Thursday Night Talk from KHSU

Thursday Night Talk from KHSU episodes:

• 03.28.2019

  Thursday Night Talk Explores...Us

  The motion picture thriller, Us , was explored on the latest Thursday Night Talk with host Lorna Bryant. During the discussion, Lorna and her guests attempted to understand and analyze the social satire thriller currently in movie theatres. Her guests...

  
• 02.20.2019

  Thursday Night Talk: A Conversation with Rep. Jared Huffman

  Congressman Jared Huffman joined Thursday Night Talk for a very special episode. He and host Tom Wheeler discussed the Green New Deal, President Trump's emergency declaration, and the 2020 Presidential race.

  
• 01.30.2019

  Thursday Night Talk: The McKay Community Forest

  What’s happening with the newly established McKay Community Forest ? The latest Thursday Night Talk featured a conversation with Hank Seemann of Humboldt County Public Works and Gary Rynearson from Green Diamond Resources Company. The discussion included the history of...

  
• 12.14.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Sanctuary County

  On the latest Thursday Night Talk, Renee Saucedo and Elizabeth Phillips joined Eric Kirk to discuss the recently passed Humboldt County Sanctuary Ordinance and what the vote means for the County's future. Thursday Night Talk airs every Thursday at 7pm...

  
• 11.02.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Legal Cannabis

  This time on Thursday Night Talk, Tom Wheeler has a conversation with two local women leaders in the Cannabis industry. Kaylie Saxon, of Greenroad Consulting and owner of Forbidden Fruit Farms and Tiana Arriaga, Cannabis Procurement Director for Papa and...

  
• 10.16.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Measure M for McKinley

  This week's Thursday Night Talk featured host Brenda Starr in a discussion about Measure M, the measure that will decide whether the statue of President William McKinley will be taken off of the Arcata Plaza. A "Yes" vote is to...

  
• 08.24.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Political Rundown...Truth Isn't Truth?

  On this week's Thursday Night Talk , Brenda Starr and Chuck Rogers took on the latest in national politics... From "truth isn't truth" statements to indictments and on-going investigations in Washington, D.C., check out their sharp and dynamic discussion.

  
• 08.16.2018

  The Race Beat Remembers The Queen of Soul

  This week's Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat honored The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in song and stories. Lorna Bryant and her guest, Lettie Love, discussed the impact of this icon's music and message to society.

  
• 08.01.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Klamath Dam Removal

  Will Klamath dam removal continue to move forward during the Trump administration? Tom Wheeler hosted Thursday Night Talk alongside guests Craig Tucker and Mike Belchik. They discussed the largest planned dam removal in human history and potential obstacles along the...

  
• 07.19.2018

  The Race Beat: Latina Scholars

  On the July 19, 2018 Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat, Lorna Bryant's guest was Jessica Brenda Pérez Mendoza – a Latina scholar making an impact on Humboldt County. They’ll discuss the significance and impact of Latinas in professional fields...

  
• 07.18.2018

  New Wind Farm Off Humboldt's Coast?

  Thursday Night Talk explores the Redwood Coast Energy Authority's proposal to put a floating offshore wind farm off Humboldt's coast. The proposal, which would place floating wind turbines ~20-24 miles offcoast, would generate enough power to light all of Humboldt....

  
• 06.21.2018

  The Race Beat: June is Black Music Month

  Host Lorna Bryant recently held Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat for an exploration of music in honor of Black Music Month. Local vocalist, Paula Jones, and musician, Lettie Dyer, explore various genres of music where African Americans have made...

  
• 06.01.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Assessing Grape Potential

  With extensive vineyards and wineries in Mendocino and Southern Oregon, what is the potential for more grape growing on the north coast? On this week's Thursday Night Talk, Yana Valchovic's guests were Andrew Morris from the Briceland Vineyards and farm...

  
• 05.10.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Local Opioids

  Eric Kirk hosts a discussion of opioid use in Humboldt County, as well as concerns surrounding a recent New York Times article that spotlights local addiction issues. Guests include Brandie Wilson of Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction and Dr....

  
• 04.24.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: News! with Chuck Rogers

  Chuck Rogers joins Eric Kirk to discuss the latest in national politics including the Cohen raids, potential talks with North Korea, the President blocking his own cabinet's effort to sanction Russia, as well as the anticipated blue wave in November's...

  
• 04.16.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Humboldt's Poet Laureates

  "A poet's first job is to pay attention," says Jim Dodge. For National Poetry Month we honor local legends, poets Jerry Martien and Jim Dodge. Longtime friends Martien and Dodge talked with host Michael Fennell about their many years living...

  
• 04.11.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: My Lai, 50 Years On

  Brenda Starr discusses the true cost of war with guests Rob Hepburn, former Marine and member of Veterans for Peace Humboldt Bay Chapter 56, and artist Mac MacDevitt who designed the interactive exhibit recalling the My Lai Massacre , in...

  
• 04.02.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: An Evening with Jason Flom

  He smoked two joints before his job interview at Atlantic records. (He got the job) Jason Flom has a lengthy career in the music business. The New Yorker described him as "one of the most successful record men of the...

  
• 03.19.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: March for Our Lives

  The March for Our Lives movement is created, inspired and led by students who refuse to risk their lives while waiting for adults to take action to stop the epidemic of mass shootings in schools. On this Thursday Night Talk...

  
• 03.16.2018

  The Race Beat: Feminism, Sexism & Racism In The Age Of...

  Lorna Bryant hosted Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat for discussion on women in positions of power and leadership. Guests include two women in leadership roles at Humboldt State University - Christine Mata, Associate Dean of Students and Dr. Cheryl...

  
• 03.01.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: CA Dems

  The 2018 California Democrats State Convention in San Diego last week gave delegates an opportunity to ratify candidate endorsements, endorse candidates for statewide office ... define the progressive agenda for America, and remain the Big Blue Beacon of Hope.

  
• 02.15.2018

  VIDEO: Thursday Night Talk - Music and Talk

  Local vocalist Paula Jones and pianist Lettie Dyer joined host Lorna Bryant, in celebration of Black History Month, with a discussion about Black music - the significance of call and response; the hidden messages in songs during slavery; the progression...

  
• 02.07.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Fair Housing

  On this 50th anniversary year of the Fair Housing Act , host Eric Kirk discusses the act's successes, failures, and future with College of the Redwoods Professor Ryan Emenaker.

  
• 01.29.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: An Hour with Scott Budnick

  Host Sharon Fennell spends the hour with Hollywood movie producer and Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) founder, Scott Budnick. Tune in for Scott's amazing story.

  
• 01.24.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Everything's Changed

  This week on Thursday Night Talk, we break down the cost of cannabis and how the recreational use of cannabis changes everything, for growers, for dispensaries and for you, the consumer. Host Brenda Starr is joined by: Mariellen Jurkovich Chris...

  
• 01.09.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Rev. Bryan Jessup on God

  What does it mean to believe in God, and what does it mean to be a person of faith in a society which resists the very concept? Reverend Bryan Jessup of the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship joins Eric Kirk to...

  
• 01.02.2018

  Thursday Night Talk: Your Sexual Harassment Solutions, Ideas, & Mandates

  Join host Sharon Fennell on the next Thursday Night Talk, ON THE Line with her special guest, you! Sharon will continue last month's discussion on sexual harassment by asking you to call in with solutions, ideas, and mandates on where...

  
• 12.26.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Year-in-Review

  2017 ...oh, that was the year that was! On Thursday Night Talk, Brenda Starr hosts the hosts of Thursday Night Talk to discuss their shows, topics, and guests from 2017 and sneak peek our public affairs program for the new...

  
• 12.21.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Who Gets to Air Our Dirty Laundry?

  KQED's John Sepulvado joined Lorna Bryant for a discussion about recent reporting from the streets of Humboldt County. KQED's California Report spent time in KHSU's studios and reported on the North Coast scene. Were we offended? Who gets to air...

  
• 12.13.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Politics with Chuck and Eric

  Chuck Rogers joins Eric Kirk to discuss the Alabama election results, Senator Gillibrand's call for the President's resignation, the growing Republican calls to fire Robert Mueller, whether the December fires will impact climate change politics, and other political issues of...

  
• 12.03.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Sexual Harassment

  On her last day as an educator at Humboldt State, Dr. Melinda Myers discusses sexual harassment, abuse, as well as women claiming power and strength.

  
• 11.27.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: How Do We Preserve Local Oak?

  The loss of oak woodlands to native conifer encroachment is a major conservation concern in California, resulting in associated losses of wildlife habitat, traditional uses, biodiversity, and other ecosystem services. These concerns – compounded by development pressures, evolving understanding of...

  
• 11.21.2017

  Through the Eyes of Women: A People's History of Thanksgiving

  As the U.S. prepares for Thanksgiving next week, many of us think of the image of happy 'Pilgrims and Indians' coming together for a big feast. But what about the rest of the story -- the historical facts versus the...

  
• 11.14.2017

  Race Beat: A People's History of Thanksgiving

  As the U.S. prepares for Thanksgiving next week, many of us think of the image of happy 'Pilgrims and Indians' coming together for a big feast. But what about the rest of the story -- the historical facts versus the...

  
• 10.13.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat - Indigenous Voices Forum

  Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat presents a special program in honor of Humboldt State University's 24th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Week. The Indigenous Voices Forum offered a discussion about Christopher Columbus, the Doctrine of Discovery and Indigenous Peoples Rights. HSU...

  
• 09.26.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Is California Too Big?

  California Red, Blue and Green? No, not cannabis strains - but the idea of the Golden State becoming three separate states. There is a push to carve up our state. Would you vote for this in 20 with guests HSU...

  
• 09.21.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: HSU's Cultural Centers

  On Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat , Lorna Bryant introduces us to HSU's Cultural Centers: Humboldt State University MultiCultural Center (Carlos Sanchez, coordinator), African-American Center for Academic Excellence (Kenya U. James Nunley, coordinator - not present), Latinx Center for...

  
• 09.13.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Redwood Pride

  Eric Kirk talks with Kate Trower and others about Redwood Pride and the upcoming parade/march in Arcata on September 24th.

  
• 08.22.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Redefining Democrats

  California Democrats are scrambling to redefine what it means to be a progressive. There are challenges within the state party. Fireworks are flying.

  
• 08.17.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Locally Grown

  On this Thursday Night Talk on KHSU , host Kevin Hoover of the Mad River Union will discuss the film, " Locally Grown, America's Food Revolution " with local food activist and Co-Executive Producer Suzanne Simpson, Humboldt State Associate Professor...

  
• 08.08.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Class Politics

  It has been said that the richest class in America is the only class conscious class. Where are the unions? Have progressive movements abandoned the working class? Was the Bernie Sanders campaign the last gasp of working class politics? Join...

  
• 08.02.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Comics and Culture

  On Thursday Night Talk, Bruce Pollard, comic book aficionado joins Eric to discuss the social, historical, and cultural significance of mainstream comic books from the 1960s to present.

  
• 07.20.2017

  Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation?

  On this episode of Thursday Night Talk: The Race Beat host Lorna Bryant discussed cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation. The discussion centered around how it's defined and, once identified, how to move to cultural sensitivity and humility - by all...

  
• 07.03.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: The Good Advice Show

  Linda Stansberry pulled out her childhood journal recently and found her younger self taking life too seriously. For her final show with Thursday Night Talk, Stansberry gathers some of the brightest people in her life to ask the question, “What...

  
• 06.24.2017

  The Forest & the Trees: Managing North Coast Forests

  Forestry is one of the North Coast's most emblematic industries. But what do modern foresters do, and how does it affect this community? On this Thursday Night Talk , it's a silviculture special.

  
• 06.14.2017

  Race Beat: Eureka NAACP, Comment Sections, & Free Speech

  The local NAACP is calling for stricter moderation rules on local media comment sections . Is this call to action an act against our 1st amendment rights?

  
• 06.07.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Covfefe

  Veteran campaign reporter Chuck Rogers joins host Eric Kirk to talk politics: local, national and international. Also, covfefe...

  
• 05.17.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Trail Heads

  "I think what we've established here tonight is that we have vast hiking riches," says Kevin Hoover. On this week’s Thursday Night Talk , it’s all about trails and the people who create, maintain, and document them.

  
• 05.11.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Critical Thinking

  In this age of fake news, alternative facts, and political spin, learning and practicing critical thinking can be our best cognitive self-defense strategy. Co-hosts of KMUD's "Thinking Clearly," Julia Minton and Bob Froelich joined Eric Kirk on Thursday Night Talk.

  
• 05.01.2017

  Thursday Night Talk: Showing Up for Racial Justice

  How can white people in Humboldt County be better allies to people of color? Linda Stansberry, and guests Kim Bergel, Eureka City Council; Erin Powers Taylor, True North; Meridith Oram , Showing Up for Racial Justice; and for fifteen minutes...