John Richards

Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the One Day Drive edition of The Morning Show. It's because of your support during these difficult last few months that we're still here. We know not everyone is able to donate during this time, but if you are, we're asking for help here today: www.kexp.org

Found on U2's classic 1987 album 'The Joshua Tree,' and written in response to the National Union of Mineworkers' 1984 strike in Great Britain.

Off The National's sixth LP, released in 2013. Watch the band performing for KEXP live in 2017 here: www.youtube.com Performances like these are funded through your support! If you're able, we're asking for your help today during our One Day Drive: www.kexp.org

It's the One Day Drive, and this hour, gifts of $180+ will receive a Morning Show mug in addition to your other donor gifts at that level! We're online only during this drive, so you'll need to go here to donate: www.kexp.org

KEXP has been fighting the power of commercial radio for almost 50 years now. Because of YOU. Help us remain completely independent by donating during our One Day Drive today if you are able: www.kexp.org

Every day has felt exactly the same since COVID-19 hit Seattle hard earlier this year. We've been here for you, and now we're asking if you can be here for us today. If you are able, we're asking (just today!) to donate during our One Day Drive. Gifts of $180+ this hour will receive a Morning Show mug in addition to other donor premiums: www.kexp.org

It's the One Day Drive, and this hour, gifts of $180+ will receive a Morning Show mug in addition to your other donor gifts at that level! We're online only during this drive, so you'll need to go here to donate: www.kexp.org

"What a year... As with many in the KEXP community, 2020 has been nothing short of brutal - pandemic, social unrest, political idiocy - and that's just a typical Tuesday. But as I've navigated this and unemployment over the past 6 months, KEXP has been an incredible source of comfort, hope and happiness. Happy to say I received a job offer today and have paid it forward with a donation this morning." - Thank you, Ben! You can donate during our One Day Drive today here: www.kexp.org

The city's cold and empty, ohhh! No one's around to judge me, ohhhh! Your Morning Show team has relied on this one a lot to get through some tough days, and now we're asking for your help today! If you're able, please donate during our One Day Drive here: www.kexp.org

First recorded by The Go-Go's, this version by Fun Boy Three would chart better in the U.K. than The Go-Go's version. Our lips are not sealed today, because we're asking for your help during our One Day Drive here: www.kexp.org

This hour, donations of $50+ will receive a "You Are Not Alone" pin. If you donate $180+, your gift will be doubled through a donor challenge that goes up to $5000! You'll also receive the donor premiums for the $180 level, AND the pin! Phew. We're online only for donations this drive: www.kexp.org

Donor Colin in NY: "Every morning of my adulthood has begun with KEXP and often the whole day’s soundtrack is supplied by DJ’s who seem to magically know know exactly what I need to hear that day. More often than not it’s the messages between the music that really seem to hit home. KEXP has been with me through huge highs, deeper bouts with darkness and all the in between moments. My great joy now is being able to put on KEXP and dance around my living room with my new baby girl listening to Gabriel, John, Cheryl and the whole team on mic. So thank you to all the DJs and everyone behind the scenes at KEXP for providing a unique special space where everyone can be reminded that we are not alone." We're asking for your support today during our One Day Drive so we can continue to be here for you! www.kexp.org

Message from donor Howard in Queen Anne: "I support KEXP for 2 reasons. Speaking personally as a 67-year-old, KEXP keeps my ears young and serves as a great filter for all the new music I can't keep up with. But far more important is that speaking as a member of the community of listeners, what you do to serve, support, and inspire all of us is off the charts outstanding. This is one of the few bills I enjoy paying!" We're asking for your support today during our One Day Drive so we can continue to be here for you! www.kexp.org

"Increased amplifier to $25/mo plus one-time of $50! My son Theo would like to hear "Intergalactic" by the B-Boys if you have time!" - Here you go, Derek! Thank you! You can donate during our One Day Drive today here: www.kexp.org

Loving every minute 'cause you make us feel so alive! It's the One Day Drive here at KEXP, and our donors are what keep us alive on the air. If you're able, we're asking for your support today here: www.kexp.org

We've all had to dance on our own a LOT these last few months. Help keep us dancing with you by donating today (if you are able!) to our One Day Drive: www.kexp.org

I won't let you down I will not give you up Gotta have some faith in the sound It's the one good thing that I've got I won't let you down So please don't give me up Because I would really, really love to stick around It's the One Day Drive here at KEXP, and our freedom comes from the support of our listeners. If you're able, we're asking for your support today here: www.kexp.org

We're free to play what we want, because we don't answer to anybody but our listeners. If you're able, we're asking for your support today during our One Day Drive here: www.kexp.org

So why don't you join in with our 24 Hour One Day Drive?! If you're able, we're asking for your support today here: www.kexp.org

This hour, donations of $50+ will receive a "You Are Not Alone" enamel pin. Gifts of $120+ (that's only $10 a month) will get their donation matched up $7000 thanks to a generous donor, AND you get your premium gifts, AND the pin! Woowee! It's the One Day Drive here at KEXP: www.kexp.org

Don't save it for later because our One Day Drive only lasts for... uh, one day. If you're able, we're asking for your support here: www.kexp.org

Weird holidays we invent on The Morning Show, like International Clash Day, are possible because of the freedom that is provided here at KEXP because of our donors. It's the One Day Drive here at KEXP, and if you're able, we're asking for your support today: www.kexp.org

There's only a little bit of time left during The Morning Show to make a donation of $50+ to receive a "You Are Not Alone" enamel pin. Gifts of $120+ (that's only $10 a month) will get their donation matched up $7000 thanks to a generous donor, AND you get your premium gift, AND the pin! www.kexp.org

All together now... LEONARD BERNSTEIN! It's not (quite?) the end of the world as we know it, it's the One Day Drive here at KEXP, and if you're able, we're asking for your support: www.kexp.org

Message from donor Ryan in Santa Rosa, CA: "I am donating today because KEXP has always been a beacon for the community. In these unprecedented times, supporting this community asset is a no-brainer. I acknowledge my fortune in still having a job, and am gladly donating to the station to support their message and mission. Like so many of us transitioning to working-from-home in March, I had to learn how to function while seeing so many fewer faces. I was listening to KEXP more and more each day, and they became even more of my personal support network. And, the past 2 weeks of the new on-air lineup has been AMAZING! I am compelled to donate today specifically because of this recent lineup change and support these new voices that we get to hear so many more times in a week!" It's the One Day Drive here at KEXP: www.kexp.org

Life does not stop The show must go on The last few months have been so difficult for so many, but we're OK because of our amazing listeners and donors. If you're able to provide support today to keep the show going on, you can donate here: www.kexp.org

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, to our amazing listeners for a record-setting Morning Show here on our One Day Drive. The Midday Show is up next. If you are able to lend your support, we're asking for donations here: www.kexp.org Take care of yourselves out there, we appreciate you, and you are not alone.