As 2018 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 2018 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
- Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), remembering President George H.W. Bush
- Mike Murphy, Republican strategist, remembering Sen. John McCain
- Paul Begala, Democratic strategist, remembering Sen. Zell Miller
- Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), remembering Rep. Louise Slaughter
- Mara Liasson, national political correspondent at NPR, remembering Charles Krauthammer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | AZ | KJZZ 91.5 FM | Sun 12/30 at 5:00am |
| Bayside/Eureka | CA | KNHM 91.5 FM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Mendocino | CA | KPMO 1300 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Mt. Shasta | CA | KMJC 620 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Redding/Shasta Lake City | CA | KJPR 1330 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Yreka | CA | KSYC 1490 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Aspen | CO | KAJX 91.5 FM | Fri 12/21 at 6:00pm Sun 12/23 at 7:00pm |
| Carbondale | CO | KCJX 88.9 FM | Fri 12/21 at 6:00pm Sun 12/23 at 7:00pm |
| Fort Myers | FL | WGCU 90.1 FM | Sun 12/23 at 6:00pm |
| Marco Island | FL | WMKO 91.7 FM | Sun 12/23 at 6:00pm |
| Bay City | MI | WUCX 90.1 FM | Sat 12/22 at 10:00am |
| Jackson | MS | WJSU 88.5 FM | Sat 12/22 at 11:00am |
| Charlotte | NC | WFAE 90.7 FM | Sun 12/30 at 7:00pm |
| Wilmington | NC | WHQR 91.3 FM | Fri 12/21 at 12:00pm |
| Carson City | NV | KNVC 95.1 FM | Fri 12/21 at 12:00pm |
| Rochester | NY | WXXI 1370 AM | Fri 12/21 at 8:00pm Sat 12/22 at 4:00pm |
| Eugene | OR | KRVM 1280 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Grants Pass | OR | KAGI 930 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Roseburg | OR | KTBR 950 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Talent | OR | KSJK 1230 AM | Sun 12/23 at 1:00pm |
| Harrisburg | PA | WITF 89.5 FM | Mon 12/31 at 9:00am |
| Salt Lake City | UT | KCPW 88.3 FM | Fri 12/28 at 10:00am |
| Arlington | VA | WERA 96.7 FM | Fri 12/21 at 4:00pm |
| Richmond | VA | WRIR 97.3 FM | Fri 12/21 at 9:00am |
Listen to Past Specials
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 2018 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.
Program Files: Purchase and Download from PRX Exchange »
Recommended Air Window: Friday, December 21, 2018 to Friday, January 4, 2019
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.
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