Red River Radio News
U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best States report shows Louisiana ranks 50th for second year in a row. Texas ranks 29th overall, and Arkansas 47th.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. Black women and girls experience discrimination, microaggressions and stereotypes every day. Living with daily racism has a profound impact on the mental health, well-being and lives of all those coping with it. This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States.
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Join Cliff this week as he and entomologist Dr. Beverly Burden collab for their annual joint episode, "The Birds and Bees". They will be taking your phone calls at 1-800-552-8502 so call in with your favorite bird or bug question!
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Airs Mon., April 8, 6 p.m. Shannon Johnston and Marcie Howard sit down with Marshall Fulgium, owner of Benton Martial Arts. He describes how he built his business into the fun-filled, family-oriented martial arts studio it is today.
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Thurs., April 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this “Call to Mind” special, we hear from people who have experienced homelessness about their experiences and challenges. We hear from people living in New York, Houston, and New Orleans.
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This week, hosts Shannon Johnston and Marci Howard have a conversation with Kim Jolley of Jolley Services, a cleaning services company. Jolley started her business with just a towel and a few supplies. She tells the story of how she built her business into the successful company that it is today.
Cultural, Community, Information
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Michael Butterman, music director of the SSO, and guest pianist Alessio Bax, about their upcoming performance this weekend.
Local Events
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The opening concert for the 47th season of the Shreveport Summer Music Festival. Free event. Features music of Mozart and Haydn. Featured soloist is John-Henry Crawford, cello. Conducted by Kermit Poling.
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Hosted by the Texas Street Arts Series, Ilya Shmukler, 2023 Wideman Piano Competition Gold Medalist, will present a Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 12, at 3:00 p.m. in Couch Chapel at First Methodist Church. Shmukler is a laureate of many international competitions including the Van Cliburn International Competition in 2017. He completed his master's degree with honors at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in 2021 and currently studies with Stanislav Ioudenitch at Park University. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Ages 19 and up. Free. No registration required. We prepare for the naturalization exam by practicing reading aloud, writing, and answering civics questions. Join anytime.
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Ages 19 and up. Free. No registration required. We practice our English skills by conversing, reading aloud, and building vocabulary. This group meets year-round and anyone can join anytime.
News Feed
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There's a growing trend of tenants unable to identify their landlords as corporations buy up properties. When a Connecticut woman's apartment started falling apart, she didn't know where to turn.
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In the race to be the Republican nominee for governor of West Virginia, the candidates are battling over culture war issues — like who takes the toughest stand against transgender rights.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a report that's highly critical of the way Israel is carrying out its war in Gaza — but it doesn't say Israel has broken the rules for using U.S. weapons.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden's reelection campaign communications director.
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The Netflix movie Unfrosted tells a made-up version of Pop-Tarts' origin story. It hasn't been received favorably, including by NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts.
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The family of a U.S. Airman shot several times by a Florida sheriff's deputy as he answered the door to his apartment says the killing was unjustified.
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In the U.S., people spend billions on hair care products. Now, thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against companies that sell chemical relaxers charging they bring risks of certain cancers.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karissa Donkin of CBC Sports on the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
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Ever since Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, aid into Gaza has ground to a halt. NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with Glia's director of development, Dorotea Gucciardo in Rafah.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Lovell, co-director of the HBO documentary The Stroll. It's the story of the trans women who worked the streets of the Meatpacking District in New York City.
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