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Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary Daigneault

The Z107.7 FM Up Close Show is a weekly forum to discuss issues important to residents of the Morongo Basin. To join the discussion, call 760-366-8471. Tune in to Up Close Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. with your host Gary Daigneault. KCDZ 107.7 FM, Your Community Radio Station. Look for our Podcast online at z1077fm.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
414
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Ep. 274, Open Phones to Discuss Listeners' Concerns, June 10, 2022

Ep. 274, Open Phones to Discuss Listeners' Concerns, June 10, 2022

In this episode, Gary talks with callers about their comments and concerns, opening the invitation to anyone in the community who wishes to voice their opinion. This episode focuses on the political …

00:50:17  |   Fri 10 Jun 2022
Ep. 273, Primary Election Topics, June 3, 2022

Ep. 273, Primary Election Topics, June 3, 2022

An in-depth conversation about this year's Primary Election and its candidates.

00:49:09  |   Fri 03 Jun 2022
Ep. 272, Casey Kiernan and Christina Sanchez, May 20, 2022

Ep. 272, Casey Kiernan and Christina Sanchez, May 20, 2022

Documentarian Casey Kiernan and native plant specialist Christina Sanchez
 talk with us about the proposed listing of the western Joshua tree as "Threatened" or "Endangered". Kiernan is working on the…

00:47:15  |   Fri 20 May 2022
Ep. 271, Jeff Hafler and Chryl Bookout, May 13, 2022

Ep. 271, Jeff Hafler and Chryl Bookout, May 13, 2022

Jeff Hafler, founder and owner of the Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum, and Cheryl Bookout, director and producer of the film “Inside the Beauty Bubble" talk with us about the history, founding, and ev…

00:49:40  |   Sat 14 May 2022
Ep. 270, Misinformation VS Disinformation in Media, May 8, 2022

Ep. 270, Misinformation VS Disinformation in Media, May 8, 2022

Gary takes your calls and talks with us about how to tell the difference between misinformation, disinformation, and how to protect yourself.

00:50:18  |   Fri 06 May 2022
Ep. 269, New Development in Wonder and Morongo Valleys, May 1, 2022

Ep. 269, New Development in Wonder and Morongo Valleys, May 1, 2022

Gary takes your calls and talks with us about local development in Wonder Valley and Morongo Valley, as well as short-term vacation rentals, and the surge of new residents in our area.

00:50:40  |   Tue 03 May 2022
Ep. 268, w/ Marina West, Agency General Manager of The Bighorn Desert View Water, April 24, 2022

Ep. 268, w/ Marina West, Agency General Manager of The Bighorn Desert View Water, April 24, 2022

West’s public sector career spans more than three decades. She is a professional geologist certified in water distribution and treatment and serves as the chair of the Mojave Water Agency Technical A…

00:48:28  |   Fri 22 Apr 2022
Ep. 267, w/ Kennedy Verrett, Composer-Conductor or Sound Check Earth, April 15, 2022

Ep. 267, w/ Kennedy Verrett, Composer-Conductor or Sound Check Earth, April 15, 2022

Kennedy Verrett talks with us about the theory of sound, music, and human connection. 

00:49:20  |   Fri 15 Apr 2022
Ep. 265, w/ Christopher Gubler of Gubler Orchids Nursery,  April 1, 2022

Ep. 265, w/ Christopher Gubler of Gubler Orchids Nursery, April 1, 2022

Chris talks with us about the start of Gubler Orchids, plant care, and much more!

00:49:06  |   Fri 01 Apr 2022
Ep. 264, w/ Terry Taylor-Castillo, Executive Director of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center and Deputy Director Marie Bobin, March 25, 2022

Ep. 264, w/ Terry Taylor-Castillo, Executive Director of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center and Deputy Director Marie Bobin, March 25, 2022

 Terry and Marie talk with us about their fascinating past, what is going on now, and what is planned for the future at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, formally the Institute of Mentalphysics.

00:49:12  |   Fri 25 Mar 2022
Ep. 263, w/ Les Snodgrass, Pres. of 29Palms Historical Society and Pat Rimmington, author of

Ep. 263, w/ Les Snodgrass, Pres. of 29Palms Historical Society and Pat Rimmington, author of "The Adobes of 29Palms", March 18, 2022

Les and Pat guide us in a close look at the Native American, mining, ranching, and military influences on early development in 29 Palms. 

00:48:40  |   Fri 18 Mar 2022
Ep. 262, w/ Jim Schooler, Mayor of the Town of Yucca Valley, March 11, 2022

Ep. 262, w/ Jim Schooler, Mayor of the Town of Yucca Valley, March 11, 2022

Jim talks with us about the challenges and promises for the town of Yucca Valley and takes live calls from constituents. 

00:49:59  |   Fri 11 Mar 2022
Ep. 261, w/ Jim Brakebill, Fire Chief of the Morongo Valley Fire Department, March 4, 2022

Ep. 261, w/ Jim Brakebill, Fire Chief of the Morongo Valley Fire Department, March 4, 2022

Jim Brakebill, the acting General Manager of the Morongo Valley Community Services District and Fire Chief of the Morongo Valley Fire Department, talks with us about a rocky year in 2021 and severe s…

00:51:05  |   Fri 04 Mar 2022
Ep. 260, w/ Ray Kolisz, General Manager of the Twentynine Palms Water District, February 25, 2022

Ep. 260, w/ Ray Kolisz, General Manager of the Twentynine Palms Water District, February 25, 2022

Ray talks with us about how he worked his way through the ranks and was named General Manager in 2015. He also shares with us the history, magnitude, and challenges for the Twentynine Palms Water Dis…

00:50:16  |   Fri 25 Feb 2022
Ep. 259, w/ Karmolette O’Gilvie, Mayor of 29Palms, February 18, 2022

Ep. 259, w/ Karmolette O’Gilvie, Mayor of 29Palms, February 18, 2022

Karmolette talks with us about her background, her time in the Morongo Basin, and her passion to keep the City of 29Palms blossoming. 

00:48:24  |   Fri 18 Feb 2022
Ep. 258, w/ Jim Havey, President of the Homestead Valley Community Council, February 11, 2022

Ep. 258, w/ Jim Havey, President of the Homestead Valley Community Council, February 11, 2022

 Jim talks with us about the challenges facing the rural areas and their collective needs (Flamingo Heights, Johnson Valley, Landers, and Yucca Mesa)

00:50:37  |   Fri 11 Feb 2022
Ep. 255, w/ Wayne Hamilton, Homelessness Specialist for the Morongo Unified School District, January 20, 2022

Ep. 255, w/ Wayne Hamilton, Homelessness Specialist for the Morongo Unified School District, January 20, 2022

Wayne talks about homelessness in the Morongo Basin, what services are available, who is homeless and why, and what the community can do to help.

00:48:48  |   Fri 21 Jan 2022
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