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KYRS Thin Air Community Radio is a non-commercial, volunteer-powered community radio station Our shows cover a wide variety of music, culture, news and views.
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We began as an idea in 1999 when local community activists learned the Federal Communications Commission would soon open up the “public” airwaves to Low Power FM community stations. These new stations would be considered a “secondary service” with very limited rights. In 2000, Thin Air became a formal project of Citizens for Clean Air. Thin Air was built almost entirely by hundreds of volunteers d

onating thousands of hours and $40,000 in donations. In 2003, we raised more than 100 Founding Members, emphasizing our mission of providing a platform for neglected voices and music. After waiting nearly two years to receive the permit from the FCC, the station was built in only 8 months. Broadcasting began October 26th, 2003 with a dozen live programs hosted by volunteers from the community. In our short time on-the-air, our hard-working volunteers have trained dozens of volunteer programmers, and we now have more than 40 live, locally produced shows on-the-air. We are proud that we have successfully created a forum for discussion and expression by and for those typically left out of the mainstream media. November 5th, 2011, Thin Air Radio became a full power, non-commercial station, broadcasting with 6,800 watts and reaching as far north as Kettle Falls, WA.

12/08/2024

𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗗𝗬𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿
𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟲-𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 KYRS Thin Air Community Radio 88.1 and 92.3 FM and livestreaming on KYRS.org

This week is Part Two of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira or Brazilian Pop)

Last week we did samba, bossa nova and jovem guarda.

This week is Tropicalia with key artists Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil),

Clube Da Esquina with key artists Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges,

and Boogie, Funk and Soul with key artists Tim Maia and Marcos Valle.

12/05/2024

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗣𝗠-𝟯𝗣𝗠, Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3 FM in Spokane and Medical Lake, Washington and livestreaming at KYRS.org

Rusty’s Radio Funhouse No. 198
1. Domestic Fun-Ernest Tomlinson
2. The Lump-John Weldon
3. The Cat Came Back-Harry S. Miller
4. La Salla-Richard Cordie/Patrick Godfrey
5. Live Medley-“Weird Al” Yankovic
6. Hot Rocks Polka-“Weird Al” Yankovic
7. One More Minute-“Weird Al” Yankovic
8. Obey The Cowgod-Green Jelly
9. Rock & Roll Pumpkin-Green Jelly
10. Green Jelly Theme-Green Jelly
11. The Robots-Kraftwerk
12. The Model-Kraftwerk
13. Autobahn-Rick Moranis
14. I’ve Got A Match-They Might Be Giants
15. Mr. Me-They Might Be Giants
16. Hide Away Folk Family-The Might Be Giants
17. Carioca-Jonathan & Darlene Edwards

12/03/2024

This Giving Tuesday,
Defend the Power of Independent Media

This Giving Tuesday, Support the Voice of Spokane

When powerful forces label the media as "the enemy," it's an attack on truth, accountability, and the communities that rely on independent voices like KYRS Thin Air Community Radio.

At KYRS, we amplify the stories others overlook, give a platform to voices often silenced, and provide fearless coverage of the issues that shape our world. But standing strong against these pressures requires resources—and that's where you come in.

Your Giving Tuesday donation isn't just a gift; it's a declaration. A declaration that independent media is essential. That progressive, community-powered voices must not only endure but grow louder. That truth will not be intimidated.

Keep KYRS thriving as a beacon of independent journalism. Donate today and be part of the resistance against silencing our airwaves. Together, we'll ensure that the stories that matter can always be heard.

Click this link to donate now:

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/thin-air-community-radio/defend-the-power-of-independent-media

Or mail your gift to:
KYRS, 906 West Main Avenue, Spokane, WA. 99201

Scan this QR code to make a donation at any amount:

12/03/2024

𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗗𝗬𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿
𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟲-𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 KYRS Thin Air Community Radio 88.1 and 92.3 FM and livestreaming on KYRS.org

This week is MPB (Música Popular Brasileira or Brazilian Pop) - Part One of an anticipated three-part series.

This week will feature genres of Samba, Bossa Nova, Jovem Guarda, Tropicalia and Funk & Soul covering mainly 1950s through first half of 1970s.

11/29/2024

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗧, 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗔𝗠-𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠 on KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3FM and livestreaming at KYRS.org

This Sunday, Erika and Mark welcome Spokane Regional Health District's Kirsten Duncan, MPH. Kirsten is lead disease investigation specialist for the SRHD and is going to give us the 411 on Spokane's ongoing syphilis outbreak.

11/23/2024

Tell the Senate: Don't give Trump the green light to shut down nonprofits he disagrees with.

IN SHORT: any nonprofit that you love and support could be eliminated without any due process if this bill, H.R. 9495, is passed by the Senate.

THE LONGER READ: Today the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, 219-184. This legislation would grant the secretary of the Treasury the unilateral power to shut down any tax-exempt organization — including news outlets, universities, and civil society groups — by stripping them of their tax-exempt status based on an unilateral accusation of wrongdoing, without being required to disclose any evidence against it. This vote came just days after the House narrowly blocked the same bill, 256-145, under suspension.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Below is a link to a petition against Senate Bill 9495, which would allow the Secretary of the Treasury to unilaterally shut down nonprofits. Use this simple link to contact your Senator.

https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/dont-let-trump-take-revenge-on-nonprofits?source=112224-hr-9495-senate&redirect=https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1124-pet-hr9495/%3Fsource%3D112224-hr-9495-senate&link_id=0&can_id=a9cf63deaaa27299b9a419bb4a4ec77a&email_referrer=email_2539066___from_3071503___subject_3071500&email_subject=petition-dont-let-trump-take-revenge-on-his-political-enemies&refcodeEmailReferrer=email_2539066___from_3071503___subject_3071500

11/21/2024

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗣𝗠-𝟯𝗣𝗠, Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3 FM in Spokane and Medical Lake, Washington and livestreaming at KYRS.org

Rusty’s Radio Funhouse No 197

1. Domestic Fun-Ernest Tomlinson
2. The Popcorn Song-Gershon Kingsley
3. Sugar, Sugar-The Archies
4. The Flying Saucer Pt 1-Dickie Goodman
5. Sabbath Night-2 Live Jews
6. The Yiddish People-Kosher Delight
7. Pretty Fly For A Rabbi-“Weird AI” Yankovic
8. Whistling in the Dark-They Might Be Giants
9. Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies-“Weird Al” Yankovic
10. Al N Yetta-Allan Sherman
11. My Pal Foot Foot-The Shaggs
12. Monkeys VS Donkeys-Wild Man Fischer
13. Planet Claire-B-52’s
14. Come Back Jonee-Devo
15. Everything Right Is Wrong Again-They Might Be Giants
16. Godzilla Genealogy Bop-Mystery Science Theater 3000
17. Incense and Peppermints-Strawberry Alarm Clock
18. Girls On Film-Wesley Willis
19. Do You Believe In Magic-The Lovin Spoonful
20. Carioca-Jonathan & Darlene Edwards

11/20/2024

Come celebrate with KYRS staff, DJs, volunteers, and board members at Brick West Brewing, Thursday, November 21, from 5 to 8 PM. Let’s raise a glass to community, creativity, and the people who make it all possible—you! We look forward to seeing you there!

In honor of KYRS, Brick West will generously donate 10% of all sales during this time to KYRS.

The evening will also feature an exciting raffle, with exclusive prizes, including:

VIP tickets to the Pharcyde concert at The Knitting Factory

Admission to Helmer Noel’s album release at the Big Dipper

A limited-edition bottle of KYRS Gin from Dry Fly Distilling (no longer available to the public!)

All raffle proceeds go directly to supporting KYRS.

11/19/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗡 𝗞𝗬𝗥𝗦!

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟯𝗣𝗠 and livestreaming on KYRS.org

RANGE Media's Luke Baumgarten and Erin Sellers pay attention to news in Spokane and the Inland Northwest so you don't have to. Join them Thursdays at 3PM for a round-up of the serious (and not so serious) local news of the week, behind the scenes drama at public meetings, and deeper dives on important stories with the journalists who broke them.

11/18/2024

𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗗𝗬𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿
𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟲-𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 KYRS Thin Air Community Radio 88.1 and 92.3 FM and livestreaming on KYRS.org

This week's Spotlight Artist is Asha Puthli. This Mumbai- born artist is having a bit of a later life career resurgence after being an "almost" disco star in the '70's.

11/16/2024

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗧, 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗔𝗠-𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠 on KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3FM and livestreaming at KYRS.org

11/15/2024

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗣𝗠-𝟯𝗣𝗠, Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3 FM in Spokane and Medical Lake, Washington and livestreaming at KYRS.org

Rusty’s Radio Funhouse No 196

1. Domestic Fun-Ernest Tomlinson
2. Marvin, I Love You-Marvin the Paranoid Android
3. Two-Lane Blacktop-Rob Zombie
4. Frank’s 2000 In. TV-“Weird Al” Yankovic
5. Same Song-Digital Underground
6. Oh Fun Key Bay Bee-Space Ghost
7. Jerry Was A Race Car Driver-Primus
8. Love Makes the World Go Round-The Powerpuff Girls
9. Mondo Chemico-Big Meat Eater
10. Exquisite Dead Guy-They Might Be Giants
11. Young At Heart- Wild Man Fischer
12. Master Ninja Theme Song-Mystery Science Theater 3000
13. Handy-“Weird Al” Yankovic
14. Eric the Half-A-Bee-Monty Python
15. Dead Puppies-Odgen Edsl
16. MST3K Theme Song-Man or Astroman
17. Put Your Sox On Mama-Brak
18. Carioca-Jonathan & Darlene Edwards

11/11/2024

𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗗𝗬𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿
𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟲-𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 KYRS Thin Air Community Radio 88.1 and 92.3 FM and livestreaming on KYRS.org

The Spotlight this week is on Quincy Jones, specifically the title track to the 1970 release Gula Matari (Breaker of Stones in Zulu language, perhaps a metaphor for present time).

Will also have the usual mix of global funk, rock and soul.

11/09/2024

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗧 𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗧, 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗔𝗠-𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠 on KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3FM and livestreaming at KYRS.org

Special Veterans Day Episode!

Join KYRS Thin Air Community Radio this Sunday, November 10, for a powerful, in-depth conversation on This Won't Hurt a Bit, our public affairs program dedicated to exploring healthcare issues and solutions.

In this special episode, hosts Erika and Mark welcome Shannon Dunkin, Kari Moore, and Jamie Pillers from Spokane’s Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center and the VA’s Homeless Veterans Clinic. Together, they’ll delve into the vital support and programs available for homeless veterans, including healthcare services, housing assistance, employment resources, and treatment options through case management. They’ll also discuss the VA’s Medical Foster Home Program, which provides a unique alternative to institutional care.

11/09/2024

Your Support
Drives Our Mission Forward

Come celebrate with KYRS staff, DJs, volunteers, and board members at Brick West Brewing, Thursday, November 21, from 5 to 8 PM. Let’s raise a glass to community, creativity, and the people who make it all possible—you! We look forward to seeing you there!

In honor of KYRS, Brick West will generously donate 10% of all sales during this time to KYRS.

The evening will also feature an exciting raffle, with exclusive prizes, including:

VIP tickets to the Pharcyde concert at The Knitting Factory

Admission to Helmer Noel’s album release at the Big Dipper

A limited-edition bottle of KYRS Gin from Dry Fly Distilling (no longer available to the public!)

All raffle proceeds go directly to supporting KYRS.

Thanks to your incredible generosity during our Fall Fund Drive, KYRS is closer than ever to achieving essential upgrades and repairs at our broadcast tower site. You heard our call, took action, and directly strengthened your community radio station. In addition, your donation also provided 125 meals from Cochinito Taqueria to Giving Back Spokane, supporting those in need as we head into the colder months.

11/07/2024

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗬'𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗣𝗠-𝟯𝗣𝗠, Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3 FM in Spokane and Medical Lake, Washington and livestreaming at KYRS.org

Rusty’s Radio Funhouse No 195

1. Domestic Fun-Ernest Tomlinson
2. Walla Walla (CENSORED)-The Offspring
3. Pretty Fly For A White Guy (Geek Mix)-The Offspring
4. Smash It Up-The Offspring
5. I Should Be Allowed To Think-They Might Be Giants
6. Bohemian Polka-“Weird Al” Yankovic
7. De Der Down-Space Ghost
8. Mothra-Those Darn Accordions
9. Explosions-Devo
10. Ana Ng-They Might Be Giants
11. Through Being Cool-Devo
12. Older-They Might Be Giants
13. Hardware Store-“Weird Al” Yankovic
14. Shout (Hello Kitty)-Devo
15. Love Reaction-Divine
16. My Bologna (Bathroom Version)-“Weird Al” Yankovic
17. Goodbye Goodbye-Oingo Boingo
18. Carioca-Jonathan & Darlene Edwards

11/05/2024

Election Coverage On KYRS!

On November 5th, Democracy Now! on KYRS will provide Live 2024 Election Night coverage from 5 - 8PM followed by 1 hour of commentary and analysis from Range Media. During these special broadcasts, Democracy Now! will report results from the presidential election to congressional and state races, as well as key ballot initiatives.

Tune in for interviews you won't see anywhere else with grassroots activists, scholars and journalists about domestic and global repercussions of this historic election.

88.1 & 92.3FM and streaming live globally at KYRS.org

11/01/2024

At The Eleventh Hour!

Time is ticking! This Saturday, November 2nd, is the last day of our Fall Fund Drive, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 $𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹. Your support has fueled our progress, and now, as we close in on the finish line, we need you more than ever to keep the momentum alive!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who's stepped up to power Thin Air Community Radio. Your belief in KYRS keeps our mission strong: amplifying community voices and bringing local, independent perspectives to the airwaves.

Imagine the satisfaction of saying, "I power KYRS." It's not just a contribution; it's a commitment to uplifting voices that reflect our community's diversity and passion.

There's no expiration date on supporting what matters to you. The perfect moment to invest in a resource you care about is right now. Show us that independent, human-curated radio matters to you.

Make your gift of support now, call us at 509.747.3807 or got to KYRS.org to donate online. Together, we're building a stronger community!

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35 W Main Avenue, Ste 340
Spokane, WA
99201

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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(509) 747-3012

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http://kyrs.org/support/

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Our Story

In 2000, Thin Air became a formal project of Citizens for Clean Air. Thin Air was built almost entirely by hundreds of volunteers donating thousands of hours and $40,000 in donations. In 2003, we raised more than 100 Founding Members, emphasizing our mission of providing a platform for neglected voices and music.

After waiting nearly two years to receive the permit from the FCC, the station was built in only 8 months.

Broadcasting began October 26th, 2003 with a dozen live programs hosted by volunteers from the community. In our short time on-the-air, our hard-working volunteers have trained dozens of volunteer programmers, and we now have more than 40 live, locally produced shows on-the-air.