Aircheck! Aircheck! Read all about it! It’s back and, dare I say, better than ever. Aircheck is pivoting toward being a print-forward publication, available for free at local bookstores, cafes, and of course the KFAI studios. It’s the same Aircheck you know and love, just a little elevated for print. You can still read it digitally by clicking the image above or the following link. AircheckJUL-AUG26
On this episode of Write On! Radio, Emma chats with Stacy Carlson to chat about her recently released book, The Gyre! Emma talks to Stacy about writing about nature, why choose to set fiction books in the 19th century, and what kind of artists inspired her to write about arctic tundra.
At the end of the interview, Stacy will read an excerpt from her book! If you liked the Revenant, this is the book for you.
On this episode of Write On! Radio! Emma sits down with Steven Lang to discuss his first debut novel,The Art of Falling Apart. Steven introduces the character William, whose life is well… falling apart! Emma discusses with Steven about using humor to cope with trauma, the difficulties of naming novels, and how to be ‘funny’.
Steven will also be reading an excerpt from his book at the end of the interview!
Disco Never Died refers to the cultural rallying cry following the infamous Disco Demolition Night on July 12, 1979. On this date, Chicago radio shock-jock Steve Dahl held an anti-disco promotional event at Comiskey Park, culminating in a pile of disco records being blown up on the field. The backlash was heavily fueled by homophobia and racism, directly targeting the Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ communities; pioneers of the genre. However, rather than disappearing, the music went underground, evolved into house music, and became a permanent fixture in club culture and pop culture.
Meet your 2026 DNDD Lineup!
🪩 12 am > DJ Wye Soiently’s Boogie Disco 🪩 2 am > Definitely Disco with Nora 🪩 4 am > DJ Musana’s Musings Disco Mix 🪩 5 am > I Feel Love with Jeremy Be 🪩 6 am > Mirrorball Mornings with Jason Bucklin 🪩 8 am > Ray Parker Jr. Disco with DJ Miguel Vargas 🪩 10 am > Nu Disco Delights with DJ TJ 🪩 Noon > French Disco with Freddy & Co. 🪩 2 pm > Bicentennial Disco #1s with CRZ 🪩 4 pm > Dirty Disco with Mason Butler 🪩 6 pm > Disco Diamonds with Krista Wax 🪩 8 pm > Shimmer’s Disco Mix 🪩 10 pm > Black Girl Magic Disco II with Mx. Kenna
This week Sam is joined by Dawn Bentley. Dawn is the Executive Director for the Minnesota Fringe. Sam is talking with Dawn about the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival! To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email [email protected]!
Disability and Progress
Disability and Progress-July 2, 2026-Minnesota Fringe 2026!
Widely regarded as a versatile and nutritious food, coconut has long been celebrated in culinary and wellness traditions. The Coconut Miracle Cookbook explores the potential benefits of incorporating coconut into your diet and beauty routine. This segment of Health Note shares ideas from the book about ways listeners might incorporate this ingredient into daily life.
According to the author, potential benefits of coconut may include:
In this episode, Emma chats with David Hakensen, the author of the book Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover. Here, Emma and David discuss the urge to quick your job and move in the middle of the woods and the logistical challenges of doing so. They also talked about the writings of Helen Hoover that were a reflection of the environmental movement at the time and ‘humanizing’ animals in writings.
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Her Place in the Woods w/ David Hackensen - Write On! Radio
In this episode, Emma sits down with Janis A. Fairbanks and her book, Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother. A touching memoir that conveys the power of tradition. In this episode, Janis introduces to us her Grandmother and how she inspired her to become the lovely individual she is today.
Original Air Date: March 10th, 2026
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Sugar Bush Babies w/ Janis A. Fairbanks - Write On! Radio
It’s that time again! Come one, come all to KFAI’s monthly new volunteer orientation. No registration necessary, just stop by the KFAI studios at 6:00 on Wednesday, July 1.
KFAI Fall Membership Drive
Want your show added to the KFAI event calendar? Contact Ellie at [email protected]!
