Kate is a seventeen-year radio veteran and a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She got her start in radio at KCSU in Fort Collins, Colorado, and moved to Idaho in 2001 to team up with Mike Kasper on Citadel Broadcasting’s Magic 93.1 (KZMG) in Boise. A couple of year’s later, Kate and Mike “moved across town” to Mix 106 (KCIX) and established themselves as the top morning show in the market since 2002, winning several ISBA and Best of the Treasure Valley awards. Kate’s been instrumental in making Mix 106 one of the most listener-interactive stations in the market. She created “Kate University” in 2006, hosting a monthly class for adults who are looking to try new things—from knitting, cooking and crafts to skydiving, snowboarding, scuba diving and fitness activities with future classes planned for helping teenage girls develop confidence doing a variety of things. Kate also makes monthly visits to schools throughout the area with the Treasure Valley Speakers Forum to talk with kids about radio and how to become a successful, functional person in the community. Kate shares it all with the 12 Mix 106 listeners. From her adventures on Skid Row with her dog Gunner to hilarious mishaps with her girlfriends, you never want to miss a moment of Kate's crazy life!
Kate McGwire
What’s Changed in Boise in Ten Years?
JD, the producer, a.k.a the new guy on the show, moved back to Boise after being gone for 10 years. Now it's time to catch him up on what he's missed in a decade.
Don’t Lip Sync And Drive
Skit Box put out a PSA to show the dangers of lip syncing and driving. It's already got over a million views! Hopefully there's no Bad Blood between them and Taylor Swift?!
Who Is At Fault For Their Dog’s Death?-OPP
A couple was on vacation and their dog was killed while they were gone. Based on the circumstances of how their dog died, they feel the dog sitter is at fault.
Are These Halloween Decorations Offensive?
A New Jersey home owner is defending his Halloween decorations saying that the real horror is the more frightening than the fake. What do you think? Offensive or just the times we live in?
Your Monday Motivation
Mondays are not going away anytime soon and yet they don't seem to get any easier. I have found some tips that I think will make the beginning of the week a little smoother.
25 Most Romantic Movies Of All Time
The most romantic movies have been narrowed down to just 25. Do you agree or disagree with this list?
This Is Why You’re Having A Bad Week
Having a bad week? There's a perfectly good explanation for why things are off in your world.
Beat JD At Catch Phrase
Win tickets to the Halloween Classic at Firebird Raceway! All you need to do is beat the new guy, JD, at our favorite game, Catch Phrase!
Meet JD, The Producer
Who's the new voice with Mike & Kate?. Welcome JD, the producer! Here are ten things you need to know about the new guy.
What Would You Grab In A Disaster?
A women who had to leave her house quickly in the South Carolina flood grabbed her dog and one other item that I would never have thought to take!