KXEP-LP Empower House Radio
Empower House Radio is a non-profit, community radio station in San Antonio, TX on 101.5 FM. We highlight stories from community advocates, other non-profit organizations, local artists/poets/musicians and those fighting for, and creating, positive change in our local community.
Episodes
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Tessa E. Matiella, a San Antonio poet, recites some of her poetry which she recorded for Empower House Radio for National Poetry Month.
Happy Hour is Empower House Radio's series where we look at the lighter side of life, share stories and poems, speak to musicians, artists, poets, writers, and historians and cover topics and conversations that are interesting, weird and entertaining.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is the Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Andres Montez, AKA 'Fat Gumbo Lee", is a San Antonio jazz musician and percussionist. He graduated from St. Mary's University and was the 2021 AJAM ISAJ Winner (Alan Jones Academy of Music). He plays in various venues around San Antonio with his jazz collective.
Andres spoke to Empower House Radio about the jazz scene in San Antonio and the support he received coming up through high school, college and even now. He names some of the big jazz musicians here in San Antonio and the importance of older generations imparting their knowledge and supporting the younger generations to keep jazz alive and continue to grow support for the scene in the city.
Happy Hour is Empower House Radio's series where we look at the lighter side of life, share stories and poems, speak to musicians, artists, poets, writers, and historians and cover topics and conversations that are interesting, weird and entertaining.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is the Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Empower House SA's own Community Health Manager, Elda Olvera, and co-host, Venus Prado interview siblings and only children and try to decide which is better. A humorous discussion about sibling relationships.
Happy Hour is Empower House Radio's series where we look at the lighter side of life, share stories and poems, speak to musicians, artists, poets, writers, and historians and cover topics and conversations that are interesting, weird and entertaining.
Credits:
Hosts: Elda Olvera, Venus Prado
Producers: Elda Olvera, Venus Prado, Armando Estrada
Armando Estrada is the Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Jose Martinez from Vibrant Works speaks about the services they offer and how they advocate for the Blind and Low Vision community in San Antonio to access training and employment opportunities. He also talks about the obstacles the Blind community faces when seeking employment and how employers can become better allies.
Empower Hour: Community and Wellness is our series where we sit down with advocates and leaders, other non-profit organizations and those working to improve social justice, human and animal welfare, health and wellness, the environment and the communities they live and work in.
Credits:Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is Empower House Radio Station Manager
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Eli Lev drops by on his nationwide tour to grace us with his acoustic rendition of "Bee on a tree" as well as a song from his "Four Directions" albums. Eli muses about his muses and inspiration, the art of storytelling through music, his global travels, and his ultimate plan - which doesn't involve world domination but is worldly.
Happy Hour is Empower House Radio's series where we look at the lighter side of life, share stories and poems, speak to musicians, artists, poets, writers, and historians and cover topics and conversations that are interesting, weird and entertaining.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is the Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
San Antonio artist, advocate, educator, and musician, Joaquin "Muerte" Abrego talks about his projects, his inspiration and the art scene in San Antonio. He also talks about the importance of culture in art.
Happy Hour is Empower House Radio's series where we look at the lighter side of life, share stories and poems, speak to musicians, artists, poets, writers, and historians and cover topics and conversations that are interesting, weird and entertaining.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Producer: Luis Valdes
Armando Estrada is the Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Felicia Nino and Barbara Rapelye from Animal Defense League of Texas speak about the great work they, and other animal shelters in San Antonio, are doing to save as many animals as they can. They give information and resources to pet owners about spay/neuter clinics, vaccines and how to be a responsible pet owner. They also give advice to potential pet owners about things to consider when adopting a pet.
Empower Hour: Community and Wellness is our series where we sit down with advocates and leaders, other non-profit organizations and those working to improve social justice, human and animal welfare, health and wellness, the environment and the communities they live and work in.
Credits:Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Armando Estrada is Empower House Radio Station Manager
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Lizbeth Davila, a lawyer from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid speaks to us about tenant's rights and evictions. Lizbeth talks about what tenant's can do if they are facing evictions and what resources are available to them.
Empower Hour: Housing is Empower House Radio's series on issues relating to housing, property ownership, tenant's rights, and homelessness.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Producer: Irene White
Armando Estrada is Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio, 101.5 FM in San Antonio.
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Housing - David Row from the City of San Antonio Homeless Services informs our listerners of the resources available to them, family members or friends experiencing homelessness. He also breaks down and debunks stereotypes and misconceptions about homelessness and promotes a deeper understanding and empathy of what it means to be homeless.
Empower Hour: Housing is Empower House Radio's series on issues relating to housing, property ownership, tenant's rights, and homelessness.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Producer: Irene White
Armando Estrada is Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio, 101.5 FM in San Antonio.
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Housing - Erin Hahn and Mia Loseff from Texas Housers explain what the Evictions Dashboard is, what information has been gathered, and how the information can be utilized.
Empower Hour: Housing is Empower House Radio's series on issues relating to housing, property ownership, tenant's rights, and homelessness.
Credits:
Host/Producer: Caesar Morales
Producer: Irene White
Armando Estrada is Radio Station Manager for Empower House Radio, 101.5 FM in San Antonio.