Dara Starr Tucker

Dara Starr Tucker Dara Starr Tucker is a singer, songwriter, social commentator and satirist She calls these events, "The Breakdown Live."

Dara Starr Tucker's powerful commentary on social justice, and her short-form documentaries called, "The Breakdown," which highlight diversity in pop culture, have earned her over 1,000,000 followers across all social media platforms. In addition to being a singer and songwriter, she has taken her education and activism into the real world and has begun conducting hybrid live events that combine m

usic with education and information. Dara has worked with national brands such as Microsoft, Hulu, FX, HBO, JET Magazine, The King Center, YWCA, BET.com, and Shondaland.

The John P. Kee interview on The Front Page from two weeks ago had to be rescheduled. Tomorrow (Thursday the 3rd of Apri...
04/03/2025

The John P. Kee interview on The Front Page from two weeks ago had to be rescheduled. Tomorrow (Thursday the 3rd of April) is the day. I told him if we have any issues this time, I would play Crash Cut singing, "Joh oh ohn P. Kee eee eee" for an hour on the air. He got a kick out of that. 😆

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04/02/2025

A lesson from German Rev. Martin Niemöller on The Sin of Silence & what happens when the “god” of Fascism is threatened by… well, the other God.

03/20/2025

Dr. Jason Johnson discussing boycotts vs buycotts on the Front Page. Download the 102.3 RadioFree KJLH app to hear the full conversation. Find the full video on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/gPThtEtVjZ8?si=JsC09xAvKcdE-9qY

03/19/2025

John P. Kee will be on The Front Page on Thursday March 20th! Listen on the KJLH app! 4:30 - 6am pacific time. Post your questions below.

It’s going down THIS THURSDAY ON 102.3 RadioFree KJLH in Los Angeles or at www.KJLHradio.com. Join me for a one on one i...
03/19/2025

It’s going down THIS THURSDAY ON 102.3 RadioFree KJLH in Los Angeles or at www.KJLHradio.com. Join me for a one on one interview with one of the pioneers of contemporary gospel - Pastor John P. Kee.

We’ll talk about his activism, his journey from the streets to the pulpit, his music, his recent health crisis and what’s on the horizon.

Join us live anywhere on the globe at www.KJLHradio.com at 5am Pacific/8am eastern. Set your alarms. Looking forward to this one!

03/14/2025

What an honor it was to have Dr. Jason Johnson in studio with us at 102.3 RadioFree KJLH on the Front Page yesterday. I'm looking forward to sharing some clips of the interview. He's a beast, y'all. Thanks Dr. Johnson for coming out and blessing our little show!

03/10/2025

Oh, nothing. Just a little recap video of my visit to Malibu to see Dick Van D**e & his wife Arlene doing a live appearance. I fumbled through my question, which I don’t think he heard, but I hope he felt the love.

This wasn't my favorite Oscars ceremony. I've watched these awards consistently since I was 12 years old. I've never mis...
03/03/2025

This wasn't my favorite Oscars ceremony. I've watched these awards consistently since I was 12 years old. I've never missed one -- not when I lived in Switzerland -- not when I lived on a cruise ship.

I love Conan O'Brien & I thought there were some really memorable moments -- Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande's opening number, Conan's silly song about not wasting our time, and the Adam Sandler bit.

But something felt a little empty/off. Maybe it was me. Maybe it was the fact that I've been too busy to really watch many of the nominated films -- but that's definitely been the case in past years. The second half really seemed to drag.

I guess there wasn't much to get me excited about the films themselves. That's why I tune in to this ceremony so consistently. It reminds me of my love for film, and puts a spotlight on the people & studios that take the art seriously.

A few of the films looked interesting -- The Apprentice, A Complete Unknown, The Nickel Boys, I'm Still Here, and strangely, The Substance. But nothing much jumped out at me, and made me sad that I haven't had the chance to plug in -- least of all Anora.

Now, I love being proven wrong. For that reason, I'll probably watch Anora, the winner for Best Picture, and hope against hope that it's as good as they say. Same for The Brutalist. Although Adrian Brody's speech makes me want to boycott that film forever and ever.

You win some, you lose some. I'll be watching again next year, and the year after that, and the year after that. But this was a bit of a snooze-fest for me. Maybe I was just already sleepy.

Gowns, beautiful gowns. (I'm looking at you, Whoopi & Halle)

02/24/2025

I attended Ron Carter’s 85th birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall in 2022. Roberta Flack was in attendance. She came in a little late, so not a lot of people knew she was there. At that point, she was in a wheelchair & she wasn’t in the best of health. They wheeled her in, & sat her right across the aisle from me. It was an honor just to be in her presence once in this lifetime, though I never got to hear her perform live. In honor of her life, I’m reposting one of 3 Breakdowns I’ve done on her. This one is on the writing of, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” It’s a fascinating story. Watch if you have time. Roberta Flack was truly one of the greats.

02/24/2025

Morning Meditation on 102.3 RadioFree KJLH for Monday February 24th. Follow your passion.

01/30/2025

Tune in to 102.3 RadioFree KJLH to listen to “The Front Page.” Listen on the app or at www.KJLHradio.com anytime. Leave your questions/comments for me here and I’ll talk about them on tomorrow’s show.

01/21/2025

Did I Not Tell You Who this Man Is? Do Not Let Anyone Gaslight You. You Saw What You Saw.

01/19/2025

I was determined to get in one last Breakdown in for TikTok, and by golly, I accomplished it! Believe it or not, this is my first Breakdown since May of last year. Glad to be back at it as a new resident of Los Angeles with a poignant bit of L.A. history.

12/14/2024

🎹 - I had to think long and hard about what the original lyric was when I heard this. And y’all shut up about my morning voice. Trying to deliver content for the people of God.

12/11/2024

With Jay Marcus Daniels at Trinity Episcopal "Old Swedes" Church. 12.8.24. “There’s Something About That Name”

What a pleasure it was to have a brief respite from the chaos of this world for these last few days, and immerse myself ...
11/20/2024

What a pleasure it was to have a brief respite from the chaos of this world for these last few days, and immerse myself in a world of music with these talented individuals.

Album number six is in the can. Really thankful for the special group of folks that helped me bring this project to life. Look for it in the spring of 2025!

Producer: Greg Bryant
Engineer: Mike Marciano
Bass: Vicente Archer
Drums: Marcus E Finnie
Piano/Organ: Gary Versace
Vibes: Simon Moullier
Trumpet: Rod Preacherman McGaha
The Samurai Hotel Recording Studio

11/11/2024

We gon be alright

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A lesson from German Rev. Martin Niemöller on The Sin of Silence & what happens when the “god” of Fascism is threatened by… well, the other God.

Dr. Jason Johnson discussing boycotts vs buycotts on the Front Page. Download the 102.3 RadioFree KJLH app to hear the full conversation. Find the full video on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/gPThtEtVjZ8?si=JsC09xAvKcdE-9qY

Questions for John P. Kee???
Questions for John P. Kee???

John P. Kee will be on The Front Page on Thursday March 20th! Listen on the KJLH app! 4:30 - 6am pacific time. Post your questions below.

What an honor it was to have Dr. Jason Johnson in studio with us at 102.3 RadioFree KJLH on the Front Page yesterday. I'm looking forward to sharing some clips of the interview. He's a beast, y'all. Thanks Dr. Johnson for coming out and blessing our little show!

What an honor it was to have Dr. Jason Johnson on The Front Page this week! You can listen to the rebroadcast on the app or at www.KJLHradio.com/podcasts. Download the app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/102-3-radiofree-kjlh/id1082439443

Seeing Dick Van Dyke
Seeing Dick Van Dyke

Oh, nothing. Just a little recap video of my visit to Malibu to see Dick Van Dyke & his wife Arlene doing a live appearance. I fumbled through my question, which I don’t think he heard, but I hope he felt the love. #BucketList

Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack

I attended Ron Carter’s 85th birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall in 2022. Roberta Flack was in attendance. She came in a little late, so not a lot of people knew she was there. At that point, she was in a wheelchair & she wasn’t in the best of health. They wheeled her in, & sat her right across the aisle from me. It was an honor just to be in her presence once in this lifetime, though I never got to hear her perform live. In honor of her life, I’m reposting one of 3 Breakdowns I’ve done on her. This one is on the writing of, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” It’s a fascinating story. Watch if you have time. Roberta Flack was truly one of the greats.

Morning Meditation
Morning Meditation

Morning Meditation on 102.3 RadioFree KJLH for Monday February 24th. Follow your passion.

Send Me Your Questions!
Send Me Your Questions!

Tune in to 102.3 RadioFree KJLH to listen to “The Front Page.” Listen on the app or at www.KJLHradio.com anytime. Leave your questions/comments for me here and I’ll talk about them on tomorrow’s show.

Did I Not Tell You Who this Man Is?
Did I Not Tell You Who this Man Is?

Did I Not Tell You Who this Man Is? Do Not Let Anyone Gaslight You. You Saw What You Saw. #elonmusk

Light My Fire - Irony Amidst the Flames
Light My Fire - Irony Amidst the Flames

I was determined to get in one last Breakdown in for TikTok, and by golly, I accomplished it! Believe it or not, this is my first Breakdown since May of last year. Glad to be back at it as a new resident of Los Angeles with a poignant bit of L.A. history. #robbykrieger #thedoors #musicstorytelling #musicdocumentary #lightmyfire #lafires #palisadesfire #pacificpalisades #classicrock #rockdoc #60srock

🎹 @jasonwhiteco - I had to think long and hard about what the original lyric was when I heard this. And y’all shut up about my morning voice. Trying to deliver content for the people of God. #disneysongs #growingupchurchy #itsasmallworld

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