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May 3-9, 2026
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Daily on Weekdays
Democracy Now w/Amy Goodman
10:00-11:00 am Monday through Friday
6:00-7:00 pm Monday through Thursday; 7:00 -8:00 pm on Friday
Sunday
Classical Hour with Gary Alexander (Local show)
2-3 pm
This week, we conclude our six-week survey of the late string quartets by Beethoven and Schubert, composed or debuting 200 years ago, in the spring of 1826. This week’s final installment is dominated by the 53-minute final Schubert String Quartet 15 (D. 887) along with the allegro from his Quartetsatz.
New Dimensions
4:00 pm (repeats Tuesday at 7 pm)
New Dimensions Media: Changing the World One Broadcast at a Time. Explores subjects such as social, political, scientific, ecological, and spiritual frontiers through in-depth dialogues.
This Week: Navigating The Post-Trust Era with Shiv Singh
In these days of fake news, it is more difficult to know whom to trust and what to believe. We have entered, what Singh describes as, a post-–trust era. Here we shine a light on how we can be more mindful of the role we play, sometimes unwittingly, in condoning and promoting fakery and how we can become more alert to how vulnerable we are to falling prey to fakeness.
Spirit in Action – Lopez Edition
5:00 pm
These radio programs are prepared by Mark Judkins Helpsmeet under the care of Eau Claire Quakers and sponsored for KLOI by the Lopez Island Quaker Group. ‘Spirit In Action’ brings you stories of people living lives of fruitful service, peace, community, and compassion.
This Week: Living Better, Longer, with Community Transformation of Blue Zones
Through the suggestion of one of our Northern Spirit Radio board members, Janine Thull, I decided to attend a presentation last week here in Eau Claire by the Blue Zones Project crew, and my eyes were opened. I”ll let their Vice President, Business Development, Margaret Brown, spell it out, but what I think I learned about was a thoughtful and brilliant mechanism to help us live longer and better, to help grow a community into well-being and health. It’s something that’s been done in many communities already, and hopefully soon on my home turf, with the help of Dave Markquart and his new organization, TrueWellness.org. But, I must note, that will only happen with many local minds and hands joining in the process, so I hope you will all–wherever you are, but particularly here in Eau Claire, WI–learn about Blue Zones and be part of using their powerful insights and tools to revolutionize our community intelligence for the good of all. Margaret Brown joins us from Camden, South Carolina.
Midnight Special
10:00-12:00
The world’s weekly aberration of folk music and farce, show tunes, and satire, madness, and escape.
Monday
WINGS – Women’s International News Gathering Service
2:00 pm
A weekly radio news and current affairs program by and about women worldwide.
This Week: Gloria Steinem 1996
Gloria Steinem, now 92 years old, is releasing a new memoir. Thirty years ago, she addressed the Feminist Family Values forum hosted by the Foundation for a Compassionate Society, in Austin, Texas. This recording is excerpted from a 45-minute event. It is highly relevant today, noting that the patriarchal nuclear family is a post-industrial phenomenon, and that gender stereotyping is an artificial construct, and drawing the link between abusive childhoods and abusive political leadership.
Joy Spring with Gary Alexander (Local show)
Classic Jazz and the Great American Songbook
3:00-6:00 pm
This Week: We open with a tribute to the month of May, with three songs containing the month “May” in the title, plus two extended work songs for international “May Day” (May 1st). At 3:40, we move on to Volume 3 of the “Art of the Saxophone,” featuring Johnny Hodges on alto sax, plus tenor saxophonists Hank Mobley and Stan Getz. At 4:00, we move on to some major birth centennials, including part 3 (of 4) of the vocal and piano quartet records by Blossom Dearie (born April 28, 1926), and then a nod to recent centennials by Mel Torme, Zoot Sims and Bucky Pizzarelli, followed by Part 1 of a 5-part tribute to the centennial of Miles Davis (born in May 1926). In this first edition, we’ll chronicle the first two of the “nine lives of Miles Davis” with his early work from 1946 to 1951, all in his early 20s. Then, we sample two albums from 1999 by singer/pianists Diana Krall and Freddy Cole.
Brittany to the Balkans and Beyond w/Stanley Greenthal (Local show)
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Compelling Celtic and Balkan music from diverse regions of the world, mixed with occasional spoken word pieces to illuminate the traditions from which the music originates.
This week: Selections from the show archives.
Tuesday
Backyard Conservation with Russel Barsh and Madrona Murphy (Local show)
1:00 pm
Local researchers Russel Barsh and Madrona Murphy talk about the things that each of us can do in our own lives and around our own homes to take better care of the plants and animals that make our island special.
Living Life — Music with John Garcia (Local show)
3:00 pm
DJ John plays heartfelt global music emphasizing Spanish and Latino songs.
New Dimensions
7:00 pm (repeat from Sunday 4:00 pm)
Wednesday
The Grand Southern Vocal & Plectrophonic Review w/Lance Brittain (Local show)
5:00 am
Lance presents a show covering early to contemporary folk, country, and bluegrass, plus some discussion of historical context, including news of current events in the bluegrass and folk community. From an acoustic perspective, Lance explores other early influences, including classic early jazz, blues, ragtime, border music, etc.
This week: Selections from show archives. Please note that any dates mentioned are in the past.
The FAT Music Show w/Felton Pruitt
2:00 pm (repeat Friday 6:00 pm)
The FAT Music Show is a friendly nod to the much-adored 1970’s radio station KFAT in Gilroy, California, which was one of the first national radio stations to feature the Americana musical genre prominently. Hosted by Felton Pruitt, a 30+year radio veteran with stints that include KFAT, XM Satellite, and KVMR; Pruitt includes classic and contemporary interviews (”Chewin’ The Fat”) and live, or in-studio performances from his personal recording archives.
Way Out of Zee Box with Zee Jacquelope (Local show)
3:00-5:00 pm
Featuring selections from a massive and eclectic music collection of his own, spanning several entertaining forms of music from several genres.
The Grand Southern Vocal & Plectrophonic Review w/Lance Brittain (Local show)
7:00 pm (Repeats next Wednesday at 5:00 am)
Lance presents a show covering early to contemporary folk, country, and bluegrass, plus some discussion of historical context, including news of current events in the bluegrass and folk community. From an acoustic perspective, Lance explores other influences, including classic early jazz, blues, ragtime, border music, etc.
This week: Selections from show archives. Please note that any dates mentioned are in the past.
Thursday
Song of the Soul – Lopez Edition
12:00 pm
These radio programs are prepared by Mark Judkins Helpmeet under the care of the Eau Claire Quakers and sponsored for KLOI by the Lopez Island Quaker Group. ‘Song of Soul’ invites you to a soul-level encounter. Music has the ability to proclaim the soul’s language beyond what mere words can speak. Some guests are musicians, perhaps sharing their own music, but most guests are simply sharing the music they’ve been impacted by, written, and performed by others.
This Week:With Roses, Snakes, Tigers, & The Divine Mother: Ana Egge
Ana Egge combines a beautiful voice with seriously deep lyrics to make transformative music. With 12 albums under her belt, and with a menagerie of creatures, like roses, snakes, tigers, & the Divine Mother, brought to life in her songs, there is both breadth & depth of vision channeled to us. With roots extending back to Saskatchewan, North Dakota, New Mexico, & Texas, Ana currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
The Not Old – Better Show with Paul Vogelzang
3:00-3:30 pm
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, hosted by Paul Vogelzang,
This Week: What if your finest work comes later?
In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, award winning, best selling author and creator, Anthony Horowitz reflects on a career that keeps finding new life. From Foyle’s War and Alex Rider to Marble Hall Murders and A Deadly Episode, he continues to surprise readers and viewers with wit, nerve, and remarkable range.
What stayed with me most is this: growth does not end with early success. For writers, readers, and anyone in a second act, Anthony speaks candidly about risk, structure, discipline, and staying curious.
It’s a conversation about craft, ambition, and why the next chapter can still be your strongest.
Listen on KLOI Community Radio!
Open to Debate
7:00 pm
Together we have an opportunity to reclaim and reshape debate – a crucial aspect of our democracy. Through balanced perspectives and the respectful open-minded exchange of ideas with global thought leaders, Open to Debate is empowering listeners to consider other points of view and make more informed decisions on the critical issues of our times.
This Week: Should We Separate the Art from the Artist?
It turns out your favorite artist is a monster. Say they committed murder, advocated genocide, or engaged in some other act so outside the scope of a dignified, respectable society that it cannot be redeemed. What now? Must you throw the art out with the artists? It’s a question at the heart of both pop culture and high art critique. For some, a work of art is an entity in itself. It should be appreciated and revered without regard to the life of its creator. If we disregard all great art for the sins of the artists, we risk losing many of the world’s greatest cultural touchstones and masterpieces. But for others, the act of supporting a work of art translates directly affirming its creator’s evil acts. In this timeless debate, we ask: Should we separate the art from the artist? This ethical conundrum is at the crux of this week’s debate, originally broadcast in September 2022.
eTown
8:00 pm
eTown is an exciting weekly radio broadcast heard from coast to coast on NPR and public and commercial stations. Every eTown show is taped in front of a live audience. It features performances from many of today’s top musical artists, as well as conversations and information about the world around us.
This Week: Join us this week as we share more conversations and artists’ performances
Friday
The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn
8:00 am
An eclectic mix of music curated by the producer, composer, and recording artist Ben Vaughn.
Rock, blues, jazz, folk, soul, R & B, country, bossa nova, movie soundtracks, easy listening, and more, all peppered with Vaughn’s twisted musicological slant.
WINGS – Women’s International News Gathering Service
12:00 pm (repeat from Monday at 2:00 pm)m
A weekly radio news and current affairs program by and about women worldwide.
Classical Hour w/Gary Alexander (Local show)
2-3 pm
This Week: In our annual tribute to some of our dear recently departed friends on Lopez Island, we offer Brahms’ Requiem and some of Brahms’ lullaby-like offering (near Brahms’ birthday, May 7, 1833).
Joy Spring w/Gary Alexander (Local show)
3-6 pm
Classic Jazz and the Great American Songbook
This Week: We will open this week’s program with two more centennials of 1926 births, first of all closing our 4-part tribute to singer/pianist Blossom Dearie (born April 28, 1926), then Part 2 (of) 5 programs honoring the birth and varied career of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (born May 26, 1926). We’ll throw in a few great trombone solos by Jimmy Cleveland (also born in May 1926) in Quincy Jones’ first great jazz band. At 5:00, we continue our series of new CDs in “Fresh Faces at Five on Friday,” followed by LPs from the host’s climate-controlled crypt of vinyl recorded before the CD invasion. As time allows, we will also begin our tribute to four major big band clarinet players and leaders born in May – Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and the recently departed Ken Peplowski.
The FAT Music Show w/Felton Pruitt
6:00 pm (repeat of Wednesday 2:00 pm)
Democracy Now w/Amy Goodman
7:00 -8:00 pm
The Grateful Dead Hour
8:00 pm
Since 1985 David Gans has hosted a nationally syndicated weekly audio postcard from the wide musical world of the Grateful Dead. The show features exclusive interviews, music from the roots and branches of the band’s musical family tree, and many unreleased live and studio recordings.
Slumberland Radio with Phil Hofius (Local show)
9:00-11:00 pm (Airing the First Friday of each month. Next airing June 5
Slumberland Radio is a monthly themed music program meant to take you on a journey and make you dance. Melding genres and eras, your host, DJ Phil, digs deep into his vinyl and CD collection and scours new releases for songs to make you move. Each month’s playlist will feature a blend of experimental and underground jazz, R&B, electronic, and everything in between. Tune in and get ready to groove!
Saturday
West Coast Live
10:00 am -12:00 am
From the Archives… West Coast Live is no longer broadcasting its show. KLOI is airing selected shows from their archives.
This Week: Health Benefits Show
SEDGE THOMSON presents our Pre-Existing Condition Show, ensuring you good listening regardless of what Congress does, and welcomes guest-hosts CASE CONOVER & MIKE GREENSILL who in turn welcome:
Author J. MAARTEN TROOST with Headhunters on my Doorstep, recounting his hilarious misadventures island-hopping in the South Pacific in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson after a stint in rehab.
Author ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG the renowned Stanford technology guru with The Distraction Addiction: Getting the Information You Need and the Communication You Want, Without Enraging Your Family, Annoying Your Colleagues, and Destroying Your Soul.
Doctor DAPHNE MILLER explores the frontier between modern medicine and the natural world in Farmacology: What Innovative Family Farming Can Teach Us about Health and Healing.
Singers CONSPIRACY OF BEARDS the 30 member male a capella choir performing the songs of the legendary poet, novelist and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
Musician GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV the South African-born, Colorado-based troubadour brings us the sweet sounds of his new album The Weatherman, telling stories of miles and landscapes, and the search for a sense of place.
The Late Singer WESLA WHITFIELD the Bay Area’s premier cabaret singer, performing with the Mike Greensill Trio at the new Society Cabaret September 4-15.
The Multi-Talented MIKE GREENSILL our house pianist. And more, including your audience true stories… we hope you’ll join us!
The Not Old – Better Show with Paul Vogelzang
3:00-3:30 pm
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, hosted by Paul Vogelzang,
This Week: What if your finest work comes later?
In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, award winning, best selling author and creator, Anthony Horowitz reflects on a career that keeps finding new life. From Foyle’s War and Alex Rider to Marble Hall Murders and A Deadly Episode, he continues to surprise readers and viewers with wit, nerve, and remarkable range.
What stayed with me most is this: growth does not end with early success. For writers, readers, and anyone in a second act, Anthony speaks candidly about risk, structure, discipline, and staying curious.
It’s a conversation about craft, ambition, and why the next chapter can still be your strongest.
Listen on KLOI Community Radio!
Open Mike (or Random playlist)
4:00-6:00 pm
Putumayo World Music Hour
7:00 pm
Hosted by Putumayo’s CEO and Founder Dan Storper and KFOG personality Rosalie Howarth, the Putumayo World Music Hour is an internationally syndicated radio show that takes listeners on a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures, now heard internationally on more than 170 commercial stations around the world.
This Week: Another World Music program
The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn
8:00 pm
An eclectic mix of music curated by the producer, composer, and recording artist Ben Vaughn. Rock, blues, jazz, folk, soul, R & B, country, bossa nova, movie soundtracks, easy listening, and more.
New Plays and Nice G*** Songs New Local Show with Juniper Yarnall-Benson, Ben Linehan, and Bushasha De Airing the last Saturday of the month. Next airing: May 30
10:00pm – 11:00pm (Local programming)
gossip, grandeur, good vibe
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