Programs
Morning Edition
Weekdays at 5 a.m.
One of the most respected news magazines in the world, Morning Edition airs Monday through Friday on more than 600 NPR stations across the United States, and around the globe on NPR's international services. Hosted in Boston by WBUR's Bob Oakes.
All Things Considered
Weekdays at 4 p.m.
For two hours every weekday, All Things Considered hosts Robert Siegel, Michele Norris and Melissa Block present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews and offbeat features.
On Point With Tom Ashbrook
Weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon & 7 to 9 p.m. / Satudays at 6 a.m.
On Point's lively conversation covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry, with newsmakers, thinkers, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world.
Here & Now With Robin Young
Weekdays at 12 noon
Here! Now! In the moment! Paddling in the middle of a fast moving stream of news and information. Here & Now is public radio's daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after Morning Edition and before All Things Considered.
Car Talk
Satudays at 11 a.m., Sundays at 6 p.m.
America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one hour weekly laugh fest. Join hosts Tom and Ray Magliozzi, a.k.a. Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers, as they find the fun in engine failure.
Only A Game
Saturdays at 7 a.m. & 6 p.m.
An award-winning weekly sports magazine hosted by veteran NPR commentator Bill Littlefield, Only A Game is radio for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider. Produced by WBUR in Boston, Only A Game puts sports in perspective with intelligent analysis, insightful interviews, and a keen sense humor.
Radio Boston
Fridays at 1 p.m.
Radio Boston is more than a radio show. A weekly one hour program devoted to exploring a single topic in-depth. Using innovative reporting, interviews and commentary to encourage you to join the conversation. Our focus is original journalism, bringing you the personal stories of the people of Boston and beyond.
BBC World Service
Weekdays and Saturdays at 12 a.m. / Sundays 5 a.m.
With the world's 24-hour news cycle now more intense and unrelenting than ever, there's never been a greater need for a program that cuts through the background noise and provides you with the definitive take on the big stories of the day, brought to you by the BBC's global network of correspondents, with all the information you need to keep up with world events.
Boston University's World Of Ideas
Sundays at 9 p.m.
World of Ideas features discussions and lectures by the best and brightest thinkers from Boston University and the Boston community at large. The show topics focus on various subjects such as current events, national and international politics, academic-related issues and public affairs.
Con Salsa
Saturdays at 10 p.m.
Part music show, part party, part community center, the program is a mecca for Latinos and lovers of things Latin. Hosted by José Masso for more than 30 years.
Fresh Air
Monday — Thursdays 1 p.m. / Weekdays at 9 p.m.
Fresh Air with host Terry Gross, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues.
Inside Out: Documentaries
Sundays at 8 p.m. —
Inside Out is a dynamic documentary unit producing long-format radio programs and multi-part series. Highly experienced reporters turn a topic inside out to give it context, perspective, and understanding. With sufficient time to tell important stories Inside Out produces thought-provoking and original programs. A unique emphasis on the sounds and voices of a story, combined with first class narration engages the listener and brings them to the heart of the story.
Living on Earth
Satudays at 2 p.m. / Sundays at 6 a.m.
Living on Earth with Steve Curwood is the weekly environmental news and information program distributed by Public Radio International.
Kennedy Library Forums
Sundays at 8 p.m.
For more information and transcripts of past forums, please visit www.jfklibrary.org.
Marketplace
Weekdays at 6:30
Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, award-winning Marketplace is public radio's daily magazine of business and economics. Airing weekday mornings and evenings, it boasts the largest audience for any business program in the U.S. on radio, cable or network television.
Marketplace Money
Sundays at 1 p.m.
Each week on Marketplace Money, host Tess Vigeland looks at major national and international stories that impact the average listener's wallet. It's “the money show for the rest of us.”
Marsh Chapel Services
Sundays at 11 a.m.
The weekly interdenominational worship service from Marsh Chapel, Boston University. Sundays at 11 a.m. on WBUR 90.9 FM.
On The Media
Sundays at 7 a.m. & 2 p.m.
On the Media explores how the media “sausage” is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. For one hour a week, the show tries to lift the veil from the process of “making media,” especially news media, because it's through that lens that we literally see the world and the world sees us.
Speaking Of Faith
Sundays at 12 p.m.
Peabody Award-winning Speaking of Faith is public radio's conversation about belief, meaning, ethics and ideas. Each week, host Krista Tippett focuses on a different theme, asking writers, thinkers and theologians to discuss how religion shapes everyday life.
Studio 360
Saturdays at 7 p.m.
PRI's Peabody Award-winning “Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen” from WNYC is public radio's smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt Andersen introduces you to the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy — so let “Studio 360? steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life.
Talk of the Nation
Weekdays at 2 & 3 p.m.
When Americans want to be a part of the national conversation, they turn to Talk of the Nation, NPR's midday news-talk show. Journalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and healthcare, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians and artists from around the world.
The Diane Rehm Show
Weekdays at 10 p.m.
For more than 25 years, The Diane Rehm Show has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of topics with many of the most distinguished people of our times.
The Tavis Smiley Show
Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Tavis Smiley features a unique mix of news and pop culture to combine for one thought-provoking and entertaining program. A hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, it features interviews with artists, activists, newsmakers, politicians and everyday people.
This American Life
Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
One of our problems from the start has been that when we try to describe This American Life in a sentence or two, it just sounds awful. For instance: Each week we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme. That doesn't sound like something we'd want to listen to on the radio, and it's our show. So usually we just say what we're not. We're not a news show or a talk show or a call-in show. We're not really formatted like other radio shows at all. Instead, we do these stories that are like movies for radio. There are people in dramatic situations. Things happen to them. There are funny moments and emotional moments and — hopefully — moments where the people in the story say interesting, surprising things about it all. It has to be surprising. It has to be fun.
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Saturdays at 12 p.m. / Sundays at 7 p.m.
NPR's weekly current events quiz. Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what's real and what we've made up.
Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturdays at 8 a.m.
From civil wars in Bosnia and El Salvador, to hospital rooms, police stations, and America's backyards, National Public Radio's Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon brings a well-traveled perspective to his role as host of Weekend Edition Saturday.
Weekend Edition Sunday
Sundays at 8 a.m.
Weekend Edition Sunday premiered on January 18, 1987, and was the last of NPR's major newsmagazines to hit the air. Since then, Weekend Edition Sunday has covered newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicans, musicians, writers, thinkers, theologians and all manner of news events. Originally hosted by Susan Stamberg, the show has been anchored by Liane Hansen since 1989.
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