# today program — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover today program. Page: Feed: --- ## [Potpourri](https://www.kfuo.org/?p=127863&preview=true) _2026-08-15 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Matthew 15: on expensive seed, Shem's relatives, and feeding 4 or 5 thousand. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260814102437-2026-08-15_WWB.mp3) ## [Crazy Farmers](https://www.kfuo.org/?p=127776&preview=true) _2026-08-08 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Matthew 13: what the parable of the sower means for us. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260807110952-2026-08-08_WWB.mp3) ## [Family Issues](https://www.kfuo.org/?p=127684&preview=true) _2026-08-01 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Genesis 13. How does Abraham get along with his family and why? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260731115250-2026-08-01_WWB.mp3) ## Lost and Found _2026-07-25 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Luke 15: our life summed up in one story. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260724110044-2026-07-25_WWB.mp3) ## The Call of Abraham _2026-07-18 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Genesis 12. Why did God call a guy like Abraham? Why did He call people like us? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260717113332-2026-07-18_WWB.mp3) ## All About Shepherds _2026-07-11 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Matthew 9 and 10: the various shepherds Jesus gives to His sheep. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260710131307-2026-07-11_WWB.mp3) ## 250th Independence Day Episode _2026-07-04 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Philippians 3 as we discuss the meaning of Christian citizenship. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260702153649-2026-07-04_WWB.mp3) ## Special Trinity Episode _2026-06-27 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ In this week's program, we discuss the puzzle of the Holy Trinity. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260626112940-2026-06-27_WWB.mp3) ## Stephen, 3 Calls, & Closed Communion _2026-06-20 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week, we spend some time reflecting on past programs! Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260618163026-2026-06-20_WWB.mp3) ## Special Matthew Episode _2026-06-13 · Wrestling With the Basics from KFUO Radio_ This week's program looks at Matthew 9: laying a foundation for the year of Matthew. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org [Listen](https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20260612113217-2026-06-13_WWB.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y3JVIgO39yfW) _2026-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [See Amy Goodman, her new movie, and me in Silver Spring tomorrow night](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/see-amy-goodman-her-new-movie-and) _2026-04-30 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ Friday evening at 6:45 pm, there will be a screening in Silver Spring, Maryland of the new documentary about legendary journalist Amy Goodman called “Steal This Story, Please!” I’ve heard it’s truly excellent. ## [Talkin' Blues // Cameron Knowler](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/talkin-blues-cameron-knowler) _2026-03-17 · American Songcatcher_ Today, I'm sharing a conversation I had with guitarist, writer, archivist, teacher and scholar Cameron Knowler, who has lovingly absorbed an archive's worth of early American guitar styles, and it shows. His self-illustrated book Guitars Have Feelings Too views flat picking as a continuation of the dance music that became bluegrass, not just virtuosic instrumental music. ⁠ ⁠ Cameron is a writer… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/Cameron_Knowler_Talkin_Blues.m4a?dest-id=5194670) ## [US and Israel launch new war on Iran - Drop Site/BP livestream now](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/us-and-israel-launch-new-war-on-iran) _2026-02-28 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ For updates on the newest war on Iran, I’m live with Jeremy Scahill, Ali Abunimah in Jordan, and Iranian-American analyst Hooman Majd. ## [Breaking Points for February 26, 2026](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/breaking-points-for-february-26-2026) _2026-02-26 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ On today’s program, Krystal Ball and I discussed the latest on war with Iran, war on Cuba, the apparent AI propensity to launch nuclear war when given the chance, and also interview the American Prospect’s Dave Dayen, David Hogg of “Leaders We Deserve,” and Nida Allam, running in North Carolina’s 4th district, an election coming next week. ## [Breaking Points for December 15, 2025](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/breaking-points-for-december-15-2025) _2025-12-15 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ I filled in for Krystal on today’s program, which was a dark one, given the mass shootings in Australia and at Brown University, and the ongoing deterioration of living conditions in Gaza, fueled by Israel’s ongoing siege and routine violations of the ceasefire agreement. ## [I'm in a debate tonight in Washington](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/im-in-a-debate-tonight-in-washington) _2025-12-10 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ Come by if you're free ## [TAKEOVER // Finding Lucinda: Episode 1](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/takeover-finding-lucinda-episode-1) _2025-12-02 · American Songcatcher_ Today on the program, we're letting our friends at The Bluegrass Situation takeover our feed with a brand new series called "Finding Lucinda." Episode One: Introducing Finding Lucinda As we join the story, Ismay has been living and working on their family ranch for almost a decade – and they're looking for change. For several years the independent singer-songwriter has been playing in a Lucinda… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/Finding_Lucinda.mp3?dest-id=5194670) ## [Breaking Points for 10/29/25](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/breaking-points-for-102925) _2025-10-29 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ YouTube: ## [Landslide win for Irish leftist presidential candidate; a new book recommendation](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/landslide-win-for-irish-leftist-presidential) _2025-10-25 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ The ferocity with which Catherine Connolly stood up for Palestinian dignity drew her heaps of criticism, but clearly helped her with the public. ## [Earl Scruggs // King of the Five String](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/earl-scruggs-king-of-the-five-string) _2025-10-23 · American Songcatcher_ Today on the program, we're sharing our most robust and entertaining episode since beginning five years ago, honoring the king of the five string banjo, Earl Scruggs. Featuring more than 25 different voices all touched by Earl, this part narrative, part field recording feature will give you a glimpse into the life of Earl Scruggs and his story that is completely unique, informed by those who knew… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/Earl_Scruggs_Fest.mp3?dest-id=5194670) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iuzxem3WpyEL) _2025-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Breaking Points for October 15, 2025](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/breaking-points-for-october-15-2025) _2025-10-15 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ I cohosted with Saagar today; we led with the latest on Israel ceasefire news. ## [Breaking Points for October 1, 2025](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/breaking-points-for-october-1-2025) _2025-10-01 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ On today’s program, we led with the government shutdown and interviewed Freedom Caucus Rep. ## [Breaking Points for Sept. 23, 2025](https://ryangrim.substack.com/p/breaking-points-for-sept-23-2025) _2025-09-23 · Ryan Grim · Ryan Grim_ I filled in today for Krystal because I’ll be out tomorrow, heading to NYC for the UN General Assembly meeting (where Trump is speaking now). ## [ANNOUNCEMENT // Béla Fleck Banjo Raffle](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/announcement-bla-fleck-banjo-raffle) _2025-08-11 · American Songcatcher_ Get your raffle ticket here! For just a moment, put yourself in the shoes of a person who plays music, whether they're professional, amateur or just getting started. Imagine what it would be like to lose the instrument that helps you understand your life, to make sense of the world. Now, imagine losing it and most of what you own during the most traumatic event of your life. Who is going to help… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/405497105-44100-2-3a39a8576b6cd.m4a?dest-id=5194670) ## [Talkin' Blues // Buffalo Nichols](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/talkin-blues-buffalo-nichols) _2025-05-31 · American Songcatcher_ Today, I'm sharing a conversation I had with one of today's most eclectic roots musicians, Buffalo Nichols. Since his earliest infatuations with guitar, Carl, who goes by the name Buffalo Nichols has asked himself the same question: How can I bring the blues of the past into the future? A student of African traditions and its roots in the blues, as well as the black influence on "white" music in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/00a1a2dc-23e6-d83b-7ae8-9216a57bdb94.mp3?dest-id=5194670) ## [ANNOUNCEMENT // American Songcatcher's Future](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/announcement-american-songcatchers-future) _2025-05-12 · American Songcatcher_ Over the last 5 years, we have had the privilege of bringing you stories of Pioneering musicians such as Bill Monroe, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Lead Belly, Dolly Parton, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Pete Seeger, Jean Ritchie and so many more. However, a recently shift was forced upon the American Songcatcher program. Our distributor, Spotify for Podcasters/Creators, has taken down 1/4 of our episodes on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/400107798-44100-2-2fa788ddfee68.m4a?dest-id=5194670) ## [BONUS // Moses Asch & Folkways Records](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/bonus-moses-asch-folkways-records) _2024-12-30 · American Songcatcher_ A few years back, we had the pleasure of partnering with Smithsonian Folkways for a special two part series on Folkways Records founder Moses Asch, who was born 99 years ago earlier this month. To honor his legacy, we combined these two pieces and re-releasing them today. We'll traverse Moe's early career, bankruptcy, and the tumultuous yet tantalizing 40 years of iconic recordings with pioneering… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/a502325c-fcf3-27b6-e50d-9c2d6ea31ff9.mp3?dest-id=5194670) ## [WNC Roots Music History LIVE!](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/wnc-roots-music-history-live) _2024-11-17 · American Songcatcher_ Back in July of 2024, I had the pleasure of bringing the first LIVE American Songcatcher podcast experience to the historic Graham County Courthouse in Robbinsville, NC. This time, I can't edit out all of my stumbles. The multimedia presentation traverses Western North Carolina music history starting with the native Cherokee, first settlers and immigration, African American influence on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/ff0e36a9-a1ea-0c19-ce13-0c6dcc806b17.mp3?dest-id=5194670) ## [ANNOUNCEMENT // ReString Appalachia](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/announcement-restring-appalachia) _2024-10-23 · American Songcatcher_ ReString Appalachia www.americansongcatcher.com/ReStringAppalachia ReString Appalachia is an initiative by American Songcatcher to get instruments that were lost due to Helene back in the hands of musicians throughout Appalachia. This effort is supported by over 125 roots musicians, including Bela Fleck, Rhiannon Giddens, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Infamous Stringdusters and many more, as well as… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/388543705-44100-2-7dd217eba4c64.m4a?dest-id=5194670) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fYyuuFoGpLc0) _2024-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [S3:E7 // Frankie & Johnny](https://a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e.libsyn.com/s3e7-frankie-johnny) _2024-09-22 · American Songcatcher_ Today on the program, we're proud to present the story behind the most widely recorded murder ballad in American history, the true St. Louis story of "Frankie and Johnny." Johnny's real name was Albert, and though the phrase "He was doin' her wrong" has been the constant refrain, the depiction of Frankie Baker has always been one of a vengeful murderess - rather than murder in self defense - and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a1526ccb-749b-4804-ba7b-a9ed7525149e/a9479285-bb46-c0b6-6344-b48e8dea8358.mp3?dest-id=5194670)