As 2019 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 2019 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
- Ron Rapoport, professor emeritus at the College of William & Mary, remembering former presidential candidate Ross Perot
- Jim Rosapepe, a colleague of Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, remembering Cummings
- Former Sen. Sam Nunn, remembering Sen. Dick Lugar
- Jerome Vaughn of Detroit radio station WDET, remembering Sen. John Conyers
Where to Hear the Special
This special episode is available on our podcast, and airing on many public radio stations throughout late-December and early-January.
| City | State | Station | Local Airtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan | AL | WRWA 88.7 FM | Mon 12/30 at 7:00pm |
| Troy | AL | WTSU 89.9 FM | Mon 12/30 at 7:00pm |
| Phoenix | AZ | KJZZ 91.5 FM | Sun 12/29 at 5:00am |
| Bayside/Eureka | CA | KNHM 91.5 FM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Mendocino | CA | KPMO 1300 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Mt. Shasta | CA | KMJC 620 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Pacific Grove | CA | KAZU 90.3 FM | Sun 12/29 at 4:00pm |
| Redding/Shasta Lake City | CA | KJPR 1330 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Yreka | CA | KSYC 1490 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Meriden | CT | WNPR 90.5 FM | Wed 1/1 at 9:00am |
| Norwich | CT | WPKT 89.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 9:00am |
| Stamford | CT | WEDW 88.5 FM | Wed 1/1 at 9:00am |
| Fort Myers | FL | WGCU 90.1 FM | Sun 12/22 at 6:00pm |
| Marco Island | FL | WMKO 91.7 FM | Sun 12/22 at 6:00pm |
| Columbus | GA | WTJB 91.7 FM | Mon 12/30 at 7:00pm |
| Ames/Des Moines | IA | WOI 640 AM WOI 90.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Carroll | IA | KNSC 90.7 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Cedar Falls | IA | KUNI 90.9 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Dubuque | IA | KNSY 89.7 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Fort Dodge | IA | KNSK 91.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Iowa City | IA | WSUI 910 AM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Lamoni | IA | KNSL 97.9 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Mason City | IA | KRNI 1010 AM KNSM 91.5 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Okoboji | IA | KOJI 90.7 FM | Fri 12/27 at 12:00pm |
| Ottumwa | IA | KNSZ 89.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Quad Citites | IA | KNSB 91.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 12:00pm |
| Sioux City | IA | KWIT 90.3 FM | Fri 12/27 at 12:00pm |
| Pocatello | ID | KISU 91.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 9:00am |
| Chicago | IL | WBEZ 91.5 FM | TBD |
| Elkhart | IN | WVPE 88.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 1:00pm |
| Lowell | IN | WLPR 89.1 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Merrillville | IN | WLPR 89.1 FM | Sun 12/22 at 5:00pm Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Bay City | MI | WUCX 90.1 FM | Sat 12/21 at 10:00am |
| Biloxi | MS | WMAH 90.3 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Booneville | MS | WMAE 89.5 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Bude | MS | WMAU 88.9 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Greenwood | MS | WMAO 90.9 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Jackson | MS | WJSU 88.5 FM | Fri 12/20 at 4:00pm Fri 12/27 at 4:00pm |
| Jackson | MS | WMPN 91.3 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Meridian | MS | WMAW 88.1 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Oxford | MS | WMAV 90.3 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Starkville | MS | WMAB 89.9 FM | Tue 12/31 at 11:00am |
| Wilmington | NC | WHQR 91.3 FM | Fri 12/20 at 12:00pm |
| Colebrook | NH | WEVF 90.3 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Concord | NH | WEVO 89.1 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Keene | NH | WEVC 107.1 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Hanover | NH | WEVH 91.3 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Jackson | NH | WEVJ 99.5 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Keene | NH | WEVN 90.7 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Littleton | NH | WEVQ 91.9 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Nashua | NH | WEVS 88.3 FM | Sat 12/28 at 10:00pm |
| Santa Fe | NM | KSFR 101.1 FM | Wed 1/1 at 8:00am |
| Rochester | NY | WXXI 1370 AM | Fri 12/20 at 8:00pm Sat 12/21 at 4:00pm |
| Southampton | NY | WRLI 91.3 FM | Wed 1/1 at 9:00am |
| Eugene | OR | KRVM 1280 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Grants Pass | OR | KAGI 930 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Roseburg | OR | KTBR 950 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Talent | OR | KSJK 1230 AM | Sun 12/22 at 1:00pm |
| Chambersburg | PA | WYPM 93.3 FM | Tue 12/31 at 9:00am |
| Harrisburg | PA | WITF 89.5 FM | Tue 12/31 at 9:00am |
| Texarkana | TX | KTXK 91.5 FM | Wed 1/1 at 1:00am |
| Salt Lake City | UT | KCPW 88.3 FM | Fri 12/27 at 9:00am |
| Arlington | VA | WERA 96.7 FM | Fri 12/20 at 4:00pm |
| Eastville | VA | WHRE 91.9 FM | Fri 12/20 at 1:00pm |
| Emporia | VA | WHRL 88.1 FM | Fri 12/20 at 1:00pm |
| Gloucester Point | VA | WHRG 88.5 FM | Fri 12/20 at 1:00pm |
| Nassawadox | VA | WHRX 90.1 FM | Fri 12/20 at 1:00pm |
| Norfolk | VA | WHRV 89.5 FM | Fri 12/20 at 1:00pm |
| Richmond | VA | WRIR 97.3 FM | Fri 12/20 at 9:00am |
Listen to Past Specials
Political Junkie 2018 Remembrances Special
Political Junkie 2017 Remembrances Special
Political Junkie 2016 Remembrances Special
Political Junkie 2015 Remembrances Special
Political Junkie 2014 Remembrances Special
Carriage Information for Stations
Political Junkie’s 2019 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.
Episode Files: Download from PRX
Recommended Air Window: Friday, December 20, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020
Carriage Fee: 270 PRX points
The one-hour special follows our standard program clock.
Stations who already air an ongoing subscription to our weekly show received the program files for this special at no extra cost.
Please contact us if you would like additional information or have any further questions about airing the special.