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Citizens For Equal Protection

A'Jamal Byndon discusses social justice and gay rights with Michael Gordon, executive director of Citizens for Equal Protection.

By Kim Carpenter, Special to KIOS-FM

Omaha, NE – Do you remember your first crush? How about your favorite childhood toy? Can you recall your first disappointment? What has been special about your most enduring friendship?

Boris Yeltsin; Parkinson's Studies

Cindy Workman talks with political science professor Terry Clark about the legacy of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Then, Creighton neurologist Dr. John Bertoni discusses two new studies at Creighton Medical Center that focus on Parkinson's Disease.

Week of the Young Child

Michael Lyon talks with his guests, Laura Chatfield and Dawn Hove, about activities for Week of the Young Child (April 22nd--April 28th).

The Nebraska Correctional System

This week A'Jamal Byndon talks with Robert Houston, Director of Correctional Services for Nebraska.

Cuban trumpeter is a master of Latin Jazz

By Chris Cooke

Omaha, Nebrasks – Legendary Cuban Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is scheduled to perform this weekend in Omaha.

Equally at home onstage with the world's greatest symphony orchestras as well as today's best jazz and pop musicians, Sandoval will perform one night only at the Kiewit Concert Hall at the Holland Performing Arts Center in downtown Omaha.

Showtime is Saturday, April 28th at 8pm.

Cique a superb cutting edge jazz band

By Chris Cooke

Chris talks with Darryl (25:14)

Omaha, Nebraska – The adventuresome band of Jeff Jenkins and Darryl White, Cique, concluded the Jazz Arts Midwest Series this weekend.

Cique featured the noted pianist Jeff Jenkins with trumpeter/educator Darryl White, plus Brandon Draper on drums and Bijou Barbosa on electric bass.

Irish Poetry

Irish poet Gerald Dawe talks about his latest collection of essays, recently published by Creighton University Press. Dawe is joined by David Gardiner, director of Creighton University Press.

New Options for Youth Initiative

Michael Lyon talks with John Jeanetta of the AIM Institute about the development of a possible alternative credentialing system for out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 24.

School Board of Council Bluffs

A'Jamal Byndon talks with Janine Headen about her experiences as a member of the Council Bluffs (Iowa) School Board.