The Kirk And Baker Show Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-kirk-and-baker-show Rogers Kirk and David Baker host a weekly podcast that focuses on community and regional issues (and everything else!) based out of the Quad Cities, USA! Copyright 2022 - KALA-FM 6bf4a743-da01-5411-b200-781d91bb1e5f no en Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:11:12 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:19:11 -0800 http://kalafm.org https://img.transistor.fm/HxzBc0hZL-B-BXylFYesJk_LLo3jn2EkTv8Tg_LFSLA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNTk0LzE2NTQ2/NDE1OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Kirk And Baker Show http://kalafm.org episodic David Baker Rogers Kirk and David Baker host a weekly podcast that focuses on community and regional issues (and everything else!) based out of the Quad Cities, USA! Rogers Kirk and David Baker host a weekly podcast that focuses on community and regional issues (and everything else!) based out of the Quad Cities, USA!. The Kirk And Baker Show David Baker No No Episode 15 - What Just Happened? (Election '24) 15 15 Episode 15 - What Just Happened? (Election '24) full 70b793b6-aedf-44d0-b765-98f070bb4d94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e5a729 In the wake of Election '24, David Baker and Rogers Kirk talk about the impact of the results.  The question looms:  where do we go from here?

The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

Got a suggestion or a comment?  We'd love to hear from you:  kala@sau.edu

]]> In the wake of Election '24, David Baker and Rogers Kirk talk about the impact of the results.  The question looms:  where do we go from here?

The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

Got a suggestion or a comment?  We'd love to hear from you:  kala@sau.edu

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:10:18 -0800 David Baker David Baker 2324 In the wake of Election '24, David Baker and Rogers Kirk talk about the impact of the results.  The question looms:  where do we go from here?

The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

Got a suggestion or a comment?  We'd love to hear from you:  kala@sau.edu

]]> The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 14 - Fathers Initiative Summit (Part 2) 14 14 Episode 14 - Fathers Initiative Summit (Part 2) full 56a0a9e5-72df-40eb-833b-b49ef51bb24f https://share.transistor.fm/s/94637697 Michael Cribbs is welcomed back to "The Kirk And Baker Show" to discuss the November 2, 2024 Fathers Initiative Summit.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Michael Cribbs is welcomed back to "The Kirk And Baker Show" to discuss the November 2, 2024 Fathers Initiative Summit.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:09:59 -0800 David Baker David Baker 2407 Michael Cribbs is welcomed back to "The Kirk And Baker Show" to discuss the November 2, 2024 Fathers Initiative Summit.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 13 - Fathers Initiative Summit 13 13 Episode 13 - Fathers Initiative Summit full 23d58e55-6ccf-4f5e-b0a6-751e4775755f https://share.transistor.fm/s/98fa611e The Lincoln Resource Center, at 318 E. 7th Street, Davenport, Iowa, hosts a Fathers Initiative Summit this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Michael Cribbs joins "The Kirk And Baker Show" to discuss the summit.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The Lincoln Resource Center, at 318 E. 7th Street, Davenport, Iowa, hosts a Fathers Initiative Summit this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Michael Cribbs joins "The Kirk And Baker Show" to discuss the summit.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:23:09 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2430 The Lincoln Resource Center, at 318 E. 7th Street, Davenport, Iowa, hosts a Fathers Initiative Summit this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Michael Cribbs joins "The Kirk And Baker Show" to discuss the summit.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 12 - What Might Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Think Of The World Today? 12 12 Episode 12 - What Might Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Think Of The World Today? full 71da00af-a1e1-4654-aede-8a7e443156e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/157874a9 Happy New Year! It now makes near-"Baker's Dozen" in the "Kirk And Baker Show" series (Episode 12). The duo are back to catch up and discuss what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. might think of the world we live in today.

On the local front, transparency in government is addressed.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Happy New Year! It now makes near-"Baker's Dozen" in the "Kirk And Baker Show" series (Episode 12). The duo are back to catch up and discuss what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. might think of the world we live in today.

On the local front, transparency in government is addressed.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:00:45 -0800 David Baker David Baker 2171 Happy New Year! It now makes near-"Baker's Dozen" in the "Kirk And Baker Show" series (Episode 12). The duo are back to catch up and discuss what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. might think of the world we live in today.

On the local front, transparency in government is addressed.

Your hosts Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker, are always looking for your ideas and input. Please email us at: kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts/guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 11 - Davenport, Iowa, Building Collapse Tragedy 11 11 Episode 11 - Davenport, Iowa, Building Collapse Tragedy full 585d3616-bd7b-420f-acfe-04c87c2b4113 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02ebf54b Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker are back for a new edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show" recorded on June 19, 2023.  

The hosts discuss the recent Davenport, Iowa, building collapse tragedy, addressing accountability and communication in the matter.

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker are back for a new edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show" recorded on June 19, 2023.  

The hosts discuss the recent Davenport, Iowa, building collapse tragedy, addressing accountability and communication in the matter.

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:15:28 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2221 Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker are back for a new edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show" recorded on June 19, 2023.  

The hosts discuss the recent Davenport, Iowa, building collapse tragedy, addressing accountability and communication in the matter.

The opinions expressed on "The Kirk And Baker Show" are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 10 - We're Back!!! 10 10 Episode 10 - We're Back!!! full b5c40f69-dadb-44d8-b260-fbef14b3c019 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a10a6224 They're here!!!

Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker are back and have news on why they've been on a brief hiatus from this podcast series.  

The opinons expressed are of the hosts, and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> They're here!!!

Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker are back and have news on why they've been on a brief hiatus from this podcast series.  

The opinons expressed are of the hosts, and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:47:26 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2733 They're here!!!

Rogers Kirk Jr. and David Baker are back and have news on why they've been on a brief hiatus from this podcast series.  

The opinons expressed are of the hosts, and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 9 - Why Is It Important To Register To Vote? 9 9 Episode 9 - Why Is It Important To Register To Vote? full 88cb5793-e2ce-4a63-9109-200a74bc76a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/078ba702 Why is it important to vote?

Frank Holley, an advocate for helping people to register to vote in the Quad-City region, is the guest for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." 

No candidates, or political affiliations, are endorsed in this podcast.  The opinons expressed are of the hosts and the guest, and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Why is it important to vote?

Frank Holley, an advocate for helping people to register to vote in the Quad-City region, is the guest for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." 

No candidates, or political affiliations, are endorsed in this podcast.  The opinons expressed are of the hosts and the guest, and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:15:07 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2051 Why is it important to vote? Frank Holley, an advocate for helping people to register to vote in the Quad-City region, is the guest for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Why is it important to vote? Frank Holley, an advocate for helping people to register to vote in the Quad-City region, is the guest for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 8 - Meet Quad-Citizan Vera Kelly 8 8 Episode 8 - Meet Quad-Citizan Vera Kelly full 4d9e2c2e-1b9b-4f8c-9717-3290e106e0c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78bdaeab Hosts Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Quad-City community leader Vera Kelly to this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show."

The opinions expressed in this podcast series are of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

]]> Hosts Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Quad-City community leader Vera Kelly to this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show."

The opinions expressed in this podcast series are of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:42:30 -0700 David Baker David Baker 1932 Hosts Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Quad-City community leader Vera Kelly to this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Hosts Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Quad-City community leader Vera Kelly to this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 7 - Job Interviewing Tips 7 7 Episode 7 - Job Interviewing Tips full e105d5e5-5c07-4063-aef0-8946b1b5628d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a1365f9 Chuck Taylor joins Rogers Kirk And David Baker to discuss tips on job interviewing success.

The opinions expressed in this podcast series are of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

]]> Chuck Taylor joins Rogers Kirk And David Baker to discuss tips on job interviewing success.

The opinions expressed in this podcast series are of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:50:56 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2347 Chuck Taylor joins Rogers Kirk And David Baker to discuss tips on job interviewing success. Chuck Taylor joins Rogers Kirk And David Baker to discuss tips on job interviewing success. The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 6 - Michael Guster, Davenport (IA) Metrocom NAACP 6 6 Episode 6 - Michael Guster, Davenport (IA) Metrocom NAACP full e6c93967-8042-400c-a63e-7c160eb80f61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f01d26bc Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Michael Guster, president of the Davenport (Iowa) Metrocom NAACP Unit #4019, for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show."

The opinions expressed in this podcast series are of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

]]> Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Michael Guster, president of the Davenport (Iowa) Metrocom NAACP Unit #4019, for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show."

The opinions expressed in this podcast series are of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM, or St. Ambrose University.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:28:38 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2022 Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Michael Guster, president of the Davenport (Iowa) Metrocom NAACP Unit #4019, for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Rogers Kirk and David Baker welcome Michael Guster, president of the Davenport (Iowa) Metrocom NAACP Unit #4019, for this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 5 - Are Assault Weapons A Right In America? 5 5 Episode 5 - Are Assault Weapons A Right In America? full 89b75dc3-6a3e-42c5-a1bf-b01b86205226 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1056414c "The Kirk And Baker Show" hits the topic of assault weapons in modern society head on in this edition.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> "The Kirk And Baker Show" hits the topic of assault weapons in modern society head on in this edition.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:36:17 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2264 "The Kirk And Baker Show" hits the topic of assault weapons in modern society head on in this edition. "The Kirk And Baker Show" hits the topic of assault weapons in modern society head on in this edition. The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 4: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., In Davenport, Iowa, USA 4 4 Episode 4: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., In Davenport, Iowa, USA full cca2abef-2757-4c20-affe-5ed3ab7df446 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f22ac51b David Baker welcomes Mike Cole, who discusses Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., which now has new growth in Davenport, Iowa, the first in the state.  Mike is the program director in Davenport.

Rogers Kirk has this week off.  Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> David Baker welcomes Mike Cole, who discusses Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., which now has new growth in Davenport, Iowa, the first in the state.  Mike is the program director in Davenport.

Rogers Kirk has this week off.  Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:21:02 -0700 David Baker David Baker 1559 David Baker welcomes Mike Cole, who discusses Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., which now has new growth in Davenport, Iowa, the first in the state. Mike is the program director in Davenport. David Baker welcomes Mike Cole, who discusses Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., which now has new growth in Davenport, Iowa, the first in the state. Mike is the program director in Davenport. The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 3: Why Voting Is Vital! 3 3 Episode 3: Why Voting Is Vital! full edffa5c4-cbf1-41a5-9f0e-6600f52c25a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a659a278 Voting is the theme of this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show."  Join Rogers Kirk and David Baker as they talk about the importance of casting a vote in local and national elections.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Voting is the theme of this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show."  Join Rogers Kirk and David Baker as they talk about the importance of casting a vote in local and national elections.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:59:54 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2548 Voting is the theme of this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Join Rogers Kirk and David Baker as they talk about the importance of casting a vote in local and national elections. Voting is the theme of this edition of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Join Rogers Kirk and David Baker as they talk about the importance of casting a vote in local and national elections. The Kirk And Baker Show No Episode 2: Juneteenth 2022 2 2 Episode 2: Juneteenth 2022 full 186b3368-f40d-424c-8530-78bdaf91704f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ba9bd48 Tracy Singleton, Executive Director Of TMBC, and Ryan Saddler, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at St. Ambrose University and CEO Of The Friends Of MLK, join Rogers Kirk and David Baker to talk about Juneteenth 2022.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Tracy Singleton, Executive Director Of TMBC, and Ryan Saddler, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at St. Ambrose University and CEO Of The Friends Of MLK, join Rogers Kirk and David Baker to talk about Juneteenth 2022.

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:05:36 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2004 Tracy Singleton, Executive Director Of TMBC, and Ryan Saddler, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at St. Ambrose University and CEO Of The Friends Of MLK, join Rogers Kirk and David Baker to talk about Juneteenth 2022. Tracy Singleton, Executive Director Of TMBC, and Ryan Saddler, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at St. Ambrose University and CEO Of The Friends Of MLK, join Rogers Kirk and David Baker to talk about Juneteenth 2022. The Kirk And Baker Show No The Kirk And Baker Show: Getting To Know Us Better! 1 1 The Kirk And Baker Show: Getting To Know Us Better! full 3d04630c-4028-49f6-a8e4-23dcc798dc9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa4dc89c Welcome to episode #1 of "The Kirk And Baker Show" featuring Rogers Kirk and David Baker.  This podcast series will explore Quad-City regional/community issues and, hopefully, offer viable solutions to problems.  During this podcast journey, join David and Rogers with special guests who will explore the challenges and successes we all face today.

"The Kirk And Baker Show" came about thanks to the regular conversations these two would have "live" on KALA Radio each Sunday during Third Missionary Baptist Church's "Voice Of Victory Broadcast."  Audience members have demanded a podcast series featuring these two!  Here's the first installment.  

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Welcome to episode #1 of "The Kirk And Baker Show" featuring Rogers Kirk and David Baker.  This podcast series will explore Quad-City regional/community issues and, hopefully, offer viable solutions to problems.  During this podcast journey, join David and Rogers with special guests who will explore the challenges and successes we all face today.

"The Kirk And Baker Show" came about thanks to the regular conversations these two would have "live" on KALA Radio each Sunday during Third Missionary Baptist Church's "Voice Of Victory Broadcast."  Audience members have demanded a podcast series featuring these two!  Here's the first installment.  

Let us know what you think by emailing us at:  radiodavey@gmail.com

This series is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!  The views expressed are not necessarily those of KALA or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:43:28 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2723 Welcome to episode #1 of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Join us for the journey on this weekly podcast series! Welcome to episode #1 of "The Kirk And Baker Show." Join us for the journey on this weekly podcast series! The Kirk And Baker Show No