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  • Hearing Voices See schedule for air timesNPR's weekly one-hour program of storytelling by established and emerging public radio producers that fit under a thematic umbrella – from Rock Fans to Retirement Homes, Dog Tales to Desert Stories. Based on the Peabody Award-winning specials, the series features a different guest host each week.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Marketplace See schedule for air timesNPR Now's daily news magazine that filters the world through the lens of business and economics.

  • 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."

  • Car Talk See schedule for air timesImagine the Marx Brothers answering questions about automobiles and you get a good idea what NPR's Peabody Award-winning radio program is about. Hosts Tom and Ray Magliozzi freely dispense expert car advice to callers in the broad accent of their native East Cambridge, MA neighborhood.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Jazz Profiles See schedule for air timesChronicling people and places behind the music, this is the Gold Medal award-winning, documentary series that pays tribute to the living legends of jazz and the late jazz greats. Hosted by Nancy Wilson, each show tells an informative story that celebrates the music and those who make it.
    Photograph by Matthu Placek.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Soundprint See schedule for air timesIn-depth exploration of topics ranging from why sports are so popular in Chicago to the way a learning disabled child's brain looks different. The series provides a vehicle for long-form non-fiction works by outstanding producers and fosters the development of emerging producers.

  • 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.

  • Marty Moss-CoaneHost and Executive Producer Marty Moss-Coane has helmed the Radio Times since its inception. Her thought-provoking conversations with guests and callers are all guided by her belief in fairness, exploring such topics as social issues, public policy, pop culture and the entertainment industry.

  • Neal ConanWorking as a reporter, producer, editor and bureau chief in New York and London, award-winning journalist and author Neal Conan has spent more than three decades covering topics from the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Conan was briefly held hostage in Iraq in 1991.

  • Ira FlatowAs the host of several science TV programs, Ira trekked across Antarctica, swum with Manatees in Florida and sailed on a nuclear-powered submarine. His interest in science and offbeat sense of humor have made for compelling and award-winning programs over his 30-plus years in broadcasting.

  • Terry GrossThirty years after Terry Gross began posing challenging questions to actors, authors, musicians and politicians, the host and author still presses today's newsmakers to reveal themselves and their beliefs. Her understanding of the issues and no-nonsense style engrosses legions of devoted fans.

  • Tom and Ray MagliozziPeabody award-winners Tom and Ray Magliozzi have dispensed car advice and automotive wisdom to NPR listeners for more than 20 years. Building on a do-it-yourself approach they applied to their Cambridge, MA garage, the brothers also write a weekly column that appears in 250 newspapers.

  • Diane RehmThe recipient of numerous honors and awards during her 30 years on radio, Diane Rehm also authored two books: Toward Commitment: A Dialogue About Marriage and Finding My Voice. Her struggle with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition that affects speech, raised awareness about the disorder.

  • Nancy WilsonEmmy winner Nancy Wilson draws on more than 50 years of experience as a musician to bring the best of classic and contemporary jazz. Nancy has performed with entertainers such as Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, and her style has broadened to incorporate more R&B and pop.

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