Today is Thursday, March 30, 2023, the 89th day of the year with 276 days remaining until the end of the year. Here is everything you need to know about today’s programs on KNCT, but first…
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If you’re a city, town, coastline, bit of tundra, or even a desert and you don’t have your own spaceport, you’re behind the times. New rocket launch sites have been sprouting like Texas bluebonnets after a spring rain. And several more are scheduled to open later this year.
StarDate airs every weekday at 5:57 am, 4:57 pm, and on weekends at 8:20 am.
The Sound of Texas – Harry Bob Martin of Spur
The Sound of Texas airs every weekday at 6:30 am and 12:30 pm.
EarthDate – Dung Beetle Astronomers
Dung beetles. Scientists think they evolved 150 million years ago, along with flowering plants, which had become the main food of herbivorous dinosaurs.
Much of the plant matter passed through the dinosaurs’ guts, producing huge volumes of poop with some nutritive value—for a new kind of beetle to capitalize on.
EarthDate airs every weekday at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm, and weekends at 10:30 am.
Science and the Sea – A New Culprit
Every year, large “dead zones” form in the Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. They form when river water loaded with fertilizer and other nutrients gushes into the Gulf. The nutrients spawn a massive “bloom” of microscopic organisms that use up much of the water’s oxygen. That kills fish and shellfish.
Science and the Sea airs every weekday at 10:30 am, 2:30 pm, and weekends at 11:30 am.
SoundBeat – The Legend of Wyatt Earp
You’re listening to Ralph Young and the Ray Charles Singers with The Legend of Wyatt Earp, a 1955 Decca 78. The mark of authenticity Earp brought to a film set in the 20’s must have been invaluable. Especially to the young actor who befriended him, fetching cups of coffee in exchange for firsthand tales of the West from one of its central figures. Marion Morrison credited his acting persona, down to his style of walk and trademark drawl to those interactions with Earp.
And if you don’t know Marion Morrison’s trademark drawl, well that’s because he changed his name to John Wayne for his first leading role in the 1930 Fox Studios film “The Big Trail”.
Image: A picture of a pistol left in Juneau, Alaska by Wyatt Earp, who was on his way to Nome, Alaska. It is on display at the Red Dog Saloon in Juneau. and the photograph is in the public domain.
SoundBeat airs every weekday at 11:30 am and 1:30pm.
Dan Hull joins us every Thursday at 6:15 pm for the i14 Sports Report. This show provides commentary & coverage of local high school sports up and down the i14 corridor in Central Texas. Dan has been a local high school sports broadcaster since 1991 and was KNCT’s Program Director for over 20 years.
Beginning at 7 pm, KNCT presents part one of the Emergence of Linda Ronstadt.
Paul Ingles hosts the remarkable and varied performing career of Linda Ronstadt is explored by a panel of her friends, music writers, musicians and fans. Plus archival interviews with Linda.
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 Diana Krall: Quiet Nights CD.
Track List:
1. Where Or When
2. Too Marvelous For Words
3. I’ve Grown Accustomed To His Face
4. The Boy From Ipanema
5. Walk On By
6. You’re My Thrill
7. Este Seu Olhar
8. So Nice
9. Quiet Nights
10. Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
11. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
12. Everytime We Say Goodbye
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