Saturday Special: Recent Episodes
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The Saturday Special is hosted by, Michael Zwerling, the maverick owner of KSCO and KOMY.
Michael, always one to buck trends, enjoys crossfire conversations giving all sides an opportunity to express their views...
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Chef Chu immigrated to the US from China in pursuit of happiness at the age of 21. In the years since he has created a bay area dining legend. Chef Chu's is world famous for it's unique dishes, wonderful atmosphere and extremely reasonable prices. Chef Chu shares the story of his success on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
John Catsimatidis joins MZ for the second hour. John is a billionaire businessman and radio talk show host. He is the owner, president, chairman, and CEO of Gristedes Foods, a grocery chain in Manhattan, and the Red Apple Group. He purchased New York radio station, WABC in 2019. In the first hour, MZ opens the phone lines to discuss free speech.
Phillipe Kahn is an engineer, entrepreneur and founder of four technology companies: Borland, Starfish Software, LightSurf Technologies, and Fullpower Technologies. Kahn is credited with creating the first camera phone. Phillipe Kahn is MZ's guest on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"! * This program originally aired in the mid to late 1990s.
MZ opens the show by discussing discrimination based on personal appearance after NY mayor, Eric Adams, signs a bill to ban weight and height discrimination. He also manages to warm the hearts of the audience with some karaoke and foul language, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Gary Morris is host of the TV show,"Monterey on Tonight" which airs Sunday nights on KMBY TV channel 19.4. Charlie Byers is a voice talent and account executive at the Monterey affiliate of MeTV and KMBY radio. Gary and Charlie are filling in for MZ on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Jonathan Emord is an author, columnist, attorney and a candidate for US senate. He served as an attorney for the Federal Communications Commission and has used his deep knowledge of constitutional law to win more cases against the federal Food and Drug Administration than anyone else in American history. Jonathan joins MZ to discuss how we can protect the values that made this country great, on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Carl Goldman is the owner of northern Los Angeles radio station, KHTS. He joins MZ in the first hour to discuss the safety of vaccines for COVID and shingles and censorship of social media platforms and the mainstream media. MZ opens the phone lines in the second hour.
Are the internet and power grid dependable? Recent storms took out phone lines, internet and eventually, the power at KSCO. MZ opens the phone lines to discuss the fragility of our communication systems.
Does acupuncture work? MZ is joined by members of the 5 Branches University which integrates traditional Chinese medicine to promote health, well-being, and prevent disease. Ron Zaidman, president and CEO and Joann Zhao, vice president, are co-founders of the 5 Branches. They are joined by instructor Nicholas W Hancock to discuss how acupuncture can help you.
Open Lines: MZ discusses his upcoming retirement and changes at KSCO, and even sneaks in a little karaoke!
Rafa Sonnenfeld, Director of Legal Advocacy at YIMBY Law, joins MZ to discuss the affordable housing crisis in Santa Cruz county and what is being done to address the problem.
MZ's guest for the first hour is Pamela Fugitt Hetrick, a long time finance and insurance instructor with many years of dealing with California insurance companies. In the second hour, MZ is joined by Keith McHenry, a homeless advocate and founder of Food Not Bombs. Keith's friend was recently murdered in a make-shift homeless encampment. They will discuss the tensions building between the homeless and others.
Becky Steinbruner and Jessica Ayala join MZ for an in-depth discussion about the recent firing of Santa Cruz County fairgrounds manager and CEO, Dave Kegebein by the Fair Board.
Politics, civility and your thoughts about the future of KSCO, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Politics, civility and your thoughts about the future of KSCO, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ opens the show by questioning the future of free speech. What follows next is a free-for-all that you shouldn't miss, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ invites former Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds CEO, Dave Kegebein and former Watsonville mayor and Santa Cruz County Planning Commissioner to discuss the recent firing of Mr. Kegebein by the Fair Board. Was his firing justified or is there something bigger at work? It's time to hear the other side of the story on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ invites former Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds CEO, Dave Kegebein and former Watsonville mayor and Santa Cruz County Planning Commissioner to discuss the recent firing of Mr. Kegebein by the Fair Board. Was his firing justified or is there something bigger at work? It's time to hear the other side of the story on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ's guest in the first hour is Ahmed Mohamed, a safari tour guide from Arusha Tanzania. Along with Amy Hao, they discuss the African lifestyle and saying "Hakuna Matata". What is an African massage and what do mating lions sound like? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ's guest in the first hour is Ahmed Mohamed, a safari tour guide from Arusha Tanzania. Along with Amy Hao, they discuss the African lifestyle and saying "Hakuna Matata". What is an African massage and what do mating lions sound like? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Gary Morris continues hosting duties while MZ is adventuring in the jungles of Africa. Gary's guest is AJ Rassamni, author of "Gain the Unfair Advantage: Ingenious Strategies for Exponential Business Success". AJ shares his story of immigrating from Lebanon to the US. AJ's story is inspiring and explains his love for America!
Gary Morris continues hosting duties while MZ is adventuring in the jungles of Africa. Gary's guest is AJ Rassamni, author of "Gain the Unfair Advantage: Ingenious Strategies for Exponential Business Success". AJ shares his story of immigrating from Lebanon to the US. AJ's story is inspiring and explains his love for America!
Gary Morris is hosting the Saturday Special while MZ is away on safari. Gary invites: Lynn Buchanan famous remote viewer and subject of the movie "Men Who Stare at Goats", Steve Prodes, publisher of Foolish Times a Monterey county tabloid publication, remote viewing instructor, Laurie Williams and Nordic Dave to discuss controlled remote viewing!
Gary Morris is hosting the Saturday Special while MZ is away on safari. Gary invites: Lynn Buchanan famous remote viewer and subject of the movie "Men Who Stare at Goats", Steve Prodes, publisher of Foolish Times a Monterey county tabloid publication, remote viewing instructor, Laurie Williams and Nordic Dave to discuss controlled remote viewing!
MZ shares mic time with the infamous Rich Lieberman, of 415 Media, to host open lines! Topics vary from classic TV, to fast food cuisine and of course an update on the status of your favorite radio station, KSCO!
MZ shares mic time with the infamous Rich Lieberman, of 415 Media, to host open lines! Topics vary from classic TV, to fast food cuisine and of course an update on the status of your favorite radio station, KSCO!
MZ hosts open lines to discuss anything other than the party patio problems. He starts off by telling a story about his recent experience while shopping at an appliance store.
MZ hosts open lines to discuss anything other than the party patio problems. He starts off by telling a story about his recent experience while shopping at an appliance store.
Greg Caput joins MZ to discuss the situation KSCO is facing with the Santa Cruz county planning department. Is this "curtins" for your favorite radio station? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Greg Caput joins MZ to discuss the situation KSCO is facing with the Santa Cruz county planning department. Is this "curtins" for your favorite radio station? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Bill Brooks is a high profile developer in Santa Cruz county and the bay area. He joins MZ to discuss how an overzealous bureaucracy and high demand has changed the housing market.
The goal of today's show is to discuss ways to overcome stress. His guest list includes; Perilous World Radio host Ryan Masters, Gary Cocola, owner of Cocola Broadcasting and Chielo, owner of Ella's at the Airport. If you've been feeling a little down in the dumps, you found the right place, here on "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Join Amy Hao and MZ for an update and discussion about the Party Patio situation. Could this be the end of your favorite radio station? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Who are the patio party poopers? The county has ordered the removal of a portion of KSCO's party patio to be removed. Is this another example of overzealous county workers? Can the county be bargained with? What is fair? Hear the story on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Michael Beaty is a former KSCO and KUSP newscaster, Layne Goldman is a former employee of the Santa Cruz County's Office of the Public Defender. These two have decided to simplify their lives by embracing travel, new experiences and freedom by living the "Van Life". What does that mean? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Cyndi Dawson and Dan Coughlin join MZ to discuss an "Empty Home Tax" initiative. Cyndi believes it is a critical part of solving the housing crises in Santa Cruz county while Dan believes that the initiative will discourage new development and punish property owners. Both are here to share their viewpoints on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Sleepy John Sandidge is founder and owner of Snazzy Productions and has been a DJ on local stations for decades. John has decided to retire and joins MZ to discuss his career, music, politics and life.
Vivian Wong and Alex Darnell join MZ and Amy to discuss gender relationships and examine what makes for a good or bad experience.
Open lines in the first hour lead to callers venting frustration with today's government. Zach Voorhies is known as a Google whistleblower and Project Veritas insider and is MZ's guest for the second hour.
OMG, V3 Fills in for MZ on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Don Lane has served several terms as the mayor of Santa Cruz. Like most resident in the county, he has watched the housing condition become a crisis. Listen to what Santa Cruz county has gotten right and wrong when it comes to affordable housing and what can be done to increase housing for county residents.
Sachin Chawla is Executive Director of Poseidon Water, a company leading the way in Desalination technology. He joins MZ to discuss the severity of California's latest drought and how desalination can help.
In the second hour, MZ is joined by Dane Wiggington, founder of Geoengineering Watch, to discuss whether desalination technology does more harm than good.
Amy Hoa interviews MZ about his upbringing, aspirations and career in broadcasting. MZ surrenders control of the ship for the first time in recent memory on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
In a tribute to his mother, MZ plays a nice selection of her commentaries. He also re-plays a fiery debate between Kay Zwerling and Ray Taliaferro.
MZ's guest is India Joe, a local character, famous for his culinary expertise. Joe's style is hard to define but is unforgettable to the palate. Joe shares his background and philosophy on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Measure D Debate: Mark Messitti Miller and Bud Colligan join MZ to discuss Measure D and what its defeat or win would mean for Santa Cruz residents. Should we keep the rail or get rid of it and build a trail? Listen to both sides present their case on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ and Amy discuss Elon Musk's proposal to buy Twitter and what it represents to free speech. Also up for discussion is the totalitarianism of the Chinese government and whether it can happen here.
AB 2710 and AB 1771 are two proposed bills that will affect first time property buyers and anyone who wishes to sell property that is currently being rented. Dean Sutton is a lawyer and joins MZ to discuss these bills and what it means to property owners.
MZ's Stress Relieving Karaoke Special: Featuring a new song from Michael Harrison and numerous performance from listeners and MZ himself, this show is guaranteed to keep your mind off of politics!
Amy Hao and Billy Sunshine join MZ to discuss our election system and what, if anything, needs to be done to ensure the trust of the people.
MZ has a half-baked idea for a new show. Here to help him finish the baking process of this idea is Aldo. Aldo is a well native of Peru and a connoisseur of fine foods from around the world. Listen to his stories of culinary creations and traditional flavors on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Pete Schartel is the owner of KCXL AM 1140, Liberty MO. Pete joins MZ to discuss the current state of free media in the United States and elsewhere. His station carries Sputnik News, a Russian sponsored news source that has currently found itself a target of the censorship and cancel culture of social media platforms and even the NAB, which prides itself on supporting talk radio. It's a complex issue and is up for discussion on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Geoengineering and the catastrophic damage being done to our planet, that's the topic of this week's Saturday Special. Dane Wigington is the founder of GeoEngineeringWatch.org, an organization dedicated to teaching people about the realities and effects of chemtrails and other plans to weaponize our weather patterns. Who wants to shut done this organization and why? Find out on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZs guest is Kristen Hurley, host of KSCO's Mamma Bear Radio. Kristen and MZ discuss a wide variety of topics including the overbearing government and the direction of KSCO.
After opening with an interview of Michael Olson on "The Michael Harrison Wrap" MZ invites Lee Kinberg, CEO of Newsmax Radio to address listener feedback on Rob Carson who has recently joined the KSCO morning line up. In the second hour MZ and the listeners discuss the threat that China poses to the west.
MZ and Amy Hao are joined by Dr and Mrs Future for a no holds barred show from Sin City, Las Vegas, Nevada!
What big changes are coming to your favorite radio station? MZ's guest is host of The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson. Rob has worked with big names including Rush Limbaugh and will now be included in KSCO's line up. Find out why Newsmax and Rob Carson have been enjoying a big increase in viewers and listenership on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
After Corner Stone Sober Living acquired his first company, Jonathan Parkhurst founded Seekhaven, a recovery and co-living community. Jonathon's goal is to revolutionize the way that homelessness and drug addiction are treated. One of the goals of Seekhaven is to provide stable living conditions for those who are truly ready for a hand up. Jonathan Parkhurst is MZ's guest on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ delves deeper in to several issues including the plight of Ella King and her restaurant, Ella's At The Airport. Why is the city of Watsonville blocking the sale of the restaurant to a qualified buyer? -- MZ also takes calls on everything from China, president Biden and changing the format of KSCO.
Pamela Fugitt-Hetrick, Amy Hao, Michael Zwerling- Exploring the details of Medicare and the alternatives.
Dr Eric Wattenburg fills in for MZ and addresses misinformation, disinformation, rumors and falsities about COVID.
The State of the Nation with Alan Masters: Alan fills in for MZ and delves into the state of the nation and the issues that are forming the future.
Over 25 people murdered in just over two and a half years. What was happening in the small coastal town of Santa Cruz between October 1970 and February 1973? -Emerson Murray is author of the book "Murder Capital of the World" a book that covers a dark time in Santa Cruz's history. Emerson is MZ's guest on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Amy Hao and Helga join MZ to discuss the current state of world politics and the direction America is heading.
Alan Masters fills in for MZ to discuss the coronavirus and biological warfare. What would this mean for the future of America and freedoms around the world?
MZ's guest for the first hour is Battista Locatelli, an Italian immigrant who made quite a life for himself and his family by creating the world famous "Battista's Hole in the Wall" in Las Vegas. In the second hour, MZ takes calls on funny movie suggestions and the first amendment.
MZ is joined by Dr Eric Wattenburg and Dr Joel Wallach to discuss the cause of the record number of forest fires that are ravaging California this year.
Parker and Allan are MZ's guests for this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
In the first hour, MZ is joined by Dr. Lawrence Grant to discuss the ugly side of convalescence and healthcare for the elderly, sick and recovering. Zach Vorhies became famous for blowing the whistle on Google for the way it censors web access to those they do not agree with. He is the guest for hour two and shares his solution for media bias.
Samuel Sharon Farr is an American politician who was the U.S. Representative for California's 17th and 20th congressional districts. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Sam Farr is MZ's guest on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Dr Joel Wallach has an interesting theory about the dying oceans and global warming. What happens why you deny ocean life of the critical minerals from the hills and rivers. Then answer is an unhealthy balance of life that is essential to a healthy planet. Dr Wallach is at his best on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Open Line Saturday: MZ takes all calls from the audience. The conversation spans numerous topics including the future of KSCO, past programming and politics of the day.
After opening with a replay of an interview of Victor Davis Hanson, Duffy and Amy join MZ to take a closer look at the world wide power and direction of China. While America has been preoccupied with other things, China has made serious power moves that should concern all freedom loving people.
Dr Eric Wattenburg meets Bodhi Kroll to discuss COVID, Vaccinations and misinformation. What is real what is not? Things get hot as we try to sort it all out, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ opens the show by informing the audience of the revent passing of Dr. Corey Gold. Corey was a well liked talk show host on KSCO and entertained and informed people for several years through his humorous interaction between the audience and the headlines of the day. From there, the show turns into open lines with discussions about everything from the future of KSCO to vaccines and the 2020 election.
MZ's guests for this edition are Patch Adams and Dr Joel Wallach. Patch Adams is founder of the Gesundheit! Institute and was the subject of a successful movie starring Robin Williams. Patch has been described as a physician, comedian, social activist, clown and author. His current mission is to build a children's hospital to help the most desperate of families. To find out more about his mission check out PatchAdams.org. Dr Joel Wallach is the founder of Youngevity, a company with a focus on better health and financial opportunities for it's members. To find out more about Dr Wallach, log on to DrJWallach.com or call 1-800-755-4656. You can speak with Dr Wallach, live, from 12 to 1 pm Pacfic, by calling 831-685-1080.
Alexander Hagan is founder and owner of Etheric Networks, a company that specializes in providing fast, reliable internet service to people who ordinarily cannot get service in their area. Alex joins MZ to discuss the current state of geopolitics with a focus on China the changing global arena.
Michael Harrison is the founder of Talkers Magazine and has been an influencer of talk radio for over 30 years. Michael joins MZ to talk about his latest project with Gun Hill Road and animal welfare. How does music connect with us, inspiring and motivating us to do the right thing? Michael Harrison shares his views on these topics and more on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
The topic of today's show will be the universal basic income and what this would mean for the status quo. Joining MZ to discuss this timely issue is Mike Rotkin, former Santa Cruz City councilman and city mayor. Mr Rotkin will be advocating for the UBI program. On the other side of the round table will be Amy Hao. Amy is a survivor of a Chinese labor camp and has seen what communism can do to a society and is weary of government programs that are pitched as solutions for social problems.
After hearing about the passing of his long time friend, Roy Masters, MZ invites Andy Anderson and David Masters to discuss the influence that Roy had on KSCO's staff and audience. Roy was a spiritual counselor, radio host, author and founder of the Foundation of Human Understanding. Roy's views would often provoke extreme opinions from listeners. We remeber Roy Masters on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Ted Anderson is the founder and owner of Genesis Communications Network and has discovered some of the biggest talents in radio. He joins MZ and Duffy to discuss recovering from substance addiction, how to achieve sobriety and clear thinking.
Fungus, bunions, infections and surgery. These are all conditions of the foot. MZ's guest is Dr Magdalena Blasko, a podiatrist from the San Francisco Bay area. Her goal is to promote better health and foot care. Questions are taken from the audience to create an informative and entertaining show that everyone needs to hear, on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Open Lines with MZ- The show begins with MZ posing the question "Is Journalism Dead?" and what follows is an interesting array of opinions and comments from the audience.
MZ's guest is a USSR expatriate and joins him to discuss the judicial system and the flaws that seem to set the stack against the average person.
Gerald Celente is an American trend forecaster, business and political consultant and founder of Trends Journal. Gerald is MZ's guest for the first hour of the show. Gerald gives his analysis of the current state of our country and where it seems to be headed. Was the election stolen? Can cryptocurrency be trusted? Is China Pursuing world domination? He will answer all these questions and more! In the second hour, MZ is joined by local celebrity garden consultant, Duffy, to discuss substance abuse and addiction.
Dr Eric Wattenberg is host of the radio show Your Care Your Health and, along with his wife, founded Your Care Urgent Care after seeing that people had a need for better quality health care. Their mission has given them a unique perspective on the state of our medical system and how it has dealt with the coronavirus. Dr Joel Wallach joins the conversation in the second hour.
Who Will Replace Rush Limbaugh? George Noory helps kick off the show by sharing some of his memories Rush Hudson Limbaugh III. Can anyone fill the shoes of the greatest talk show host in recent history? MZ discusses the possibilities, probabilities and the logistics of doing just that. Is it time for KSCO, and talk radio in general, to head in a different direction? Listen to what MZ and the audience have to say on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
MZ explains the latest controversy with YouTube censorship over coronavirus comments and the malignant cancel culture. Pharmacist Ben and Jonty join MZ for the second hour to discuss the safety of the coronavirus vaccine.
Remembering Rush Limbaugh and a Stolen Election; these are the main topics of the week's show. MZ shares his memories and raw audio clips of Rush Limbaugh, a man credited by many in the industry with saving AM radio. Next MZ addresses the cancel culture and the future of talk radio and KSCO.
MZ opens the show with VD wishes and humor about everyone's favorite noisemaker, the fart. Are they funny or not?! Why or why not?! MZ tackles the issue of coronvirus vaccines, karaoke and the great mysteries of flatulation on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
The cancel culture has gone after Mike Lindell, the founder of My Pillow, and other conservative voices in the media, private citizens and business owners. Is your favorite radio station next? Find out, by listening to this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Rich Lieberman calls in to discuss the robbery and hospitalization of famous bay area detective, Jack Palladino, also known as the Jim Rockford of San Francisco. Next, MZ address the audience about COVID 19 and the vaccines that are being encouraged by the government. Will you take the vaccine? What about MZ? Find out, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ and Rich Lieberman open the show with a eulogy of broadcasting legend, Larry King. His broadcast career spanned for decades and his style and professional courtesy will be missed. Moving on, MZ entertains the audience with open lines and a little karaoke.
Are Trump supporters going to be targeted and suppressed by the left and what does that mean? After leadership on the left suggest that the time for revenge is here, many are worried for their livelyhood and even their lives. Are the just being paranoid? That's the topic of discussion on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
After the last election, where is this country headed? MZ poses a serious question to the audience about the agenda of the America's newly elected leaders. With Democrats in control of the senate and the house it certainly is a pivotal time for domestic and foreign policies.
MZ opens the show with a replay of the Michael Harrison Wrap and asks the audience how they feel about 2021. In the second hour, the Dr and Mrs. Future join the show to discuss the future of humanity.
MZ's guest for this show is Kevin Philips. Kevin has spent his life in the restaurant business and is currently the owner and operator of five of the most popular dining establishments in the Monterey bay area. How has the coronavirus changed local culinary favorites? Find out on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
After beginning the show with the question "What would you do if you were a multi-billionaire?", the show shifts towards what seem to be on everyone's mind, and that is the results of the last presidential election. MZ also plays a clip of Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer's Zoom meeting with Santa and this seems to outrage Frank in San Jose who calls in to confront MZ about his sense of humor.
Lawyers, Jim Twu and Dean Sutton join MZ to discuss how much power the American public has to change laws to reflect their interests. How accurately does current law reflect the will of the people? How can the people have a more direct voice in the narrative of the country? These are just some of the questions addressed on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Favorite Dining and Restaurants- MZ and the audience share their favorite dining locations and experiences. Let's savor the flavor and character of Santa Cruz cuisine!
MZ's guest for this episode is John Rothmann, a long time radio host, lecturer, author and political consultant. John currently is a popular host on KGO and airs six days per week. His numerous books and lectures have earned world wide acclaim from political and social leaders. John Rothmann spends two hours with the KSCO audience on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Zach Vorhies is an ex software engineer for Google turned whistle blower. Zach shares how Google and other tech companies have manipulated search results to influence America's presidential race in 2020. How was the heist pulled off and what can be done to make sure that it never happens again? Find out, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Geoffrey is author of the series of books, "Santa Cruz is in the Heart", which focus on the history of Santa Cruz and its forefathers. What are his opinions of current day Santa Cruz and is it any different from the "good ol' days"? Geoffrey has the perspective of a historian and a local.
In the second hour, MZ discusses KSCO's popular new show, China Uber Alles and what it means to shine a light on the government of China.
MZ starts off the show by discussing the current state of radio and what can be done to make sure that it's not lost electronic media. After discussing the outcome of a president Trump re-election, the audience is treated to a replay of vintage KSCO radio. Dave Alan was known as "The Nighthawk" and was a local favorite for years. Few of his shows remain available but MZ digs up a copy from his personal archive to share with the audience.
Traci Bliss and Randall Brown are co-authors of the book "Evergreen Cemetery of Santa Cruz".
Created in 1858, the Evergreen Cemetery provided a final resting place for a multitude of Santa Cruz’s adventurers, entrepreneurs and artists. The land was a gift from the Imus family, who’d narrowly escaped the fate of the Donner Party more than a decade earlier and had already buried two of their own. Alongside these pioneers, the community buried many other notables, including London Nelson, an emancipated slave turned farmer who left his land to the city schools, and journalist Belle Dormer, who covered a visit by President Benjamin Harrison and the women’s suffrage movement.
What Freedoms are Being Lost in Our Country? Michael Harrison and MZ discuss the direction and focus of American politics. Bodhi Kroll and Amy Hau continue the discussion for the remainder of the show. Bodhi Kroll is an American expatriate businessman who is trying to weather the economic maelstrom caused by the coronvirus. Amy Hau is a survivor of Chinese labor camps. Will Americans realize the freedoms being lost before it's too late? Find out, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
How do you deal with stress? MZ shares valuable tips and airtime encouraging his listeners to unwind and enjoy a little time away from the complexities of life. Listen to this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling" for fun and decompression.
The Case for Epigenetics with Dr Joel Wallach and Dr Bruce Lipton- Conventional wisdom is that disease runs in the family through genetics. Dr Wallach and Dr Lipton describe why leading science is causing us to rethink this idea. What is the real cause and what can you do to minimize your health risks? These questions and more are the topic of discussion on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Bay area news enthusiast, Richard Lieberman, has been accused of misogyny. In a letter signed by 29 female reporters from bay area news organizations, Mr Lieberman is said to have given false reports and regularly demeans and objectifies women on his popular blog, 415 Media. Rich joins MZ to discuss these charges and the real reason behind the accusations being made against him.
In the first hour, MZ and the audience discuss red hot rumors about Cal Fire's plans to fight the SZU Complex fire. Were some citizens of the San Lorenzo valley left to fend for themselves?
In the second hour the topic of discussion is the wearing of masks during the COVID 19 outbreak.
Near the beginning of the show, MZ plays an audio clip called "It's Only a Mask". The idea of the segment is that America has surrendered to the radical left and the idealogues that have weaponized a pandemic. So we ask you, "has America become a bunch of lily-livered cowards?", on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
After hearing that Californian politicians are trying to undo his work to fight discrimination Ward Connerly has re-entered the political arena. Mr. Connerly was crucial in the passing of prop 209 which prohibited the state, local governments, districts, public universities, colleges, and schools, and other government instrumentalities from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. California's prop 16 would repeal 209 and allow for the practice of affirmative action to resume. Ward Connerly joins MZ to discuss why affirmative action is harmful to society on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
What is the motivation behind the restricting of access to hydroxychloroquine? Is it because there is no money to be made from prescribing a drug that has an expired patent? Or, is it because those in political power will stop at nothing to destroy the presidency of Donald Trump? We will discuss the topic and let you decide on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Nathan "Nan" Soo is a senior reporter for the Epoch Times and has worked vigorously to promote human rights and to expose oppression by the Chinese Government. Nan joins MZ and his guest co-host Amy, who lived part of her life in a Chinese labor camp. "Is China our friend and can we trust them?" is a question that will be addressed on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling.
Madison Raash is a recent graduate of Cabrillo College and a proponent of changing the name of the school. Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was a conquistador whose mark on California was indelible and some would like to change that.
David and Allen Masters are part of a radio broadcasting dynasty and both join MZ to discuss the chaotic state of America and the role of spirituality.
After opening the show MZ plays a decades old interview with long time Santa Cruz resident Mrs H.R. Lans about rent control. Mrs Lans came from a communist controlled country to enjoy the American lifestyle. What are some of the similarities between the left and communism? In the second hour MZ tries to bring levity to the show with calls from the listeners and of course his highly requested karaoke.
MZ invites three friends to discuss why they came to America. On this independence day we give thanks for all that America has to give to us and the world. Yes, America, we love you!
Are You Afraid of Black Lives Matter? MZ has invited Ron Brown to join him in studio to discuss Black Lives Matter and where the country seems to be headed. Ron share his story of drug addiction, homelessness and salvation. His unique life experience has put him at odds with many of his fellow African Americans.
What will the world do after MZ expires? What starts as a show pondering the expiration of MZ turns into an insightful interview of one the most influential figures in local media. Josh Stephens interviews KSCO owner Michael Zwerling about his experience in broadcasting and as owner of KSCO. This is a audio treasure chest for people who want to know about inside information that is usually only known by management.
Is the story of KSCO ready for the silver screen? This question is posed to the audience, with the help of Mr and Mrs Future, and is the perfect opportunity for the audience to share their creative and interactive ideas with each other and the world. Many great stories have been told by Hollywood, is that of KSCO next?
When MZ asks the question "Is there any racism in Santa Cruz County?", the response from the audience is incredible. Perhaps the most memorable calls are from Regina and Steve, both of whom are black. The mindset of the two could not be any different.
The Death of George Floyd and The Following Protests: In the first hour, Santa Cruz police chief Andy Mills and city mayor Justin Cummings join MZ to discuss the death of George Loyd and the protests that have followed. The second hour is up for open discussion after MZ asks the question "Are you racist?".
MZ's guest for the first segment of the show is Courtney Johnson. The topic for discussion is covid 19, face masks and the heavy handed policies of our government.
In the first hour MZ is joined by Amy Johnson, owner of Rockabetty Hair Parlor in Yuba City, to discuss her controversial decision to reopen her business without the permission of the city. The topic for the second hour is how wearing masks has changed the way we interact with each other.
" Lost Restaurants of Santa Cruz County"- Liz Pollock is author of a book focused on restaurants of Santa Cruz County's yesteryear. CAUTION: Your salivary glands might go in to overdrive while listening to this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Globalism, China and the Coronavirus- Jeff Bosshard is the owner and founder of Freedom First Law Offices. He and MZ are joined by Chinese born, San Francisco residend, Amy to discuss the cost of globalization for America. Are we too reliant on a world economy? The recent outbreak of Covid 19 has raised some alarming questions. We will do our best to address those questions and others on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Ted Burke is owner of the Shadowbrook and Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz. Both places are favorites with the locals. Ted joins MZ to discuss the history of both, but with an emphasis on the history of the Shadowbrook. This restaurant started off as a wood cabin in the 1920's and has gone through a lot of changes and additions to make it the unique place that has become an icon of Santa Cruz. Find out how it happened, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Joshua Phillip is an award winning investigator and reporter for the Epoch Times. His latest film, "Tracking Down The Origin of the Wuhan Coronavirus" is an exhaustive look at what the Chinese government knew and what they did with the information.
In hour two, and a rare third hour as well, MZ is joined by Char Murphy to continue the discussion about the origins of the current pandemic.
Cornonavirus, Lies and Authority- The cooronavirus has caused mass disruptions in our lifestyle in Santa Cruz and the United States as a whole. Despite trying to look at the situation with optimism, questions and comments from the listeners force us to ask ourselves whether or not we are going too far, or worse yet, are we being fooled?
Coronavirus Open Lines: MZ opens the phone lines to address concerns from the audience about the worst pandemic in recent history. When will this end? What are the police willing to do to enforce the "shelter in place" order? Are we being lied to?
MZ starts off the show with a call from 415 Media's Rich Lieberman to discuss his take on the coronavirus and its effect on the bay area. The second guest is Dr Eric Wattenburg. His statistics about the death rate of the coronavirus versus the flu are intriguing. MZ's third and final guest was raised in communist China as on of "Mao's Children". Her stories of the Killing fields and communist camps is an eye opening experience that you can catch right here, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
With coronavirus being the dominant topic of today's headlines, and most residents ordered to "Shelter in Place", MZ decides to open the show by inviting the audience to share their jokes. What follows is an exemplary blend of concern and humor. Towards the end of the show, MZ is joined by Dr Eric Wattenburg to discuss the current state of affairs around the coronavirus. Take a break from the negativity of the day with this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Is the Coronavirus an attempt at global control by a corrupt media, liberals and Trump haters? MZ is joined by long-time radio hosts Tom Quinn, Gary Null, KSCO's director of digital media, Jonty McCollyer and Italian citizen, Rico to discuss what the WHO has now declared a pandemic. Is it all hype or are we over-reacting? We weigh both sides of the argument on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Dirty Secrets of The City: Dean Bocci is self-employed and is a long time resident of San Francisco. Dean is here at the invite of MZ to offer an insider's view of the problems and blight caused the by bureaucracy of the city by the bay. Since San Francisco is a trendsetter of California politics, what might be is store for the golden state? Find out, on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
In the first hour, MZ is joined by Dr Joel Wallach to discuss the Coronavirus. How bad is it, should we worry, and how do we prepare for it? The second guest is Charles Edwin Ship, creator and keeper of the Rush Echo, a newsletter that recaps activities on the Rush Limbaugh Show. The third guest of the show is Dr Bob from Philly. Bob and MZ discuss the indoctrination of college students.
Nan Su is a reporter for the Epoch Times, with an eye and focus on Chinese politics and government deception. What has the Chinese government done about the coronavirus? And, what blame do they share for the latest pandemic? Nan was born in China giving him access to the stories that the government would like to keep quiet. Today's discussion will focus on the coronavirus and some of the newest theories about about this threat to world health and economies, on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
John Dennis is a the chairman of the San Francisco Republican Party and is currently challenging Nancy Pelosi for Representative of California's 12th district. He joins MZ for the first part of the show to discuss his ideas and platform. In the second hour, MZ gets a visit from Zach Vorhies. Zach is well known for blowing the whistle on unethical acts by Google. How is Google changing their gameplan to deal with Zach? Find out, on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
After the recent acquittal of president Trump by a divided senate, the left wing of American politics seems to have become more hateful than ever. MZ has coined a new word to describe these poor folks, Venomcrats! Once the phone lines are open, the audience offers their feedback on the new word and why they like Donald J Trump, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Are you dealing with low testosterone levels? There are numerous ways to increase these levels, like injections or drugs. But, one way requires that you do nothing at all. The NoFapp movement promotes the concept of eliminating masturbation in order to build and maintain healthy testosterone levels. If you can't keep your hands off yourself, you might find this edition "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling" particularly interesting.
The Uprising of Socialism in the U.S.- MZ's guests are Terry and Sarah Alsberg. Sarah was born in mainland China in a military family. Her experience with true socialism inspired her to flee her country for the United States. With the poor results socialism has had throughout history, why is socialism on the rise in America? This question is the topic of this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Sleepy John Sandige is a long time resident of the central coast and has spent many of those years entertaining listeners of terrestrial radio. He has produced concerts and music events as the owner of Snazzy Productions for over three decades. John joins MZ to discuss stories of radio, entertainment and politics. KSCO is honored to have John Sandige join us on "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Dick Scoppettone was a member of the band Harpers Bizarre. Now he is a influential businessman in the town of Santa Cruz, California. He joins MZ to discuss the local history of this coastal town and his experience in the music business.
Surviving Luekemia: The Story of Andrew Perez- Lori Butterworth is Executive Director of Jacob's Heart, a non profit organization that provides assistance to the families of children dealing with cancer treatment, free of charge. She joins MZ to share the story of Andrew Perez and his experience with Jacob's Heart. Andrew's story is sad yet inspirational and encouraging. It is a story of perseverance and introspection.
Santa Cruz Chief of Police, Andy Mills, is MZ's guest. Andy addresses some of the biggest concerns affecting city and county residents. Homelessness, drugs, mental health, crowded jails, Chief Mills take calls and questions from the audience. Find out what the biggest challenges are for local law enforcement and what, if anything, can be done to address them, right here, on The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling!
Santa Cruz Chief of Police, Andy Mills, is MZ's guest. Andy addresses some of the biggest concerns affecting city and county residents. Homelessness, drugs, mental health, crowded jails, Chief Mills take calls and questions from the audience. Find out what the biggest challenges are for local law enforcement and what, if anything, can be done to address them, right here, on The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling!
MZ's guest, Nan Su, is a former radio host and TV reporter, currently working for The Epoch Times, an online resource for news and opinions on current issues. It was started by Chinese students and scholars to provide readers with accurate information that was impossible for them to print in their home country. The focus of today's show is the power, influence, corruption and totalitarianism of today's China.
MZ's guest, Nan Su, is a former radio host and TV reporter, currently working for The Epoch Times, an online resource for news and opinions on current issues. It was started by Chinese students and scholars to provide readers with accurate information that was impossible for them to print in their home country. The focus of today's show is the power, influence, corruption and totalitarianism of today's China.
"Homelessness Should Be Illegal"! Why do we allow them to abuse our parks, sidewalks and other resources. These are the questions posed by Michael Harrison, MZ's guest for the first segment of the show. For the remainder of the show, Keith McHenry and MZ discuss the issues and hurdles that confront the homeless community.
Audience Feedback on John Lennon Murder Conspiracy- The audience shares their opinion on the appearance of Steven Lightfoot on Flight 1080. His theory is that Steven King murdered John Lennon. The second hour is a free-for-all with callers talking about everything from food recommendations to karaoke requests.
Audience Feedback on John Lennon Murder Conspiracy- The audience shares their opinion on the appearance of Steven Lightfoot on Flight 1080. His theory is that Steven King murdered John Lennon. The second hour is a free-for-all with callers talking about everything from food recommendations to karaoke requests.
What is Hate Speech and should it be tolerated? No one can disagree that hate speech is bad but should it be banned, but should it be banned and disallowed in a land that prides itself on freedom of speech? Where is the line between what is acceptable and not. MZ addresses these questions and more on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
What is Hate Speech and should it be tolerated? No one can disagree that hate speech is bad but should it be banned, but should it be banned and disallowed in a land that prides itself on freedom of speech? Where is the line between what is acceptable and not. MZ addresses these questions and more on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
After opening the first hour to calls from the listeners, MZ tackles the issue of prop 13 and then ends the show with a great call from Carlos. Proposition 13 was passed in 1978 by Californian voters and locked in low tax rates for property owners. Some are talking about downsizing the proposition to exclude commercial property owners.
After opening the first hour to calls from the listeners, MZ tackles the issue of prop 13 and then ends the show with a great call from Carlos. Proposition 13 was passed in 1978 by Californian voters and locked in low tax rates for property owners. Some are talking about downsizing the proposition to exclude commercial property owners.
John Ellis is President of the National Association of Scholars, California division and former professor of German Literature at UCSC. John's experience with the NAS included the release of the report "A Crisis of Competence: The Corrupting Effect of Political Activism in the University of California". The report details an increase in the number of politically motivated professors in the UC system and the effect it has had civil discourse. For the antidote to group think and suppression of free thought, listen to this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
John Ellis is President of the National Association of Scholars, California division and former professor of German Literature at UCSC. John's experience with the NAS included the release of the report "A Crisis of Competence: The Corrupting Effect of Political Activism in the University of California". The report details an increase in the number of politically motivated professors in the UC system and the effect it has had civil discourse. For the antidote to group think and suppression of free thought, listen to this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
"Food Not Bombs" co-founder and political activist, Keith McHenry brings along the President of the Santa Cruz Homeless Union, Alicia Kuhl to discuss the health and safety of the homeless community. Brandy Courtney joins the cast in the second hour to tell about her bout with homelessness. What can you do to help someone in such a condition? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
"Food Not Bombs" co-founder and political activist, Keith McHenry brings along the President of the Santa Cruz Homeless Union, Alicia Kuhl to discuss the health and safety of the homeless community. Brandy Courtney joins the cast in the second hour to tell about her bout with homelessness. What can you do to help someone in such a condition? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Falun Gong practitioners have been targeted and jailed by China officials and in some cases have had their organs harvested to be placed on the black market. What's the going cost for a heart, kidney, lung or eye? What parts are most desirable and to who are the biggest buyers?
Ethan Gutmann earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of International Affairs at Columbia University and is the author of numerous papers and books including "The Slaughter: Mass Killings, Organ Harvesting and China's Secret Solution to its Dissident Problem". How does China get away with this? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ's guest is Laura Loomer. Laura is currently running for congress in Florida's 21st district. Laura has faced backlash from the major tech companies and banking institutions for her political views and activism. Her story is an example of how much power and influence big tech has over our political landscape. Laura has chosen to fight back against these powerful monopolies, find out how and what you can do to help on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Keith McHenry is the co-founder of "Food not Bombs", an organization that focuses on feeding struggling families and individuals. Keith is well known locally for his work as an advocate for the homeless and houseless. Keith joins MZ for a discussion that addresses problems facing so many of our friends and family on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
-How Did Santa Cruz Get to This Point?- Long time Santa Cruz County Resident Deborah Elston discuss the evolution, or devolution, of Santa Cruz since the addition of UCSC.
MZ's guest has recently retired after a long career working for the California university system. The mystery guest shares their first hand experience working for a system that has been accused of indoctrination and promotion of "group thinking".
Does Google Run Your Life? Zach Vorhies is a former Google employee who blew the whistle on scandalous actblower who joins MZ to share insider information about secret projects, political influence and future plans of one of the world's biggest tech giants. It's a show that will inform and maybe even frighten you on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Pharmacist Ben Fuchs joins MZ for the first hour to discuss Youngevity products and how they can help your body to repair itself. In the second hour, MZ asks the audience a question "Have you made a difference?". The answers from the audience are inspiring and fun. And, to make sure the show stays fun, MZ busts out with some karaoke (a fan favorite). It's all about health and fun on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Christopher Carr is a local leader in the cannabis industry. His mission is to educate people about the benefits of cannabis and the products derived from this miracle plant. Find out where the industry is headed on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Mike Rotkin is a former councilman and mayor of Santa Cruz. He joins MZ to discuss policies in Santa Cruz and they effect they have had up to this point and where those polices might lead in the future. Although Mike is considered by many to be a liberal democrat he proves his willingness to listen to, and work with others who might not agree with him. It's a lesson in civil political discussion on this weeks edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
MZ is joined by Redmond and Brian to discuss media, politics and generational differences. The fact that they are in their early twenties makes for some interesting conversational contrast.
MZ discusses his phone call to a colleague in which he expressed joy that they had come to an agreement on an issue of censorship. Their mutual opinion was that the painting at George Washington High School should not be destroyed. His colleague's reaction was tragic and sad for those who have hope for fair dialogue with their political opposites.
Andy Anderson and MZ discuss the philosophy and teachings of Roy Masters. Roy has helped people to change their lives with his insight and logic. He has been on numerous TV and radio shows and has sparked controversy and unrest among people who consider him to be a toxic misogynist. How, if at all, has Roy influenced Andy and MZ? Listen and find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
On the evening of Thursday, May 03rd, 1877, two men were hanged from the Water Street bridge in Santa Cruz California. Were there racist tensions that led to this episode of mob justice? Were these men denied justice by not getting their day in court? Case historians Jeffrey Dunn and Casey Tefertiller discuss the disturbing details of one of the darkest days in Santa Cruz history.
After opening up the show with some personal poison oak stories from Griffin, Dave and MZ the show moves on to discuss his latest commentary. In it , he posts 5 questions to the audience about the logic of Trump supporters versus that of the hateful left.
Why Do People Get High? MZ tells about last night's experience with cannabis infused candy and shares a deep thought with the audience. It's a trip you won't forget, on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Immigration, Asylum And The Human Crisis in The United States: Zoltan Egeresi and Paul "The Lobster" Wells discuss today's immigration crisis, its origins and the effect it has in our everyday lives.
MZ dedicates this show to examining what makes us happy. With all the negativity in media today, how often do we ask this simple but important question?
For the first hour MZ plays an amazing interview of Michael Savage by Michael Harrison providing the framework for a great discussion with the audience.
-MZ's Personal Hygiene Tip Of The Day-
-After opening with his famous hygiene tips, MZ opens up the lines to the audience to discuss everything from crude humor classic modern music.
After opening with a hygiene tip MZ offers his latest culinary attempt to the crew. A naked lady calls to offer advice about fresh fish. Next the topic steers to the state beauty pageants that were held in Santa Cruz and the trouble it ended up causing. In the second hour, the writer of an article criticizing city council members for wanting plaque about lynching in Santa Cruz. You will be entertained and informed by this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Vernon Bohr's Guest is Howard Bloom They discuss, among other things, the significance of swearing to God while taking an oath.
"Boring Jeff" joins MZ by phone to discuss some of the greatest vehicles ever made. If you love talking about classic and exotic cars then you will love this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Alex Hagan is owner and founder of Etheric Networks. He joins MZ to discuss the properties of 5g, frequencies, radio waves and the importance of a free internet.
Sanjeev Javia joins MZ for the opening segment of the show. Sanjeev is a motivational speaker and product formulator for Youngevity. They discuss the health conditions that can be addressed with the use of CBDs. MZ is joined by Jonty McCollyer and Jack Stine to finish the show.
After opening the show with stories of tainted mayonnaise and the invention of the toilet the show takes a turn for the better as listeners share their stories of how they discovered KSCO.
Back in the early days of current ownership, KSCO had a hit show on local airwaves. MZ shares some of the best moments of Dave Alan, The Night Hawk.
MZ Addresses The Release of Georgia/ Karaoke Hour:
MZ is joined by the high priced consultant to address the audience's concern over the firing a popular but controversial host. In the second he is joined by members and friend of the Karaoke Sound Company; Eve Whittaker, Mark Land, Tammi Brown, Malaki, Adam James and Jacob.
What's Really Going On With Georgia?- After "KSCO Presents Georgia" gets cut to one day per week, MZ addresses the issue with the audience.
-Solutions For The Housing Shortage- Andy Carcello is a long time resident of Santa Cruz and has gone through the pitfalls of the local housing market. Andy VanValer is a longtime silicon valley investor.
Ian joins them and MZ to discuss some of the biggest problems facing the homeless, including drug abuse, scare housing and county bureaucracy.
Michael Harrison brings on his friend and long time broadcaster, Brad Shepard, to hold down the fort while MZ is on special assignment in Ireland.
MZ is joined by Michael Harrison and opens the show with his personal hygiene tips. They discuss the evolution of talk radio over the past three decades. In the second half of the show, MZ, Georgia and Rosemary discuss a banned and damned caller.
Ben Jammin' shows MZ and Billy Armi how to improve your singing voice. If you've thought about taking singing lessons, you're going to love this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Dick Cavett Interview with Jim Brown and Lester Maddox and Open Lines- MZ takes all calls after playing one of his favorite interviews from the Dick Cavett Show.
Jack Stine and MZ interview each other and, along with the audience, get in to an interesting discussion which covers everything from life experiences to current headlines.
Bryan Whitehead is owner of "Zucchini's Tricks 'n' Things" on Monterey's Cannery Row. He has entertained tourists and locals at his location for over 40 years. His staff is always happy to demonstrate tricks and gags for the customers which provide mutual fun and memories. Bryan and MZ discuss magic and humor on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ has got a full house this week. His guests include: Dick Scoppetonne, Aldo Penniman, Charles Canfield, Sharon Watson Nystrom Watson, Norma Dinelli Wilson, Kevin Newhouse. Charles Canfield is owner of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and makes a rare radio appearance on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michaels Zwerling".
Curry, karaoke and comments from the listeners. MZ starts off with curry recipes from the audience before threatening the audience with karaoke preparation. After fielding calls and e-mail from the listeners, MZ shares a TED presentation called "The way we think about charity is dead wrong" with Dan Pallotta.
What Would You Do?- KSCO has found itself in a sticky advertising situation. Georgia is MZ's guest and they discuss the intolerance of the left.
Santa Cruz Old Timers Association: Oldies but Goodies, Memories of Santa Cruz-
-Dick Scopottone, Host, is a long time resident and musician with a list of nation wide hits from the 60's- -Kim Stoner is president of SCOTA- -Geoffrey Dunn is an author and writer for the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the Good Times- -Regina Z McGraw, Paula Pappas and Penny McBain Debacker are long time residents of Santa Cruz-
-Ben Fuchs: CBDs and their benefits-
-"Terms and Conditions Apply" is a new program on Netflix and will make you question what agree to when subscribing to online services like Google, Facebook, Twitter and other sites that we use daily.- It's an eye opening show on this week's episode of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
-What Good Are CBDs?-
-Tucker Carlson is in Trouble With Advertisers Over Latest Comments-
What Is The Legacy of Blazing Saddles?- MZ discusses one the biggest comedy hits in cinema history. Could it be done in today's political climate? Probably not, but we're going to discuss it anyway on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
-Griffin Takes A Trip to the ER-
-Rock Climbing at Castle Rock State Park- -Karaoke Hour with MZ-
Reminiscing with KSCO and Kay Zwerling: MZ plays some of Kay Zwerlings best commentaries.
Gene Pini and Del Christiansen, Chief of Business Development, of the Bay Area Council are MZ's guests. The goal of the Bay Area Council is to promote business relations between China and the United States.
MZ gets back from China. Topic of the Day: The current political and business climate between the United States and the second largest economy (for now) in the world.
Who Are You Going to Vote for and Why?- The mid-term elections are coming soon and most are expecting the balance of power to shift.
Guest Host: Vernon Bohr, Vcubed, Vernon Ve
How have relationships between men and women changed since the beginning of the me too movement?
Classic Saturday Special Promos, Jingles and Kay Zwerling Commentaries- Steven Lightfoot gets a call from Steven King(?)-
MZ has fun with the audience discussing some of the best moments from the show's history.
-Housing Ordinances in Santa Cruz County-
Mark Primack, long time politician and local columnist, joins MZ to discuss zoning, property rights and rent control.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Cannabis and CBDs, But Were Afraid to Ask- Rick Ansten is a chemist and entrepreneur who has developed the perfect way to take CBDs. His website is HidrateLife.com .
James Gabbert is a radio and television entrepreneur from the San Francisco Bay Area. He has owned and managed various TV and radio stations, including KOFY-TV, KIOI radio, and KSOL radio. In 1994, the California Broadcasters Association named Gabbert Broadcaster of the Year. He sold his last two radio stations, KOFY 1050 AM and KDIA 1310 AM, and KOFY-TV, in 1998.
Tane Chan is the Owner of The Wok Shop, a charming business with growing sales in San Francisco and online. Her store, located in China Town, has an old world feel that seems out of place in a city at the forefront of the future.
The topic of the day is "Free Speech and Censorship" and Alex Jones.
MZ's guests are Ted Anderson and Michael Harrison to discuss one of today's hottest topics. Also in this broadcast: The Firing of Billy Sunshine
-The Passing of Dr Bill Wattenburg-
Long time host of "Open Line to the West Coast" , he was a big part of night time radio in the bay area. His career as a nuclear scientist, professor and defense engineer provided the background for his show. He also had cameo appearances in several "Dirty Harry" movies which helped to set his place in the culture of San Francisco of the 80's. We take time to remember "The Smartest Man in the World".
How Alternative Energy Can Save the World-Joe Jordan teaches solar and renewable energy courses at San Jose State University and Cabrillo College, and provides green-jobs training (particularly in photovoltaics, or solar electricity) for a variety of corporate and non-profit organizations around the country. Joe has been a space and atmospheric scientist at NASA Ames Research Center and the SETI Institute in Mountain View.
Rent Control:Pros and Cons- Rent control will be on the November ballot for voters in the city of Santa Cruz. MZ invites Lynn Renshaw of Santa Cruz Together.com and Peter Cook to discuss the pitfalls of rent control and the effects it would have if passed.
On the opposite side: Cynthia Berger of Santa Cruz Tenants Association, and Tom Donahue of Movement of Housing Justice, to discuss the potential benefits of rent control.
John Rothman is a long time radio host, political commentator and author. John discusses the actions of President Trump in regards to the Russia investigation.
The Ins and Outs on Polyamory- MZ's guests this week are here to discuss an issue that makes many people uncomfortable. Polyamory is described as "the philosophy or state of being in love or romantically involved with more than one person at the same time". Find out more about this alternative lifestyle on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
The Reappearance of Humble Brian- Brian recently went underground (figuratively) to do some spiritual searching. His return is eagerly anticipated by some and not so much by others. He's here anyway on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Jesse Lee Peterson is an American activist, author and media personality. He is president and founder of BOND, an American religious nonprofit, 501 organization dedicated to "Rebuilding the Family by Rebuilding the Man." He joins MZ to discuss some of the biggest issues facing America.
Paul Wells is a bay area dj with decades of experience in broadcasting. Paul discusses issues of the day with the listeners.
Ron Kabut is running for congressman in 20108. Kabat ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent California's 20th District. He and incumbent Sam Farr (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, unopposed.[5] Kabat was then defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Lori Butterworth founded Jacob's Heart in 1998 after her friend's son was diagnosed with Leukemia. The mission of Jacob's Heart is to improve the quality of life for the families of children with cancer.
Is Rent Control in the Future for Santa Cruz County?
Alex Darnell brings several guests to discuss the proposition that will be on November's ballot. What are some of the hidden details? Find out, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Technical Difficulties: Gremlins Attack the Station! Consider this show to be a grab bag of entertainment.
Tom Lithgow is co-founder of "Firelight Safaris". He joins MZ to discuss wildlife conservation and his newest project to save wild elephants, "Operation Diana". Find out more about this man's fight to save one of Earth's greatest resources, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Do We Hold Celebrities Responsible for Their Actions?
Celebrities certainly mean a lot to many people. But, is there a line that cannot be crossed by celebrities like Cat Stevens, Woody Allen, and others?
-The Passing of Art Bell-
George Noory joins MZ to discuss the life and passing of Art Bell. Art is probably best known as the creator of Coast to Coast AM. His influence has affected radio in ways of which most of us are not aware. It's a celebration of one of the biggest broadcasting legends of all time on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
How to Avoid Spreading the Flu Over the Radio-
MZ plays fast and loose with the audience today and covers everything from taking the Lord's name in vain to crackheads turning to success stories. Everything goes on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
The Nationalization of Walmart-
Bob MacDermand (also known as Bon) meets Charlie Freedman to discuss whether or not one of the nation's largest retailers should be taken over by the government. Two interesting points of view will discussed on today's "Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
What Is It That Makes You Happy?
MZ takes a day off from all of the negativity and dedicates a show to what makes us happy.
Technology Strikes Back at MZ
What happens when everything goes wrong with the phone system? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Latest Commentary on Race Outrages Listeners
What is it that has angered so many of our listeners? What could have possibly been said that would get such a reaction from our great audience? Find out, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling" !
-The Future of Local Media-
Jeanie Howard is the publisher of Santa Cruz's local weekly newspaper "Good Times". She and Michael Olson join MZ to discuss the past and present state of local media and where is seems to be headed.
Catholic High School Facing Criticism For Not Doing Enough to Stop Sexual Abuse on Campus-
Kim Allen, former Santa Cruz County Sheriff, is MZ's guest for this episode to discuss what every parent dreads.
Who Really Killed John Lennon?-
Steven Lightfoot has built quite a reputation because of his theory that Steven King killed John Lennon. Is this crazy talk, or is there really more to the official story? Listen to the supporting evidence of this amazing story right here on "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
MZ shares time and memories with members of the Santa Cruz Oldtimers who have an upcoming fundraising event on February 25th from 10am-3pm at the Portuguese Hall Near Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz.
John Rothmann is an author and former San Francisco bay area talk show host. His career includes teaching and political advisory. He has worked for Richard Nixon and numerous other presidential campaigns. Find out what he's up to now, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
Talk Show Visionaries Score with Bitcoin-
Ian Freeman and Mark Edge are hosts of the show "Free talk Live", which is carried by over 150 radio stations nationwide. MZ has invited them to share the story of how they found success by accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment when many others would not. Pioneers often take the arrows, but sometimes they get the gold!
MZ's guest for the show is David Thierman. David is a career counselor who has provided guidance to success and wellness for many people, and is a long time friend of Michael Zwerling. David joins MZ for a fun, two hour ride with the listeners.
MZ invites his friend Kent Webber to express his view on Donald Trump and his usage of the word "Shithole" when describing certain countries. Kent is Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Novato California.
Top Stories of 2017 with Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison is creator and founder of Talker's Magazine which is considered by many insiders to be "The Bible of Talk Radio". Michael Harrison stops by to share his view and to discuss the biggest headlines of 2017.
Hanging Out with George Noory- MZ's special guest for the first hour is George Noory. George shares the story of how he became the host of the most popular night time show in the US.
Michael's first guest is Patrice Edwards, Owner of Times Publishing Group. TPG has been publishing free coverage of local news with the Aptos, Scotts Valley and Capitola Soquel Times. They discuss the state of local media and where it's headed.
Our second guest is Dr Wallach to discuss the health and longevity of our pets.
A Story of Success: Jacob's Heart
Lori Butterworth founded Jacob's Heart in 1998. Since then, they have helped many families dealing with childhood cancer. The story of Jacob's Heart is one of compassion and giving from the community to help those of us dealing with this situation.
Fecal Facts:
Pharmacist Ben Fuchs joins MZ to discuss a topic that many of us are too embarrassed to ask, and that topic is poop. Believe it or not, even though our pooh can't speak, it can often tells a lot about our health.
Joe Jordan, co-host of the radio show "Planet Watch", joins MZ for an in depth look at the options for developing the rail trail, which is planned between Davenport and Pajaro.
Should the rails be ripped out to make room for a pedestrian and bicycle path? Should we try to use the rails in tandem with the other trail? What does the future of travel in Santa Cruz look like? Find out on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling"!
-How to Have a Civil Conversation-
Andy and Phyllis Anderson and MZ host two hours of respectful radio. We hope that you'll appreciate the absence of screaming and hatred during this conversation about politics.
What Do We Owe Our Veterans?
Vcubed hosts the Veterans Day broadcast of the Saturday Special
Broadcasting legend and creator of Talkers magazine, Michael Harrison joins MZ to discuss today's media market and why old school media might be on the way out. What if anything can be done to save talk radio?
Find out on this edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Addressing the Homeless Solution-
Keith McHenry, Co-founder of "Food Not Bombs" has been helping the homeless for over 38 years. He has agreed to join MZ for a discussion about not only the homeless problem, but also about the solution. MZ has covered lots of topics on his show but very few of this significance. Join us for a look at a problem that affects not only Santa Cruz but also an increasing number of cities nation wide.
Addressing Problems with the Education System
Juan Eduardo Cabrera is the superintendent of the El Paso Independent School District and has helped to develop one of the best models for education in his state. Juan joins MZ to discuss the schooling of our youth.
KSCO Makes Policy Change, What Will it Mean for the Hosts?
MZ is joined by Michael Olson and the High Priced Consultant to discuss the future of programming on your favorite radio station. The current political climate of Santa Cruz has made it hostile environment for some business owners. Has KSCO folded and given in to the politically correct, or is it good business sense avoid some subjects?
-What's the Difference Between Hate Speech and Free Speech?-
MZ has been questioning his stance on where free speech ends and hate speech begins. Undoubtedly, the first amendment protects unpopular speech, but does that speech belong on the airwaves?
What Happens When You Wear a Trump Hat in San Francisco?
Perhaps by a twist of fate, MZ grabs a hat from the rack and heads out the door in the morning. What happens next will make the average person wonder whether or not freedom of speech and expression are in danger.
-Is The Country Headed in the Right Direction?-
Robert and Elliot are high school students and are invited to share their views on today's political environment.
Is Liberalism a Mental Disease?
Roy Masters joins MZ for a discussion about the mental stability of liberals and the harm that it is causing to our country.
-How Today's Youth Are Dealing with Social Issues-
MZ's guest for the day is his nephew Robert. Robert shares his experience dealing with school system and the climate of politics across the world. Whether his view is anomalous or not, it is quite refreshing to hear an analytical mind at work.
-Working Title: "MZ's Progress Report to the Audience" or "How Did I Catch Tennis Elbow"-
One of the hardest things about posting show is picking a title and this is one of those occasions. In the first hour, MZ announces the expansion of ZBS and KSCO to the bay area and that Dead Doctors Don't Lie will be carried on KTRB am860 in San Francisco. Although fascinated by this news, listeners seem more concerned with MZ's Tennis Elbow, a condition that prevents many of us from enjoying alone time. In the second hour sheriff Joe Arpaio calls in to explain the latest details of his case, MZ plays audio of Mort Sahl on Obamacare and the audience calls in with their thoughts.
The State of the Station:
MZ spends time with the audience to address any and all questions about the health of your favorite radio station.
-How to Support KSCO-
KSCO enjoys bringing you the best independent radio along with some of the biggest names in the industry. We're not only strengthening our operations, but we're also looking to expand and we need your help. In order to bring original programming and our platform for truly free speech to more people, we need more resources. Your donations and sponsorship of KSCO and its advertisers are critical, allowing us to stay innovative and ahead of the corporate big shots who would love to take over your favorite radio station.
-Looking for Ways to Improve the Education System-
MZ's guest, Juan Eduardo Cabrera has been superintendent of El Paso Independent School District for four years and has helped to expose fraudulent and deceptive practices in that district. Several board members including the former superintendent were taken to jail over what was discovered.
Fart Control, Relieving Stress and Enjoying Life-
Bob McDermand joins MZ to share his story about bouncing back from bladder cancer. Showing his excellent comedic timing, MZ decides this would be the perfect opportunity to discuss farts and why we should do it more often.- Roy Masters, who doesn't fart and has no comedic timing, joins MZ for the second hour to discuss relieving stress in ways that do not involve farts.- So crack the windows and let some air in for this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Passing of a Legend: Tribute to Van Amburg
Rich Lieberman joins MZ for a tribute long time bay area news anchor, Van Amburg. Who is Fred Glick? MZ shares some of his plans for the future of KSCO.
Bail Will Be Set For Accused Pedophile James Kohut, But Should It?
Are there some crimes which are so horrific that bail should not be set? Neurosurgeon James Kohut is accused of raising sexual families from various states. MZ and San Francisco attorney Dean Sutton discuss the details of this case. It's a fascinating look into the trail process of our justice system, on this week's edition of "The Saturday Special with Michael Zwerling".
Addressing Hate Radio
MZ shares two hours with the audience to discuss polarization on the airwaves and what, if anything, can be done? When does freedom of speech cross the line?
-MZ and the Struggle to Bring Independent Media to the Bay Area-
MZ shares thoughts with the audience about KSCO-SF and his plans to expand into the San Francisco bay area.
American Media, Political Polarization and the Attack on Free Speech
Brian Maloney is a former host at such stations as KOH,KBI, KIRO and KSCO and is currently working on his latest project MediaEqualizer.com . After getting his start in Santa Cruz back in 1993, he moved on to markets in Reno and Seattle. He has made quite a career in broadcasting and enjoys keeping the left on their toes. Brian spends some time with MZ to discuss the meltdown at Fox News,the bias of mainstream media and the future of free speech.
Most American manufacturing jobs have gone overseas to countries that practice child and slave labor, causing moral and economic dilemmas. What can be done to keep American jobs in the states? Is this just the unavoidable result of economic times?
Most American manufacturing jobs have gone overseas to countries that practice child and slave labor, causing moral and economic dilemmas. What can be done to keep American jobs in the states? Is this just the unavoidable result of economic times? Join MZ, Scott Gold as they get a special visit from John Rothmann to discuss one of today's hottest issues.
MZ's guest today is Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Hon. Robert B. Yonts (Ret.). Listen as Judge Yonts tells about his experiences in the Santa Cruz County legal system. Judge Yonts addresses questions from the audience in what turns out to be a real learning experience for the listeners. Beginning as a lawyer and working his way up the ladder, Judge Yonts has become one of the most beloved members of his community. Both, criminals and good samaritans will love this edition of The Saturday Special.
MZ's guest today is Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Hon. Robert B. Yonts (Ret.). Listen as Judge Yonts tells about his experiences in the Santa Cruz County legal system. Judge Yonts addresses questions from the audience in what turns out to be a real learning experience for the listeners. Beginning as a lawyer and working his way up the ladder, Judge Yonts has become one of the most beloved members of his community. Both, criminals and good samaritans will love this edition of The Saturday Special.