Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad’s musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Born of Lebanese descent, he is regarded as one of the foremost world music and jazz percussionists in the United States. A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, pianist Helio Alves combines the rhythmic complexity of modern Brazilian music with the edgy energy of contemporary jazz. A resident of NYC, Alves has received high praise as an in-demand sideman with Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Slide Hampton, Paquito D'Rivera, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim to name a few. Together with Trombonist Jay Ashby and Bassist Kip Reed, the Quartet provide an exciting performance of jazz from around the world. From December 18th, 2025 Daniel Peck is your host for the Jamey Haddad Quartet featuring Helio Alves…Live at the Bop Stop.

Words and music with Pastor Mack Mason, who celebrates his 50th anniversary as a gospel announcer today. Music selections include work from artists such as Rev. James Cleveland and the Charles Fold Singers (pictured), Walter Hawkins & Love Alive Choir, Voices of Cosmopolitan, and Vernard Johnson.

Madlen Saddik is the President & CEO of the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance. From small business to international companies, Alameda’s business environment is a vibrant one. As Chamber President, Ms. Saddik helps ensure that Alameda’s business community has an advocate to help secure funding, navigate city planning, and build coalitions to ensure win-win scenarios for the Bay Area’s island city.

Supervisor Noelia Corzo, Board President, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, San Mateo, California.Noelia Corzo, the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants whose years as a social worker shaped her views on housing, public safety and the safety net.Supervisor Corzo is the first Indigenous person and Latina to serve as board president and in this position, help set policy and funding priorities she once relied upon as a child and later as a single mother raising her son in San Mateo, California.In 2018, Time magazine included her on its cover along with other women as emblematic of a new generation of local leaders motivated to run for office by lived experience with the challenges facing their communities.

Noor Al-Huda Tagouri, a journalist and storyteller, shares her journey and insights on the media landscape, community building, and the importance of asking hard questions. She discusses her storytelling company 'At Your Service' and the significance of embarking on the quest of a question. Noor emphasizes the need for recalibration, truth, and collective healing in today's world.

Joshua Smith Quartet, Set 1. For over 20 years as a professional jazz pianist and 7 full-length album appearances (3 as leader), Keigo Hirakawa has transformed himself from a student of the jazz masters to an artist with vision and unique sense of expressions. His jazz piano trio is well-known throughout the Midwest for their willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage, exploring original compositions and redefining jazz standards to make it their own. Cleveland native Joshua Smith is a saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist who has been playing for the past 25 years with a Who's Who of creative music and jazz, from Joe Lovano to Chris Jonas and Scott Amendola. Now based in San Francisco, Joshua is one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after collaborators. This August 3rd, 2024 performance features the quartet working out material in advance of Joshua and Keiho heading into the studio to record new music. Featuring Joshua Smith on Saxophone, Keigo Hirakawa on Piano, Connor Smith on Bass and Jeff Mellott on Drums, Daniel Peck is your host for the Joshua Smith Quartet…Live at the Bop Stop.

This episode includes selections from the Royal Silvertones, Pastor James E. Lenox, George Dean & Gospel Four (pictured), Caravans, Kitty Parham w/32nd International Youth Congress of COGIC Choir, a track in memory of Kenny Davis (Dynamic Melodyaires), and others.

Chef Giuseppe Naccarelli is the creative force behind Alameda’s award-winning Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails. Growing up in the Abruzzo region of Italy, Chef Giuseppe honed his craft at the Istituto Professionale Alberghiero di Stato where he spent five years learning all aspects of the restaurant and hotel industries. After a successful time with some of L.A.’s leading Italian restaurants, he opened Trabocco along with his wife Christine. Trabocco recently garnered national attention, when Alysa Liu celebrated her 2026 Olympic Gold at the Alameda institution.

Matthew Kenslow and Autism. This interview is a follow-up conversation between Dr. Franklin and Matthew Kenslow, who discussed Kenslow's recent achievements since their previous interview about a year ago. Kenslow shared that he earned a master's degree in education in May 2024, focusing his thesis on game-based learning and gamification, and continues working as a substitute teacher. He discussed his experiences with discrimination and bullying throughout his life, which motivated him to become an advocate for disability awareness and inclusion. Kenslow explained his third book "The Tireless Advocate," which follows a fictional character named Zachary Corwin who experiences similar challenges to Kenslow's real life, including bullying, college studies, and eventually becoming a mathematics teacher and advocate. He emphasized the importance of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion, sharing his message through volunteer assemblies in Orange County and various social media platforms. Kenslow expressed that his proudest moments come from hearing how his work has encouraged others to be better friends to individuals with autism, and he encouraged listeners to be themselves and practice patience in understanding different perspectives.

Placemaking For All. Mark Lakeman, founder of the City Repair Project with a background in Architecture and Planning, discusses the concept of urban placemaking and the importance of creating sustainable public places. He shares stories of projects his organization has done, such as transforming street intersections into public squares and building outdoor learning environments. Mark emphasizes the need for individuals to act and not wait for permission to make positive changes in their communities. He encourages people to challenge the dominant paradigms and care for everyone around them, ultimately creating a culture of resilience and collaboration. (more)