KGNU (Boulder, CO)

KGNU (1390 AM) and KGNU-FM (88.5 FM) are community radio stations serving Boulder and Denver, Colorado. These stations are operated by the Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc.

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“Talking Black” with CU “graduating” professor Nii Armah Sowah

3 days ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Nii Armah Sowah, a wildly popular CU Boulder Associate Teaching Professor and co-director of graduate studies is retiring. He prefers to say he is graduating as a way to indicate that He’ll still be around dancing, singing, teaching, and above all, creating community. Speaking of which, be sure not to miss the portion of the show when Nii Armah shares the African proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
Lethal, episode 6: Diane Zyskowski & Daniel McMahon

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On episode 5 of Lethal, KGNU’s premiere series uplifting the stories of those who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning, you’ll hear the story of Diane Zyskowski. Her son, Daniel McMahon, died at the age of 34 from fentanyl.
Boulder Courthouse is now a National Historic Landmark. Hear why

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On today’s Morning Magazine, our weekly Resistance Calendar. After that, a look at the Boulder Courthouse’s new status as a National Historic Landmark. Then, it’s Radio Nibbles with John Lehndorff. Listen: play_arrow Boulder Courthouse is now a National Historic Landmark. Hear why Jackie Sedley Hosted by KGNU’s Jackie Sedley.
Lethal, episode 5: Shelley Chandler and Cody Noe

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On episode 5 of Lethal, KGNU’s premiere series uplifting the stories of those who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning, you’ll hear the story of Cody Noe, told by his mother Shelley Chandler. Cody died at 31 from fentanyl poisoning after a long battle with addiction.
Boulder’s LGBTQ+ youth say “queer joy is resistance.” Hear them describe what that looks like

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

“Every species gets the opportunity to evolve, and queerness is ours. Queerness is the human ability to grow and to become.”Lucinnia Majik with Rocky Mountain Equality said this last year on KGNU during our Pride panel discussion, and truth be told I’ve thought about it ever since. For a lot of queer people, this magical evolution into full authenticity really takes off in adulthood.
Resistance art show comes to KGNU

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

On today’s Morning Magazine, a local artist is “Calling All Resistance Art Warriors” for a multi-media show here at KGNU. You’ll learn more about the project this morning. After that, it’s Make Them Hear You with Chris Mohr. We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, Naturally.
Wendy Rochman calls “All Resistance Art Warriors” to KGNU

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Wendy Rochman is “Calling All Resistance Art Warriors” to KGNU. Rochman, a local artist, is hosting a multi-media show here at KGNU’s Boulder studios on July 11 (from 5-8 p.m.). The show will feature poetry, music, comedy, visual art, performances, and more. The physical work will then be displayed on KGNU’s walls for the month of July through the end of August. The theme: resistance to the current authoritarian regime. Rochman spoke with KGNU’s Jackie Sedley about the upcoming show.
Has Boulder become more racially equitable since 2019?

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

A lot has changed over the past handful of years, both here in Boulder and on a national and international level. At the same time, a lot has stayed the same – and that’s not always a good thing. Considerations like these will be the backdrop for an upcoming film screening and discussion hosted by Boulder’s chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice – or BSURJ – in honor of Juneteenth.
Colorado’s “No Kings” protests were peaceful. The evening brought a different outcome

1 week ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

Listen: play_arrow Colorado’s “No Kings” protests were peaceful. The evening brought a different outcome Jackie Sedley The “No Kings” protests that took place this past Saturday drew millions across the United States, including tens of thousands in Colorado.
‘I’ll have the caprese bruschetta and a bong-ful of sativa’

2 weeks ago | kgnu.org | Jackie Sedley

What if you could smoke a bowl of cannabis with a meal in a comfortable elegant space? Radio Nibbles John Lehndorff talks about his visit to the newly opened Cirrus Social Club in Denver. In a room centered by a grand piano and chandeliers, guests have a choice of cannabis strains and ingestion methods, along with appetizers and beverages. It is the only place in the state where you can sample a strain and then take some home. Added plus; No alcoholic bar roar.