The U.S. House has passed a bill that could affect American TikTok users…a bill that critics say could impact in vitro fertilization has stalled in the Iowa Senate.
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Talking Pictures 3-13-24
Drive-Away Dolls (2024) and Werewolf by Night (2022) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.
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Big Mo Pod Show Coming Soon!
Have you ever wanted to ask John Heim, aka “Big Mo” “Why’d you play that?” or “Why’d you play THAT?” Each episode Producer Noah challenges Joan to identify a tune from his most recent show, and explain why he chose it.
In Episode 0, John and Noah lay out the framework for the show. Subscribe in your favorite podcast player or using the link below.
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News Digest 3-13-24
Special Counsel Robert Hur defends his report on Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents…the head of the Iowa Pork Producers Association reacts to the closing of Tyson’s pork plant in Perry.
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News Digest 3-12-24
The head of the U.N. is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan…a Coralville woman is going on trial for blocking traffic during a protest.
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Culture Crawl 899 “Every Voice Matters”
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale performs John Rutter’s “Requiem” March 16 at 2:30pm at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Chorale director Gerry Kreitzer talks about his personal history with this piece and about Rutter’s landmark impact on choral music.
The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is open to any interested singer. More information about the group, and tickets for the concert, at www.crchorale.org.
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News Digest 3-11-24
“Oppenheimer” was the big winner at the Oscars…Iowa lawmakers move to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in election campaign materials.
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Special Programs March 11 thru March 17
Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00pm
Baritone Sax Masters
Craig surveys 75 years of the baritone sax in jazz. We’ll hear from giants like Gerry Mulligan, Harry Carney, Sahib Shihab, Ronnie Cuber, Pepper Adams, Bob Gordon, Gary Smulyan, and a host of others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Da’Bluesapalooza 2024, Part 2
It’s more of the best of Eastern Iowa’s blues at KCCK’s da’Bluesapalooza 24. This week we jam to the Tanya English Band, Dr. Z’s Experiment, and Matt Panek & the Electric KoolAid Trio.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Miss Shirley Horn
Christian McBride celebrates Women’s History Month with a spotlight on Miss Shirley Horn. He delivers a 1991 concert featuring special guests Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Toots Thielemans, and more.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Cedar Walton’s Extraordinary Piano
Craig serves up a deep listen to the work of pianist extraordinaire, Cedar Walton. We’ll hear fine hard bop piano from Walton’s 50-plus records.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Gin by the Jill McCarron Trio on Monday; The Way In by Mike Downes on Tuesday; Being Human by the Lynne Arriale Trio on Wednesday; Escapement by Daggerboard on Thursday; 99½ Won’t Do by Steve Howell & the Mighty Men on Friday; Cadillac Man by Rick Vito on Saturday; Soul Song by Yosef Gutman on Sunday.