Programming for Friday, March 10th

Today is Wednesday, March 10, 2023, the 69th day of the year with 296 days remaining until the the end of the year. Here is everything you need to know about today’s programs on KNCT, but first… No classes will be held March 13-17 at the Central Campus, Fort Hood and Service Area sites as…

Gary Emmert
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Today is Wednesday, March 10, 2023, the 69th day of the year with 296 days remaining until the the end of the year. Here is everything you need to know about today’s programs on KNCT, but first…

No classes will be held March 13-17 at the Central Campus, Fort Hood and Service Area sites as CTC will observe spring break. While no classes will be held, the Fort Hood site will be open to assist students during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Classes at all locations will resume and administrative offices will reopen Monday, March 20.

StarDate – Orion Sieve

The Orion Nebula is one of the most remarkable regions in our part of the galaxy. It’s a giant complex of clouds of gas and dust that are forming new stars. So far, it’s given birth to thousands of them, of all sizes. And many more are taking shape even now. But some of those stars are starting to shut down the process.

StarDate airs every weekday at 5:57 am, 4:57 pm, and on weekends at 8:20 am.

The Sound of Texas – Sam Fiester of Georgetown

Another movie from Sam Fiester, details on the Sound of Texas.

The Sound of Texas airs every weekday at 6:30 am and 12:30 pm.

EarthDate – First Map of the Ocean Floor

Until Marie Tharp came along, no one knew what the seafloor really looked like.

It was long thought to be a featureless plain of mud.

Then sonar, invented in World War II, began to give us a glimpse. But it could only “read” the bottom of the ocean right below the ship’s path.

Marie Tharp earned master’s degrees in geology and mathematics in the 1940’s and joined the navy to study the seafloor—but women were not allowed on research ships.

Marie Tharp’s map helped vindicate Earth’s dynamic system of plate tectonics, but her work was initially dismissed as “girl talk.”  
Credit: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the estate of Marie Tharp

EarthDate airs every weekday at 8:30 am, 3:30 pm, and weekends at 10:30 am.

Science and the Sea – Unexpected Seabirds

Falcons are among the most majestic creatures on Earth, soaring easily over mountains, forests, and other regions. For one species, the “other regions” include the icy waters around Greenland, where they can spend weeks at a time at sea.

Gyrfalcons can spend weeks at sea. Credit: Artist Patrick R. Godin, www.godinart.com

Science and the Sea airs every weekday at 9:30 am, 2:30 pm, and weekends at 11:30 am.

SoundBeat – Elder Charlie Black

Where did you go in the 1930s when you wanted some of ground-breaking music that would become rock and roll? Sometimes…you just went to church.

SoundBeat airs every weekday at 10:30 am and 1:30pm.

Carl Rossi helps us kick off the weekend with another episode of The Softer Side at 5pm. Every week he explores new and familiar music, with thematic sets and themed shows.

And coming up this week is our 200th episode, exploring endurance and perseverance. Check out this playlist!

  • Fire and Rain by James Taylor
  • Slow Down Old World by Willie and Paula Nelson
  • One for the Ages by Sparks
  • Long Time by Blondie
  • Part of the Plan by The Eagles
  • Hate To See You Go by Rolling Stones
  • Reason to Believe by Stephen Stills and Judy Collins
  • If This Is Goodbye by Chicago
  • Imperfections by Celine Dion
  • Artist in Residence by Todd Rundgren
  • Downhill From Everywhere by Jackson Browne
  • Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
  • Long Promised Road by Brian Wilson
  • For What It’s Worth by Stevie Nicks

Rick Smith joins us every Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 pm for On the Dock, keeping us up to date on hunting, fishing and outdoor safety news and events happening in our listening area. Rick also keeps us abreast on information published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Each episode is also available to hear in the podcast section of our KNCT.org streaming website as well as the homepage for this site.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that all of the amazing programs and beautiful music you enjoy on Simply Beautiful 91.3, KNCT-FM is made possible by donations from our listeners. You can donate anytime by visiting our website at KNCT.org.

And while any amount is appreciated, did you know that if you donate $10 or more today you could could receive the Celtic Thunder: It’s Entertainment CD. Just look at all of the amazing songs on this CD:

Track Listing
1. Home
2. Life With You
3. Lough Swilly Railway
4. Hallelujah
5. Just Like Jessie James
6. Hard To Say I’m Sorry
7. Bad Bad Leroy Brown
8. Doo Wacka Doo
9. Amazing Grace
10. Hello Again
11. When You Wish Upon A Star
12. Standing On The Corner
13. Surfer Medley
14. Sway
15. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
16. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

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