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Filmed live before a studio audience at NorCal Public Media, this unique episode explores how artists and community leaders use their work to inspire connection, spark conversation, and shape the places we call home. What happens when art, community, and creativity collide? This special live episode of The 707 brings together three inspiring guests for a conversation about public art, storytelling, and the power of creative expression in Northern California. Filmed live before a studio audience at NorCal Public Media, this unique episode explores how artists and community leaders use their…
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The 707
Michelle Marques & the KRCB News Team · News · English
The 707 is an all-new half-hour weekly radio show and podcast airing Fridays at 6:00 PM on KRCB 104.9 FM. Hosted by Michelle Marques with contributions from the KRCB News Team, the show offers compelling interviews and stories from Sonoma County and beyond. Expect rich soundscapes, moving stories, a
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Bound Together: The Book Drive That Lifted a Community
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From the Streets of Mexico to Sonoma County: Compassion Without Borders
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Screening The Inquisitor: Congresswoman Barbara Jordan’s Impact
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