Prairie Fire Times

Odd Mondays @9am (beginning 6/15/2026)

Join Thomas Cooper for two hours of thought-provoking conversation, essential news, and music with a purpose. The first hour explores local, national, and international grassroots movements through news, historical context, and insightful commentary, highlighting the people and ideas shaping change from the ground up.

In the second hour, Thomas turns his attention to the power of music, presenting carefully curated selections designed to inform, inspire, and energize. Through deep dives into live recordings, artist histories, liner notes, and memorable in-studio performances, he uncovers the stories behind the songs and the communities that gave them life. A familiar voice to KOWS listeners from his earlier tenure between 2013 and 2016, Thomas returns with a renewed commitment to grassroots activism, independent thought, and the universal language of music—connecting like-minded listeners across Sonoma County and around the world.

Meet The Host

Host Name: Thomas Cooper
Host Contact: thomas2cooper@yahoo.com

Host Info: Not available

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Yes...YOU! Do you have a love of music or a gift of the gab or maybe a desire for community involvement? KOWS is always looking to fill our calendar with original content from community members like yourself. Whether it's punk or classical music, West County or United States politics, exercise or chit chat or comedy...there's a place if you have the desire. Join the herd today and have your voice heard.

The KOWS ‘herd’ is 100 volunteers strong and serves the West County, broadcasting 24/7 from Occidental to Sonoma County and the world. We recently celebrated 15 years on-air and continue our commitment to providing a wide range of recorded and live music, discussion and public affairs programming to our listeners. We are a 501c3 nonprofit (ID 46-5637990).