August marks the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. To celebrate his iconic words, Re-Imagined Radio presents “I Have a Dream: Stories about the Famous Speech” at 1 p.m. Aug. 21 on KXRW-FM (99.9) in Vancouver and KXRY-FM (91.1 and 107.1) in Portland. King's speech is one of the most […]
At 1 p.m. April 17, Re-Imagined Radio will explore Edward R. Murrow’s shortwave radio reports from London during the 57 nights of bombing in World War II that is called the Blitz. The April episode, titled “Proximity Effect: Edward R. Murrow’s Radio Storytelling,” with Murrow’s at-the-scene vivid verbal descriptions and keen attention to sound, created […]
Re-Imagined Radio’s March episode is a little-known radio adaptation of the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz” (1939). It originally aired on “Lux Radio Theatre” on Christmas Day 1950, with Judy Garland recreating her starring movie role as Dorothy Gale. The episode premiers at 1 p.m. March 20 on KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver; and KXRY-FM (91.1), […]
Re-Imagined Radio will pay tribute to the 106-year-old Interstate Bridge in February with “A Mighty Span” airing at 1 p.m. Feb. 20 on KXRW-FM, Vancouver, and KXRY-FM, Portland. Subsequent broadcasts and streams will be provided by local, regional and international broadcast partners. The bridge—the first to connect Portland and Vancouver across the Columbia River—opened on […]
Re-Imagined Radio presents "A Radio Christmas Sampler Vol. II," starring Jean Shepherd, Peter Lorre and Jimmy Stewart, at 1 p.m. Dec. 19 on KXRY.FM and KXRW.FM. A few dats later, […]
Re-Imagined Radio presents "Hearing Voices," oral histories from the Clark County Historical Museum. The radio presentation features true stories told by the people who lived them. The stories are "Living […]
Re-Imagined Radio brings back the popular “War of the Worlds” for October. But instead of retelling the most famous radio story ever, the episode will focus on the many stories that may have led to its creation. “The War of the Worlds: Possible Influences” premiers at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 on KXRW-FM, Vancouver, and KXRY-FM, […]
Re-Imagined Radio’s September broadcast features 20 short radio stories written and voiced by Pacific Northwesterners. Each features an epiphany -- a sudden, unexpected revelation or insight that speaks to the human experience. The premier broadcast and live stream airs at 1 p.m. Sept. 19 on KXRW-FM, Vancouver, and KXRY-FM, Portland. Subsequent broadcasts and streams will […]
Re-Imagined Radio presents "Joe Frank Trubute," at 1 p.m. Aug. 15. The premier broadcast and live stream airs on KXRW-FM, Vancouver, and KXRY-FM, Portland. Subsequent broadcasts and streams will be provided by local, regional and international broadcast partners. Over 30 years, Joe Frank entertained thousands of listeners with his radio productions. His husky, insomniac voice […]
Three legendary radio drama series come together for Re-Imagined Radio in July: “The Lone Ranger,” “The Green Hornet” and “The Challenge of the Yukon.” Among the best of the old-time radio programs, each exemplifies pioneering radio storytelling, featuring larger-than-life characters, adventurous plots and classical music themes. The premier broadcast and live stream airs at 1 p.m. […]
