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Join Tucker Rash on this episode of No Static and get an inside look into The Rhythm Section with DJ Elzo. Elzo has been DJing since he was 12 years old and it shows. The unique flair Elzo puts on his sets smoothly blends many songs into one cohesive and danceable mix. Check out the video to see DJ Elzo perform, hear about the time he got to live DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan, and learn more about his DJ style.

Today on Soft Power Radio, we are in conversation with Jessica and Melissa - two women who live in the Tent City on Commercial Row - as well as with Joakima, whose new initiative, United Federation of the Universe, focuses on outreach and support services to Reno's unhoused community. This episode is Part One of a new series of conversations with and about Reno's houseless residents. As we enter a cold winter and, very likely, a severe economic recession, the question of community responsibility to those among us who struggle to find housing, employment, and whatever else they need to get by looms larger than ever. We'll speak with people living on the street, nonprofits with innovative outreach programs, and local officials and community organizers. We hope these conversations will raise awareness about the realities of being houseless in Reno and offer you, the listener, opportunities to get involved in helping your community.

Adam interviews AFSCME EMS Workers United paramedics Masi Steele, Ryan Pierce, and Paul Raymond along with AFSCME organizer Namita Waghray. They discuss organizing workers at REMSA, antiunion tactics used by management, and the power of worker solidarity. For more information about AFSCME, check out afscme.org

On this episode of Mass Liberation Radio, Kailey is joined by Diaz Dixon, CEO of Eddy House, to discuss youth houselessness/homelessness, mental health, and the importance of community contributions. For more information about the Eddy house, check out their website https://eddyhouse.org/

Episode 3 on Ten and Two: Winter Driving ⛽ Brad delves into the wintry wonderland of driving in snowy and icy conditions. What do you need to know before you head out into the winter? How can you better prepare yourself and your car to tackle the season? And what do you need to know before you head over Donner pass? Those answers and more on this episode.

On this episode of Mass Liberation Radio, Lily & Kailey are joined by Reno-Gazette Journal's investigations editor, Anjeanette Damon. They discuss Anjeanette's series 'Death Behind Bars: Washoe County Jail inmates are dying from suicide, accidents, and homicide. The series from 2017 talks about the death rate at Washoe county jail which increased by 600 percent since Sheriff Chuck Allen took charge.

General Strike Radio with Adam Barrington ✊ On episode 1, Adam interviews Tamara Erickson, head nurse representative for National Nurses United at St. Mary's. 🩺 They discuss how she came to be a nurse and labor leader, organizing nurses, and the current hardships being faced by healthcare workers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 😷 Tamara emphasizes the importance of worker solidarity and the support of the community and asks that everyone take the necessary precautions (wear a mask, socially distance, wash your hands) in order to prevent further inundation of hospitals. For more information about National Nurses United, check out https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/.

KWNK is proud to present our first car show! Local car hero Bradley Brownell of Jalopnik will bring you deep-dives and no-nonsense car advice for everyday folks as well as car enthusiasts, without the jargon or chassis codes or minutiae that might cause a normal commuter to change the station. If you want to know what car fits your needs best, how to option out your MX-5 order, why tires are black, or what that weird screeching noise coming from your dashboard is, you can call in or email and ask using the buttons below.

CALL 775-266-8376

Today on Mass Liberation Radio, Lily & Kailey talk with Mia & Hannah of Washoe County School District Students for Change. They are petitioning for the Washoe County School District to make changes to the curriculum to include anti-racist objectives and allow teachers to voice their support of Black Lives Matter on campuses. Their petition can be found on Change (dot) org by searching “Value Black Lives in the Washoe County School District”. Students asking that community members leave a public comment or attend the next school board meeting December 7th at Reno High School.

FROM THE KWNK ARCHIVES! KWNK DJ and correspondent Emma Rash sat down with prolific musician Joe Jack Talcum (The Dead Milkmen, I Think Like Midnight) when he was in Reno for a solo show in April. Hear them talk about art, inspiration, the differences between performing solo and in a group, and imaginary punks!