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Music is Healing
By Kara Randolph, Station Manager
Many of us are still in shock and dealing with an array of emotions from the recent election. While there are many uncertainties of where our future is heading, one thing we know is that music is a powerful healing tool that improves our health and brings us together. Music therapy includes active listening, songwriting, playing instruments, singing and considering the meaning of song lyrics. Music regulates emotions, helps us feel more grounded, relieves anxiety and stress, activates the brain’s pleasure center and helps us feel more comfortable. Studies have shown that music helps relieve the effects of chronic pain, learning & physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, substance abuse disorder, stroke, trauma, Parkinson’s, dementia and more. Music also makes our community stronger through social interactions, cultural understanding and community participation. Next time you feel alone, sad, angry, anxious or have other uncomfortable feelings, play your favorite song, listen to a new song, sing your heart out and/or tune into KMUD and feel the discomfort leave your body and mind. KMUD amplifies the voices for our community, celebrating diversity and global connections through music and talk shows that liberate the mind.
“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything” -Plato
“Rhythms and melody contain representations of anger and mildness and also of courage and temperance and all their opposites and other ethical qualities…” – Aristotle
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Mindful Mud is also a podcast
by Dorothee, Membership Coordinator
Mindful Mud is a monthly show on KMUD about mindfulness by Flurina Niggli, every 4th Sunday from 1:30pm to 3pm. But it also is a podcast! You can find the seven last episodes (and more to come) on your preferred podcast app. Just look for KMUD Mindful Mud. Link to Spotify here, but it is on all the other platforms.
In the episode called The Dynamics of Change, Flurina and her guest Russell Munsell explore how to implement positive change in one’s own life, that is aligned with the heart. No matter if it is a change in eating, exercise or rest habits, we explore how to actually approach it so you won’t fail.
Other episodes dig into Mindfulness at school, mindful cooking and many other ways folks can integrate meditation into their daily lives.
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Giving Tuesday‘s Inspirational Video
by Kara Randolph, Station Manager
Giving Tuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity around the world! Generosity is uplifting, generative, equalizing, and connecting. We all have gifts and talents to give; we all have wants and needs. Each generous action is a chance to connect, serve, and uplift one another. Join millions of people on December 3rd, 2024 by creating the change you want to see in the world through donating, volunteering, and promoting kindness. Generosity is contagious and we could all use a bit more of it in the world! Please visit wordpress-1438018-5376424.cloudwaysapps.com to donate or contribute in other ways.
Together we are stronger!
Click here or on the image to listen to why people donate to KMUD.
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TUC Radio: Sea Shepherd,protecting the whales… from prison!
by Dorothee, Membership Coordinator
TUC Radio is a regular weekly program that airs on KMUD every Saturday at 8:30am. It brings you the untold stories about the impact of big corporations on society.
On October 26th, we heard Captain Paul Watson describe his extraordinary journey saving whales and life in the oceans. Paul Watson was co-founder of Greenpeace and CEO of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Imprisoned in Greenland, facing possible extradition to Japan, Paul Watson is in prison up to today. They are asking for a sentence of 15 years for Paul Watson’s interference, using Sea Shepherd boats, in their slaughter of whales by Japanese vessels in international waters in the Antarctic.
An international effort is under way to prevent his extradition to Japan, and request asylum for him in France.
Listen to the program here, and find out more about the issue here.
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Marilyn was in our Silent Drive Letter
by Dorothee, Membership Coordinator
If you are a KMUD member, you must have received our Silent Drive letter. We hope you liked it and thanks all those who are already sending their checks in.
If you are not member, consider becoming one by donating to KMUD. Support independent free speech community radio!
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KMUD is seeking a Newsroom assistant
The News Assistant will help the News Director lead the KMUD local News Department in its mission to provide a thoughtful, relevant and significant public service.
The News Assistant will assist with anchoring the news, editing the content, producing the stories and more. Part time position starting Mid December.More info here.
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Discussions about Insects
by Sheila, volunteer and programmer
KMUD has a variety of talk shows that cover important topics and share a plethora of information with the listeners. Be sure to check out the Discussions Show on Friday Night Talk from November 1st in the archive to learn more about the insect apocalypse and loss of biodiversity leading to a drastic population decline. Wild Ginger and Poison Oak were joined by entomologists Kevin Weiner and Kevin Huntley. It was an invigorating conversation among enthusiasts and advocates for insects. The show addressed the pest stigma while enhancing the importance of pollinators, predators, decomposers and all the other unique roles insects have in creating a biodiverse and healthy planet. A whopping 87% of plants rely on insects for pollinating. They also discussed the windshield phenomenon, a measure of the number of dead insects on car windshields and found an alarming 80% decrease over a 20 year span.
Check in with Kevin Weiner at his facebook group All Bugs Go to Kevin and reach out to Kevin Huntley by email at kevin@huntleyfamily.net. Kevin Huntley lives locally in Humboldt and has a passion for educating. He has shared his collection of 270 native insect species while lecturing at various schools throughout Humboldt and Mendocino. Listen to the show here.
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North Coast Coop members,
Last week to vote!
by Kara Randolph, Station manager
Seeds for Change is a community-giving program created by the North Coast Co-op, that allows customers to “round up” their Co-op purchases to the nearest dollar. All those extra cents go directly to local organizations doing important work in our community. Co-op members are eligible to vote now through Nov. 17th online or at the Co-op.
Please vote for KMUD, for us to get a month of the round up program in 2025!
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The Cochlea
by Dennis Maher, Program Directorcoch·le·a
/ˈkäklēə/
noun: cochlea; plural noun: cochleae
1. The spiral cavity of the inner ear containing the organ of Corti, which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.
2. A new music show on KMUD’s Sunday afternoons. The Cochlea is a soundscape style presentation of beautiful and dark music from all around the globe. Sometimes heavy and ethereal at others, you’ll find choral, heavy metal, folk, electronica, goth pop, and surprises. DJ Poison Oak hosts from 5:30 till 7:00 on Sundays.
Give it a listen here.
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November Newsroom Update
by Lauren Schmitt, News Director
KMUD News has wrapped up another election cycle where we brought you live election coverage on November 5th and have been reporting on local, state, and nations races.
There are a few contests that are still too close to call, like the Arcata City Council Race (although it looks like all 3 incumbents will likely retain their seats), on the state level: five propositions have passed, but three failed. Two remain undecided, and the fate of who controls the House of Representatives is undecided although Republicans inch towards victory, and if successful, will control all three branches of government. Here is our latest update
For more on election results, visit the following links:
Humboldt elections
Mendocino
Statewide Election Results
National & Presidential Election Results
You can also hear our KMUD News Election Day Special, featuring voters, candidates, and community members sharing their opinions:
On Election Night, KMUD partnered with Access Humboldt to bring you live election coverage, featuring unique, in-depth analysis of national, state, and local races. Our broadcast included real-time interviews with Congressman Huffman, the newly elected State Assembly Representative Chris Rogers, his Republican challenger Mike Greer, local city council candidates, and other critical updates and insights.
If you missed hosts Jimmy Durchslag, Dave Frank, and Eric Kirk, along with the KMUD News team—Lauren Schmitt and Lisa Music—you can catch our coverage here.
If you appreciated our election coverage, please consider making a donation to KMUD. Your support helps the news team go the extra mile to keep our listeners informed.
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Shout to our Harvest Box Sponsors
by Dorothee, Membership CoordinatorWe’re so proud to showcase these 21 logos! Each represents a local grower or business that contributed to our Harvest Box 2024 fundraiser. Together, they helped us assemble bags full of wonderful gifts for everyone who chose to purchase a Harvest Box. Check out their websites
through this link, and please thank them for supporting KMUD when you see them!
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Eduardo Arriero brings us his Mexican décima
by Dorothee, Membership Coordinator
A décima is a ten-line stanza of poetry. The most popular form is called décima espinela after Vicente Espinel (1550–1624), a Spanish writer, poet, and musician from the Spanish Golden Age who used it extensively throughout his compositions.
The décima deals with a wide range of subject matters, including themes that are philosophical, religious, lyrical, and political. Humorous décimas would typically satirize an individual’s weakness or foolish act.
Eduardo Arriero is visiting Humboldt for only a few weeks, and DJ Daniel managed to bring him to us on the Land of a 1000 Dances, Tuesday November 5th. Click here or on the photo to go watch our YouTube video.
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Underwriter spotlight:
Six Rivers Optical
by Patricia Tinkler, Traffic and Underwriting Coordinator
Established in 1981 by optician Martin Dodd, Six Rivers Optical has a long tradition of keeping life in focus for their customers.They carry an extensive selection of quality eye wear, with over 1500 frames in stock. Gucci, Dior, Flexon and many more. Their children’s selection is adorable!
From economy to designer frames, sunglasses and sportswear, there’s eye wear for everyone at Six Rivers Optical. With a lab on site, same day service is available, if your prescription is in stock. Most lenses come with a one to two year scratch warranty protecting your investment.
Longtime sponsor of the popular Honky Tonk State of Mind, Marty and his crew can be reached at (707)445-2079 or from their website, sixriversoptical.com. Six Rivers Optical is located at 2039 Harrison Avenue in Eureka.
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