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
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
The Dennis "Pawsome Block Pawty'
Kevin Matthews welcomes Sue Gierej and Melani Bangs from the Friends of Dennis Dog Park to talk about their group, to give us an update on their ongoing Rainbow Bridge project being built at the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park and their upcoming fundraiser happening on Thursday, July 10th! Air Date:6-29-25
Bike MS-Cape Cod Getaway 2025
Kevin Matthews is joined by Ben Guist, Development Manager for Bike MS for the Greater New England Chapter of The Multiple Sclerosis Society and Becky Hamil, co-captain of Team Spinal Tap, to talk about this year's ride! Find out more details at: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=2095&utm_source=streetlight&utm_medium=semg&utm_campaign=bikefy25-ccg-comk&utm_content=sem-combinedad-193&referrer=sld-bikefy25-ccg-comk-semg-193&gad_source=1 Air Date:6-15-25
Quahog Day 2025
Kevin Matthews is joined by the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Paul Niedzwiecki, to talk about the 17th Quahog Day celebration with Doug the Quahog, happening on Friday, June 20th from 4-6 p.m. at the Blue Water Resort Cape Cod in South Yarmouth. For more details, go to: https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/quahog-day/ Air Date: 6-15-25
21st Annual MBCC Against The Tide
Kevin Matthews welcomes the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, Cheryl Osimo to Spectrum to talk about her organization and their great works in the forefront of breast cancer prevention. They'll also talk about their upcoming Against The Tide Event. Find out more at https://mbcc.org/
Air Date: 6-1-25
Lower Cape Pride
With Lower Cape Pride Weekend just around the corner (June 13–15), Kevin Matthews talks with Rick and Joan Francolini to talk about how it all began, what keeps them motivated and what this year’s Pride celebration means to them—and to the community they love. Find out more at
https://www.lowercapepride.org/
Air Date:6-1-25