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News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil...

Every week we delve behind the headlines to find out how news events affect people's everyday lives. Whatever the subject and wherever we're reporting from, our stories are of real human interest.

BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities.There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to...

Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture. Bullseye has been featured...

Technological and digital news from around the world.

Explorations in the world of science.

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to...

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest...

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

NPR’s flagship evening newsmagazine

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service

Each week, Shyanne Beatty gives listeners the chance to explore the Native influences that help shape and define contemporary American music. Hear knowledgeable commentary, weekly artist features and a smart music selection that makes Earthsongs the...

Out in the Open brings you real talk about real life. Each week, Piya and the team tackle one timely topic from many different angles with energy, wit, and journalistic rigour. We hear directly from a diverse range of people with personal stories to...

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Bill Hillgrove’s voice became familiar to Pittsburgh audiences through disc jockey stints at several local radio stations, including WKJF and WTAE-AM. He also hosted the WQED-TV music showcase program JazzBeat.

Pittsburgh, PA

Jazz is an important part of John's day, early or late. He finds it a great way to pass time in his activities, including writing science fiction, reading, or just being busy.

Scott Hanley has a special affinity for jazz-oriented radio. He has been a panelist at many national conferences specifically related to jazz music and has experience as a concert and festival producer/promoter. Mr. Hanley also serves as volunteer...

The Cultural Frontline: where arts and news collide.

Traditional and contemporary Native music, entertainment, storytelling, poetry, pow wow trail info and events. Hosts Jim DeNomie, Barbara Jersey and Shadow (Radio Dog).

Just because it's the weekend doesn't mean you can't keep up with current affairs. Relax with a mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features.

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. He interviews...

Covers newsmakers and artists, scientists and politicians, music makers of all kinds, writers, thinkers, theologians and all manner of news events.