On June 10, 1752, legend has it that Benjamin Franklin tied a key to some string and flew his kite during a lightning storm to experiment with electricity. Gavin, the dog, watches for signs of lightning in the sky while John, the host, looks for music in the library to honor Franklin’s kite experiment. You will sense the electricity in the air as you listen to Crosscurrents, 6/10 at 8 a.m.
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Marian Call shares her favorites on Friends & Neighbors tonight
Tune in to Friends and Neighbors tonight on KRNN. Alaska Singer and songwriter, Marian Call will become DJ Marian as she joins us on Friends & Neighbors to share music from her favorite artists, some Alaskans, some totally obscure, some very popular.
Zip-a-dee Crosscurrents 4/29
On April 29, 1913, a patent was granted to Gideon Sunback for his invention of the “hook-less fastener” to be known as the “zipper.” Gavin, the dog, opens the zipper of his KRNN t-shirt to supervise John, the host, who will pull together a zipper-related song list for the occasion. You are invited to join together in tribute to this zipper 100th anniversary on Crosscurrents, 4/29 at 8 am.
Earth Day 4/22
The April 22, 1970, Earth Day was the start of the environmental network of organizations with more than 17,000 associated groups in 174 countries. Gavin (the dog) barks in favor of a clean environment while John (the host) searches for an Earth Day related songs for your radio environment. You are invited to reduce, reuse, and recycle while listening to Crosscurrents, 4/22 at 8 am.
‘Tideline’ featuring Lucas Heger
Renaissance Crosscurrents 4/15
Born on April 15, 1452 Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, and writer whose brilliance characterized the Renaissance humanist model. You can join the celebration of Leonardo’s birth with Gavin (the Renaissance dog) and John (the radio host) and a play list sure to provide a Renaissance for your Monday morning on Crosscurrents, 4/15 at 8 am.