Fred Munroe
Host of Central Coast VoicesFred Munroe is a co-host of the KCBX talk show Central Coast Voices, heard every Thursday afternoon from 1:00-2:00. Fred has successfully divided his time as a local entrepreneur, political leader, and communicator. He owns and manages two local firms addressing personal travel planning and public transportation; Travel With Fred and Ridership Development Consultants.
Fred is a former City Council Member and Mayor of Grover Beach. He has served on the San Luis Obispo County Council of Governments and the Coastal Rail Coordinating Council. Fred currently serves on the Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Committee for SLOCOG and is a member of ACTION for Healthy Communities.
He also co-hosted a program on KJDJ with insights on travel and leisure pursuits. His travel column “Let’s Get Outta Here!” appeared in newspapers and on the Internet for many years.
Fred has been writing and offering commentary since he first volunteered at KPFK in Los Angeles in 1972. His involvement with KCBX began as a volunteer for the Live Oak Music Festival in the event's early days.
Fred and his wife Sharon, also produce and host an Americana music, house concert series known as Musica Del Rio; www.MusicaDelRio.org, in Atascadero, having presented artists as diverse as Chad & Jeremy, Joe Craven, Blame Sally, Steve Gillette, Gilles Apap, The Waymores, and The Cache Valley Drifters.
You can reach Fred at fmunroe@kcbx.net.
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Join host Fred Munroe and his guests from SPOKES, as they share with us how you may consider serving others, ( by taking part in the upcoming SPOKES Board Academy 2025.Live with your calls Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX -
CASA of SLO County volunteers assist children removed from their parent’s custody. Join host Fred Munroe and his guests Thursday afternoon, from 1-2 pm on KCBX.
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San Luis Obispo and SLO County’s Behavioral Health Department, have started to promote “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”. Fred Munroe and his guests will discuss their importance Thursday afternoon, from 1-2 pm on Public Radio, KCBX
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Fred Munroe's guests are Julie Rodewald, from the League of Women Voters, and Dr. Michael Latner, Cal Poly professor of Political Science.
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Fred Munroe and his guests, Jeff Buckingham and Jeff Bower discuss telecommunications changes.Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1-2 pm on Public Radio, KCBX
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This week on Central Coast Voices, host Fred Munroe and his guests from Transitions-Mental Health Association will have a frank discussion about these challenges facing young people.His guests will include Kendra Belch, TMHA Outreach Coordinator, Roberto Cueva, with Central Coast Hotline, and Caroline Cerussi, a local therapist, working with youth. Please join Fred and his guests, this Thursday from 1-2pm on Central Coast Voices.
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On the next edition of Central Coast Voices, join us as we once again look at the challenges facing many of ourcommunity organizations doing everything within their power to end homelessness. While successes within these programs come our way daily, for many there seems to just be no path leading out of this struggle.Join host Fred Munroe, as he talks with Janna Nichols, from the 5Cites Homeless Coalition. Wendy Lewis, from the El Camino Homeless Organization. And Jack Lahey, from CAPSLO and the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center.Their discussion on Thursday, July 11’s Central Coast Voices, will likely help us to better understand how theirefforts are having many positive outcomes. And why there is still a long way to go.You are invited to listen and learn with Central Coast Voices every Thursday from 1-2 pm on KCBX and join theconversation with your questions or comments by calling 805-781-3875.
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Join host Fred Munroe, as he talks with his guests from Restorative Partners. They will share with us how their Restorative Justice programs are working to break the cycle of incarceration in ways having positive lasting effect on all sides of the criminal justice system, including the families of those incarcerated. We will also discuss, with Executive Director Sister Theresa Halpin, the ongoing success of The Bridge Café, the Central Coast’s first social enterprise restaurant endeavor.Listen to Central Coast Voices every Thursday live from 1-2pm on KCBX. And join the conversation by calling 805-781-3875 or email voices@kcbx.org.
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Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests Jim Dantona, CEO and President of the San Luis Obispo(SLO) Chamber of Commerce, and Rachel Whalen, Workforce Development Coordinator with the SLOChamber. They will discuss how the SOAR (SLO Onboarding Assistance Resources) Program is designedto make it easier for employers to recruit and retain employees by taking a broader approach tocommunity connection and support.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm.Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 781-3875
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Join Fred Munroe as he speaks with guests Skye McLennan, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) Director, Cindy Kitagawa, Program and Festival Assistant and Central Coast filmmakers, Lee Kemp, Producer of Wrested Away, and Shane Stanger, Filmmaker of Good Bad Things. They will discuss filmmaking and share highlights of the upcoming festival year.Join us live Thursdays, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 549-8855.Broadcast date: 3/14/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
