Podcasts about tiny desk concert contest

Sacramento County’s new Director of the Department of Health Services, Chevon Kothari, discusses the latest COVID-19 response and the most pressing health issues facing the county. Also, as drought conditions intensify across the state, the Northern California Water Association, California Rice Commission, and Ducks Unlimited’s Western Region explain the wide-reaching impacts. Plus, CapRadio’s Nick Brunner with “Hey, Listen!” breaks down NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest, currently accepting music submissions. Today's Guests Sacramento County Department of Health Services Director Chevon Kothari on the most pressing health issues, from COVID-19 and closing health equity gaps, to health specialists role with law enforcement   Northern California Water Association President David Guy explains how the dry year will impact water supplies, Region Director of Operations for Ducks Unlimited's Western Region Jeff McCreary discusses how the drought affects waterfowl, and California Rice Commission President and CEO Tim Johnson talks about what farmers are facing this year CapRadio Assistant Program Director and Modern Music Director Nick Brunner breaks down this year’s Tiny Desk concert contest

The program begins with David Fleming in conversation with Bob Boilen, creator of The NPR Tiny Desk Concert series. We'll hear about the history of the show, a few behind the scenes moments, and rules for submission for the Tiny Desk Concert Contest. Then we have Lillian Vasquez in conversation with John Tesh. We'll hear about "John Tesh: Songs and Stories From the Grand Piano," which aired on many PBS stations, including KVCR-TV.

This is "Milestones", my 2020 NPR Tiny Desk Concert Contest entry. Please help me share this video and reach my goal of expanding my musical reach in 2020. This is a song about lasting endurance through perseverance. I hope you will enjoy it, and if you do, it is available as an album version on the new album, "All At Once", on digital stores everywhere. Thanks and wish me luck!!  support my music through my newest album, All At Once, on digital platforms everywhere, thanks everyone!! Start your podcast today with a free trial here from Podbean.com and support our show!    Hauger History Store on AmpedUpLearning!

The winner of this year's Tiny Desk Concert Contest makes his official debut performance behind the desk.

The winner of this year's Tiny Desk Concert Contest makes his official debut performance behind the desk.

Denver singer-songwriter Rachael McCuaig was one of thousands of artists around the country who submitted an original video to NPR's second annual Tiny Desk Concert Contest earlier this year. She used a simple setup in her contest submission -- just vocals and guitar -- but it was enough to make our list of 10 favorite Colorado entries from 2016. McCuaig hasn't recorded an official release, so we were thrilled to host her in the CPR Performance Studio recently and share her music with our audience for the first time.

Today on The Gist, Max Abrahms from Northeastern University examines the motives of terror groups like ISIS and Boko Haram. Plus, we speak to Mario Schlosser, CEO of health firm Oscar, about how the Affordable Care Act has birthed a new kind of health care company. (Don’t forget the health care enrollment deadline is Feb. 15.) For the Spiel, a fantastic performance taped in Gist studios, with Xavier Dphrepaulezz, aka Fantastic Negrito. He just won NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest, and here’s where you can find his EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices