Quarterly Issues/Programs Report
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QUARTERLY ISSUES/PROGRAMS REPORT Station (call letters): KOSC (FM) Location (city, state): Angwin, CA (100% Simulcast of Parent Station KDFC, San Francisco, CA) For quarter beginning: ¨ January 1, 2017 ¨ April 1, 2017 ¨ July 1, 2017 █ October 1, 2017 Attached hereto are descriptions of issue-responsive programming broadcast by this station during the reporting period. The listed programs aired on the station during the reporting period on the days and times indicated. Each program regularly provides information or addresses current local issues of concern to viewers in the area where the station is located. LOCAL ISSUES ADDRESSED DURING THE QUARTER The following are local issues of concern to the community. Programs that addressed these issues during this reporting period are listed on the following pages. Local Issue/Concern Brief description of local issue or concern Provide adequate education to the youth, as well as Arts Education and Funding support performance venues Arts News Keep the public informed on news from local arts groups Cultural and Global Promoting general awareness and announcing local events Awareness affecting minorities Family/Children Issues Provide information on how to help families in need, events and activities for parents and children to participate together, etc. Health and Wellness Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle Support and Promotion of Enhance awareness of local groups, provide opportunities Lesser Known Local Arts to attend performances Groups Technological Advances in technology and how they relate to the arts Advancements PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS LOCAL ISSUES The following programs that aired during the relevant reporting period regularly address local issues and concerns in the station’s city of license and within its service area. Specific episodes and segments of these programs and the issues they addressed are listed on the following pages. Program Name Schedule Brief Generic Description (Day/Time) (Note whether local, syndicated or network) Travel with Rick Sunday, 6am International Travel Steves Syndicated KDFC Blog 4 on-air Written by on-air hosts. mentions a day Local The State of the Arts Monday-Friday In-depth coverage of local arts groups and 7:58am performances. 12:58pm 5:58pm Local On-Air PSAs 4 times a week 15 - :30 second announcements of local issues during on-air shifts Local From the Top Sundays at 7pm Syndicated via American Public Media – Recent concert performances and interviews with young musicians from across the United States. Dianne’s Top 5 10 times a week :60 second produced calendar of events Local Bay Area Mix Once Monthly, Showcases performances from Bay Area arts groups Sunday 8pm Local ISSUE-RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING Local Issue: Arts Education and Funding Program Date Time Duration Description The State of the Arts 10/16 7:58a 2 min A look at three 3 “G” instruments that are slightly off the beaten track – Gamba, 12:58p Gamelan and Glass Harmonica. 5:58p The State of the Arts 11/3 7:58a 2 min A look at the Pipa, a Chinese instrument with an almost 2000-year history, and 12:58p Wu Man. 5:58p The State of the Arts 11/14 7:58a 2 min A quiz about legendary composer, Aaron Copeland. 12:58p 5:58p KDFC Blog 11/16 4 on-air :30 An explanation of the ophicleide. mentions The State of the Arts 11/21 7:58a 2 min An explanation of Quartet or Quintet. 12:58p 5:58p The State of the Arts 12/8 7:58a 2 min A look at Sibelius and his Symphony of Swans and Silence. 12:58p 5:58p KDFC Blog 12/8 4 on-air :30 A look at the School District of mentions Philadelphia and Temple University’s attempt to create funding with the Symphony for a Broken Orchestra. KDFC Blog 12/11 4 on-air :30 An explanation of Opus Numbers. mentions KDFC Blog 12/15 4 on-air :30 Pianist Nahre Sol explores the mentions importance of musical improvisation. KDFC Blog 12/17 4 on-air :30 The story behind Tchaikovsky’s mentions “Nutcracker” The State of the Arts 12/19 7:58a 2 min An exploration of the key of G Major. 12:58p 5:58p KDFC Blog 12/28 4 on-air :30 Learn about “the Mozart of” various other mentions countries. Local Issue: Arts News Program Date Time Duration Description KDFC Blog 10/31 4 on-air :30 A look Michael Tilson Thomas’s mentions retirement announcement. KDFC Blog 11/22 4 on-air :30 Remembering Russian baritone Dmitri mentions Hvorostovsky. KDFC Blog 12/14 4 on-air :30 Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz to mentions direct a new production of Verdi’s Falstaff in Belgium. Local Issue: Cultural and Global Awareness Program Date Time Duration Description Travel with Rick 10/7 6am 1hr A seasoned world explorer shares Steves lessons learned on the road that could well transform your own daily life back at home. The State of the 10/10 7:58a 2 min A look at the Second San Francisco Arts Festival of Russian Choral Music 12:58p 5:58p The State of the 10/11 7:58a 2 min Choreographer Marika Brussel‘s work Arts From Shadows tells a story of 12:58p homelessness that springs from her experience growing up. 5:58p Travel with Rick 10/14 6am 1hr How Germany's pop music continues to Steves reflect the intense cultural changes experienced by the last two generations. Travel with Rick 10/21 6am 1hr How Mostar — after suffering intense Steves damage in the Bosnian war — has become an attractive tourist destination and an update on its ongoing efforts to bridge old conflicts. Travel with Rick 10/28 6am 1hr What can be learned from traveling Steves through the Deep South and a look at the sacrifices of Allied troops in World War I. The State of the 10/31 7:58a 2 min Anthony Brown has been leading the Arts Asian American Orchestra for 20 years, 12:58p with the mission of educating the public about the Internment of Japanese- 5:58p Americans during the time of the Second World War. Travel with Rick 11/12 6am 1hr A discussion about the growing number Steves of older "houseless" Americans living full time in RVs and camper vans. Travel with Rick 11/19 6am 1hr Sites one can visit to better appreciate Steves Berlin’s tumultuous past century, from the Nazi years to the Cold War, and the wall that split Berlin in half. Travel with Rick 12/10 6am 1hr Stories about some of the world's most Steves remarkable traditions. And a sampling of Portugal's beloved fado music: sad songs that make everyone feel better. Travel with Rick 12/31 6am 1hr An exploration of holiday traditions Steves observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy. The State of the 12/18 7:58a 2 min A look at the age-old tradition Arts of Russian bell ringing 12:58p 5:58p Local Issue: Family/Children Issues Program Date Time Duration Description The State of the 10/20 7:58a 2 min Previewing the Santa Rosa Arts Symphony’s initiatives to help to 12:58p victims of the North Bay Fires. 5:58p KDFC Blog 11/2 4 on-air :30 Promoting the San Francisco mentions Symphony’s benefit concert to provide relief to victims of the North Bay Fires. The State of the 12/7 7:58a 2 min A look at the various high school choirs Arts involved in KDFC’s Local Vocals High 12:58p School Choir Sing-Off. 5:58p Local Issue: Support and Promotion of Lesser Known Local Arts Groups Program Date Time Duration Description Bay Area Mix 12/17 8pm 1hr A recording of “A Chanticleer Christmas”. The State of the 10/5 7:58a 2 min The Judas Passion has its U.S. premiere Arts performances with Philharmonia 12:58p Baroque Orchestra and Chorale. 5:58p The State of the 10/5 7:58a 2 min Kronos Quartet, the guitar and Arts percussion duo called The Living Earth 12:58p Show, and Youth Speaks have collaborated with composer Danny 5:58p Clay to create a work, which tells of idiosyncratic memories of the city, and the intersection of different communities at SF Performances. Bay Area Mix 10/15 8pm 1hr Performances by the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, Steinway Society, the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra, and Santa Rosa Symphony. The State of the 10/17 7:58a 2 min A look at the opening concert for the Arts Oakland Symphony. 12:58p 5:58p The State of the 10/20 7:58a 2 min A look at the opening concert for the Arts San Francisco Girls Chorus. 12:58p 5:58p The State of the 10/23 7:58a 2 min A preview of two concerts from the Arts Peninsula Symphony the Marin 12:58p Symphony. 5:58p The State of the 10/24 7:58a 2 min AXIS Dance Company is celebrates its Arts 30th season. 12:58p 5:58p The State of the 10/26 7:58a 2 min The conductorless chamber orchestra Arts One Found Sound celebrates its fifth 12:58p season. 5:58p The State of the 11/1 7:58a 2 min Left Coast Chamber Ensemble presents Arts two one-act operas about death. 12:58p 5:58p The State of the 11/6 7:58a 2 min The 50th anniversary season of Arts the Children’s Musical Theater San 12:58p Jose. 5:58p The State of the 11/10 7:58a 2 min A preview of upcoming performances Arts by Lines Ballet.