Initiative Radio

ABOUT INITIATIVE RADIO

“Initiative Radio With Angela McKenzie” is a nationally syndicated, weekly, one hour public affairs program that focuses on the philanthropic and altruistic activities of corporations both for profit and not-for-profit, inter-governmental organizations, persons of repute and everyday people. The program also gives exposure to under represented artists of all disciplines and in an effort to consistently engage a youthful audience, urban and alternative music specials are presented on a recurring basis.

The radio program seeks to raise awareness of social conditions that affect our communities at the local, national and global levels. The majority of topics covered, do not ordinarily receive thorough exposure via commercial media outlets. The program gives a voice to disadvantaged persons and persons who are in positions of influence who seek to uplift the disadvantaged. With this balanced presentation listeners can learn about many opportunities available for them to participate in philanthropic enterprises, or at the least understand that individuals and organizations of altruistic vision do exist, regardless of socioeconomic challenges that plague society. This type of information can bring an optimistic outlook to listeners who are in need of inspiration in their personal and professional lives, whilst motivating others who are active philanthropists to keep up their tireless commitment to doing good works. The show can be heard daily on stations around the nation – for a detailed carriage list see below.

Carriage List

SUNDAY
WEOS 89.7 FM & WWW.PUBLICBROADCASTING.NET
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Geneva, NY)

MONDAY
WXOJ 103.3 FM & WWW.VALLEYFREERADIO.COM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (Northampton, MA)

TUESDAY
WRFN 98.9 FM & WWW.RADIOFREENASHVILLE.ORG
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Central Time) (Nashville, TN)

WEDNESDAY
WSIA 88.9 FM & WWW.WSIA.FM
10:00 - 11:00 AM (Staten Island, NY)

THURSDAY
WBMB 87.9 FM & WWW.WBMB.ORG
1:00 - 2:00 PM (New York, NY)
WBCR 1090 AM & WWW.BROOKLYNCOLLEGE.ORG
1:00 – 2:00 PM
WWW.SARFMRADIO.COM (New York, NY)
9:00 - 10:00 PM

FRIDAY
WWW.SARFMRADIO.COM (New York, NY)
7:00 - 8:00 AM
WUOW 104.7 FM & WWW.WUOW.ORG
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Oneonta, NY)

SATURDAY
KSOW 106.7 FM & WWW.KSOW.ORG
2:00 - 3:00 AM (Pacific Time) (Cottage Grove, Oregon)

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For further information contact:
Angela McKenzie

Email addresses: amck83@hotmail.com, initiativeradio@yahoo.com, angela@wsia.fm

THE TEAM

Angela McKenzie
Producer and Host

Philip Masciantonio
Production Support
GENERAL MANAGER
WSIA 88.9 FM

Reza Pootrakul
Graphic and Web Design

Broadcast Schedule

June 2009
Initiative Radio with Angela McKenzie

Matt Duke's Music & Richard Cooper Williams Poetry
"Initiative Radio's" motto is "Food for the Mind & Music for the Soul" and in this edition Angela is joined by New York City poet Richard Cooper Williams to focus on the soulful aspect of the program. Williams reads several selections from his book "From A Whisper To A Scream" whilst Angela spins the acoustic guitar based tracks of East Coast singer/songwriter Matt Duke's "Kingdom Underground." This show is perfect for setting the soul adrift on an ocean of bliss and reflection.

Brooklyn Honors Spike Lee
Ashley Mui & Sallome Hralima
June 2009 marks the twentieth anniversary of the sometimes controversial filmmaker Spike Lee's film "Do The Right Thing" and in observation of this milestone the organization PlanIt Brooklyn led by Ashely Mui and Sallome Hralima are staging a four day spectacle filled with artistic events all inspired by Spike's movies. Tune in to hear more about this Brooklyn based celebration, learn about these ambitious young women and sample some Spike Lee trivia.

Rasheeda Ali
Rasheeda Ali is the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and she is also an advocate for sufferers of Parkinson's Disease and their families. On today's broadcast Rasheeda talks about growing up as the champs daughter, about teaching her own children about their grandfather's challenge with Parkinson's Disease and also about her role as a spokesperson for the Brainstorm Laboratories in Israel. Brainstorm's chief Chaim Liebowitz also stops by to talk about the company's research to find cures for Parkinson's and other neuro-degenerative diseases.

Dub Poet ANTON
Initiative Radio is broadening its' horizons into the world of music video production with the launch of "Complex" by Dub Poet ANTON. "Complex" will officially be launched via the Youtube channel this week in time for the encore presentation of Angela's interview with Trinidadian Dub Poet ANTON. Listeners will learn about the origins of Dub from the dance halls of Jamaica, WI to the night clubs of New York City.View video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlI1Uvk41As