National Day of Reason
On Thursday, May 2nd, KOOP Radio will observe The National Day of Reason, a secular celebration for humanists, atheists, freethinkers, and the non-religious. The day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday in May, in response to the statutory observance of a National Day of Prayer in the United States, which many atheist and secular groups deem unconstitutional.
A 2023 survey by the Pew Research Center reported that 28% of Americans classify themselves as non-religious – a growing proportion.
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KOOP Nightbeat Film Series: Urgh! A Music War – Thursday, May 30
The KOOP Radio: Nightbeat Film Series returns to the Eastside Cinema on Thursday, May 30 with a special screening of Urgh! A Music War (1981). This concert film features performances
The National Day of Reason
On Thursday, May 2nd, KOOP Radio will observe The National Day of Reason, a secular celebration for humanists, atheists, freethinkers, and the non-religious. The day is celebrated annually on the
Gettin’ Social With Jerell Tongson
Jerell participates in KOOP’s social media presence and content, is on the station’s Board of Directors as Treasurer, hosts a show and soon will host another. We spoke on April
Labour with a “U”! In May 2024, KOOP Celebrates Workers’ Rights
During May 2024, KOOP’s Community Council lifts up and celebrates International Workers’ Rights/Labour Day, which falls on Wednesday, May 1 this year. In the place we now call the United States, we celebrate
Program Highlights
Emily Shirley on The Singer and the Song
From Rush: “The Singer and the Song welcomes Emily Shirley. Emily is a wonderful singer songwriter from right here in Austin, and she’s also a member of the great band The Belle Sounds, and
Brand New Electronic This Saturday on Fresh From the Underground!
Join us this Saturday at 5 PM as Fresh From the Underground newcomer DJ ConLRAD presents new heat from electronic mainstays as well as budding talent. Artists featured this week
Party Stains – A Weekly Update from Stronger Than Dirt
Some FEATURED ARTISTS on this week’s Stronger Than Dirt (Saturday, April 27, 8-10pm) include the Monks, Electric Prunes, XTC, Speedies, Kraftwerk, Pylon, Grifters, Apples in Stereo, Sixteen Deluxe, Habibi, lots of
International Folk Bazaar Kid’s Music Special
Tune in to this Wednesday’s International Folk Bazaar for Kim Simpson’s annual children’s music lineup. Don’t worry about not understanding some of the languages – all of the songs are
Upcoming Events
KOOP Nightbeat Film Series: Urgh! A Music War – Thursday, May 30
The KOOP Radio: Nightbeat Film Series returns to the Eastside Cinema on Thursday, May 30 with a special screening of Urgh! A Music War (1981). This concert film features performances
Labour with a “U”! In May 2024, KOOP Celebrates Workers’ Rights
During May 2024, KOOP’s Community Council lifts up and celebrates International Workers’ Rights/Labour Day, which falls on Wednesday, May 1 this year. In the place we now call the United States, we celebrate
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