⚡ “We just started the eighth month of the year. Weren’t we just getting used to writing 2026 on things? How is it possible that school will be back in session in just a few weeks for some kids? Those naked lady flowers are in full bloom, which means that autumn is on the horizon…”

Here’s a big slice* of West Marin’s live music lineup for this week. Shows might pop up (or change) after we post – please check details with venue before you head there!

One “A” Week highlight: Thursday at 11 AM, it’s “The Noise Made By People” with host Avery Luke. Tune in to hear the latest…

Disability Pride Month recap…Rumi translations…development plans for Stinson Beach, and more!

⚡ “…In no way do I think that land lines are not critical. I believe that all communication forms should work reliably and have redundancies. I’m in the communication business. We think all the time about “what ifs,” and work to come up with solutions if something doesn’t work as planned…”

One “B” Week highlight: 1 PM on Friday, tune into Making Contact…a show that “digs into the story beneath the story—contextualizing the narratives that shape our culture.” They explore topics including the environment, labor, economics, government accountability, health, and race.

Thank you for supporting Community Radio! When KWMR lost federal funding, these folks stepped up to save their local radio station!

Updates about Cordell Bank Marine Sanctuary.

Novato economics.

Emergency plans.

And a ‘Mo Bo Community Reunion!’

⚡ “It has been one year since Congress abruptly cut off funding for public media. This time last year I was concurrently handling administrative tasks and binge-watching C-SPAN while yelling at my computer as the hearings progressed. I was stressed out and the path forward was not clear. I think it is safe to say that I was pretty much freaking out…”

One “A” Week highlight: Emeritus Students of College of Marin (ESCOM) was designed to foster lifelong learning opportunities for adults of Marin County through educational, social and cultural activities. Their radio program, “Spotlight Presents,” airs Tuesday at 11 AM.

⚡ KWMR survived federal funding cuts: thanks to YOU! Here’s how we did it, together.

This week on Community Buzz, Betty Grinshtein talks about an upcoming fundraiser for Ukraine…and folks from Marin Cyclists preview their 63rd Annual Marin Century cycling event.

⚡ Are YOU ready for the next big one? El Niño is already making itself felt, so we’re test firing the backup generator… AND don’t forget to stop by the station this Friday from 5-7pm for our open house hang!

⚡ Come on down to KWMR in downtown Point Reyes Station for an open house hang during our ‘Happy Hour’ program, Friday, July 17, from 5 to 7pm!

One “B” Week highlight: Monday 8-9 AM, wake up with the “The Coffee & Whiskey Hour,” hosted by Darren Nelson and Danny Montana.

Community Buzz: Alicia Retes, Board Member with the Miwok Archaeological Preserve of Marin (MAPOM), on upcoming workshops. Plus Brooklyn-based devotional musician Sonny Singh talks upcoming event at Spirit Rock.

⚡ It’s nice to get a break, and sometimes, it’s even nicer to be back–and to take a look back!

One “A” Week highlight: Sabrina Artel records her on-the-road interviews at the kitchen table of her 1965 Beeline trailer. Tune in Friday at 1 PM for “Trailer Talk.” Artel says her kitchen table “represents the democratic tradition of public dialogue that values the coming together of diverse and often opposing voices to create common ground and inspire social change.”

With the recent destructive and tragic earthquake in Venezuela in mind, we talked with Point Reyes Disaster Council’s Roy Pitts about emergency preparedness in West Marin.

Episode 5 with Bolinas resident Mark Butler! ⚡ West Marin locals and KWMR listeners come on air to play their favorite music and share stories about the special place we call home.