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.

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 of spirituals, to gospel, to jazz, to blues and more.

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.

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.

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 Oss Natalynne DeLapp Mike Wilson

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 discuss faith in 21st century America.

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 we go from here.

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 year.

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 'our' dirty laundry? Here are clips of the KQED stories:

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 the day.