Democracy Now! Comes to KCMJ Community Radio

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - April 23, 2015 - PRLog -- When Democracy Now! co-host Amy Goodman broadcasts her program from Colorado this Friday morning, Colorado Springs residents will have one more place to hear it – KCMJ. Colorado Springs’ new, non-commercial, community radio station is adding the national, award-winning news program Democracy Now! to complement the station’s schedule. “We’ve wanted to add this news program to our morning lineup; Amy’s visit to Colorado seemed an appropriate time to take the leap,” commented Dave Gardner, KCMJ’s public affairs program director.

Goodman, who co-authored the book The Silenced Majority, is speaking at Colorado College at 7 p.m. tonight (April 23) and will broadcast Friday’s show from Denver. Democracy Now! is an independent daily news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The program is broadcast on the Pacifica radio network, NPR, community and college radio stations; on public access, PBS, satellite television and on the internet.

“This is a great addition to the KCMJ schedule,” noted Dennis Apuan, chair of KCMJ’s parent, the Colorado Media Justice Foundation. “Democracy Now! provides a perspective not represented on mainstream media, and that is what KCMJ Community Radio is all about.”

KCMJ’s schedule is filled with a fascinating array of thoughtful, unique local and syndicated programs. In the Springs is the newest addition to the local lineup, in which host Ryan Lowery showcases local talent and artists passing through town. Locally produced music offerings include Grass Roots Revival and Front Range Radio. Local talk shows include Reality Check, We Have Issues, Adventures in Permaculture, and many more. Recent additions to KCMJ’s syndicated lineup include Alternative Radio, Inside Europe, Indigenous in Music, Big Picture Science, Filmspotting, Rock School, and CounterSpin.

The Colorado Media Justice Foundation, which operates KCMJ, recently received IRS 501(c)3 non-profit status. KCMJ is currently streaming on the internet at www.kcmj.org. It can be heard on mobile devices via the free TuneIn app. Once sufficient funds are raised, the station will begin broadcasting at its FCC-licensed 93.9 FM frequency, expected this summer. KCMJ is a non-commercial, non-profit, volunteer-run community radio station. Its mission is to inform, engage, entertain, and empower the citizens of our community.

Photos and sound files are available. Interviews and photo opportunities can also be arranged.

Colorado College Event: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/events/2015-04-23-19-amy-...

Democracy Now! Information & Resources: http://www.democracynow.org/get_involved/resources

LOCAL ORIGINAL PROGRAMS ON KCMJ

Front Range Radio – Host: Tim Board    Live Sundays at 7 pm
This show is dedicated to exposing independent musicians and groups to a wider audience, by letting them talk about their shows, music, backgrounds, and influences. Tim has had a number of local musical artists join him live in the studio – No Stone Unturned, Hydrogen Skyline, Jason Bennett and Balanced Rock.

Justice & Peace Hour – Host: Scott Olson   Live Tuesdays at Noon
Discussion of current events from a peace-seeking perspective. Local musicians Michael Galvin, Cassandra Simpson, and Curtis Boucher frequently play live music for the show.

Grass Roots Revival – Host: Steve Harris  Live Tuesdays at 2 pm
Steve curates a thoughtful program of Americana music, focusing on new releases and often featuring state and local acts.

Up Close With Rosemary Lytle – Host: Rosemary Harris Lytle  Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Join community leader Rosemary Harris Lytle for intimate conversations on culture and community with newsmakers from Southern Colorado and beyond.

In the Springs – Host: Ryan Lowery  Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Interviews with musicians, comedians and other artists living or performing in Colorado Springs.

We Have Issues – Hosts: Dick Anson and Dave Gardner  Live Wednesdays at noon
KCMJ’s live, local issues talk program. We discuss local affairs, government and politics, and feature groups and individuals working to improve our community.

Reality Check – Hosts: Gene Fisher and Gary Casimir  Live Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.
This program examines, frequently with a humorous slant, current political/social issues worthy of more than a 30-90 second corporate news report.

Dwyer Show – Host: Andrew Dwyer  Live Wednesdays at 7 pm
Imagine the Charlie Rose show hosted by Jimmy Fallon -- a freewheeling, Springs-centric talk show with Michelle Asher, Laura Eurich, Lauren Hug and David Pico. It's bold, brilliant bar talk...without the beer.

Make Your Own Way – Host: K.G.    Live Thursdays at 5:30 pm
K.g. showcases people who have the fortitude to implement creative collaborations or personally create the life they truly want while sharing innovative opportunities that can lead to your own personal or financial freedom. It’s an inspiring show that brings businesses, community members, nonprofits, cultural storytellers, and inspiring personal stories together.

Adventures in Permaculture – Host: Stephen Saint Thomas  Fridays at noon.
Permaculture is a holistic approach to sustainable living. Each week Steve interviews experts and highlights various aspects of permaculture and sustainability.

Bernie’s Colorado Journeys – Host: Bernie Jwaszewsky  Saturdays at 7:30 am
Places to go and things to do in and around Colorado Springs.

Coffee with the KCMJ Crew – Live Saturdays at 8 am
Each Saturday members of the KCMJ team gather to discuss the week’s progress in building our community radio station, point out highlights of the program schedule, and let listeners know what to expect in the coming weeks.