Val Muchowski has been part of the political scene since the 1980's.  One of the founding mothers of the National Women's Political Caucus of Mendocino County, she has worked to increase women's political awareness.  Her work with the Democratic Party and the California Teachers Association helped to include women in these groups and bring their issues forward.

Val was the original host of Women's Voices.  Starting in October 1989,the first day the station was on the are, she has welcomed many wonderful co-hosts bringing women's music, poetry and political ideas to the listening public.