
Round Up: “Ups and Downs…”
“The generosity of so many KWMR supporters is giving me hope for the future of community radio in West Marin. Thank you all for taking Lee Giammona’s lead and increasing your monthly giving (email me if you want to do this, you can’t do it yourself), and for those making first-time contributions to KWMR.” And… guess who’s coming back to the KWMR airwaves?

KWMR Executive Director Amanda Eichstaedt on KALW’s “Your Call” to Talk Federal Funding Cuts
Amanda Eichstaedt appears on KALW’s “Your Call” to talk about federal funding cuts, and Lee Giammona’s idea to save her community radio station: “25 to Stay Alive!”

◄ Epicenter Archives: July 28-31, 2025 ►
Immigrant Aid grants… an update on Cleaner California Coast… preparing for the next earthquake… and why you should read avant garde poet Lyn Hejinian’s new book.

◄ It’s an ‘A’ Week! August 4-10 ►
It’s another A-Week… and we’re feeling A-lot better after so many of you came through for KWMR! Thank you! Be sure to check out one of our newest locally produced programs: Marshall Radio Hour on Tuesday at 4pm!

Round Up: “Next Steps…”
Long Live KWMR! Lee Giammona of Point Reyes Station called in with a wonderful idea to keep us live and local for West Marin… 25 to Stay Alive!

◄ Epicenter Archives: July 21-24, 2025 ►
Tim Isgitt of Public Media Company on how federal funding cuts hit rural areas hardest… plus the new fire station coming to Stinson Beach, and author Samantha Kimmey discusses books about mysterious illnesses…

◄ It’s a ‘B’ Week! July 28-August 3 ►
This week is a ‘B’ Week from July 28 – August 3… click here for this week’s schedule and highlights… like Highway of Heartaches on Thursday at 8:30pm!

Round Up: “Oof…”
26% of our funding. In this week’s Round Up, Amanda writes, “I’m ready to work hard with all of you to ensure that KWMR stays strong and can provide creative, funny, informative, groovy, and potentially life-saving information to West Marin and beyond.”

◄ Epicenter Archives: July 14-17, 2025 ►
Joanna Sokol with her book on life as a paramedic, “A Real Emergency,” plus a new mural on the Grandi Building and the latest from the Bolinas Museum!

◄ It’s an ‘A’ Week! July 21-27 ►
It’s another A-Week… and we are A-okay after all that. Really. There are some schedule changes you should know about… and thank you for supporting KWMR!

A Letter from KWMR Executive Director Amanda Eichstaedt
KWMR Station Manager and Executive Director Amanda Eichstaedt reflects on the the station’s loss of federal funding-and how KWMR will move forward, thanks to you.

Round Up: “Olio!”
Ticks, lizards, a wedding, and public media… if you turn Amanda’s brain upside down, you never know what might fall out… But you will, if you read this week’s Round Up!

Dewey Livingston & Amanda Eichstaedt | Point Reyes and Tomales Bay: A History of the Land and Its People
Local historian Dewey Livingston joins us for a conversation about his book, Point Reyes and Tomales Bay: A History of the Land and Its People. KWMR’s Amanda Eichstaedt will serve as interlocutor. Saturday, July 19th at 4pm – Russell Chatham.

◄ Epicenter Archives: July 7-10, 2025 ►
“Life on the Line: Conversations with a Wildland Firefighter” -a two part series with Jim and Joe Fazackerly; plus, Point Reyes Books co-owner Stephen Sparks on three upcoming book events that reflect on our relationship with the land, and a local Tomales history project!

◄ It’s a ‘B’ Week! July 14-20 ►
This week is a ‘B’ Week from July 14-20… click here for this week’s schedule and highlights… and Be sure to check out Planet Shabbes and DJ Jess on Friday at 7pm!

Round Up: “Tick Check!”
It’s tick season! Gross. Amanda has tips on how to avoid those nasty things. Plus, Jordan on why he loves KWMR-and why we need you to call your Senators today.

◄ Epicenter Archives: June 30-July 3, 2025 ►
Jazz pianist Jahari Stampley on Community Buzz… Supervisor Dennis Rodoni introduces the County’s new agriculture commissioner… Expanded Marin Stagecoach service… and the newly discovered Mediterranean Oak Borer beetle!

◄ It’s an ‘A’ Week! July 7-13 ►
This week is an A Week–and wow, do we have feelings. Fortunately, we also have “Forms and Feelings,” two hours of jazz on Saturdays from 12 to 2pm!

Round Up: “Cans Kicked…”
Last week, I was casually chatting with some of KWMR’s fine neighbors here in the Creamery Building (we do have great neighbors). Somehow we got onto the topic of foods and drinks that we miss that have been discontinued. It was like we could taste them as we discussed our long lost favorite snacks and beverages…

◄ Epicenter Archives: June 23-26, 2025 ►
Sharron Drake’s encore presentation of Peter and the Wolf and a special celebration of Encuentro Latino… Plus rebroadcasts with the Marin County Fair, Supervisor Dennis Rodoni, and new housing in downtown Point Reyes Station!