An off-centered, eyes-open look at the world, interspersed with bloviating useless nonsense. Every weekday, 96.3 News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout helps you make sense of a senseless world.
New Director of the Albuquerque Zoo/Biopark Brandon Gibson comes in to talk about his new role as Director, which includes an upgrade in facility plan, the orangutan habitat, expansion, and new animals. He also discusses the future of Zoo's and the Botanic Gardens with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ still thinking of yesterdays conversation about the Weekly World News is obsessed with a story talking about tips for selling your soul to the Devil. He also brings up a local story of how a performer in drag was invited to perform at a high school prom. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Cardiologist, and Medical Director of New Heart, Dr. Barry Ramo recaps Project Heart Start which was held last weekend at the Pit. He also discusses Alzheimer's and dementia, and Cheryl Marlow talks about a big house with a big price tag with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Medical spokesperson for the New Mexico Dental Association Michael Moxey discusses NM Mission of Mercy where people can take advantage of free dental work in Santa Fe at the Convention Center this Friday and Saturday. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
TJ and the crew have a spirited conversation about tabloids, like the National Inquirer, and the Weekly World News which Carlyle gets us all a subscription. TJ also talks about robotic fire breathing dogs, and do you really want to live in a van down by the river, some do... All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg discusses the news of the day worldwide. Some of the topics he talks about are, recapping the Trump trial, the Supreme Court and citing homeless people, and free speech at Universities with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ is having an existential crisis, he believes we are leaving in a virtual world like the Matrix, where we are under some kind of control by something malevolent, lol! Then TJ talks about employers who use the "non compete clause", and how that may go away. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Deanna Sauceda comes in to discuss Bowl for Kids Sake a benefit which will be held this coming weekend at Skidmore Bowling for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Also CD2 Congressman Gabe Vasquez joins TJ on News Radio KKOB
Jeff Apodaca comes in to discuss the New Mexico Project which is focused on the moderate/conservative voice of New Mexico. He also discusses the upcoming election, and politics of the day with TJ on News Radio KKOB
From Park Seed Co. a new Seed Sack sponsor, Carrie Spoonemore discusses how to grow your pumpkin properly, to get it big, giant, and healthy. Also how to keep your pumpkins safe from squash bugs with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ kicks off the show asking the question how many bodies will they find in Lake Mead now that its water level is lowering. Plus Happy Official Earth Day, and the sad news that plastics are not being recycled properly. Also Bernallilo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quesada on South Valley Pride Fest. All on News Radio KKOB
From Jericho Nursery Rick Hobson comes in and discusses spring time care for your yard, lawn, and your gardens. He also talks about how to proactively take care of pests, and he also talks Seed Sack with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Camilla Feibelmann from the Sierra Club, and Stefi Weisbird a climate advocate, come in to discuss the NM Earth Day Festival 2024 happening this Sunday at the Balloon Fiesta Park. All this on more with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ acknowledges that the news heading into to the weekend is very heavy, such as tensions between Israel and Iran, the jurors for Trumps trial have been chosen, and a man tried to immolate himself in front of the NYC Court House where Trumps trial is being held. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
President and CEO of the Albuquerque Economic Alliance Danielle Casey discusses business in Albuquerque, growth potential in the City, and the Talent Public Report. She also discusses housing, biosciences and utilities with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ continues talk regarding the crime town hall in which KKOB participated with partners the Albuquerque Journal, and KOAT. TJ asks Gaba to give his thoughts and perspectives on it, as well further impressions on the panelists. Plus UNM Professor Josh Kastenberg on Trumps Trial. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
TJ kicks off the show talking about jurors for the Trump Trial in NY, then kids around about sunscreen and skin care, a continued conversation from Dr.Ramo's appearance. TJ then gets real serious when talking about crimes statistics nationally and where Albuquerque stands. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Cardiologist, and Medical Director at New Heart Dr. Barry Ramo discusses Project Heart Start which is a program to teach you how to do CPR, the event happens this weekend at the Pit. He also discusses skin damage from the sun, and weight loss drugs with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ proclaims this day another beauty in paradise and discusses briefly a children's book about a Grey wolf, and possibly one about Marty the Moose. Then Mike Gaba talks about a Town Hall meeting Cumulus is having with other media partners KOAT, and the Albuquerque Journal regarding crime with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Former UNM Quarterback, NFL Assistant coach, and NFL analyst for TJ, Ned James discusses the life and times OJ Simpson, both on and off the field. Plus UNM Law Professor comes in briefly to talk about the latest on the Trump Trial in NY. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
President of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship Dave Jenkins discusses common sense stewardship and conservation on leasing, bonding, royalty rates and clean up on orphan wells. Plus Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg comes in to talk about Trump's trial with TJ on News Radio KKOB
We are all back from a heavy duty weekend, some of us were on vacation, and TJ does his whip-round on what we all did. Then TJ talks about being a juror, and can you be a fair and impartial juror in the case of Donald Trump's hush money trial. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Democratic candidate Damon Martinez who is running against incumbent Sam Bregman for Bernalillo County District Attorney discusses why he is running for DA. He also discusses his experience, the APD/DWI scandal, and juvenile violent crime with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ starts off talking about meat, replacing sandwich meat out of his diet, plus headcheese? He also talks about Arizona and their laws, and is Arizona now a purple state. Lastly a story about revolutionizing toilets to avoid wasting so much water. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg discusses the news of the day worldwide, politics etc. with TJ. some of the topics that they touch on are Trumps attempts to delay his hush money trial, the Ukraine, and Arizona's ruling on abortion. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation Jesse Deubel discusses the new Federal rules and regulations that state that oil and gas companies must clean up after themselves. Plus stream access and more with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ kicks off the program talking about The Gershwin Awards, he talked about how he saw Metallica doing a very cool cover of an Elton John classic. Then Gaba brings up the Trump Vice President bracketology, and 37cats and one started a fire? All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Moneyman from Portfolio Advisors Lee Munson discusses the perception vs. reality regarding the economy. Plus the airline industry, deflation, and jobs with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Author Richard Abel discusses his new book entitled "How Autocrats Seek Power (Defending Democracy)" chronicling and analyzing resistance to the threat that autocracy poses to American liberal democracy with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ kicks off the program talking about the Total Eclipse and the uniqueness of the event and how weird things were today because of it. Then TJ speaks to Jerry Jeff Daken Lead Culinary Instructor at Santa Fe College who discusses the World Central Kitchen on News Radio KKOB
On this Beer Friday TJ is joined by John Rowley owner of Rowley Farmhouse Ales in Santa Fe, as well as Ebbie Edmonston from the New Mexico Brewers Guild, on News Radio KKOB
From ABQ/UFO Birdie Jaworski discusses her group which is dedicated to everything concerning visits and sightings of extraterrestrial crafts and beings. She also talks about her own experience and the history of UFO's in New Mexico with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ is driving himself crazy as he is watching all the crazy conspiracy theorists discuss what is going to happen as a result of the total solar eclipse that will happen on Monday. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Political pundit and columnist Merritt Allen discusses many issues and politics both locally and nationally. Some of the topics TJ covers with Merritt are who will she vote for, Gaza, Domenici and Heinrich, Trumps bible, and Mitch McConnel. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.
Currently running for State Senate seat District 21, Michael Wiener discusses politics/issues with TJ. He also talks about his large collection of license plates, and Jim Fox of the James Gang with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Former New Mexico State Auditor and current practicing attorney Brian Colon discusses a new documentary entitled "Mora is Burning" about the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and the problems of getting funding from the feds to help those affected. All this and more with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Cardiologist and Medical Director for New Heart Dr. Barry Ramo discusses allergies what to take for them and the winds and pollens that cause them. He also discusses Alzheimer's and Viagra with TJ on News Radio KKOB
Public Information Officer from the Albuquerque Fire Department Jason Fejer discusses the challenges AFD has as fire season seems to start earlier. Plus he also talks about new trucks, prevention and common sense practices to prepare for Bosque and Brush fires, and housefires with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ is still frustrated by lawmakers on both sides of the isle, using the border as political fodder, instead of coming up with a solid no nonsense immigration bill. Plus he poses the question has climate change changed your habits, and Pepsi maple syrup? All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Josh "the Professor" Kastenberg discusses the latest news and politics of the day with TJ. Josh touches on the UN, Israel and Palestine, the trials for Trump, and Trumps bible with TJ on News Radio KKOB
From New Mexico Cultural Affairs Programming with NMPBS Michael Kamins discusses two shows PBS is bringing back "Trinity a Commitment to Peace", and "Trinity getting the Job Done". He also talks about the New Mexico Media Collection with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ kicks off the show still complaining about the noise his sick old cat makes at night, then Gaba brings up the possible name change of an airport in DC to Donald J. Trump. On a more serious note TJ reads a piece from the Cleveland Plains Dealer regarding Truth in Media. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Board Certified Plastic surgeon from the Lovelace Medical Group Dr. Jeffrey Morehouse discusses breast reconstruction surgery after cancer, he talks about patients concerns and questions. Plus facelifts and other types of surgery with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ comes back after the Easter weekend and declared April Fools day is lame, not the same because a lot of people can freak out on it. Plus Gaba has some Easter trivia, and he also talks with TJ about cicada's, and an email bag with TJ, all on News Radio KKOB
From Southwest Ghost Hunters, author Cody Polston, discusses his new book "Murder and Mayhem in Tombstone". A story about the infamous gunfight between the Earps and the Clantons with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ gets us all ready for Easter, asking what we're all going to do and what we're going to eat! Plus long time KKOB and KNML Producer and on air talent AMarie Castillo comes in and says goodbye as she leaves the station and country with her husband in the Air Force. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Author Keith O'Brian discusses his latest book "Charile Hustle; The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Glory Days of Baseball". He discusses the controversial player and the gambling scandal that got him banned from Major League Baseball, with TJ on News Radio KKOB
TJ starts the program talking again about Trumps bible, and wonders about his motives, also in the wake of the tragic accident of the Scott Burns Key Bridge in Baltimore, extremists talking about weird conspiracy theories that are flat out ridiculous. All this and more on News Radio KKOB
Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg discusses the latest news and events happening world wide. Josh discusses the Supreme Court and the Morning after pill, the horrifying collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and the Ukraine with TJ on News Radio KKOB
General Manager of the Albuquerque Isotopes John Traub, discusses all of the great promotions and cool food for this season coming up which begins on Friday right here on KKOB. He also discusses the manager, and some new rules we can see out at the games with TJ on News Radio KKOB