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KWNK 97.7FM

Reno Community Radio

KWNK is a non-profit radio station that champions music and ideas through community-driven, non-commercial radio in Reno and beyond. Broadcasting live at KWNK-LP 97.7 FM in Northern Nevada. KWNK 97.7 is a platform to amplify our community’s voice, tastes and culture through FM radio and volunteer-produced programming that authentically reflects our city, our neighborhoods and our identities

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01:46:25

Soft Power Radio // Celebrating Reno's Black...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/02/23

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 thestage 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

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01:09:35

Soft Power Radio // Celebrating Local Black Icons: A...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/02/19

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

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00:14:16

A Writer's World with David Winkler // Walter Van...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/02/16

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.

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00:59:27

A Night Of Improvised Music featuring Annie Booth //...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/02/15

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

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01:12:06

Soft Power Radio // The Nuclear West Volume Five --...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/02/07

Join us for the fifth installment of a multi-part series on the Nuclear West, an exploration of anti-nuclear activism here in Nevada. We'll be talking this time with Abby Johnson, president of the Great Basin Water Network and veteran grassroots activist. Since the early 1980s, Abby has been keeping a variety of military-industrial juggernaut at bay, from the MX Missile, to the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository, to the now-defeated Las Vegas pipeline. If we can learn one crucial lesson from

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01:15:49

Soft Power Radio // The Nuclear West Volume Four:...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/01/27

Join us for the fourth installment of a multi-part series on the Nuclear West, an exploration of anti-nuclear activism here in Nevada on Soft Power Radio. We'll be talking with Bob Fulkerson of Citizen Alert, PLAN and many other grassroots progressive movements. Bob will (modestly) share some stories from the frontlines, which have been drawn all over the state, from organizing and direct actions he was involved in to protest illegal bombing, short-sighted military schemes, nuclear waste dumping,

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00:10:18

A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin // What Began as...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/01/27

A meditation on the passing of the baton in poetry. 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.

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00:19:00

Roots Junction: Interview with Jim Lappin of the...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/01/19

Jim of Roots Junction spoke with Jim Lappin of the Rattlesnake Mountain Boys and they chatted about their appearance at the Come in from the Cold series at Bartley Ranch on Jan. 8th. Come in from the Cold Family Entertainment Series 2022 full schedule is HERE.

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01:04:19

Soft Power Radio // The Nuclear West Volume Three: A...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/01/04

Join us for the third installment of a multi-part series on the Nuclear West, an exploration of the anti-nuclear movement here in Nevada through its activists and advocates. This time, we'll hear from Tom Polikalas, long-time clean+ renewable energy advocate and outspoken opponent of reckless government projects like Yucca Mountain and the MX Missile. Tom has always preferred to zoom in, supporting local initiatives with economic sense over big picture, big rhetoric plans that often ignore the

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00:59:54

Bike Life Radio: Bike Bling & International Bike Music

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2022/01/02

Bike Life Radio, a show on KWNK where we talk to people about their bikes and lives. 🚴‍♀️ Presented by Ky Plaskon & the Truckee Meadows Bike Alliance 🚲 It's always a good time to talk about bike bling and bike gear and holiday bike gift buying. In this nerdy episode, we geek out on our sick bike gear and listen to some international bike music. Guests include the Radical Adventure Riders, Kiwanis Bike Project, and Gear Hut in Reno.

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00:18:04

Wavelength: In Conversation with Slander Records

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/31

We’re in conversation with Wolfgang Hendrix, founder of Slander Records. Listen to the interview to learn how Slander is attempting to pull Reno out of the dark ages by fostering a close knit record label of fun-loving, chaotic, and forward thinking bands.

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00:13:58

Wavelength: Interview with local band Olivias

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/29

In this episode of Wavelength, we’re in conversation with brand new local band Olivias. Check it out to discover the unlikely origin of the band’s name, hear some songs, learn about their killer debut show, and see what the band has in store for 2022! Check it!

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01:25:44

Soft Power Radio // The Nuclear West Volume Two: A...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/26

Join us for the second installment of a multi-part series on the Nuclear West, an exploration of the anti-nuclear movement here in Nevada through its activists and advocates, on a new Soft Power Radio. We'll be speaking with Judy Treichel, Executive Director of the Nevada Nuclear Waste Task Force, to get another perspective on Nevada's nuclear misadventures. Judy has been knee-deep in anti-nuclear organizing for 40 years, involved in everything from direct action to official lobbying and

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00:29:47

Spoken View Radio // The Last Open Mic Night Of 2021

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/23

This episode features local performers at Spoken Views Poetry Collective's last open mic of the year, recorded live at The Holland Project. This show is a collaborative effort by The Spoken Views Collective working to broadcast local poets and keep the community up to date with what’s excellent in spoken word internationally.

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00:10:24

A Writer's World with Shaun Griffin // How the Poem...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/22

A meditation on the life-saving effects of poetry in prison. 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.

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00:28:45

Wavelength: Interview with Local Musician Source of Love

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/21

Hear a conversation with local musician Source of Love on this special episode of Wavelength. Source of Love’s latest EP Party or Go Home came out last month on Slander Records. Listen to the interview to hear an interesting conversation about a few songs from the EP, the story behind the name Source of Love, creative drive, and more!

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00:25:07

Roots Junction: An interview with local duo Rainfall

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/21

David Antonuccio, a retired professor of psychology from the University of Nevada, partnered up with his old friend Michael Pierce to form Rainfall. Hear their story from last week's Roots Junction with Jim Davidson!

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00:07:26

In Conversation with Rosie Zuckerman from Pussycat NV

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/17

Tucker Rash is in conversation with Rosie Zuckerman from PussycatNV, a pop-up cat cafe and adoption center at the Holland Project. Tune in to hear a quick conversation about the benefits of meeting and adopting cats in a unique, cozy environment. PLUS Rosie will give you the rundown on each cat’s story and personality. PussycatNV will be open every day except Tuesday from 12 to 6 pm until Christmas Eve. Learn more and see photos of the cats on Instagram @p.u.s.s.y.c.a.t.n.v!

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00:16:18

Wavelength: Interview with Local Musician Elleanor Burke

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/14

In this episode Tucker Rash is in conversation with local musician Elleanor Burke. Her new EP, Girl Toy, comes out Wednesday December 15th, 2021. Listen to the interview to hear a deep dive into some of the EP’s themes like rebellious femininity and finding home within oneself. And be sure to listen to Girl Toy on streaming platforms today!

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01:27:08

Soft Power Radio // The Nuclear West Volume One: A...

KWNK 97.7FM ·

2021/12/10

Join us for the first installment of a multi-part series on the Nuclear West, an exploration of the anti-nuclear movement here in Nevada through its activists and advocates. We'll be speaking with Grace Potorti about the Nevada Test Site, the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository, the Sierra Army Depot, and other dangerous government and military projects that Grace and other activists successfullyopposed over the last several decades. The anti-nuclear movement stands out in the history of

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