Passport Podcast

What does a lifetime devoted to music look like, and what's next after a distinguished international career? On this episode of the Passport Podcast, host Keith Breitbach welcomes Dr. Dianne Winsor, an accomplished classical flutist who spent 30 years as principal flutist with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León in Spain. From her early passion for the flute to three decades performing in Europe, Dianne shares the experiences, challenges, and rewards of a life dedicated to musicianship. We also explore her decision to return to the classroom and earn a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University, the challenges facing professional orchestras, including the Phoenix Symphony, and her continued involvement in Arizona's vibrant musical community. It's a conversation about artistry, dedication, lifelong learning, and discovering new possibilities at every stage of life. About Passport Podcast Hosted by Keith Breitbach, Passport Podcast explores interesting people, remarkable experiences, and the stories that connect us. Featuring conversations from Community Chat on 103.1 KSCW in Sun City West, Arizona. Learn more: KeithBreitbach.com Follow on Facebook: Sun City West Today Subscribe on YouTube: Sun City West Today Listen to 103.1 KSCW: SunCityWestRadio.com

Get ready for a little Halloween magic in Sun City West, Arizona! On this episode of Passport Podcast: Community Chat, host Keith Breitbach welcomes Sandra Forsey and Ellen Persik to talk about the Sun City West Witches Ride, returning October 30, 2026, for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and fundraising. More than 125 witches are expected to take to the streets in decorated golf carts, with a community celebration at Beardsley Park. But the Witches Ride is about more than costumes and Halloween fun. Since launching in 2022, the group has raised more than $75,000 to support local organizations and community programs, including Benevilla, Helping Hands, and the Sun City West Foundation. And their volunteer efforts continue throughout the year. Join Keith, Sandra, and Ellen for a spirited conversation about how a fun Halloween tradition has grown into a remarkable example of community involvement, charitable giving, and the active adult lifestyle that makes Sun City West special. It's more than a Witches Ride. It's neighbors having fun, giving back, and making a difference.

Most of us will grow older, yet few of us are fully prepared for what it can mean–for ourselves or the people we love. In this episode of The Passport Podcast, host Keith Breitbach sits down with longtime elder-care provider Libby Christianson for a candid discussion about planning for later life. Drawing on firsthand experience, Libby offers practical insight for individuals and families dealing with changing needs, independence, caregiving, and difficult decisions. Whether you're helping a parent or loved one today or simply thinking ahead, Libby offers perspective that can help you approach the years ahead with greater knowledge and confidence. After all, if we're fortunate, we'll all get there someday. This interview originally aired on Community Chat on 103.1 KSCW in Sun City West, Arizona. Host: Keith Breitbach Guest: Libby Christianson

Late-night streets. Faint sirens. A city that never sleeps and never stops surprising you. From Washington, DC's unsolved murders to Seattle, San Francisco, and Albuquerque's notorious "Warzone," The Passport Podcast host Keith Breitbach shares unfiltered stories of beauty, danger, and the unreported side of urban life. Set against the backdrop of a national conversation on violent crime, homelessness, and public safety, this episode blends lived experience with vivid storytelling, revealing what it's really like to live in the heart of the city, walk these streets after dark, and why some of us never leave the places we love.

From Railcars to Robotaxis: America's Transit Transformation - From riding the Amtrak Empire Builder as a college student in the early 1990s to working on the launch of Albuquerque's Rapid Transit system, Keith traces a lifetime of movement through America's evolving transportation landscape. Along the way: cable cars in San Francisco, the rise of ride-share, and the arrival of autonomous vehicles in Phoenix. A first-hand look at how mobility is changing and what it means for the cities and communities we call home.