Special Now Airing on Many Public Radio Stations!
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As 2017 draws to a close, Political Junkie Ken Rudin remembers the lawmakers and newsmakers from the world of politics who passed away this year. Ken interviews their colleagues, friends and the journalists who covered them, to reflect on their passions and chronicle their accomplishments. Join us for the Political Junkie 2017 Remembrances Special, as we recount these individuals’ contributions to political history, and honor their commitments to public service.
Ken’s guests include:
- Stu Rothenberg, founding editor and publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report
- Jill Lawrence, commentary editor for USA Today
- Diane Anderson, remembering her father, former Illinois Congressman and presidential candidate John Anderson
- Missi Tessier, former communications director to former Republican House Leader Bob Michel, remembering Michel
- Michael Daly, journalist for The Daily Beast, remembering his friend Jimmy Breslin
- Conservative leader David Keene, remembering three prominent conservatives: Vic Gold, Kate O’Beirne, and Arthur Finkelstein
- Alabama commentator Steve Flowers, remembering former Alabama Governor Albert Brewer
Where to Hear the Special
This special episode will be released to our podcast subscribers on Thursday, December 21, and airing on many public radio stations throughout late-December and early-January.
| City | State | Station | Local Airtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside/Eureka | CA | KNHM 91.5 FM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Mendocino | CA | KPMO 1300 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Mt. Shasta | CA | KMJC 620 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Redding/Shasta Lake City | CA | KJPR 1330 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Yreka | CA | KSYC 1490 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Aspen | CO | KAJX 91.5 FM | Fri 12/22 at 6:00pm Sun 12/24 at 7:00pm |
| Carbondale | CO | KCJX 88.9 FM | Fri 12/22 at 6:00pm Sun 12/24 at 7:00pm |
| Paonia | CO | KVNF 90.9 FM | TBA |
| Fort Myers | FL | WGCU 90.1 FM | Sun 12/24 at 6:00pm |
| Marco Island | FL | WMKO 91.7 FM | Sun 12/24 at 6:00pm |
| Chicago | IL | WBEZ 91.5 FM | Sun 12/31 at 3:00pm |
| Morris | IL | WBEQ 90.7 FM | Sun 12/31 at 3:00pm |
| Woods Hole | MA | WCAI 90.1 FM | Sun 12/31 at 9:00pm |
| Bay City | MI | WUCX 90.1 FM | Sat 12/23 at 10:00am |
| Jackson | MS | WJSU 88.5 FM | Sat 12/23 at 11:00am |
| Wilmington | NC | WHQR 91.3 FM | Fri 12/22 at 12:00pm Sun 12/24 at 4:00pm |
| Rochester | NY | WXXI 1370 AM | Fri 12/22 at 8:00pm Sat 12/23 at 4:00pm |
| Eugene | OR | KRVM 1280 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Grants Pass | OR | KAGI 930 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Roseburg | OR | KTBR 950 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Talent | OR | KSJK 1230 AM | Sun 12/24 at 1:00pm |
| Pittsburgh | PA | WESA 90.5 FM | Thur 12/28 at 9:00pm |
| Texarkana | TX | WESA 90.5 FM | Mon 1/1 at noon |
| Salt Lake City | UT | KCPW 88.3 FM | Fri 12/29 at 10:00am |
| Arlington | VA | WERA-LP 96.7 FM | Fri 12/22 at 4:00pm |
Listen to Past Specials
Political Junkie 2016 Remembrances Special
Political Junkie 2015 Remembrances Special
Political Junkie 2014 Remembrances Special
Carriage Information for Stations
Political Junkie’s 2017 Remembrances Special is distributed to public radio stations by PRX. The special is a standalone, evergreen program that is suitable for use at any time throughout the winter holidays and into the new year.
Show Files: Purchase and Download from PRX
Recommended Air Window: Friday, December 22, 2017 to Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Carriage Fee: 270 PRX points
The one-hour special follows our standard program clock.
Stations airing the special are also be entitled to share Ken’s annual remembrances column on their website, which will contain a complete list of everyone in the political world who passed away in 2017.
Stations who already air an ongoing subscription to our weekly show have had the program files for this special delivered automatically to their SubAuto subscription at no extra cost.
Please contact us if you would like additional information or have any further questions about airing the special.
