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Top Dog/Underdog…This is the story of two African-American brothers, Lincoln and Booth. Lincoln actually works putting on white-face night after night portraying Abraham Lincoln. Booth is trying to get out of the life of a street hustle.Both are trying to make their way in society, dealing with work, women, racism, as well as a troubled upbringing.KVCR’s Champ Chipman recently interviewed Gregg Daniel, directing this Pulitzer Prize winning play at the Pasadena Playhouse, running through March 23.Last week we got a bit of an introduction to Daniel. On this edition of the program we’ll hear more about the play, as well as the many opportunities it provides on stage and off.

David Fleming welcomes Benjiphonik back to the KVCR studios to talk about his latest song, "Cookie Time," as well as counting down to the release of the VIDEO for Cookie Time.

Author Dr. Jennie Stephens discusses how higher education can advance transformative climate justice.

Many know Emmet Cahill from the current iteration of Celtic Thunder, filling the spot when Paul Byron left the group. Working around his Celtic Thunder tours and recording dates, Emmet HAS been touring as a solo performer as well for the last several years. His latest tour has a stop in Palm Desert February 5th as part of the St. Margaret's Friends of Music Concert Series. David Fleming speaks with Emmet just a BIT about Celtic Thunder but focused much of the time on his solo career. Namely, some of the tunes he tends to bring out - which is a mix of American Standards and Irish classics. Songs which have a storytelling aspect to them and tend to transport the listener to another time and place.

David Fleming speaks with Laurie Baldwin, Chief Executive Office with Palm Springs Opera Guild about the many programs and events coming up in the near future.

David Fleming explores The Lincoln Shrine, a very special part of the AK Smiley public library, though first, the many expansions and additions over the years. When – and why. With Dr Nathan Gonzales, currently the chair for the San Bernardino Community College District board of trustees, the governing body of KVCR.

David Fleming explores libraries in the region – an important setting which is not just a place for books anymore. The library we explore is very historic – The AK Smiley public library in Redlands. Dr Nathan Gonzales is currently the chair for the San Bernardino Community College District board of trustees, the governing body of KVCR.

David Fleming explores the music of jazz pianist John Beasley, with some seasonal music from John, as well as a 2024 release of Return to Forever material… re-imagined for big band, but still keeping the feel of jazz fusion. It’s called returning – to Forever.

Dr. Dale Marsden is former Superintendent of Schools for San Bernardino City Unified School District and Founder of Tomorrow’s Talent. He talks about the organization, which helps students develop skills and experience needed for in demand careers.

Karina Augustus and Guadalupe Saldivar, Career Specialists at UCR, discuss AI in our schools.