Spectrum

Spectrum

Spectrum is a weekly public affairs program on iHeartMedia Cape Cod. Spectrum gives us the opportunity to take a closer look at the issues, events...Full Bio

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Cape Cod Jewish Culture Festival

Kevin Matthews is joined by Rabbi Yekusiel Alperowitz from Chabad Lubavitch of Cape Cod to talk about the first-ever Cape Cod Jewish Culture Festival, happening Sunday, August 17th from 2-5 p.m. Rabbi Alperowitz will talk about all of the fun things scheduled for the event, and how the day will give us all a chance to share in the warm and rich tapestry of Jewish tradition and contemporary expression. Air Date 8-17-25

VIVA Brazil Cape Cod 2025

Kevin Matthews welcomes Marty Brummell, the President/CEO of the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce, Talita Rocha, a leader in the Brazilian local business community and Josie Santos, representing MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) to talk about the inaugural VIVA Brazil Cape Cod! It's a vibrant celebration of Brazilian & American cultures coming together in a mix of music, dance, food and entrepreneurship! Air Date: 8-10-25

Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel

Kevin Matthews is joined by Capt. Sharon Dounce, the Port Captain and Relief Captain of the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, to talk about the ship and it's visit to Provincetown from August 8th through August 17th. For more information on the ship and details how you could take a sail on board, visit: https://www.kalmarnyckel.org/ Air Date: 8-10-25

Habitat For Humanity Of Cape Cod

Kevin Matthews welcomes Sandra Harrison, the Volunteer & Community Relations Manager at Habitat For Humanity Of Cape Cod to talk about their mission as she goes step by step on the whole home process...from finding the land to the application process to the build. She'll also talk about the 2025 Walk, Run, Ride For Homes coming up on September 14th. Find more details at:https://habitatcapecod.org/ Air Date: 8-3-25

IFAW Animal Rescue Program

Kevin Matthews talks with Katie Moore, the Senior Director of Animal Rescue at IFAW to learn more about the origins of IFAW and their Animal Rescue Program here on the Cape, which deals with more marine mammal strandings than anywhere else in the world! Katie will also talk about their upcoming 'Party for a Porpoise' fundraiser and about IFAW's Stranded Marine Animal Hotline...which is (508) 743-9548. To find out more about IFAW, click this link: https://www.ifaw.org/ Air Date: 7-27-25

Barnstable Unity Day 2025

Kevin Matthews is joined by Officer Brian Morrison from the Barnstable Police Department, the president of People Of Action, Jason Gordine and board member, Denise Harris to talk about the 9th Annual Barnstable Unity Day, happening on Friday, August 1st from 4-7 p.m. on the Hyannis Village Green on Main St. They'll talk about the history of the event and how it continues to break down the walls that divide us as a society and bring people together! Air Date: 7-27-25

We Can Pathmaker Program

Kevin Matthews welcomes the Finance and Administrative Coordinator of We Can, Amanda de Oliveira to Spectrum to talk about this non-profit that, for nearly two decades, has transformed the lives of thousands of women on Cape Cod. She'll also share details about the We Can Pathmakers Program, and the safe space it creates to help women believe in themselves and pursue their goals. For more information on the We Can Pathmakers Program, visit: https://www.wecancenter.org/mentoring Air Date: 7-13-25

Veterans ROCK Music Festival

Kevin Matthews talks with the founder and event coordinator of the Veterans ROCK Music Festival, Seamus Devine about this year's 2nd annual free concert event! Seamus will also talk more about the beneficiary of the event, the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center, and the programs that they have to support our former service members. For more details on the Veterans ROCK Music Festival, visit: https://capeveterans.com/event/veterans-rock-free-music-festival/ Air Date: 7-13-25

Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival

Kevin Matthews gets a special inside look at everything that goes on to make the Cape Cod Hydrangea Fesrival one of the region's most beloved traditions, including how it supports local nonprofits, by welcoming Greta Georgieva, Office Manager & Special Projects Coordinator at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. For more details about the festival visit: https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/cape-cod-hydrangea-fest/ Air Date;6-29-25