Anna Shepard interviews Mark D. White, professor of Philosophy and author of The Virtues of Captain America: Modern Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero . KSPC DJs from the Class of 2014 send their goodbyes to the station and its listeners. Listen here.
Unemployment among formerly incarcerated individuals is a major issue across the United States. On tonight’s episode, Devan Brettkelly sits down with Crossroads transitional home director Jackie White to put the issue in a local context. Next, a humorous look at the mother-child relationship in a fictional performance by Ian Dangla and Anna Shepard entitled “The Phone Call From Hell.” Later in the show, the Interchange revisits an interview with Aviva Chomsky by Sergio Rodriguez. Finally, we end...
"This Claremont Life" returns as Anna Sheperd gives us another look back on college from the perspective of alumni who graduated decades ago: first, Lance recalls what it meant for him to be a gay but not “out” as a student, then Diane speaks about claiming space for women at Dartmouth. Later in the show, talented comedian and writer Ellie McElvain returns to the Interchange to share two thought-provoking creative essays. Listen here....
Ann Kirkpatrick interviews three founding members of Scripps College Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault on their new organization and the complex subject of trigger warnings. Later in the show, Anna Sheperd presents another installment of "This Claremont Life," this time examining college stories from people who haven’t stepped foot in a college classroom in decades. Listen here....
Ian Dangla interviews director Giovanni Ortega, who directed the Claremont College’s Theatre Department’s recent Medieval Mystery Plays. Later, Anna Shepard presents the second installment of "This Claremont Life," this time focusing on the military as an alternative college experience. Listen here.
Middle school students from Fremont Academy in the city of Pomona share their stories on themes of friendship, school, and family in a project by Pomona Partners, a mentorship program by the Draper Center for Community Partnerships at Pomona College, made possible by the Mellon Elemental Arts Initiative. The KSPC Poetry Program presents the poetry of Ellie McElvain, a rising comedian and Scripps College senior whom you might recognize from Monday Night Live, which airs Mondays at 10pm on KSPC. L...
Ann Kirkpatrick investigates Google Glass and interviews Media Studies Professor Tom Connelly at Pomona College. Sergio Rodriguez discusses activism and undocumented students with Aviva Chomsky. Listen here.
The Interchange presents The College Lowdown . This podcast is produced by Della Anjeh, a QuestBridge Scholar at Pomona College, with help from other Quest Scholars at Pomona. The College Lowdown aims to be a resource for low-income college students and first-generation college students across the nation, and to encourage more dialogue about class and privilege at colleges and universities. After just nine episodes, The College Lowdown has achieved impressive popularity, with over 200 likes on t...
This episode focuses on creative writing. Starting off, the KSPC Poetry program highlights poet and Pomona College student Helen Jun. Then, we hear a humorous essay, "Young and Dumb," from comedian Ellie McElvain at Scripps College. Later, Ian Dangla and Anna Shepard act out a short radio play, "The Phone Call From Hell." Finally, revisiting last semester, Bottom Line Theater presents original radio play, “The Robot Killer.” Listen here....
Arielle Zionts unpacks the recent controversy at the Claremont Colleges surrounding fraternity Kappa Delta and the “America” themed Pub party hosted this past Wednesday. Later, Anna Shepard interviews Patrick Michaels, a critic of the federalization of science and the current climate change narrative. Then, the Interchange rebroadcasts my interview with Maddy Ruvolo, president of the Disability, Illness, and Difference Alliance at the Claremont Colleges. A transcript of that interview is now ava...
For the premiere of the new feature, "This Claremont Life," Anna Shepard and Arielle Zionts explore the theme of Parents, with three stories from students discussing their moms and dads. Later, Ian Dangla speaks with Randy and Caitlin Lopez of local theater company Ophelia’s Jump, as the company announces their upcoming season and their new partnership with the Claremont Colleges Theater Department. Finally, the KSPC Poetry Program features the work of poet Andrea Frias. Listen here....
Ann Kirkpatrick interviews author and political commentator Peggy Noonan. Revisiting Arielle Zionts' talk with disability justice activist Mia Mingus. Another look at the poetry of Jeffrey Graessley. Listen here
Ariellle Zionts produces a story told by her friend Evan about his awkward meeting a celebrity in Hollywood. Justyna Bicz leads a ten-minute meditation exercise. Bottom Line Theater presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Listen here.
Edie Adams shares her experience doing radio in Argentina. The KSPC Poetry Program features the work of Jeffrey Glaessley. Madi Williams interviews director Corey Taylor on the film "JFK: A President Betrayed." From last semester, Warren Szewczyk and Zain Soofi's interview with Tamiko Chacon of Traffic-Free Pomona. Listen here.
A special highlight of KSPC’s Poetry Program showcases four poets whose work you may have heard earlier in the semester: Stephanie Huang, HMD, Maureen Page, and Lillian Haynes. Listen here.
Arielle Zionts explores popular Facebook page “Claremont Confession." In an interview from last semester, Warren Szewczyk speaks with Justin Dixon about the Prison Library Project. Ann Kirkpatrick interviews Maddy Ruvolo, president of the Disability, Illness, and Difference Alliance at the Claremont Colleges. Listen here. UPDATE: A transcript for Ann's interview with Maddy Ruvolo about DIDA is available under the cut. Special thanks to KSPC volunteer Leanna for transcribing this interview. Ann :...
Jing Gu and Melissa Krassenstein interview Daletha Hayden about solitary confinement on With Liberty and Justice For All. The KSPC Poetry Program presents the poetry of Lillian Haynes, interviewed by Maddi Cowen. Ian Dangla speaks with editor-in-chief of Astronomy Magazine, David Eicher, about Comet ISON. Listen here.
Ann Kirkpatrick interviews Claude Shires of TubeStart, and Warren Szewczyk and Davis Saul continue their conversation on the science and spirituality of animals on Reality Check. Listen here.
Greta Zhang speaks with poet Maureen Page for KSPC's Poetry Program. Madi Williams interviews Adam Pearson of environmental podcast Green Grid Radio. Warren Szewczyk and Davis Saul discuss the science and spirit of animals on Reality Check. Listen here.
Bottom Line Theatre presents a radio play for Halloween entitled "The Robot Killer," and Warren Szewczyk and Davis Saul speak about pain and suffering on "Reality Check." Listen here.
This week on The Interchange, Jing Gu and Melissa Krassenstein interview formerly incarcerated woman Jackie White as a part of their series, "With Liberty and Justice for All." Ian Dangla interviews Randy Lopez of local theatre company Ophelia’s Jump. Arielle Zionts speaks with artist and activist Charlene Teeters of the Spokane Nation. Listen here.
Arielle Zionts investigates dumpster diving at the Claremont Colleges and interviews Leora Paradise of the former Claremont Chapter of Food Not Bombs. Ian Dangla explores the 5C Divestment Campaign. Stephanie Huang of the KSPC Poetry Program interviews poet HMD. From the KSPC Archives, a 1989 retrospective about station founder Terry Drinkwater. Listen here.
Jing Gu and Chandra Dickey introduce their upcoming feature "With Liberty and Justice for All." KSPC's archived interview with Calvin Johnson of K Records. Arielle Zionts's archived "Discussing Differences" feature. William K. Behr presents "How to e-Save a Life." Listen here
The Interchange and the KSPC Poetry Program feature the work of poet and student Stephanie Huang. Warren and Zain Soofi discuss pain and suffering on their segment, Reality Check. Listen here
The Interchange returns for a third season! Ali Marks interviews Doctor Marty Meyer about the fire at the Bernard Field Station. Arielle Zionts investigates the Sea Lions in Scripps College's beloved Seal Court. Warren Szewczyk and Zain Soofi discuss science and spirituality on Reality Check. Listen here
