Jill Riley hosts The Current, 6-10 a.m. She joined The Current when the station launched in 2005, fresh from her college radio station, KVSC-FM, Saint Cloud State University. She has hosted a variety of DJ timeslots on The Current, from overnights to Saturday night's "Radio Free Current" show.
LaTonya Floyd, George Floyd's sister, said the last time she talked to her brother they sang their favorite song to each other, "Keep on Loving You" by REO Speedwagon. That story has us thinking about our special songs with meaningful people in our lives.
Arcade Fire have released a new original 45-minute song called "Memories of the Age of Anxiety" for the meditation/sleep app Headspace. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for a meditative morning?
Country legend Loretta Lynn is 89 today, and we want to take this opportunity to feature the women that have paved the way for country music and those they've inspired.
Whether you've already been vaccinated against COVID-19 or are still waiting your turn in line, you may be experiencing anxiety. Jill asked psychiatrist Sophia Albott to share advice for managing feelings of nervousness or guilt.
In 1982, Prince released the critically acclaimed double album '1999,' and it made him a superstar.
The city of Akron, Ohio has declared today Devo Day in support for the band's possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Devo Day?
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
Parents want to protect their kids, but it's also important to be honest about sad or scary things happening in the world. Child development expert Abigail Gewirtz talks about how - and when - to have those tough conversations with children.
For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for National Doctors' Day?
It's World Piano Day! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature iconic piano parts?
For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what recent additions to the National Recording Registry do you want to hear?
Emilio Estevez joined The Current's Jill Riley for a conversation about returning to the iconic role of Gordon Bombay in the new Disney+ series 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.' After all these years, how's Gordon doing? It sounds like he's going to need a little help.
What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that center around loneliness and isolation?
Health researcher Lindsey Philpot talks about what she and her colleagues have discovered with respect to how the COVID-19 pandemic has frayed social ties and mental health; she and Jill discuss effective ways to stay connected.
For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's give some love to Colorado by playing bands and artists from the area. Who would you like to hear this morning?
Listener Troy wrote in with a great suggestion for a topic -- singers or bands with "Saint" in the title. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what "Saint" bands and singers do you want to hear?
The Current has enjoyed a big presence at SXSWs in the past, and we want to highlight some of those musical moments for you for today's 9:30 Coffee Break. Tune in and imagine with us what a return to this festival might look like someday.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Irish bands and musicians do you want to hear?
During the pandemic, just about everyone's sleep patterns have been disrupted. How can we get back on track?
We've been having fun with Coffee Breaks centered on this year's Grammy nominees and winners, but now it's time to spend some time giving love to those who didn't take home awards this year.