KAZU Sunday Sound Adventures
Sundays, 4-5 p.m.
One hour every Sunday at 4 p.m. on KAZU, we take our listeners on a Sound Adventure, whether it be a musical documentary, historical / scientific journey, or just something current that we hope our listeners will enjoy.
Current and recent programs, see below.
For older programs, see archives page.
(KAZU reserves this time slot for public radio documentaries and seasonal programs.)
Latest Episodes
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In a world where our attention is constantly under siege—by alerts, apps, deadlines, and digital noise—what does it mean to find peace of mind? And how does our fractured attention impact our personal relationships, our productivity, and our sense of inner calm?
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What physical activity gives you joy? Whether it’s walking, running, dancing or swimming, your body evolved to do it. We are made for movement. But there’s a cost as anyone with a sore neck or aching back knows.
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Bill Siemering, NPR’s first program director and the author of its inspiring mission statement, recounts the network’s early goal of honoring diversity by including a variety of American voices.
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In this hour, it's a look at the life and music of Louis Armstrong with the good people of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, located in Louis' former home in Queens.
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Four survivors of the Indianapolis share unforgettable and heartbreaking memories about the tragic sinking of their battle tested ship after delivering an atomic bomb to Tinian Island in 1945, and their struggle to survive against nearly impossible odds.
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Whales are aliens on Earth; intelligent beings who have skills for complex problem-solving and their own language. Now in what’s being called a breakthrough, scientists have carried on an extended conversation with a humpback whale.
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Host Dave Schlom is joined by NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.
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Embark on "American Railroad," which highlights the untold stories and unheard voices from the diverse communities that built America’s railway systems.
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Music selections and historical facts from artists including: Ida Cox, Clara Smith, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Big Mama Thornton, and other icons of American Blues.
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Blues man Buddy Guy is honored in a one-hour special by a panel of music writers, radio hosts, musicians, and fans. Their comments are mixed with classic performances by Buddy Guy.