition inside the local government to stop the will of the people. To tell local officials to stop their obstruction to safety, go to BuildABetterBikeNetwork.com.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Spoken Views Radio with MC Griffin and the Poet Laureate for the City of Reno, Dustin Howard. Airing on KWNK 97.7FM every other Sunday at 5pm!

Dustin Howard is a professional grant writer with a decade of dedication to non-profit organizations, especially those that serve homeless and at-risk youth. He is the author of Engrams, a collection of poetry, and a supernatural thriller novel, Breakvale. Dustin likes to fill his time with arts and crafts, amateur carpentry, and watching Star Trek when he isn't writing. A native of the Ozarks, Dustin moved to Nevada after falling in love with the mountains and the wonderful people of Reno. You can learn more about his works and connect with him on social media by visiting his website at www.dthbooks.com.

Learn more about Dustin Howard and the position of Reno Poet Laureate, HERE

 In the first of their resource extraction-focused episodes, Honest Scientists Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny discuss the impacts of mining on biodiversity loss.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. We aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada helps make Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

David Winkler is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK for the next few weeks as Shaun Griffin travels. Hear new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm on KWNK 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org

The following program is partly funded by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Continuing their discussion on climate change, the Honest Scientists discuss public denial and resistance to climate science. They highlight how climate change affects their lives and relates to their research. Finally, they present some solutions to the climate crisis, focusing on actions everyone can take.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. We aim to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world.

The University of Nevada, Reno Biology Department made Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

"Life without imagination would be a rainbow without color, gum without flavor, art without passion. We need imagination to survive."

David Winkler is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK for the next few weeks as Shaun Griffin travels. Hear new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm on KWNK 97.7FM or KWNKradio.org

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

One of the most powerful entities in our area is the Regional Transportation Commission. They determine how safe our roads are for cyclists and their priorities. Recently the leadership has gone through a big change, from conservative to liberal. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is now on the board and she talks about the importance of improving our bicycle network. We also talk to a customer of a business that had a new parking-protected bike lane installed and how it impacts her. Also, Ellen of the Kiwanis Bike Program talks about the Biggest Little Bike Swap and more.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

We are Honest Scientists, Lauren, Taissa, Ivan, and Ronny, graduate science students at the University of Nevada Reno, and this is our podcast on Biodiversity Loss. Our aim is to communicate the effects of human activities, behaviors, perceptions, and values on plants, animals, their habitat, and the natural world within which we all live. We also aim to rebuild trust and confidence in scientists and interest in science. To learn more about us, our research, and our interests and experiences with the natural world, tune in to our pilot discussion on Climate Change.

We conducted research and presented that research in roundtable discussions recorded for podcast and radio distribution. We found that excessive consumption (food and other resources) was the main driver of 5 causes of Biodiversity Loss: climate change, pollution, invasive species, development, and overharvesting resources.

The Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, made Honest Scientists possible. Earn a graduate degree in Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, or Neuroscience. Learn more, reach farther. Get more information at unr.edu/biology.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities

Bikepacking is all the rage these days and there is a dude in Reno who will help you to be a bikepacker for free. He has all kinds of free resources to do it. Who is this mystery man of knowledge? That’s Kurstin Graham who writes the BikePacking NV.blog. He is kind of a bike legend in town, always going everywhere on his bike, slowly and with everything he needs to camp anywhere. So we spend the entire show having a fun little chat with him about his bike life from youth to man. Go to BikePackingNV.blog to get started with Kurstin.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/
The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities

A meditation on the prison poetry workshop Shaun taught for thirty years.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A meditation on Hayden Carruth’s long poem, North Winter.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The National Bicycle Summitt is coming up in March in Washington DC. We get a preview with the League of American Bicyclists Caron Whitaker. Also, we examine a strange phenomenon of bike thefts and a sex-themed bike. Finally, Fodors recently named Lake Tahoe one of the places to avoid because of traffic problems. But is that true for bikes too? We find out from the Tahoe Bike Company.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A meditation on the prison poetry workshop Shaun taught for thirty years.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Reno's roads from kids' perspective

We usually don't hear from kids about their experiences on our roads with bikes because it is hard to interview kids. You need to have parental permission. But Bike Life show producer Ky Plaskon has kids. So, for the holidays, in the spirit of spending time with family, he took 11-year-old Aeva Plaskon on a 20-mile bike ride around Reno and interviewed her about the experience. Then, they joined 16-year-old Alara Plaskon on her bike commute to work from downtown and talked to her about the experience of riding in Reno for older students.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives—presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A Meditation on the late Carolyn Kizer

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

What is it like to drive a pedicab?

December is unique this year. The Let It Glow festival is downtown, organized by Pineapple Pedicabs and there are over 90 businesses signed up. The company needs drivers to shuttle people around to look at the lights. So, what is it like to drive a Pedicab - well you meet lots of people, get exercise and money. In fact we have an entire episode to prove it.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Tony Curtis and the Irish Imagination.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.

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Politicians are starting to ride bikes and recognize the importance of protected bike paths. There is a fancy new protected path in Sparks that is a great example of what they are doing. But they face huge challenges. We will hear from conservative Mayor of Sparks Ed Lawson who recently started riding and it has changed his perspective. County Commissioner Alexis Hill is now bike commuting to. She is now on the Regional Transportation Commission, a life-long dream to improve safety. We hear what those two politicians are doing and how their perspectives have changed. Also, we hear how local artist Pan Pantoja performed for his friends riding his bike. Artist Emmalou Ras also built an outhouse on a bike so we will hear from her about that experience. We will also hear from author Helen Thompson about a little-known black community in Black Springs Nevada and how bikes entertained them when they had no other amenities. Also, as always, bike news!

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

From the KWNK Archives, Ilya caught up with former @wolfpackradio Station Manager Nick Rattigan (Surf Curse, Tele/visions, @currentjoys) while he was in town for his Current Joys Show in March of 2019. Check out Ilya's Soft Power Radio interview with Nick about his time at WPR, what radio and community radio means to him, and why it's such an important medium!

TUNE IN & if you haven't yet, JOIN! www.kwnkradio.org

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Wilderness of Two Irish Poets

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm.
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The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

This summer, Reno was hopeful for a cleaner, healthier, safer future with major endorsements and new bike paths. The League of American Bicyclists, UNR, Dutch Cycling Embassy, Mayor Hillary Schieve, Councilman Devon Reese, Commissioner Alexis Hill, Reno Aces, S3 Development, Kyle Issacksen, Bird, and countless volunteers and businesses all came together to help Reno build a roadmap for a better bike future. In this episode, we review that roadmap covering building public support and how Reno is uniquely situated to help the homeless population with the proximity and benefits of Burning Man.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno, and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

"Writing should make us think, but it should just as often make us laugh because, without laughter, we are dead souls. Laughing matters."

David Winkler is filling in for Shaun Griffin on this month's audio short, A Writer's World. Hear the program every other Sunday at 5pm on KWNK 97.7FM in Reno, NV.

“The Long and Storied Life of David Toll,” an homage to the late Gold Hill writer David Toll.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

We are amidst a micro-modal revolution with all kinds of new transportation options. Educating communities on how to live with so many people on so many different devices is a real challenge. Today's show is dedicated to some of those efforts.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Many people complain about bike infrastructure in America, and yes, there are a lot better places, but there are also a lot worse places in the world. In this episode, we talk to people who are moving out of America for the Netherlands, hear from people who have traveled all over the world, and an organization dedicated to helping people travel by bike all over the world.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“JM Coetzee in the Ukraine,” a meditation on the South African author and the situation in Ukraine.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

🎙GRR! KWNK Radio Special 🤘 @girlsrockreno is a week-long rock camp for self-identified girls and trans + non-binary youth ages 9-17, has come to a close and Kiki sat down will the campers, instructors, and organizers to talk about this year's camp! 🎤 The bands talked with Kiki about how they came up with their names, their songwriting practice, and much more!

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Off-road bike trail building is big business drawing millions of dollars nationwide. There is a right way to do it and a wrong way. We talk to the Biggest Little Trail Stewardship about how they build trails with all the right permissions from various agencies. We will also talk to a guy out in Fallon, Nevada who built trails without permission on his own and got a very stern letter from the federal government. Building trails can lead to big fines and jail time, not to mention that trails could damage cultural or historical sites and invite people into sensitive areas who may leave behind trash. On our tour of the illegal trails, we saw no trash. It's not clear to the average mountain biker where cultural sites may exist, but what is clear is that what was once undisturbed desert in the area is now disturbed. The illegal trail building and subsequent mountain biking events held on those trails demonstrate an intense demand for more mountain bike trails in the west and rural areas. Building trails appropriately takes time and cooperation from many agencies and people.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Christine from dream sequence chatted with John Waters before his upcoming show this Friday, May 20th at Cargo! John is a gifted storyteller, filmmaker, two-time Grammy nominee, New York Times best-selling author, bibliophile, pervert, curator, artist, and punk rock dandy. Two weeks ago, John released Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance: A Novel. He talks with Christine about what led to his shift in writing non-fiction, getting his education working in book stores, and hitchhiking across the country only to find himself passing through Reno, NV. 

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Dismantling the American Poem—Reading Four Native American Poets

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

A family who built a bicycle business literally from the ground up is launching into the world of politics. We have the stories from the road and how the bicycle has helped gain momentum in the political world. We talk to Kyle Isacksen who is running for Washoe County District 3 as well as a recent transplant to Reno who explains how Reno looks from the outside in terms of its bicycle infrastructure.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A discussion on the proposed lithium mine at Thacker Pass and its relation to missing and murdered indigenous women. Hosted by Orlando OH with the panel including Olivia Brister, Erika Castro, Gary McKinney, Daranda Hinkey, Beverly Harry, Orlando Ortiz.

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Great Basin Resource Watch
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Protect Thacker Pass
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Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada
https://plana.salsalabs.org/2021-1872miningreform/index.html

Photo: Daranda Hinkey and Derek Hinkey riding to bring Awareness to Peehee M'uhuh

In this episode of Mass Liberation Radio, Lily talks to Jas Margarita Tobon (she/they) about navigating community advocacy and organizing, hometown heroes we love, and how artistic expressions can help to keep you grounded. Jas delights us with her own poetry as well.

Reno is getting some recognition in other cities for a 24-hour bike challenge called Scalley Cat. It's inspiring tattoos, red-hot ass branding, milk baths, fireworks, cross-bearing, sexual acts, jumping over people on bikes, costumes, picking up trash, fake IDs, riding through casinos and hundreds of other shenanigans. What ties them together? Bikes. Participants start out in a park and get what is known as "the bible" which has all kinds of silly, gross, fun and wild things to do. To add to the mystery, participants prefer to remain anonymous. The event hit a 15-year anniversary this year. It happens the first weekend in April.

BIKE LIFE Radio is a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance. Ky has been commuting by bike to work for more than 30 years. He also worked in radio and TV for more than 20 years from Alaska to San Diego, Las Vegas, Reno and Sacramento. He wants to bring a lighter and funnier feel to bike discussions. For more information and to contribute to TMBA, go to https://bikewashoe.org/

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A meditation on an Egypt in transition.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

Return To Love, a special broadcast of Phonolinguists dedicated to Tyna’s little brother JT.  Featuring excerpts from All About Love by the late bell hooks.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Join us for a special episode of Indie Latin Beats with @estereomance! Listen in on Estereomance’s latest album inspiration and musical journey and the sweet tunes from their album, What Do You Want It To Be?

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

On the latest Soft Power Radio, as part of our Black History Month special series honoring the local community, we are in conversation once again with Donald Griffin and RoMar Tolliver, co-founders of Black Wall Street. Food pantry, resource hub, youth counseling initiative, tutoring center, at-risk and low-income outreach program - Black Wall Street has, in less than two years, become a vital community asset. Donald and RoMar built all of their innovative, grassroots programming from scratch, starting with nothing but a vision and a seemingly endless supply of dedication to their work. We talk about why their particular approach is so necessary and so effective, what projects they have been developing since they moved to their new location at 1301 Cordone Ave a few months ago, and what the bright future holds for Black Wall Street and for the communities it so tirelessly serves.

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Do bikes belong on trains, boats, and busses? We test how it works with a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old across 500 miles of travel from Reno to San Francisco and back. Our interviews were all in Oakland. We interrogate people about bikes at a farmer's market in Oakland and snagged an exclusive interview with custom bag manufacturer AlleyCatSewing.com

As part of our Black History Month special series honoring the local community on Soft Power Radio, we are in conversation with Jammal Tarkington. Jammal first came to Reno from his hometown of Stockton on a UNR music scholarship in the early 90s. Not long after, he was already selling out local music venues and sharing the stage with now-legendary bands like No Doubt, Fishbone, The Specials, and Sublime. He has played casinos, clubs, bars, coffee shops, underground DIY all-ages spots - pretty much everywhere music has happened in Reno, Jammal has been there in some way. These days, he spends a lot of time teaching, curating, and DJing as well as writing and performing with various projects spanning styles from hip-hop to soul to acoustic rock to reggae. In April, Jammal's Reno/Sacramento collaborative hip-hop group Who Cares will be coming to the Holland project for a combination master class and performance - keep your eyes peeled for more info on that soon!

The following program is funded in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Today, on Soft Power Radio, as part of our Black History Month special series honoring the local community, we are in conversation with Jasmine Plummer of Carson City. At age 11, Jasmine was the first ever female quarterback of a Pop Warner football team. Her story is an inspiration to female athletes everywhere - and it inspired a Hollywood movie starring Keke Palmer and Ice Cube - The Longshots. We'll talk about the central role sports have played in Jasmine's life and the power of sports in general, particularly for young people. Jasmine is still tearing up the field - she plays in the WFA (Women's Football Alliance) for the Nevada Storm. Come cheer them on April 30th at Reno High; more info at nevadastormfootball.com.

David Winkler is filling in for Shaun Griffin on this month's audio short, A Writer's World. Hear the program every other Sunday at 5pm on KWNK 97.7FM in Reno, NV.

This is a very special performance on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 featuring pianist Annie Booth alongside Zach Teran, Josh Reed, Bijou Bell, and Dave Strawn. Please consider supporting KWNK Reno Community Radio and our live jazz broadcasts by becoming a supporter at KWNKradio.org/donate