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KMOJ's Community Viewpoint

by KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station”

“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is a podcast series created by KMOJ-89.9 FM Radio “The People’s Station”. These conversations explore issues and perspectives critical to the health and well-being of all members of the communities of color we serve.Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism. The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired by the Swahili word “UMOJA” which means “Unity.” http://kmojfm.com/

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  1. 9-26-2026- Mental Check-In: Motherhood, Our Black Boys, and the Weight of Disappointment**

    How is your heart holding up—and how much have you been carrying without saying it out loud? In this episode, we’re checking in on our collective mental health, especially the mothers trying to raise, protect, and prepare their children while processing the conversations and concerns surrounding...

  2. 09-12-2026-Managing Your Dream: What It Takes to Build a Business

    Everybody loves the idea of being their own boss—but what does it take to build, curate, and manage a business when the excitement Wears off and the responsibility gets real? In this episode, we’re talking about turning your passion into a business with purpose, structure, and staying power....

  3. 9-5-2026- You Don't Have to Ask For Your Freedom

    Who are you when the phone goes down, the likes stop, and nobody is watching? Do you recognize yourself—or have you become who you think the world wants you to be? Today, we’re talking about the freedom to choose who you are and the agony of knowing yourself while still struggling to live in that...

  4. 08-29-2026- Give Them Their Flowers: A Voice, A Legacy, A Community

    Sometimes life doesn’t give us time to prepare for loss—it simply happens, and somehow, we’re still expected to keep moving. This episode of The 4 Opinions took an unexpected and heartfelt turn as we processed the loss of one of KMOJ’s beloved on-air personalities, Chaz the Millionaire, whose...

  5. 8-22-2026- Celebrate Its Your Mental Health

    In this episode of The 4 Opinions, we’re talking about the everyday decision to choose yourself—your peace, your growth, your boundaries, and your emotional well-being. But choosing you also means becoming intentional about choosing your tribe. Who pours into you? Who drains you? Who celebrates...

  6. 8-15-2026- Disconnected while Connected

    We’ve never been more connected, and somehow, we’ve become more disconnected. As a culture, as families, and as a society, how much of real life are we missing because we’re consumed by our phones? We’re scrolling through other people’s lives while overlooking our own. Social media influences how...

  7. 8-1-2026 Handling life with Care, Life Has Added Extra Weight

    What would happen if we became gentler with one another? Our community is carrying more than we can see—grief, financial pressure, family struggles, relationship challenges, mental anguish, trauma, and simply the exhaustion of trying to make it through another day. Yet sometimes, instead of...

  8. 8-8-2026-A Soft Sorry, But An Authentic Apology

    In this episode, we unpack the true meaning and power behind an authentic apology. In a culture where “I’m sorry” is often used just to move on, what happens when we actually mean it? A genuine apology requires accountability, acknowledgment, and changed behavior. It can release emotional weight,...

  9. 7-18-2026- What We Don 't Say Loud, Unfamilarizing the Past Culture

    What We Don’t Say Out Loud is a culturally rooted conversation about the unspoken experiences shaping our mental and emotional wellness—from family secrets and generational survival to relationships, parenting, grief, money, masculinity, Black womanhood, faith, friendship, aging, success, and the...

  10. 07-11-2026- Healing has an language, Sometimes its an Apology

    The Art of Saying “I’m Sorry” In this episode, we unpack the true meaning and power behind an authentic apology. In a culture where “I’m sorry” is often used just to move on, what happens when we actually mean it? A genuine apology requires accountability, acknowledgment, and changed behavior. It...

  11. 06-27-26 A Father's Presence: The Legacy That Shapes Generations

    This week on The 4 Opinions, we're celebrating the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who help shape our families and communities. A father's presence extends far beyond providing—it influences identity, confidence, discipline, love, and the values that are passed…

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  12. 06-20-2026- Juneteenth: More Than a Holiday: A Legacy, A Promise, A Future- with special guest Latoya Turk; Brooklyn Park Director of Community Prevention Health and Safety

    This week on The 4 Opinions, we're joined by Latoya Turk, Director of the Office of Community Prevention, Health & Safety for the City of Brooklyn Park, for a powerful conversation about the true meaning of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is more than a celebration; it is a day of remembrance, resilience,...

  13. 6-13-2026 The Cost of Losing Yourself: Reclaiming the Most Important Person in Your Life

    In the pursuit of success, relationships, careers, and meeting everyone else's expectations, it's easy to lose sight of the one person who holds everything together,you. This powerful conversation explores the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual cost of abandoning your own well-being. What...

  14. 06/06/2026- Family Forgiveness and Refreshing Freedom

    Social media has the world in a chokehold. While it has created spaces for connection, healing, and self-discovery, it has also sparked a new wave of conversations around forgiveness. We often hear about forgiving ourselves, letting go of past mistakes, and embracing personal growth. But what...

  15. 05-30-2026Mental Check-Ins in Unstable Times

    Mental health isn't just about diagnosis. It's about the daily battles nobody applauds. The tears you cry when nobody is watching. The sleepless nights. The overthinking. The loneliness in crowded rooms. The pressure of being everything to everybody while feeling like you're losing yourself.We...

  16. 05-23-2026- 146 and Rising: Celebrating the Voice, the Vision, and the Community of 4 Opinions

    Join us as we celebrate the 146th live episode of 4 Opinions on 89.9 KMOJ — a powerful milestone rooted in truth, community, healing, and real conversation. This episode is more than a number; it represents consistency, growth, and the impact of showing up week after week for our listeners.…

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  17. 5-16-2026-“Strong Enough to Heal: Centering Black Men in Mental Health Awareness”

    During Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode opens up a necessary and powerful space centered on Black men and mental health. For too long, Black men have been expected to endure pressure, responsibility, trauma, and emotional weight in silence. This conversation works to break that cycle…

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  18. 5-9-2026-A Mother’s Love: Honoring the Heart Behind the Sacrifice

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week we’re taking a moment to slow down, reflect, and celebrate the women who have poured so much into our lives. Join us for our live show as we honor mothers and the true meaning of Mother’s Day. This conversation is dedicated to the love,...

  19. 4-18-2026 Where do Your Life "Strength" Come From?

    In today’s world, many people are asking themselves the same question: Where do we get the strength to keep navigating through life? Every day feels like a constant battle between survival, healing, responsibility, and maintaining peace of mind. From the nonstop outpour of social media and…

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  20. 4-11-2026 ;Lost in Translation: What Happened to Real Communication

    What happened to communication? Somewhere along the way, we stopped really listening. Everybody’s talking, but nobody’s hearing each other. Conversations turn into arguments, understanding gets lost, and we find ourselves moving fast but not moving forward—busy, but not building. In our homes…

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  21. 4-4-2026 Still Showing Up, But At What Cost

    Life has been life-ing, nonstop. We’re showing up for everybody—family, kids, work, and our community—but let’s be real, who’s showing up for you? We’re carrying pressure, grief, responsibilities, and still expected to smile like everything’s okay. Saying “I’m good” has become automatic, but are...

  22. 3-28-2026- Protect Your Peace: Clarity Over Chaos

    Title: Protect Your Peace: Clarity Over Chaos In today’s world, mental clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. 🧠✨ With constant noise, pressure, and distraction coming from every direction, the real flex is being able to protect your peace, guard your mind, and move with intention. Because when…

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  23. 3-14-26- Concert Energy vs. Comment Section Hate

    In this episode, we unpack the aftermath of the Cardi B tour stop—not the show itself, but the wave of commentary that followed. Social media lit up with opinions from people who weren’t even in the building. From critiques about what women wore, to judgment about how they showed up, to harsh...

  24. 3-7-26- Women's History Month; More Than a Month: It’s Who We Are

    On this episode, we give flowers to the women who paved the way—the voices, the fighters, the visionaries who made space for us to walk boldly today. But we’re also turning the spotlight right here, in our own communities, honoring the local women who are making real impact every single day. The...

  25. 2-14-2026-What Love Really Feels Lik- “Cupid or Confusion?

    It’s 2/14—love is in the air… or is it? On today’s episode of The 4 Opinions, we’re diving all the way into LOVE—the real kind. Not just the gifts, flowers, and social media moments, but what it truly feels like to have it, how to keep it, and why for some… this day brings more pressure than...

  26. 2-28-2026-: Therapy- What are you really going for—validation or transformation?

    Are we really doing the work—or just saying we are? In a time where therapy, healing, and self-growth have become part of everyday conversation, this episode challenges listeners to go deeper than the surface. It’s easy to say you’re “in therapy” or “on a healing journey,” but what does that…

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  27. 2-7-26- Shift Your Mindset; Lessons in Real Time”

    In today’s fast-moving world, navigating life on life’s terms requires more than survival—it demands awareness, truth, and intentional growth. This podcast creates a space where real-life experiences are unpacked with honesty, offering listeners from urban communities a chance to reflect, reset,...

  28. 1-31-2026 Holding Space: Mental Wellness in Challenging Times

    This episode takes a deeper dive into the importance of consistent mental health check-ins, especially during times of prolonged uncertainty and emotional strain. Across the state of Minnesota—and throughout the nation—communities have been experiencing an ongoing series of events that have…

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  29. 1-10-2026-Beyond the Timeline: Prioritizing the Spirit in 2026

    On today’s episode, we’re moving into 2026 with gratitude, intention, and resilience. With everything that has already unfolded this season — the losses, the pressure, the uncertainty, and the growth — we pause to give thanks that we’re still here, still learning, and still pushing forward. This...

  30. 11-29-2025- When Strength Hurts: Living After Losing a Parent

    Losing a parent shifts your whole world. In our community, we often carry that grief quietly—still showing up, still being strong, still handling life—while our hearts are learning how to survive a loss that never really leaves us. There’s no manual for this kind of pain, no timeline for healing,...

  31. 12/20/2025-Returning to the Rhythm of Life

    In a time where life is moving faster than ever and many are working harder just to keep up, this episode invites the urban community to pause and reconnect with the rhythm of life. The conversation centers on how constant motion, responsibility, and survival mode can distance us from…

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  32. 12/6/2025 - Finding Power Within During the Holiday Season

    This episode offers a thoughtful and empowering conversation centered on the urban community’s experience with seasonal depression, seasonal doubt, and navigating the holidays while carrying grief and loss. As the colder months and holiday season approach, many individuals face emotional weight...

  33. 11-15-2025 Never Fret: The Season of Worry & Fret

    Never Fret: The Season of Worry & Fret In a time when life be lifin’ and the pressure feels nonstop, Never Fret is a message for the urban community to pause, breathe, and remember who we are. This is the season where worry tries to take over—but resilience, faith, and community push back harder....

  34. 11-8-2025- Let’s Talk Black Men & Health

    Let’s Talk Black Men & Health Fellas — it’s time to talk about it. High blood pressure, strokes, mental health, and the stigma of “toughing it out.” Too many of our brothers are fighting silent battles, and we’re saying no more. Join us as we break down what’s really going on with Black men and...

  35. 10-25-2025-Get Up and Go: Turning Life’s Challenges Into Comebacks”

    Life will always throw challenges our way — moments that test our strength, shake our faith, and sometimes knock us off our feet. But here’s the truth: it’s not about how many times you fall, it’s about how many times you get back up. Don’t let your circumstances rewrite your story or change your...

  36. 11-1-2025-Surviving the Shutdown: Mental Check-Ins in Unstable Times

    With the government shutdown shaking things up, a lot of folks are feeling the pressure — wondering how to keep food on the table, pay bills, and stay grounded while the world feels unstable. Communities everywhere are in a frenzy, trying to figure out what the future looks like and how to…

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  37. 10/4/2025- Blueprint for a New You: What’s in Your Toolbox?

    Rebuilding takes time — but it also takes tools. When you’re fixing or creating something new, you don’t show up empty-handed. If you’re building a house, you grab what you need: a hammer to secure the frame, a screwdriver to tighten every corner, and the right materials to make it solid. But…

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  38. 09-27-2025-The Truth About Self-Love with the Queen of Shine

    Every day we’re bombarded with the language of self-care and self-love—told it’s the secret sauce, the game changer, the key to leveling up our lives. But what does that really mean? Who defines it? And how do you create a version that’s authentic for your journey? This Saturday on The Four...

  39. 9-20-2025 Unmasking the Pain: A Suicide Prevention Conversation

    “This Saturday, September 20th at 8AM, join us live on The 4 Opinions for a powerful conversation in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, only on 89.9 KMOJ The People’s Station. We’re diving deep into one of the toughest but most necessary topics in our community—mental health and suicide…

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  40. 09-13-2025 -Unapologetically Me: A Season of Self-Care

    This season, we’re not apologizing for taking care of ourselves. Too often, we feel guilty for resting, for saying no, or for putting our mental health first. But let’s be clear—self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. You can’t show up strong for your family, your community, or your purpose…

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  41. 09-06-2025 Autumn Awakening: A Mental Health Reset

    The fall season is officially here—leaves changing, air crisp, hoodies out, and new vibes in the atmosphere. But let’s keep it real: fall ain’t just about pumpkin spice and bonfires… it’s about change. Change of season, change of surroundings, and change within ourselves. And with every change…

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  42. 08/23-2025-Confidence Unlocked: Reclaiming Self-Power in a Fearful World

    As we move through the journey of life, confidence becomes one of the most powerful tools we can claim. I’ve had to walk through moments of doubt, shattered dreams, and tough questions of self before I could stand tall and recognize my own worth. Confidence didn’t come overnight — it came with...

  43. 08/16/2025-A Magical Day: The Truth About What Black Men Deserve

    This segment is dedicated to our Black men. Too often, the world tells you what you should need, instead of asking what you actually do need. Today, we’re changing that. We’re asking one powerful, honest question: What do you truly need — for support, to win, and to move forward in life? ✨ Think...

  44. 08/09/2025-Final Episode Conclusion: Grief in our Communities

    Conclusion: Grief in our Communities Final Episode Conclusion ✨ As we close out this series on grief, we reflect on the expectations placed on us, the reality of loss, and the life-changing impact that follows. Grief is not a moment—it’s a journey. It arrives suddenly, without warning, and…

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  45. 07-26-2025- Part 3- The Weight We Carry: Grief, Love & Healing

    🖤 PART 3: The Support This Saturday at 8AM on 89.9 KMOJ | The4Opinions 🎙️ Grief isn’t just about the person feeling the loss— It’s about the village around them too. So many of us want to show up, but don’t know how. What do you say when “I’m sorry” doesn’t feel like enough? How do you hold…

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  46. 07-19-25 Part 2-The Weight We Carry: Grief, Love & Healing

    Grief doesn’t have a timeline—and healing isn’t linear. But what is true? You don’t have to go through it alone. This episode is a reminder that even in the silence, your pain is valid. Your memories matter. And your healing deserves space. So whether you're deep in it, just beginning to feel the...

  47. 07-12-2025- Unapologetic Grief- Why Black Healing Needs New Rules

    We say “take your time to heal”—but does the world really mean it, especially for Black folks? In this episode of The4Opinions, we’re cutting deep into the stigma around how Black people are expected to grieve, heal, and bounce back like it’s nothing. Whether it's the 3–5 day bereavement policy…

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  48. 07-05-2025- "The Recipe for Healing: A Soulful Dialogue with The Counseling Chef – Tanika West-Moore

    The holidays can be joyful, but for many, they’re also a painful reminder of who’s no longer here. This Saturday, we’re holding space for that grief. Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tanika West-Moore, affectionately known as “The Counseling Chef.” With over 21 years in the mental health...

  49. 06/28/2025- Title: “From Survival to Healing: The Real Talk We Needed”- Conclusion

    Conclusion: We Ain’t Just Talkin’—We Healin’ As we close out this powerful two-month series on Black and Minority Mental Health, The4Opinions didn’t just bring conversation—we brought real ones to the mic. This final episode hit different. We were joined by Adoniyah Israel, who broke it all the…

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  50. 6/21/2025-We All We Got: Strengthening Black Community Structure, Juneteenth and More...

    Let’s Talk Juneteenth: Freedom, Reflection, and the Fight for True Unity June 19, 1865—more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation—Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform the last remaining enslaved Black people that they were finally free. This moment…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is a podcast series created by KMOJ-89.9 FM Radio “The People’s Station”. These conversations explore issues and perspectives critical to the health and well-being of all members of the communities of color we serve.Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism. The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired by the Swahili word “UMOJA” which means “Unity.” http://kmojfm.com/

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