KTAL host Clinton Wilcox joined the show to talk about his program Christian Classics 101, which airs Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. He shared his thoughts on the history of Christian rock music from the 1970s through the 1990s, reflected on his journey back to Las Cruces, and spoke about his approach to curating meaningful music for his listeners.
Violinist and Las Cruces native Amalia Zeitlin joined Walt and Peter to talk about her recent work in Jerusalem using music as a tool for connection, solidarity, and nonviolence. She spoke about working with Israeli and Palestinian musicians, her experience with the Sulha Peace Project, and how her classical training and background with Camerata Del Sol shaped her approach
Co-hosts Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel discussed current events and invited listener calls.
Richard Kadzis, better known as “The Buzzman,” joined Walt and Daisy to reflect on the early days of KTAL-LP, the importance of community radio, and what’s planned for the station’s eighth anniversary celebration on July 26. They shared stories from the station’s founding and discussed the value of hyperlocal programming.
Mary Martinez White of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium spoke about upcoming events marking 80 years since the Trinity Site atomic blast. She celebrated the group’s recent legislative win securing compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and shared personal stories of cancer in her family and community. She also previewed the candlelight vigil and commemoration happening July 16.
Local residents Juan Garcia and Joanne Turnbull joined the hosts to talk about their campaign to reform New Mexico’s medical malpractice laws. They discussed how current regulations may be discouraging doctors from practicing in the state and what changes they believe could help address the physician shortage.
David Rutherford from Restoring America discussed his group’s efforts to build a new political movement representing Americans who feel disenfranchised by the current political system. He emphasized the importance of public participation and speaking out to promote more reasonable governance that prioritizes the common good over private interests.
Sue Small spoke with Walt and Nancy about her recent trip to Palestine. She shared stories, observations, and reflected on the lasting impressions the trip left on her.
Las Cruces Bulletin Editor Susan Moree joined the hosts to reflect on the state of local journalism and her participation in a recent panel on how to restore trust and strengthen community news.
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