The Ken Robinson Shows

Ken Robinson

Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic entertainment/information programs. The collection contains interviews on a variety of subjects, like social justice, education, crime, technology, consumerism, health care and more. With over four decades of communications experience, Ken has worked for the Urban League, the United Broadcasting Company, Nationwide Communications, iHeartmedia, ABC News, Associated Press, CNN Headline News, Fox News, and the National Black Network. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

  1. U.S. Military Careers in 1982

    Jun 3

    U.S. Military Careers in 1982

    African Americans have played a pivotal role in U.S. military history, serving with distinction from the American Revolution through modern conflicts despite facing systemic segregation and discrimination. Early contributions include Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of the American Revolution, and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, whose bravery at Fort Wagner during the Civil War helped shift public perception toward the efficacy of Black soldiers. The legacy is marked by a gradual dismantling of segregation, culminating in Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which banned racial discrimination in the armed forces. This progress paved the way for historic leadership milestones, including General Colin Powell becoming the first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lloyd Austin III serving as the first African American Secretary of Defense. Today, African Americans continue to serve as a backbone of the U.S. military, with over 21.5 percent of Army personnel identifying as Black, honoring a legacy of valor, resilience, and service. In 1982, Ken Robinson hosted an examination of military careers, outlining options for young African-Americans on his talk show on WJMO Radio in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an example of how Black radio stations served their communities by doing more than just playing music.

    59 min
  2. Sunday Digest with guest Stephen Furst

    May 2

    Sunday Digest with guest Stephen Furst

    Ken interviews the late actor/director Stephen Furst about his battle with diabetes. Furst rose to fame in the role of Kent "Flounder" Dorftman in the comedy film Animal House. He went on to star in the TV shows Delta House, St. Elsewhere, and Babylon 5, and the films Midnight Madness, Silent Rage, and The Dream Team. Furst passed away in 2017. More at KRobCollection.com

    27 min
  3. Ken Robinson News 1978 - 2020

    Apr 26

    Ken Robinson News 1978 - 2020

    Newscasts from Ken Robinson spanning 32 years. 1978 - WCSB-FM Cleveland, OH 1979, 1981 WJMO-AM Cleveland Heights, OH 1983 WGAR-AM Cleveland, OH 1998 WGAR-FM Cleveland, OH 2002 WISN-AM, Milwaukee, WI 2006 WMVX-FM Cleveland, OH 2006 WPGB-FM, Pittsburgh, PA 2006 WMMS-FM Cleveland, OH 2012 WHLO-AM Akron, OH 2014 WMAN-AM Mansfield, OH 2016 WKBN-AM Youngstown, OH 2020 WSPD-AM Toledo, OH 2020 WTAM-AM Cleveland, OH More at http://krobcollection.com

    44 min
  4. Sunday Digest - How To Make Someone Fall In Love

    Mar 29

    Sunday Digest - How To Make Someone Fall In Love

    A look at ways to create your own soulmate. Also preventing cancer, and dealing with expensive medications. (From 1995) More at http://krobcollection.com

    27 min
  5. Ken's Corner #9

    Mar 15

    Ken's Corner #9

    Ken's reports for iHeartRadio on the following subjects. Bed Bugs, Organ Donation, Type O Blood, Breast Cancer Screening, Road Trips, Self Driving Cars, FEMA Preparedness, Local Term Limits, New Planets, Gravity Waves, Social Media, House Explosion, Snow Plow Driver, Holiday Shopping, Bogus IRS Agents, Ohio Video Games, Sports Management, Minimum Wage, Organ Donation, S.A.T., Financial Aid, Kids & Tech, Kids Cops & Fish. More at http://krobcollection.com

    29 min
  6. Sunday Digest - Menopause & the Heartmath Solution

    Mar 15

    Sunday Digest - Menopause & the Heartmath Solution

    An interview with Howard Martin who says the heart has a mind of it's own, and does more than pump blood. Also, a look at menopause. More at http://krobcollection.com

    28 min
  7. Sunday Digest - Motherhood, Past, Present, and Beyond

    Mar 8

    Sunday Digest - Motherhood, Past, Present, and Beyond

    An examination of the beauty, rewards, and challenges of Motherhood. More at http://krobcollection.com

    28 min
  8. Ken's Corner #8

    Mar 8

    Ken's Corner #8

    Ken's reports for iHeartRadio on the following subjects: Typo Piracy, Tech Support Scams, Small Business Hackers, Tax ID Theft, Baseball Income Tax, Toy Injuries, Drowning Kids & Detergent, Teen Summer Driving, Event Security, TV Weatherman, Spring Allergies & Cataracts, Day Sleep & Nightmares, Insulin, Work Tiredness, Teen Smoking, Child Poverty, Over Sitting, Plastic Surgery, Men's Health, Buzz Goals, Meghan Markle.

    31 min
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Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic entertainment/information programs. The collection contains interviews on a variety of subjects, like social justice, education, crime, technology, consumerism, health care and more. With over four decades of communications experience, Ken has worked for the Urban League, the United Broadcasting Company, Nationwide Communications, iHeartmedia, ABC News, Associated Press, CNN Headline News, Fox News, and the National Black Network. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

Information

  • Creator
    Ken Robinson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Robinson Podcasting System 2026
  • Show Website
    The Ken Robinson Shows