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The State We're In
See schedule for air timesFeaturing first-person stories from around the world, host Jonathan Groubert talks to people who are personally affected by global issues about how we treat each other. Groubert discusses everything from high seas piracy and child soldiers, to the right to sleep or be fat. He also presents ethical dilemmas - often sent in by listeners - about tough choices people make in their lives.
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Fresh Air
See schedule for air timesTerry Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics and popular culture. This program features daily reports and reviews from critics and commentators on music, books, movies, and other cultural phenomena from the national psyche.
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Tell Me More
See schedule for air timesA show about people, ideas and events offering a diversity of perspectives rarely heard. Veteran journalist Michel Martin focuses on the news of the day through interviews with people who make news and those who are affected by the news.
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The Brian Lehrer Show
See schedule for air timesBrian Lehrer delves into the issues and links them to real life. Lehrer puts you directly in touch with news makers and gives them a chance to exchange ideas with call-in listeners on topics such as education , housing policy, the changing face of welfare and the expanding ethnic economy.
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Marketplace
See schedule for air timesNPR Now's daily news magazine that filters the world through the lens of business and economics.
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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
See schedule for air timesNow in its 31st year of production, this is the only live weekly music and variety show aired nationwide. Each broadcast includes comedy sketches along with music from talent new and old, and features Garrison Keillor's signature monologue, "The News from Lake Wobegon."
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Diane Rehm
See schedule for air timesDiane Rehm provides a careful examination of the issues that effect daily life, ranging from politics and international issues to religion, health, education and parenting. Diane offers her listeners compelling conversations with the world’s most interesting and important people.
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Latino USA
See schedule for air timesA radio journal of news and culture that is the only nationally distributed English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. It combines high-quality news, cultural and public affairs journalism to bring a rich understanding to a wide spectrum of listeners.
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From Scratch
See schedule for air timesBusiness, social and cultural pioneers provide a first-hand view of the entrepreneurial life. You'll hear about the hard times and break through moments that contributed to success and be inspired if your contemplating your own venture.
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Fresh Air Weekend
See schedule for air timesTerry Gross opens the window on contemporary arts and ideas. Her guests come from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Terry Gross is known for her extraordinary ability to engage guests and to delight listeners.
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On the Media
See schedule for air timesIn an era of information overload, Brook and Bob arm you with the savvy to make sense of it all with discussions about the workings of the media and how its effected by popular culture, politics and money. It presents new ideas, explores long-held beliefs, and opens up your eyes — and ears. Photograph by Matthu Placek.
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From The Top
See schedule for air timesHost Christopher O'Riley showcases the nation's most outstanding young classical musicians. Each one-hour program presents pre-collegiate musicians whose stunning individual performances are combined with lively interviews, unique pre-produced segments, lighthearted sketches and musical games.
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Jazz Inspired
See schedule for air timesWorld-renowned jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores the creative process with celebrated artists and discusses how their passion for jazz has inspired their work. They share their favorite recordings with listeners as well as insight into their life and art.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
See schedule for air timesEach week test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.
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Tech Nation
See schedule for air timesHost Dr. Moira Gunn focuses on the impact of technology on our lives. interviewing Internet entrepreneurs, scientists, astronauts, media critics, sci-fi novelists, and politicians.
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Humankind
See schedule for air timesDocumentary producer David Freudberg presents profiles of quiet and not-so-quiet heroes who dedicate their lives to humanizing our country and to forging the connections that bring people together. These folks are truly visionaries with heart and soul.
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Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane
See schedule for air timesAn intelligent talk show dealing with issues regarding the Delaware Valley, the nation and the world. Discover why Philadelphia Magazine called Radio Times the best radio program in Philly.
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State of the Re: Union
See schedule for air timesFresh stories on building and rebuilding communities. With so much talk about "community," sometimes we lose perspective on the real stories of the people working to make homes, lives, and neighborhoods across the country. State of the Re: Union host Al Letson travels the USA to find those stories -- and tells them with grace, perspective, and deep curiosity. Letson brings his formidable stage and poetry slam skills to the mic in each episode.
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Radio Lab
See schedule for air timesRadiolab is an experiential investigation that explores themes and ideas through a patchwork of people, sounds, and stories. In each episode, Radiolab experiments with sound and style allowing science to fuse with culture, and information to sound like music. Hosted by Jad Abumrad with co-host Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is designed for listeners who demand skepticism but appreciate wonder; who are curious about the world, but also want to be moved and surprised.
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Snap Judgment
See schedule for air timesSnap Judgment tells intriguing stories about extraordinary and defining events in people’s lives. The program’s raw, intimate, and musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see a sliver of the world through another's eye