LISTEN NOW: OUR RADIO SHOWS FOR AUG.-DEC. 2023 ARE NOW ONLINE

December 31, 2023 --Our radio shows from August through December 2023 are now online. 

Highlights included coverage of Tropical Storm Hilary, the supervisorial special election, local representatives’ responses to the Israel-Hamas War, the e-billboard  controversy in La Mesa, financial troubles forcing cancellation of the Mother Goose Parade, interviews with GUHSD candidate Jay Steiger and CVUSD candidate Alex Welling, and Cailey Underhill from Solar Rights Alliance on efforts to repeal the utility tax.

The East County Magazine Show airs Mondays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. on KNSJ, 89.1 FM.  Our shows rerun on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Note: Some shows were reruns; original run dates are listed below. Shows also include station IDs and public service announcements.

For links to listen plus an index with topics and interviews in each show, click here or click the "read more" link and scroll down. Audio links are below the index. (Audio files may take a few moments to load.)

August 18, 2023

Intro

Tropical storm warning

Primary results: Supervisor district 4 special election

2023 talks:  Trump trial date, GA  jury threats, Inflation Reduction Act

De Anza Coverup

Tranq/xylazine warning

La Mesa rejects e-billboards

Crimebeat: LMPD fatal shooting

Sounds of History: bridges named for East County pioneers

Destination East County: festivals and events

Obits:  Lakeside former fire chief Mark Baker and Padre Dam board member Augie Caires

Green Scene: Energy efficiency homeowner grants

Wildfire safety: county PSA

Gun safety poll: CNS

5G fasttrack bill

Sheriff’s new bloodhound

Clear the Shelters: PSA for Humane Society

August 21, 2023

Intro

Tropical storm Hilary impacts

El Capitan Dam- water recedes after stormwater release

CNS: Kids losing Medi-Cal

Green Scene: FAA ruling halts Campo Wind project

Crimebeat: Attempted kidnapping arrest in El Cajon

El Cajon considers “Market Night” farmer’s market event

GNK business complex in El Cajon

Bloodhound joins Sheriff’s team

Lemon Grove murals restored

Loveland Dam warnings

Destination East County – festivals and events

PNS: AI ads,GOP debate, Dem primary news

Abortion drug

Sounds of History: Hurricane Kathleen

Inflation Reduction Act

Campo Stone Store

Fire safety tips

August 28, 2023

Intro

Capitol Report: Trump trial date set in Wash. D.C.

Ex-El Cajon Councilman Kalasho and wife ordered to jail

Lemon Grove Mayor State of City address

Green Scene: Shelter Valley virtual power plant

Power outage tips

Alpine Sanctuary & Farm garden

Destination East County: festivals and events

Biden student loan forgiveness plan

PNS:Jacksonville shooting, march on Washington and more

El Cajon Market nights

Bookshelf: Reina Menasche, author of Spirit of Shy Moon Lake

Betting on elections proposal

Abortion drug ban

September 4, 2023

Intro

:Labor Day: Biden administration’s new labor actions

PSA: Why we celebrate Labor Day

DeMaio anti-labor initiative

2020 Talks: Labor updates, Kaiser strike ,impeachment fizzles, budget holdup, and more

Santee raises salaries

Teacher shortage in CA

Destination East County: festivals and events

Bookshelf:  Bruce Givner, author of  My Watergate Scandal

September 11, 2023

Intro

2023 talks: Political divide, 911 remembrance, shutdown looms, voter registration and more

El Cajon license plate readers

Ramona fatality crash

Plane crash Gillespie Field

Hantavirus at Mt. Laguna

Crimebeat: Naked burglar in El Cajon, serial retail thieves arrested, La Mesa DUI chieckpoint

Lemon Grove blight assessment

County survey

Bookshelf: Roger Showley, author on San Diego history

September 22, 2023

Intro

Capitol Report: Biden impeachment updates

Jacumba -more migrants

Padre Dam appoints Andujar

La Mesa approves beekeeping

TB at SDSU

Crimebeat: El Cajon elderly jogger foils robbery

Destination East County: festivals and events

Newsmaker: Jay Steiger, candidate for GUHSD board

CalFire PSA: no drones near wildfires

September 28, 2023

Rerun of Sept. 22 except with these additions:

Shelter Valley virtual power plant

Biden student loan plan

Power outage tips

October 2, 2023

Intro

Biden signs stopgap funding bill

Senator Dianne Feinstein dies; Governor names replacement

GUHSD cuts mental health provider

Jobs Talk: La Mesa adopts project labor agreement

New COVID vaccines are here; free COVID tests available

Arts and Music: Interview with Robert Neary, Neil Diamond Experience

Destination East County: festivals and events

PNS: Constitutional amendment dangers

Cal Fire PSA: no drones near wildfires

October 13, 2023

Israel-Hamas war hits home in San Diego

PNS: Speaker race stalls, delays Israel aid

Accident data obtained by ECM shows risks as La Mesa reconsiders e-billboards

El Cajon homelessness forum

KNSJ gala announcement

Newsmaker: Angela de Joseph, Women of Color Roar Media

Granite Hills TV studio gone

Arts and Music: Robert Neary, Neil Diamond Experience

(Note:  week of Oct. 20 was reruns due to producer’s vacation)

October 30, 2023

Newsmaker: Alex Welling, candidate for CVUSD

Halloween ghost stories from East County

November 6, 2023

Intro

Highland Fire -night drops saved homes

Capitol Report:  Israel-Hamas War- local representatives’ votes and stances

Obit: Former El Cajon Mayor Mark Lewis

Missing Ramona woman

CNS: Textbook costs rise, schools try to lower

KNSJ gala announcement

Family separations at border settlement

DeAnza clubhouse fire in Borrego Springs

CNS: Food insecurity worsens

Eyedrops recall

CNS: Voter ID ballot measure

Destination East County: festivals and events

2023 talks: Israel-Hamas reactions and more

November 13, 2023

Intro

Monica Montgomery Steppe wins Supervisor race

CNS: Foster youth guaranteed income

Crimebeat: LAPD rapist arrested for smuggling humans in Campo

 CNS: Transgender limits,ballot measures

Grossmont Healthcare District wins Calif. district of the year

Bookshelf: Cherie Kerr, author of Charlie’s Notes

November 20, 2023

Intro

El Cajon approves shelter for homeless dogs

Mother Goose Parade: Future at risk

Pine Hills fire at shor-term rental

Crimebeat: Spring Valley shootings—suspect at large

Ukrainian church approved in Santee

Destination East County: festivals and events

Padres owner Pete Seidler dies

Trump threats to democracy

PNS and 2023 Talks: Farmers seek help with climate change, former First Lady Rosalyn Carter dies, labor surges, Hamas hostages, peace protests at Dem convetion, Jan 6 videos released, tribal voting rights

November 27, 2023

Intro

Sage Fire in Jamul

2 new firefighting helicopters for our region

Crimebeat: Flock cameras solve murders in  El Cajon; Santee child kidnapping suspect arrested

Pet holiday safety tips

CNS: Education savings plan initiative

CNS: Climate change depresses youths

Zline ranges recalled

Destination East County: festivals and events

El Cajon approves shelter for homeless dogs

People Power: Homestart rally for homeless youths in El Cajon

2023 talks: Hamas frees some hostages, Biden challenger, new union rules, cuts to gender affirming care

Santee approves Ukrainian church

Sounds of History: Childhood holiday memories

Holiday trivia

Green Scene: Gas mowers phasing out

Christmas tree safety tips

December 8, 2023

Intro

Crimebeat: Man shot by Lakeside deputies sues county

Hate crimes forum in La Mesa

Citrus quarantine in Valley Center

CNS: ACA repeal? What’s at stake

Whooping cough alert from county

Grossmont Center opposes e-billboards in La Mesa

CNS: Care Court opens in Los Angeles

2023 Talks: Colorado bars Trump from ballot, voting rights, fake electors

Pearl Harbor reflections by the late Dr. Ken Hanson (rerun)

De Anza Christmas Eve

People Power: Lemon Grove gets funding for parks upgrades

December 15, 2023

Intro

Capitol Report: Biden impeachment efforts by Republicans

County funds migrant camps, omits Jacumba, volunteers raise funds

SANDAG approves advisory representative for unincorporated areas

People Power: Sleeping bags/coats for homeless in Lemon Grove

Padre Dam sues Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College district

CNS: COVID cases rise, only 10% in CA have new booster

Spring Valley Planning Group has vacancies

CNS: Holiday scammers

Newsmaker:Cailey Underhill, Solar Rights Alliance

Sounds of History: Christmas with Dr. McGregor

Whooping cough warning from county

Note:  Due to techhnical difficulties, our Aug. 4 and Oct. 4 shows audios are not accessible. There were no interviews on these shows.

Due to vacation, our Dec. 15 show reran for last two weeks of the year.