Hello, my name is Jean Carlo, and I am an international student from Peru. I moved to the United States three years ago and am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in medicine. Moving here has been an incredible experience, filled with opportunities that continue to inspire me every day. I have a strong passion for research and for helping others, which has guided much of my academic journey. In Dr. Porreca’s lab at the Department of Pharmacology, I study how pain affects sleep using mouse models. My research focuses on whether parabrachial Calca neurons cells that express the Calca…

Freddy Jay Walker live in Studio 2A on Locals Only Full session recording on August 11, 2025 Connect with the artist: Freddy Jay Walker Host: Serpe Audio: Duncan Hudson, Walter Harrington Connect with KXCI: KXCI.org Listen to the live performance + interview here!   About Freddy Jay Walker Freddy Jay Walker is a multifaceted artist from Arizona, known for his work as a composer, musician, director, model, and actor. He transitioned from a career in pharmaceuticals to pursue his passion for the arts. Walker is self-taught in several instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, and piano, and is also a music producer and arranger. He…

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie sits down with Lu Funk, Executive Director of Cochise Harm Reduction. Lu explains what harm reduction is and shares Cochise Harm Reduction’s approach, highlighting the many ways the organization works to improve the lives of people who use drugs in rural communities and their vision to build thriving communities with people who use drugs.

Aubyn Philabaum is a professional actor and coach based in both Los Angeles and Tucson.  She holds her BFA in Acting from Boston University and her MFA in Acting from The Yale School of Drama.  Aubyn also studied in London and worked on New York stages for many years before moving west. Aubyn founded Book The Room Coaching in Los Angeles in 2019 – acting coaching and self-tapes for the professional actor – which turned remote during the pandemic.  This allowed her to meet clients all over the world.  She now coaches actors in the U.K., Mexico, Philippines, Ecuador, Canada and all over the U.S.…

Desert Undertones live in Studio 2A on Locals Only Full session recording on February 10, 2025 Connect with the artist: Desert Undertones Host: Serpe Audio: Duncan Hudson, Walter Harrington Connect with KXCI: KXCI.org Listen to the live performance + interview here!   About Desert Undertones Desert Undertones is an instrumental surf rock band from Tucson, AZ comprised of Dylan Oldham (Guitar), Christopher Marshall (Bass), and Curt Pleiss (Drums).  The band incorporates the classic 60’s vibe of artists like The Ventures and Dick Dale as well as many of the 2nd and 3rd wave bands such as Jon & The Nightriders, Insect…

Nonprofit Spotlight, with Dr. Paula Rivadeneira Executive Director of Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home

This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Sam McDonough from Child and Family Resources. Their mission is to build strong communities where children can reach their full potential through effective prevention and education strategies with families, teens, and early educators. More information about Child and Family Resources, their Healthy Families program, and more can be found at ChildFamilyResources.org.

This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Yolanda Sethi, Board Member of The Homing Project, a local nonprofit dedicated to housing the homeless with dignity and respect. Their mission is “to provide immediate residence and onsite or referral services to those who are unhoused in order to bridge the current economic and social gaps separating them from safe and dignified living.” More information can be found on their website. A longer version of the episode is available below:

This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Arianna Jimenez from The Lot on 22nd. The Lot on 22nd is a nonprofit, unaffiliated group with the small and immediate goal of providing some basic necessities and food. The project is simple, and succeeds with the generosity and care of volunteers. Twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday from 5-7, The Lot on 22nd sets up on an empty lot between Swan and Columbus on 22nd Street and shares a meal. In addition, they pass out socks, hygiene products, coats, pants, shirts and other donated items to meet the most basic human comforts.