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KUCI: Get the Funk Out

Life's a Rollercoaster Ride! Stories of Inspiration and Change ( KUCI 88.9fm in Irvine )

Podcast · By Janeane Bernstein · American English · US · Official site

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15
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Sep 2, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Dr. Pius Kamau, a tireless advocate for education and equity, shares a remarkable story in his new book Running with Lions (opens the original)

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    Running with Lions is a remarkable story! Dr. Kamau is a tireless advocate for education and equity, among other causes. Kamau established Africa America Higher Education Partnerships (AAHEP), a nonprofit that helps African women scientists to pursue graduate degrees in the US, and is the host of Never Again, the podcast of the Coalition Against Global Genocide.Dr. Kamau champions education and equity, supporting African women in STEM and serving on boards to expand minority access to science. H

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Award-winning screenwriter and playwright Lisa Kenner Grissom explores Jewish resistance, resilience, memory, and legacy in Fania in the Forest. (opens the original)

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    About Lisa Kenner GrissomLisa is an award-winning screenwriter and playwright whose work engages dynamic social issues, often through a female lens. She’s known for creating multi-layered characters, exploring the complexity of human emotion, and finding levity in discomfort.After visiting Vilnius, Lithuania, Lisa began exploring themes of Jewish resistance, resilience, memory, and legacy. Her TV pilot, FANIA IN THE FOREST, was a Top 5 ScreenCraft Fellowship Finalist and an Austin Film Festival

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Daisy Chain Fields: Where Music Meets Purpose Conversations with Daisy Chain Fields’ Nonprofit Partners on KUCI 88.9fm August 26th at 9am (opens the original)

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    Daisy Chain Fields: Where Music Meets Purpose Conversations with Daisy Chain Fields’ Nonprofit Partners This week on Get the Funk Out on KUCI 88.9 FM, Janeane takes a closer look at Daisy Chain Fields, the new music festival celebrating women and girls through music, creativity, community and connection. With an extraordinary lineup featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and many more, Daisy Chain Fields promises to be a major celebration of women

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Filmmaker Doug Pray & KCRW's David Greene discuss their timely and powerful film, Louder than Guns with KUCI's Janeane Bernstein (opens the original)

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    Directed by: Doug Pray Written by: David Greene, Ketch Secor Edited by: Doug Pray Produced by: Stephanie Meurer, Ashley York, Doug Pray Executive Produced by: Ketch Secor, David Greene, Foster Phillips RT: 89 minutes “Thought-Provoking, Poignant, A Must See” Janet Walker, Haute-Lifestyle “Easily one of the most important films of 2026” Steve Kopian, Unseen Films “A perspective that feels almost radical in a media landscape built on outrage” Chris Jones, Overly Honest Movie Reviews We’re having t

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    Dayna Altman - a dynamic mental health speaker, entrepreneur and advocate joins host Janeane on KUCI 88.9fm (opens the original)

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    Dayna Altman is an energetic and dynamic mental health speaker, entrepreneur and advocate. The full force and sole operator of Bake it Till You Make it LLC, Dayna harvests herpassion for mental health advocacy by using food and baking to create an authentic recipe for vulnerable storytelling.The author of five mental health cookbooks, the facilitator of a variety of mental health presentations and the subject of an award winning documentary, Dayna is a sought after storyteller. She has been invi

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