Red River Radio News
Gov. Jeff Landry characterizes the impact of the future SpaceX launch site, roughly 200 miles west of New Orleans, as something akin to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, leaving some neighbors feeling blindsided.
Cultural, Community, Information
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July's guest on Conserving Earth is Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center of Fisheries and Mississippi River Program for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). Chris’ 20-year career in the outdoor communication field, combined with a lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, has made him an effective conservation leader for Louisiana waterways and coastal habitats. Chris will share with us restoration efforts funded by Deepwater Horizon oil spill penalties and other key issues from along Louisiana’s spectacular Gulf coast.
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Megann McDaniel is the Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, where she supports community engagement, fundraising, and awareness of the organization’s programs and growth initiatives. The YMCA offers fitness, aquatics, youth sports, childcare, afterschool programming, and community events designed to strengthen the spirit, mind, and body.
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Stephanie Bookman-Gaston is the President and Executive Director of the Fine Arts Academy of Central Louisiana, a nonprofit she founded to help children and youth explore music, dance, theatre, writing, and visual arts in a safe, inclusive environment. A lifelong musician and experienced health information professional, she brings both creative passion and professional leadership to the organization
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A conversation with Bennie Dotie about Shreveport's MLK Neighborhood Association
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Host Janice Bezanson speaks with guest Pat Murray.
Spotlights
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from Shreveport Little Theatre's new production of the musical Cabaret.
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Dr. Shane Rasmussen about the 46th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival, taking place on July 18.
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with the Honorable Mayor Tom Arceneaux, mayor of Shreveport, about the many America250 celebrations this year that the city has planned.
Local Events
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The US Air Force Band of the West will be performing 5 shows throughout Louisiana and Texas this September. These shows feature the exceptional talents of the nation’s finest Airmen musicians.
Based in San Antonio, Texas, the USAF Band of the West is comprised of 61 highly-trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. Whether performing for live, radio, or television audiences, these Airman are dedicated to enhancing community relations, promoting esprit de corps, and connecting with millions each year.
As musical ambassadors of the United States Air Force, the Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of free performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas and the surrounding states. The Band is made up of multiple large and small ensembles and can blend seamlessly into any event!
You can see the USAF Band of the West perform during the following dates across Louisiana and Texas:- 7 September, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, LA
- 8 September, Spring Hill High School Auditorium, Longview, TX
- 9 September, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center at Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
- 10 September, Magale Hall at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
- 11 September, Brown Auditorium at University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
For more, follow us on our socials or go to airforcebands.com.
Air Force representatives are available for interviews and on-air performances. Please contact marla@marqueemediastl.com to make arrangements. -
The US Air Force Band of the West will be performing 5 shows throughout Louisiana and Texas this September. These shows feature the exceptional talents of the nation’s finest Airmen musicians.
Based in San Antonio, Texas, the USAF Band of the West is comprised of 61 highly-trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. Whether performing for live, radio, or television audiences, these Airman are dedicated to enhancing community relations, promoting esprit de corps, and connecting with millions each year.
As musical ambassadors of the United States Air Force, the Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of free performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas and the surrounding states. The Band is made up of multiple large and small ensembles and can blend seamlessly into any event!
You can see the USAF Band of the West perform during the following dates across Louisiana and Texas:- 7 September, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, LA
- 8 September, Spring Hill High School Auditorium, Longview, TX
- 9 September, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center at Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
- 10 September, Magale Hall at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
- 11 September, Brown Auditorium at University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
For more, follow us on our socials or go to airforcebands.com. -
Jewish Film Double Feature
See One or See Both... Either way, there's food and drink in between!
Films and Times: Sapiro v. Ford at 3:30 p.m., Abe at 6:00 p.m.
A popcorn combo is included with each film, and a reception with food and beverages will be held in between for attendees at either or both.
Sapiro v. Ford: The notoriously antisemitic automobile tycoon Henry Ford met his match when a Jewish lawyer named Aaron Sapiro brought a libel suit against him. Gaylen Ross's enlightening documentary tells the ultimate American David and Goliath story (68 minutes).
Abe: Twelve-year-old Abe has a complicated family: part Israeli, part Palestinian, and constantly fighting. But when he meets chef Chico and his fusion cuisine, Abe wonders if he can craft the perfect meal to bring them all together (85 minutes).
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What happens when comedy, technology, audience participation, and world-class juggling collide? Mark Nizer 4D.
Known for his high-energy performances and incredible visual illusions, Mark creates an experience that keeps audiences laughing, gasping, and wondering how he pulls it all off.
Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who loves the unexpected, this one-of-a-kind performance blends skill, humor, and imagination into an unforgettable afternoon of entertainment.
You'll laugh. You'll be amazed. And you'll probably leave trying to figure out how he did it.
News Feed
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The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
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The "Butcher of Bosnia" is dead — Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide, has died at 84 while serving a life sentence in The Hague.
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After more than a decade, UCSF scientists have mapped around 100 varied genes associated with profound autism to a smaller set of biological pathways, offering a promising path for developing drugs.
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Warner Brothers' decision three years ago to shelve a live action animated movie with Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner upset many fans. Here's what its release tells us about Hollywood economics.
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Syria's Kurds, once backed by the U.S. to fight ISIS, have relinquished autonomy and dissolved their army to rejoin Syria.
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This week, Pennsylvania officials reported two measles-related deaths. Those deaths have now become wrapped up in politics. The country is in the midst of a record-setting number of measles cases.
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The FDA just approved a breakthrough drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer, which is notoriously hard to treat. In clinical trials, the new pill roughly doubled how long patients survived.
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The legal fight over President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center isn't over. Rep. Joyce Beatty explains why she believes the board's latest plan still violates the law.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with correspondents Greg Myre, Daniel Estrin and Hadeel Al-Shalchi about where things stand with the U.S.-Iran war — diplomatically, economically and militarily.
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The prosecution and defense gave closing statements in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mom accused of killing her three small children.
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