🎆 Independence Day Specials
July 3 – Dead Air for the 4th
7:45 pm – Official Tapes (Dead Air) Cory Daniels hosts a holiday-themed episode of Official Tapes, featuring Grateful Dead recordings captured on and around Independence Day. Don’t miss this special broadcast of the popular show, also known as Dead Air, which airs weekly on Wednesday nights.
July 4 – Broad Stripes, Bright Stars, and White Lies: America's First Flag
6:00 pm – Smithsonian Sidedoor Podcast Special We all know the story: Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. But is it true? Tune in for this special hour-long episode as we unravel the Revolutionary history behind this vexillological tall tale. Discover the real Betsy Ross—and the women behind the Star Spangled Banner.
July 4 – Alternative School Fourth of July Celebration
8:00 pm – Alternative School CJ Morrison presents a special 4th of July edition of Alternative School. This holiday episode is all about the music and the celebration, featuring David Bowie, Lenny Kravitz, the Violent Femmes, U2, the Eurythmics, and more. Celebrate America’s birthday with classic New Wave, Ska, Alternative, Punk, and a few surprises!
📻 Ongoing Programming Updates
This Old House Radio
Sundays at 3:00 pm (starting July 6) & Thursdays at 8:00 pm (July–November) - We’re excited to debut This Old House Radio, replacing the long-running Zorba Paster On Your Health. Hosted by Jenn Largesse and featuring your favorite TOH experts, this show offers practical advice, rich storytelling, and expert guidance on home improvement, craftsmanship, and restoration. Dive into the art, science, and soul of home building every week!
Open to Debate
Sundays at 6:00 pm (starting July 6) - Open to Debate brings multiple perspectives together for structured, respectful, and thought-provoking debates. Join the conversation on science, technology, politics, and more with the world’s most influential thinkers. Be open-minded, curious, and ready to listen!
The Pulse
Sundays at 9:00 pm (starting July 6) - Hosted by Maiken Scott, The Pulse is your weekly tour of the people and places at the heart of health and science. Produced at WHYY in Philadelphia, this show makes science and discovery personal, surprising, and always captivating.
BBC World Service
Starting this week, BBC World Service will begin one hour earlier on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Stay up to date with our full programming schedule: View the KISU-FM schedule
Contact Jamon Anderson at KISU with questions and feedback: jamonanderson@isu.edu
Thank you for tuning in to KISU-FM. We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day!
