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Head Curator/History Curator of the Albuquerque Museum Alicia Romero joins TJ to talk about the latest things going on at the Museum. She talks about the Mellon Foundation Grant, which is for the Route 66 Exhibit, also 3rd Thursday events, and the Albuquerque Foundation Fundraiser. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ lets us know that he let all the cats out because its too nice outside, so let them play. Gaba reports a new Albuquerque Police Chief named, and news on the Meta trial. Then Outreach and Marketing Manager of the Albuquerque Sun Port, Leah Black joins TJ to talk about airport news. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manager, Public Relations for the Albuquerque Isotopes Forest Stulting joins TJ to talk baseball! He discusses the new season, the roster and some of the new fun things happening this season, so Lets' Play Ball! All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ has some interesting news regarding the highly popular Apple streaming show, that is shot in Albuquerque, Pluribus. Then Gaba as usual, has two important questions for TJ first, he asks if TJ is a mean drunk, then he asks TJ if he gets upset when someone criticizes his favorite tv show...lol. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Marler and Barry Roth, from the National UFO Historical Records Center in Rio Rancho in conjunction with Rio Rancho Schools join TJ to discuss, Trump and UFO records, the latest things going on at the Center, and the tragic disappearance of a local Air Force General. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival, Zachary Kluckman joins TJ to discuss this event which began earlier this week, and ends this weekend. Then from the Bernalillo County Assessor's office, Assessor Damian Lara joins TJ, with some news as well. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ thinks it's hot now, 87 degrees in late March, but according to NOAH (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) hopefully there will be above average monsoon rain this summer, that will bring relief. Then a story about disturbing drones from Gaba, and lastly an email bag addressing voter fraud. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Jason Casuga CEO/Chief Engineer, and Anne Marken River Operations and Telemetry Manager join TJ to discuss the lack of snowpack, ditches and irrigation, and what to expect with the heat of the summer. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this first hour TJ still has more reaction to the bad news regarding Cesar Chavez. On a lighter note he does his Weekly World News Roundup, and Gaba tell us about a bracket featuring two local hotdog restaurants. Back to reality, a conversation spurred by news of teens being used by cartels to commint murder. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Ukrainian Luda Kostyk and Lloyd Schwartz join TJ to discuss a documentary screening of three short docs made in the Ukraine to be held at the Lobo Theater Sunday March 29, 2026 from 1 to 6pm. This is to help receive donations to two organizations helping the Ukraine, which include NM Helping Ukraine, and Car for Ukraine. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime activist Dolores Huerta reveals sexual abuse that resulted in pregnancies by Civil rights leader, activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez.TJ is joined by Arturo Sandoval an activist, and community leader who marched and had conversations with Chavez, to discuss his surprise, horror and disappointment of this latest news. All this on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the news and politics of the World. On this St. Patrick's Day Josh talks to us about Irish immigrant history, and talks more about the Iran war and the Gulf. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More celebration of St. Patrick's Day, as Bill Horn and The High Desert Pipes and Drums join TJ to play the bagpipes and get us in the mood for green beer. Check out their rendition of Amazing Grace, it will bring a tear to your eye. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wearing green today? On this St. Patrick's Day TJ talks about the Irish and a little bit of interesting trivia regarding Irish/Americans. Then he speaks of the Harvey Girls, and the old Harvey Hotel. Gaba gives us and update on the City Council Meeting and their decisions, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author of the book "Privacy's Defender; My 38-year fight against digital surveillance", Cindy Cohn joins TJ to discuss her new book. Cindy documented her career defending digital rights against surveillance, it also covers her legal battles against the NSA and the FBI, highlighting the fight for privacy in the digital age. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is in the air, and manure is on the hands of TJ as he is prepping his yard and garden. Then he takes a break from his green thumb and talks to us about the Oscars, and some of his observations. Carlyle talks about teaching his son how to play disc golf, and lastly City Council Wars, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychic, astrologist and all around spooky person, Cynthia Hess comes in to discuss Friday the 13th, which is the second of this year, and third to come in November, weeeird! She also takes your calls and does a reading for you. All here on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outdoor Chef and host of the show Chasing the Flames, George Lovato joins TJ to discuss his show. He discusses technique, and his mastering the raw power of wood-fired outdoorcooking. Known as the On-Call Outdoor Chef, George Lovato Jr. is an expert in open-fire cooking arts as well as gas, charcoal, and Binchotan. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes we're all gonna die, but TJ's obsession with death gets him on the trip to tell us the top cities in the U.S. destined to be blown away by a nuclear attack before anyone else and yes Albuquerque is in the top ten. Then a useless news story regarding the hiring of the next Albuquerque Police Chief. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From AM610/95.9FM KNML The Sports Animal's Opening Drive Jeff Simbieda joins TJ to talk about the Mountain West Conference Tournament and a little NFL. Then KKOB and KNML"s Operations Director Aaron "Buck" Burnett joins TJ to talk downtown Albuquerque, and the weed business. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer Craig Kilgore joins TJ to discuss his traveling on the Historic Route 66 and taking photos and documenting it for a traveling presentation entitled "Before 100...Route 66 Now", which will be at Marble Downtown this Saturday from 1 to 7, then in Tucumcari, NM on the 27th, and 28th. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember when your dad used to scream "son of bi**h!" well TJ does and he looks down on that memory fondly. Then TJ and Carlyle talk about disc golf, how to play, the rules, and TJ ponders the idea of joining Carlyle to play. Lastly an email bag about Hegseth and the Pentagon spending. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardiologist, Medical Director at New Heart, and consultant for KOAT, Dr. Barry Ramo discusses good health with TJ. Some of the topics he talks about are sleep, Parkinson's disease, symptom websites, and colonoscopies. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer from Colores on NMPBS Tara Walch joins TJ to discuss the latest episode entitled "Harvesting the Sunshine, Conserving the Rio Grande", a look at Kenneth Armijo's revolutionary photovoltaic system that protects crops, and conserves water in the Rio Grande. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ has been wondering where are all of the crow's, and admits he would like to befriend a crow. Then a short discussion on what Gaba really does with his time off. Lastly a sad and disturbing story about a retired local General who has been missing for almost two weeks. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the news and politics of the World. On this hour TJ and Josh are joined by UNM Men's Baseball coach Tod Brown, to talk about good ole baseball. Then they get back to serious stuff like the Trump Save America Act, and Pam Bondi to testify on the Epstein files. All this on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From ABQ-IT, Greg Mullin joins TJ to discuss Iran and Cyber Warfare, AI's ever changing development, and closer to home he talks about how to watch for deep fakes, and private security. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ strikes first, calling out Trump for not owning up to the increase in oil prices, and gas prices. Then a Weekly World News update. Also a spirited debate with Carlyle and Trujillo over a brand new song from Ringo Starr. Lastly a statue of Trump and Epstein in DC. All this and more one News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the local online periodicals, The Paper, City Desk ABQ, and The Political Report, media man Pat Davis joins TJ to discuss what is happening in news and politics around the State. He talks about the protests at Zorro Ranch, the Governors race, and a proposed new City tax. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were they smoking? In one of the weirdest first hours ever, TJ tops himself with the odd, and freaky. First he talks to Trujillo about the Heart concert, then it evolves into a story about a certain mushroom that makes you see little people. Lastly strippers possibly being forced to register? All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church, father Chris Zugger now reassigned to Phoenix, AZ joins TJ to talk about the latest news on the war in the Ukraine, though it has taken a back burner to the Iran war. He also talks about the breakdown of the Ukrainian Peace talks. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of the podcast Peace Talks Radio, as well as documentarian filmmaker Paul Ingles joins TJ to discuss artists and bands that were exceptional in their era as well as all time. They talk the Rock 'N" Roll Hall of Fame, and a series of very cool music interviews done by legendary Sports Broadcaster Bob Costas. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh McDonald, and Martin Sawyer, the Albuquerque Chapter Chair for the Rock Mountain Foundation, which advocates for conservation, and their number one goal is the habitat improvement process, join TJ to discuss an event they have coming up Saturday March 14th, 2026. The event is their 14th annual banquet, where proceeds go to support the Albuquerque Chapter. All here on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Hej Hej's Swedish Hotdogs, Chef and owner Amelia Eudailey joins TJ to talk about her pop up business locally, how she got started and what her cuisine consists of, which is delicious hot dogs inspired by her Swedish background. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas joins TJ to talk about how the Feds (the DOJ) told the Attorney General to pause any investigations on Epstein and his infamous ranch in New Mexico (Zorro Ranch). All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardiologist, and Medical Director for New Heart, as well as consultant for KOAT Dr. Barry Ramo joins TJ to discuss the effects of Day Light Savings time on the mind and body. Then TJ is joined by New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero to discuss the newly formed Truth Commission for the Epstein Ranch in NM. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, Terry Brunner joins TJ to discuss the commission/study for parking in Downtown Albuquerque. They are looking for the best, safe, and affordable parking to bring more patrons to Downtown Albuquerque. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ is looking at Texas voting issues, as they are now starting their primaries. Then from Portfolio Wealth Advisors, "Money Man", and crisis investor Lee Munson joins TJ to discuss short term investing in munitions during the United States attack on Iran. Plus an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the latest in news and politics around the World. Some of the topics he talks about are why go to war?, The War Powers Resolution, and the view of the Constitution from different administrations. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pollical pundit and columnist Merritt Allen comes in to discuss the military aspects of Iran, sleeper cells in the U.S., and who is running the show in the Middle East. Also Josh Kastenberg comes in slightly early to discuss all the latest in the news and politics of the World. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TJ is closely keeping an eye on the Congressional Epstein Committee, as he talked about the Clinton's testimony, particularly Hillary's. It gets especially weird and absurd, when Colorado State Rep., Lauren Boebert asks about "pizza gate". Also a Weekly World News roundup, and an email bag. All on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Drone U, Paul Aitken joins TJ to discuss the world of drones, and the many purposes they can be used for. Paul also talks about the Iranian drones, a type of laser weapon built to destroy drones (Mexican cartel drones), and new UFO news. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media Executive and Author Andy Regal discusses his latest book entitled "Surviving Bully Culture...A career spent navigating workplace bullying, and a guide for Healing". All this and more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.