Special Programming

As usual, we have a cornucopia of special programming planned for this drive. Don’t miss out!

Music Specials

All Music Specials

Coming Up:

Sat, Oct 10 – The Best Day of Radio on Earth!

Saturdays on KGNU are rumored to be “the best day of radio on earth!” Start your day with Honky Tonk Heroes, followed by Old Grass Gnu Grass, Terrasonic, Reggae Bloodlines, African Roots, Sound Lab, The Grateful Dead Hour and more! With KGNU Volunteer DJs.

Sun, Oct 11 at 9:00 am – By the Numbers

Music reflecting the many “numbers” associated with KGNU, from our on-air signals, to the large number of volunteers, to the number of songs you hear on air every single day, we’ll run through them all! With Pete Miesel and Leland Rucker on Roots and Branches.

Mon, Oct 12 at 9:30 am – Indigenous People’s Day Special

Dedicated to celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. With Ann Cantelow and Theresa Halsey on The Morning Sound Alternative.

Mon, Oct 12 at 12:00 pm – The Music of Brian Eno

Highlighting the vast works of legendary musician and producer Brian Eno. With Sam Fuqua and Michael Buck on The Afternoon Sound Alternative.

News Specials

All News Specials

Coming Up:

Sun, Oct 11 at 12:30 pm – A conversation with David Whyte

Poet, author, speaker and organizational thinker David Whyte speaks with Duncan Campbell and Maeve Conran on Living Dialogues.

Mon, Oct 12 at 8:35 am – David Barsamian: Retargeting Iran

David Barsamian joins us to talk about his latest book “Retargeting Iran.”  With Maeve Conran on A Public Affair.

Tue, Oct 13 at 9:00 am – Alan Watts Musical Mashup

A selection of Alan Watts musings combined with music for a special listening experience.

Wed, Oct 14 at 8:35 am – Thomas Frank: The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism

Best-selling author Thomas Frank talks about his latest book that argues everything we think we know about populism is wrong. Today “populism” is seen as a frightening thing, a term pundits use to describe the racist philosophy of Donald Trump and European extremists.  With Sam Fuqua on A Public Affair.