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Talking Pictures 8-20-25
“Eddington” (2025) and “Shadow in the Cloud” (2020 Netflix) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Denny Lynch.
Clean Up Your Act 8-20-25
Iowa’s waterways have some of the highest nitrate levels in the country.
Talking Pictures 8-13-25
“F1: The Movie” (2025) and “Weapons” (2025) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.
Talking Pictures 8-6-25
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (2025) and “The Naked Gun” (2025) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Monica Schmidt.
KCCK’s Featured Album for August 2025
The KCCK Featured Album for August is “We Insist 2025” from Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell. When Max Roach’s “We Insist” album was released in 1960, it was a statement of protest and aspirations, representing African American and African history. The reimagined update is a perfect work of protest for our current moment. It’s …
Talking Pictures 7-30-25
“The Ritual” (2025) and “Patience” (2025 TV Series) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.
Clean Up Your Act 7-29-25
A Sierra Club report finds Iowa continuing to lose wildlife habitat.
Clean Up Your Act 7-28-25
A new water quality project in central Iowa aims to keep pollutants out of rivers and streams.