Yesterday's Out and About - We Have the Power - with Sami Perry

 

Yesterday on Out and About, I had Sami Perry, formerly from Spokane Indivisible and now with We Have the Power. We talked about how, just by voting, we can make huge changes for the better in our community.

The circumstances for our nation are dire. We didn’t arrive here overnight but from a gradual slide into Fascism. A lot of this can be attributed to sane people (the majority) not doing the very mundane act of simply voting.

Wrestling our nation back from the grip of Fascists will not be easy and it will take so much time and so many resources to re-establish justice for all. But the first step is very easy. Pick up your ballot and send in your vote. When you vote in the midterms, it shows the Epstein Class that you are serious and that they should actually fear that we will be seeking justice, that we will be restoring honor in America. 

We have the power. Please vote now. 

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, why don’t you have a listen here. 

As always, thank you to my underwriter - Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Today on Out and About - Sami Perry from Spokane Indivisible...

 

Today on Out and About, I will be talking with Sami Perry from Spokane Indivisible. The primary election is coming up soon. You've received your ballots and there are a lot of decisions you need to make. Start flexing those voting muscles now with these ballots, and be ready for the most important election in our nation’s history this November.

Spokane Indivisible is an organization which keeps the majority of us (who are not in the Fascist cult) hopeful that we can rescue the United States from the insane demonic clowns who are stealing everything from us right now - our national integrity, our rights, our money and our freedom. In other words, Sami and I will have a lot to talk about. 

If you are wondering what you can do to help thwart these traitors, pedos, rapists, liars, killers, war criminals, conmen, thieves and their enablers, this show is for you.
 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org.

Thank you to my underwriter - Eastern Washington University. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Haiku Friday - July 24, 2026

 

Whoops! I said July 23, but it is really July 24. Sorry about that! 

The sibyls will speak 

When they’re damn good and ready. 

Fear the news they’ll tell

Max Q

The fortune teller 

Couldn’t have predicted this: 

Crystal ball breakdown.

Max Q

Red sun this morning

Stained by the forest fire smoke

This is the new normal

Bill

Orgy of chaos 

Break it all and break it fast 

There is no refuge 

Rikosan

Land of dopes and cons

And now the grand finale

Know justice - The End

Maeve

Yesterday's Out and About - Trans Artist Adam Bodhi...

 

Yesterday on Out and About, I had artist Adam Bodhi on to talk about art and what it is like to create art as a trans person who is on the autism spectrum. Adam has a meet and greet at the Artisan’s Guild on Saturday. He is giving away some beautiful works at this event and you will want to have a listen for details on how you can check it out. I always learn a little more about Adam and his process every time we talk. Please have a listen to learn more about his wonderful young man.

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, why don’t you have a listen here -  

As always, thank you to my underwriter - Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Today's Out and About - Artist Adam Bodhi!

 

Today on Out and About, I will be interviewing Adam Bodhi. Adam is an artist and fellow trans peep. I talked with Adam back in March when he was preparing for a gallery show at the Artisan’s Guild. I am looking forward to hearing what he has been up to and how life has been for him these days. 

Adam is an interesting guy and we had a lot to talk about last time we met, so I am really looking forward to today’s conversation.

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org.

Haiku Friday - July 17, 2026

 

Working in the yard

And daring the bees to bite:

Quite impervious. 

Max Q

Another morning:

My A-D-D time of day. 

Can’t get organized. 

Max Q

Cool summer morning

A quiet time with coffee

Wish it never ends

Bill

Things aren’t what they were 

But they never were, were they 

A revelation 

Rikosan

Landing, I wake up

Awkward steps toward the hatch

Strange new world beckons

Maeve

Yesterday's Out and About - Two wonderful performances by Inland Classical Theatre...

 

Yesterday on Out and About, I had the fantastic Inland Classical Theatre on to perform two short Anton Chekhov plays. The cast, crew, and directors did a wonderful job. The two plays were The Proposal and The Bear. The Proposal was directed by Jeffrey Ridlington with a cast of Sydney Anderson, Jerrod McDougall and Jo Fae. The Bear was directed by Joseph Selle and featured Casey Garcia, Babe Eyer, and Ali Aboud. Alex Blackmon ran the sound cues for both plays.

These plays were very funny and it was a real treat for me to be in the studio to watch as well as listen. Their performances really underscored what a gift this group is to Spokane. You can check out their website here.

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, why don’t you have a listen here. 

As always, thank you to my underwriter - Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Today's Out and About - Anton Chekov's The Proposal and The Bear - Performed by Inland Classical Theatre!

 

Today on Out and About, we are in for a real treat! Two short plays by Anton Chekov, presented by the wonderful Inland Classical Theatre. Brace yourself for some concentrated and intense entertainment for the 55 minutes of the show. As a bonus, all yours truly will be doing is running the board and making sure that the signal gets to our remote mountain fortress antenna and over the tubes of the interwebs.

The two plays are The Proposal and The Bear. Directing The Proposal is Jeffrey Ridlington and the cast is Sydney Anderson, Jerrod McDougall and Jo Fae. The Bear is directed by Joseph Selle and will feature Casey Garcia, Babe Eyer, and Ali Aboud. This is going to be a lot of fun and I hope you can join us. When someone asks you what you did today, you can reply “Oh I just enjoyed a couple of plays by Chekov performed by the Inland Classical Theatre, how about you?”

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org.

Thank you to my underwriter - Eastern Washington University. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Haiku Friday - July 10, 2026

 

Ants ate the lizard, 

A carcass left by the cats:

Plaything for felines. 

Max Q

Brave little person

Showing their support for the 

Vulnerable ones

Bill

Clouds destination 

Where does that highway go to

Rain in Montana 

Rikosan

Air should feel lighter

Yet summer days crush nicely

Substantial geishas 

Maeve 

Yesterday's Out and About - Artists Heatherann Woods and Bevie LaBrie from Terrain Gallery's Light, Land, Sky...

Yesterday on Out and About, We took a deep dive into the work of two local Spokane artists - Heatherann Woods and Bevie LaBrie. These artists approach their work in different ways, but both produce very moving and beautiful pieces.

They are two of the three artists featured in his month’s Terrain Gallery show - Light, Land, Sky. It kicks off on Friday and will continue to August 1. You can find more information on the show, including artist statements here. 

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, why don’t you have a listen here.

As always, thank you to my underwriter - Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

 

Today's Out and About...

 

Today on Out and About, I will be talking with artists from this month’s Terrain Gallery show - Light, Land, Sky. I am not sure which artists will be on the air with me, but it will be some combination of Tim Bovey, Heatherann Woods, Bevie LaBrie and/or Laurie Carlson. This gallery show has received a lot of media attention and I am always stoked to talk to artists about their work.

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org.

Thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University.Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Haiku Friday - July 3, 2026

 

It’s all upside down: 

Chaos, conflict, corruption - 

Just the new normal.

Max Q

The National Mall:

Hijacked by the oligarchs, 

Heat strokes free of charge. 

Max Q

Drunken transit sign

But if you think I'm tipsy,

You should see the bus

Bill

All I really want 

Is to not want anything 

But maybe new socks 

Rikosan

Stewed prunes and coffee

Incontinental breakfast 

Happy July Fourth

Maeve

Yesterday's Out and About - PROOF!

Yesterday on Out and About, I had a fun and rollicking conversation with Jess Loomer, Skyler Moeder and Scott Worley. They were with me to talk about their theatrical production of PROOF. Jess is one of the actors, Skyler is the promoter and Scott directs and produces this very thought-provoking play. Because the story deals with mental heath and people who are intellectually gifted, we had discussions around these issues, as well and a lot of laughs! If you want tickets to the show, here is a link -  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proof-tickets-1990722899782.

If you missed yesterday’s Out and About, why don’t you have a listen here -  https://archive.kyrs.org/mp3/kyrs_260630_160000b.mp3. The show started a little late so you might have to fast forward about 7 minutes or so. 

As always, thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University. 

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org. Thanks for listening! Maeve 

Today on Out and About - PROOF...

 

Today on Out and About, I will be talking with Scott Worley and Skyler Moeder from PROOF. This play will be showing at Ella’s Supper Club on July 9,10,11. It sounds like a great story and it certainly has some wonderful people in it!

Tune into Out and About every Tuesday at 4 pm on KYRS at 88.1 and 92.3 fm. Also streaming at KYRS.org.

Thank you to my underwriters - Boots Bakery and Eastern Washington University.Thanks for listening! Maeve 

A very special Haiku Friday - June 26, 2026

 

‘Cause I’m going to

Sunflower fields forever, 

Let me take you down 

Max Q

These late spring blossoms

Natures prelude to summer

Each year four movements

Bill

Calgary airport

Family of 4, Prague-bound

Adventure awaits

Emily

Change starts with one man

Despite resistance and hate

He remains steadfast

Emily

Hardworking, caring

Intelligent, trustworthy

That is my father

Alexander

Someone to lean on

And helping to move forward 

Best Father ever

Alexander

The tone deaf tourist 

Sightseeing at any cost 

As the planet burns 

Rikosan

Hushed warmth in my haunts

Our home’s happy summer peace

Tranquil spirit rests

Maeve