TJ Trout

TJ Trout

An off-centered, eyes-open look at the world, interspersed with bloviating useless nonsense. Every weekday, 96.3 News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout helps you make sense of a senseless world.

Episodes

January 22, 2026 26 mins

From the organization New Mexico Safety over Profit, Executive Director Joanna Bencuomo joins TJ to discuss what her organization does, which works with victims and survivors of corporate medical negligence. Also from the New Mexico's Brewers Guild Ebbie Edmonston joins TJ as well, to talk WinterBrew. All this on News Radio KKOB 

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Getting into to it all, TJ covers everything from his Weekly World News roundup, to the interim Police Chief possibly being hired full time. Gaba adds the best and worst airlines, Jack Smith, and Sam Bregman on ICE. Lastly Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton on some harsh weather coming our way. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 21, 2026 28 mins

Author of the book "Time Masters...11 Secrets to greater productivity and life fulfillment", Dr. Jan Yager joins TJ to talk her book, which is about avoiding procrastination, finishing jobs you start, and time management. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 21, 2026 29 mins

TJ does what he does best, talk about the past, as he posted an old photograph from his life in the 80's at the old rock station. Plus more on Greenland, and some locals up for the James Beard Awards. Lastly new morning anchor for KOAT Miguel Marquez joins TJ in the studio. All this on News Radio KKOB

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January 21, 2026 25 mins

Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the news and politics of the World with TJ. Some of the topics he talks about are New Mexico's voting process, invoking the 25th Amendment, and more on Minneapolis. All this on News Radio KKOB

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January 20, 2026 24 mins

NMPBS Producer, Dr. Ben Daitz joins TJ to discuss his documentary "Heroes and Health", about small town health care, and the stresses it has on those working in the medical field. This documentary will air at 7pm on Friday on NMPBS, also streaming. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 20, 2026 25 mins

On this day, TJ talks about several stories, significant and not significant like first a new vending machine we got here at work, or Greenland, and the Governor banning over night stays at CYFD offices. Plus KKOB News Natassja Leyba reports on a walkout by students at Eldorado High School. All this and more on News Radio KKOB 

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January 20, 2026 27 mins

Media man, with several local online periodicals Pat Davis joins TJ to discuss local news and politics. Some of the topics he talks about are the elections, medical malpractice, the Legislative Session, and weed. All on News Radio KKOB

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January 19, 2026 27 mins

District 6 Albuquerque City Councilor Nicole Rogers joins TJ to discuss several important issues in her district and beyond thru out the City. Some of the topics she talks about are the possible moving of the State Fair, the "Tenant Protection Bill", and MLK Day. All this and more on News Radio KKOB  

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January 19, 2026 26 mins

TJ tells us about his weekend, going on a double date with legendary Art Shreiber. Then he remembers an era, as he goes to see the play about Simon and Garfunkel. Lastly TJ is joined by Bernalillo County Clerk Michelle Kavanaugh to address claims by Trump on NM's voting process. All on News Radio KKOB

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January 15, 2026 26 mins

From the Albuquerque Department of Animal Welfare, Selia Vasquez joins TJ to talk about some upcoming events the Department has. Doggie Days Out, where volunteers take dogs out for the day for walks, also the Kitten Lady event that brings kitten advocate Hannah Shaw to the Main Library, and Little Free Libraries.  All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 15, 2026 29 mins

TJ gets the show going by talking about Science, then the conversation takes a turn about the qualifications for running for office. Then a very important yet somber message from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, sent to TJ by a listener. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 14, 2026 28 mins

Computational Neuro Scientist from Sandia National Labs Brad Theilman joins TJ to discuss Neuro Morphic Computers, computers being made to act like human brains. All this on News Radio KKOB  

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January 14, 2026 29 mins

Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the latest in news and politics around the World. Some of the topics he talks about are US attorneys in Minnesota resign, Senator Mark Kelly's lawsuit, and Iran and the midterms. All on News Radio KKOB

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January 13, 2026 27 mins

Brand new Albuquerque City Councilor Stephanie Telles joins TJ to introduce herself. She talks about why she ran, and talks about some issues and policies she hopes to get to soon, as she is just two weeks on the job. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 13, 2026 29 mins

On todays first hour TJ starts talking a little baseball, then more sports talk as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin resigns. TJ yet again also has a grievance with Southwest Airlines. Then TJ realizes his psychic ability, when thinking about a regular guest's baby, as she reveals she just gave birth. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 12, 2026 28 mins

Brand new General Manager for the Albuquerque Isotopes, Chrissy Baines joins TJ to talk about her new position, her baseball background, and her expectations of her new job. All this on News Radio KKOB

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January 12, 2026 28 mins

TJ gets the program started off by talking about old songs of revolution, which leads to his Geezer Rock, a tribute remembering the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir who passed away this past weekend. He also does an NFL roundup, and talks the Golden Globes, and lastly an email bag. All this on News Radio KKOB  

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January 9, 2026 30 mins

From Think New Mexico, Fred Nathan joins TJ to discuss improving healthcare in New Mexico. He talks about medical malpractice, increasing funding for Medicaid with a trust fund, and getting New Mexico involved in an interstate compact. All this and more on News Radio KKOB

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January 9, 2026 30 mins

From Portfolio Wealth Advisors "Money Man" Lee Munson joins TJ to discuss the economy and how things politically can effect it. He talks about oil, EV's, the economy under Trump, and Venezuela. All this on News Radio KKOB 

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