Oct 30, 20262 min
We don't know what is happening in peoples' lives, or in the case of first responders, what immense tragedies they have had to witness during their careers. By Kevin P. Henry for Thinking Out Loud
About this Podcast:
91.3 KBCS is public radio providing Puget Sound with a diversity of music and information. Listeners tune in to hear an unparalleled mix of new and classic worldbeat, folk, and jazz, in addition to unique and vital news and analysis. Over 150 volunteer hosts, producers, and journalists deliver much of the music and news heard on the station. KBCS alumni can be heard on public radio stations throughout the region and reporting for National Public Radio. The roots of KBCS took hold in the early ‘70s. Perhaps inspired by the insurgent FM stations of the era, with their rebel disc jockeys spinning a wild mix of album sides and long prog rock tracks, a group of students set out to become broadcasters. Bellevue College was initially disinterested. While the events leading up to the student sit-in at the president’s office have been forgotten, the end result was that in February of ’73 KBCS went live, with a tiny 10 watt transmitter and equipment donated by KING-FM. Gradually, KBCS evolve
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What is 91.3 KBCS about?
91.3 KBCS is public radio providing Puget Sound with a diversity of music and information. Listeners tune in to hear an unparalleled mix of new and classic worldbeat, folk, and jazz, in addition to unique and vital news and analysis. Over 150 volunteer hosts, producers, and journalists deliver much of the music and news heard on the station.
What has 91.3 KBCS covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Thinking Out Loud: The Tip of the Iceberg" (30 October 2026, 2 minutes), "Progressive Take on Statewide Initiatives" (27 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "Thinking Out Loud: "I Don't Do Politics"" (22 October 2026, 2 minutes).
How often does 91.3 KBCS publish?
91.3 KBCS publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 5 minutes across 268 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on 91.3 KBCS?
Booking probability for 91.3 KBCS is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 91.3 KBCS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 91.3 KBCS's contact route on record: verified email.
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91.3 KBCS is a news podcast with 268 episodes published.
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Oct 27, 202612 minProgressive Take on Statewide Initiatives by 91.3 KBCS
- Oct 22, 20262 min
“I don’t do politics.” I have heard this sometimes when I bring up the subject of race and social justice, equity, homophobia, immigration, and other hot topics. I get frustrated because what I hear is: “I would rather...
- Oct 21, 20266 min
Ballots are out for November’s midterms and one thing voters will decide is whether girls who want to play sports in Washington will have to get medical verification. It would not be required for boys. This is an effort...
- Oct 9, 20262 min
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. But actually all year we should be aware of the emotional and physical violence occurring behind closed doors across the country.
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- Oct 1, 20263 min
We all adapt, but as a Black man, the weight of code switching on a regular basis can be significantly heavier.
Sep 25, 20265 minHundreds of legal Washington immigrants set to lose life-saving care by 91.3 KBCS
- Sep 25, 20262 min
I’m Kevin P. Henry and this is Thinking Out Loud. Today my thoughts motivated me to write two poems. Both poems stem from my feeling about learning from history so that we don’t repeat the horrible mistakes of the past.
- Sep 18, 20263 min
A Black American can honor the Star-Spangled Banner, but we also have every right to ask what that anthem has historically meant to people who were denied complete freedom in the past and the present.
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KBCS Presents: Ways of Awe
Sep 17, 20266 minKBCS presents an excerpt of the new local audio project Ways of Awe. Weaving together interpretative translations, research, interviews, and sounds, Ways of Awe is a queer anti-Zionist audio companion for the Jewish...
- Sep 11, 20262 min
The NFL season is upon us, and like every year I ask myself these questions: Are fans and teams honoring or mocking Native Americans? By Kevin P. Henry for Thinking Out Loud
- Sep 1, 20262 min
There are two types of colorblindness. Today, I am talking about the kind that can cause a person to ignore another person’s lived experience and how they self-identify. By Kevin P. Henry for Thinking Out Loud on KBCS...
Jul 30, 20266 minKBCS talks to a local voting advocacy organization to find out how federal voting legislation is impacting Washington.
- Jul 27, 20262 min
Thinking Out Loud: Why Cultural Events Matter by 91.3 KBCS
Jun 18, 20265 min"Never Again is Now" Mural Permanently Installed at Bellevue College by 91.3 KBCS
May 29, 20265 minVisa holders are facing extra challenges to keep or find employment during the current administration's immigration crackdown.
Apr 29, 20267 minFor 80 years, Seattle's coop preschools have been a place for both parents and kids to learn alongside each other. Now the program is facing closure after the state made funding cuts. Teachers and parents are working to...
Apr 13, 20266 minBeing a student comes with a lot of challenges – balancing school, work, and other responsibilities. With the high cost of living around Bellevue and cuts to federal programs, students are facing even more obstacles. At...
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Workplace Rights - 11052025 Podcast
Nov 6, 20257 minWorkplace raids have been happening around the country and Seattle organizers want local businesses to be prepared. Washington Neighborhood Defense is a volunteer-led group providing resources for businesses and talking...
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Ben Black
co-founder and managing director, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
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Kevin Henry
senior director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
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Melvin Gibbs
Harriet Tubman
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Linda Sarsour
Activist, author of "We Are Not Here To Be Bystanders", Next 250 movement
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