Special Programs Archives - KMUN https://kmun.org/series/special-programs/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:43:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kmun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-site-icon-600x600-01-32x32.png Special Programs Archives - KMUN https://kmun.org/series/special-programs/ 32 32 State of the Station Spring 2026 https://kmun.org/podcast/state-of-the-station-spring-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-the-station-spring-2026 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:42:16 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=59247 KMUN News Director Katie Frankowicz interviews Station Manager Mari Bergeron, Program Director Jack Harris, Membership Director Liz Talley and Operations Director Viri Haugen about what we’ve been working on since the last pledge drive and what’s coming up next… 

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]]> Fisherpoets Gathering 2026 – LIVE from The Liberty https://kmun.org/podcast/fisherpoets-gathering-2026-at-the-liberty-theater/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fisherpoets-gathering-2026-at-the-liberty-theater Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:31:40 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=58918 KMUN presents the Fisherpoets Gathering 2026 broadcasted LIVE from the Liberty Theater in Astoria, Oregon on February 27th and 28th. Hosted by The Ship Report’s Joanne Rideout.

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]]> North Coast Chorale 2025 https://kmun.org/podcast/north-coast-chorale-special-program-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-coast-chorale-special-program-2025 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:30:07 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=58095 KMUN is proud to present a special program in collaboration with the North Coast Chorale. This feature includes recordings from the dress rehearsal session for the North Coast Chorale’s concert Peace, Love and Joy: Celebration in Songs for the 2025 Winter season. The North Coast Chorale is currently under the direction of Dr. Vincent Jones-Centano....

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]]> Skyler Wells – Beckah Shae and the Real Housewivesification of Modern Spirituality https://kmun.org/podcast/skyler-wells-beckah-shae-and-the-real-housewivesification-of-modern-spirituality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skyler-wells-beckah-shae-and-the-real-housewivesification-of-modern-spirituality Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:49:26 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=56481 (Fingersnaps:) Beckah Shae!

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]]> KMUN news team lands award https://kmun.org/podcast/kmun-news-team-lands-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kmun-news-team-lands-award Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:11:55 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=56368 The KMUN news team has landed a first place spot in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Region 10 “Excellence in Journalism” award, in the small newsroom category, for a story News Director Katie Frankowicz wrote last year about horse racing at the Tillamook County Fair. You can also read the story at kmun.org/news

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]]> May 1st, 2025 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Warrenton School District Board https://kmun.org/podcast/may-1-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-warrenton-school-district-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=may-1-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-warrenton-school-district-board Fri, 02 May 2025 22:38:15 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=55042 Here you’ll find a full recording of a candidate forum hosted by the Astoria branch of the American Association of University Women on May 1. The forum featured the 8 of 15 candidates running for contested seats on the Warrenton School District Board in Oregon’s May 20 Special District Election.  Editor’s Note: This audio is...

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]]> Spring 2025 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Astoria School District Board, Clatsop Community College Board of Education, Port of Astoria Commission, Sunset Empire Transportation District Board of Directors https://kmun.org/podcast/spring-2025-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-astoria-school-district-board-clatsop-community-college-board-of-education-port-of-astoria-commission-sunset-empire-transportation-district-board-of-direct/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-2025-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-astoria-school-district-board-clatsop-community-college-board-of-education-port-of-astoria-commission-sunset-empire-transportation-district-board-of-direct Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:49:59 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=54806 Here you’ll find a full recording of a candidate forum hosted by the Astoria branch of the American Association of University Women on April 15 at the Astoria High School ahead of Oregon’s May 20 regular district election. The forum featured candidates in contested races for seats on the Astoria School District Board, the Clatsop...

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]]> State of the Station – Spring 2025 https://kmun.org/podcast/state-of-the-station-spring-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-the-station-spring-2025 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:26:28 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=54330 News Director Katie Frankowicz talks with our magical group of volunteers! We hear from Poems for Company host Brian Dillon, Longest-running front-desk volunteer Eileen Williams, Programmer Lowell Benner, Program Director Jack Harris, and Station Manager Susan Peterson. 

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]]> 2/22/2025 Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici https://kmun.org/podcast/2-22-2025-town-hall-with-u-s-sen-jeff-merkley-and-rep-suzanne-bonamici/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-22-2025-town-hall-with-u-s-sen-jeff-merkley-and-rep-suzanne-bonamici Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:46:48 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=54194 In late February, town halls with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Suzanne Bonamici on the Oregon Coast drew hundreds of constituents who said they were unhappy with the Trump Administration and anxious to see more from Democrats. More than 700 people attended a town hall with the lawmakers in Astoria on Feb. 22. KMUN...

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]]> KMUN Election Special https://kmun.org/podcast/kmun-special-election-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kmun-special-election-program Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:38:22 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=52247 In this special program from the KMUN News Department, we dive into election stories from across our listening area.

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]]> Fall 2024 Candidate Forum Part 2: Astoria City Council Ward 4 & Warrenton City Commission https://kmun.org/podcast/fall-2024-candidate-forum-part-2-astoria-city-council-ward-4-warrenton-city-commission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-2024-candidate-forum-part-2-astoria-city-council-ward-4-warrenton-city-commission Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:05:47 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=52190 Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Astoria City Council Ward 4 and Warrenton City Commission. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 1, featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District...

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]]> Fall 2024 Candidate Forum, Part 1: Oregon State Representative District 32 https://kmun.org/podcast/fall-2024-candidate-forum-part-1-oregon-state-representative-district-32/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-2024-candidate-forum-part-1-oregon-state-representative-district-32 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:01:17 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=52189 Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District 32: Andy Davis and Cyrus Javadi. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 2, featuring candidates for Astoria City Council...

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]]> Fall 2024 State of the Station https://kmun.org/podcast/fall-2024-state-of-the-station/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-2024-state-of-the-station Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:11:40 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=51822 Hear from KMUN's staff and Board about the past year's projects, and what to look forward to in the coming months. Support the drive today! kmun.org/donate 503-325-0010

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]]> Spring 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2 https://kmun.org/podcast/spring-2024-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-clatsop-county-commissioner-district-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-2024-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-clatsop-county-commissioner-district-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:33:48 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=49973 This podcast is a recording of the Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum, featuring two candidates for Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2: Anthony Huacuja and Tessa James Scheller. This is the second portion of this evening’s recording. To listen to the first portion of the evening (candidates for Oregon House of Representatives, District...

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]]> Spring 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Oregon House of Representatives, District 32 https://kmun.org/podcast/spring-2024-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-oregon-house-of-representatives-district-32/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-2024-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum-oregon-house-of-representatives-district-32 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:28:44 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=49972 This podcast is a recording of the Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum, featuring three candidates for Oregon House of Representatives, District 32: Glenn Gaither, Cyrus Javadi, and Logan Laity. To listen to the second portion of the evening (candidates for Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2), click here.

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]]> The State of the Station – April 11th, 2024 https://kmun.org/podcast/the-state-of-the-station-april-11th-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-state-of-the-station-april-11th-2024 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:01:37 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=49916 In the middle of KMUN’s Spring Pledge Drive, hear from staff members, some of them new!

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]]> State of the Station – Fall 2023 https://kmun.org/podcast/state-of-the-station-fall-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-the-station-fall-2023 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:16:26 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=47775 KMUN News Director Katie Frankowicz interviews other KMUN staff members, discussing the State of the Station. You’ll hear from Station Manager Susan Peterson, Membership Director Keegan Fifer, Business Development Director Troy Hill, and Program Director Emma Geddes. 

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]]> AAUW Candidate Forum, April 18 2023 https://kmun.org/podcast/aauw-candidate-forum-april-18-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aauw-candidate-forum-april-18-2023 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:25:10 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=46376 The American Association of University Women Candidate Forum, held on April 18th 2023.

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]]> West Exchange School News Magazine, Winter 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/west-exchange-school-news-magazine-winter-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=west-exchange-school-news-magazine-winter-2022 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:44:22 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=45466 This is a special program put together by the up-and-coming journalists and critics at the West Exchange School in Astoria, Oregon. Thank you to Sarah Cobb and the rest of the W.E. newsroom for their hard-hitting articles, reviews, and jokes! This program was produced by Emma Geddes, along with interviewer Skyler Butenshon and music director...

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]]> 10/18/22 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum https://kmun.org/podcast/10-18-22-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-18-22-astoria-aauw-candidate-forum Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:06:12 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44848 Audio from the October 18th, 2022 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum, featuring candidates for public office in the City of Astoria. AUDIO NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the first 19 minutes of this recording are lower quality audio, but the full quality audio kicks in after that point. Thank you for understanding.

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]]> House Select Committee on Climate Crisis Field Hearing, August 03 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/house-select-committee-on-climate-crisis-field-hearing-august-03-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=house-select-committee-on-climate-crisis-field-hearing-august-03-2022 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:42:59 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=44345 This hearing examines the challenges facing Oregon’s coastal communities and ecosystems due to the climate crisis and opportunities for the federal government to help state, local, and Tribal partners build resilient, climate-ready coasts. The committee received testimony from: Dr. Elaine Placido, Executive Director, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. Placido is a veteran of the Coast Guard and...

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]]> LCPS Fort Astoria Signage Replacement, May 03 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/lcps-fort-astoria-signage-replacement-may-03-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lcps-fort-astoria-signage-replacement-may-03-2022 Tue, 03 May 2022 22:43:32 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43716 Join us on the air for a special radio program detailing the process of updating the Fort Astoria Park sign (15th & Exchange in Astoria), including statements from community members and representatives from the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes, Lower Columbia Preservation Society, and the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Program. Tune in Tuesday morning at 9AM...

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]]> Mental Health Radio, April 25 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/mental-health-radio-april-25-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mental-health-radio-april-25-2022 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43601 In this special episode of Mental Health Radio, Graham Nystrom interviews Nikki Fortuna, President of the Board of Peace of Mind Pacific County (POMPC), about the organization and its services. More info at pompc.org and on Meta (Facebook) at Peace Of Mind Pacific County.  

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]]> AAUW/CCC Candidate Forum Part 2, April 19 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/aauw-ccc-candidate-forum-part-2-april-19-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aauw-ccc-candidate-forum-part-2-april-19-2022 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:44:09 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43598 On Tuesday, April 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, in collaboration with Clatsop Community College (CCC), The Astorian, and Coast Community Radio (KMUN), held a Candidates’ Forum at Clatsop Community College, Patriot Hall.  This is Part 2.

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]]> AAUW/CCC Candidate Forum Part 1, April 19 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/aauw-ccc-candidate-forum-part-1-april-19-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aauw-ccc-candidate-forum-part-1-april-19-2022 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:43:31 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43597 On Tuesday, April 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, in collaboration with Clatsop Community College (CCC), The Astorian, and Coast Community Radio (KMUN), held a Candidates’ Forum at Clatsop Community College, Patriot Hall.  This is Part 1.

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]]> Naselle Youth Camp Meeting – March 24 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/naselle-youth-camp-meeting-march-24-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=naselle-youth-camp-meeting-march-24-2022 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:34:28 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43285 Naselle Youth Camp Meeting, March 24 2022

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]]> Astoria Community Housing Forum – March 23, 2022 https://kmun.org/podcast/astoria-community-housing-forum-march-23-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astoria-community-housing-forum-march-23-2022 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:19:22 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43275 A community housing forum hosted at The Liberty Theatre on March 23rd, 2022.

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]]> 2022 FisherPoets Gathering Selects: Episode 2 of 2. https://kmun.org/podcast/2022-fisherpoets-gathering-selects-episode-2-of-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-fisherpoets-gathering-selects-episode-2-of-2 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:17:01 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43237 Selected performances from the 2022 FisherPoets Gathering, held virtually. Performers included: Tele Aadsen, Katrina Porteus, Duncan Berry, Keith Wilson, Kat Murphy, and George Wilson. Scroll down to listen. Click here for the full-length recordings and selections from previous years on Brad Wartman’s FisherPoetry Podcast. For additional information on the FisherPoets Gathering, links to unedited video...

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]]> 2022 FisherPoets Gathering Selects: Episode 1 of 2. https://kmun.org/podcast/fpg-2022-episode-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fpg-2022-episode-1 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:27:32 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=43206 Selected performances from the 2022 FisherPoets Gathering, held virtually. Performers included: Naphtali Fields-Forbes, Pat Dixon, Maggie Bursch, Wilfred Wilson, Toni Mirosevich, and Henry Hughes. Scroll down to listen. Click here for the full-length recordings and selections from previous years on Brad Wartman’s FisherPoetry Podcast. For additional information on the FisherPoets Gathering, links to unedited video...

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]]> Memorial Day Special, May 31 2021 https://kmun.org/podcast/memorial-day-special-may-31-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memorial-day-special-may-31-2021 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:20:14 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=41295 Memorial Day special, May 2021.

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]]> Tillicum Foundation Annual Member Meeting 2020 https://kmun.org/podcast/tillicum-foundation-annual-member-meeting-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tillicum-foundation-annual-member-meeting-2020 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 21:30:04 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=39341 The Tillicum Foundation Annual Member Meeting is an opportunity to hear messages from the KMUN staff and Board, Board candidate messages, programmer and volunteer awards, Directors’ Award and election results. It’s been quite a year! Welcome to our new Board Members Kathleen Sayce and Todd Lippold, as well as returning Board Members Sarah Lu Heath...

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]]> CMH Intern Interviews https://kmun.org/podcast/cmh-intern-interviews/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cmh-intern-interviews Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:35:10 +0000 https://kmun.org/?post_type=podcast&p=32161 Host Astronemis Ray interviews interns at Columbia Memorial about their experiences.

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