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• All Things ConsideredWeekdays at 4:00pm and Sundays at 5:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Weekends at 5:00pm on WABE NewsFor 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
• American ExperienceThursdays on PBA 30As television’s longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.
• Antiques Roadshow U.K.Wednesdays at 9:00pm and Saturdays at 5:00pmAntiques Roadshow U.K. is packed with flea market finds, heirlooms, and junkyard gems—many with a royal pedigree. Antiques Roadshow U.K. boasts a lively team of savvy British appraisers and a delightful cross section of local citizenry.
• APS TodaySecond Monday of the month at 9:30pmEver wondered what’s going on in your neighborhood schools? Each month on APS Today meet the people who are dedicated to increasing student performance and preparation for higher education, future careers and civic participation.
• As It HappensWeekdays at 10:00pm on WABE NewsListening to As It Happens is like taking a trip around the, world five nights a week, with hosts Barbara Budd and Carol Off. For more than 35 years, using the simplest of tools - the telephone - this current affairs program has explored the heart of a story.
• Atlanta Forum NetworkSee what former DNC chairman and physician Howard Dean thinks about healthcare reform. He talks about his new book in an event sponsored by AFN partner A Cappella Books.
• BBC World NewsWeekdays at 6:30pmViewers who wish to keep ahead of global news events, but not just the headlines - turn to BBC World for the story behind the headlines - the why’s and how’s of the event as well. BBC World keeps its viewers not just informed, but well informed, with in-depth analysis and cutting edge interviews - the story from all sides.
• BBC World ServiceOvernight from midnight to 6:30am on WABE NewsCompelling news and current affairs coverage from the renowned BBC in London, with programs such as World Update, Newshour, and Outlook.
• BBC’s The TicketSundays at 2:00pm on WABE NewsJoin Host Mark Coles for the program that takes listeners on a global ride through the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
• BBC’s The WordSundays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsHost Harriett Gilbert interviews your favorite authors about their work.
• Between the LinesFridays at 7:00pmBetween the Lines, hosted by former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson, is a weekly author interview program showcasing the brightest and most notable of today’s writers and thinkers.
• Bob Edwards WeekendSundays at noon on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 9:00am on WABE NewsHost Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too.
• Calling All PetsSaturdays at 8:00pmZoologist Patricia McConnell and co-host Larry Meiller team up to help listeners bring out the best in their pets. Get down-to-earth advice about pet problems, big and small, and fascinating information about wildlife, too.
• Car TalkSaturdays at 10:00am on WABE 90.1fm and at 1:00pm on WABE NewsImagine the Marx Brothers answering questions about automobiles, throw in a little Dr. Ruth and a little Smothers Brothers, and you’ve got Car Talk, NPR’s Peabody Award-winning radio program.
• Celebrate Black History on PBAPBA 30 celebrates the rich history and culture of the African-American experience in America leading up to Black History Month 2009.
• Charlie RoseWeekdays at 12:30am and NoonAcclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America’s best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions five nights a week.
• City Arts & LecturesSundays at 3:00pm on WABE NEWSCity Arts & Lectures presents lectures and onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, criticism, science and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives on ideas and values.
• City CafeNoon-1:00pm on WABEEach weekday host John Lemley brings “a plateful of classics and a variety of sides” in the new WABE-produced City Cafe. This new arts, culture and classical program airs Monday through Friday from noon to 1 pm and is just the place for news headlines, commentary and the latest in what’s happening in Atlanta.
• Day to DayWeekdays at NoonHosts Alex Chadwick & Madeleine Brand, surrounded by a family of first-class contributors, present the news of the day filtered through the lenses of ideas, beliefs and behaviors.
• Democracy NowWeekdays at 8:00am on WABE NewsBringing you people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts and ordinary people from around the world.
• eTown7:00pmetown is an entertaining, informative and downright inspiring live show designed to help create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world. Hosts Nick and Helen Forster lead the show seamlessly, mixing music and message with humor and energy.
• Facing The Mortgage CrisisAn online resource from PBA and GPBFacing the Mortgage Crisis offer Georgians information and advice on dealing with the financial challenges we all face now. Watch the complete show online now!
• Fresh AirMonday-Thursday at 7:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; weekdays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsTerry Gross hosts this multi-award-winning daily interview and features program. Join her weekdays as she opens the window on contemporary arts and issues.
• FrontlineSundays on PBA 30Since 1983, Frontline has served as PBS’ flagship public affairs series. Frontline’s stature is reaffirmed each week through incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human experience.
• Here and NowWeekdays at 4:00pm on WABE NewsHere & Now combines the best in news journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging conversation to form a fast-paced program that updates the news from the morning and adds important conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and technology, and the arts: film, theater, music, food, and more.
• History Thursdays on PBA 30Thursday eveningsEncounter the people and events that have shaped humankind, our nation and our world. Tune in Thursday evenings to find out what really happened.
• In ContactSundays at 9:00amIn Contact is a half hour news and public affairs talk show that connects, impacts and empowers the African-American community in Atlanta. The show is produced by the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ), and hosted by Angela Robinson.
• Intelligence SquaredSundays at 4:00pm on WABE NewsThis London-based program takes information and analysis as its raw material, and translates this into discussion, conversation, and sexy debate.
• Journey to WellnessJourney to Wellness educated listeners on important health topics with a special emphasis on improving the health of African Americans.
• Justice TalkingSundays at 6:00pm on WABE NewsA show illustrating debates on current legal battles that capture the United States’ attention.
• Le ShowSundays at 10:00pm on WABE NewsA weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.
• Leyes CotidianasSundays at 10:00amLeyes Cotidianas (“Everyday Law”), is designed to provide practical tools to Georgia’s Hispanic community for working with the civil justice system. Join Atlanta’s famous guest lawyers as they talk about such topics as immigration law, business law, domestic law, and much more!
• Listen to WABE on your iPhone or iPod Touch with Public Radio Tuner!Listen to WABE on your iPhone and iPod Touch with the Public Radio Tuner iPhone application. WABE and many other public radio stations are all available to stream on your iPhone or iPod Touch when you install the free Public Radio Tuner application from the iTunes App Store.
• Living on EarthSundays at 9:00am on WABE NewsLiving on Earth with Steve Curwood is a weekly environmental news and information program with features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.
• MarketplaceWeekdays at 6:30pm on WABE 90.1fmMarketplace is public radio’s daily magazine on business and economics news “for the rest of us.” With an irreverent reporting style all its own, Marketplace covers listeners from wallet to Wall Street.
• Marketplace MoneySundays at 10:00am on WABE NewsDuring the hour-long program, host Tess Vigeland and economic editor Chris Farrell help listeners map out the course to financial well-being, offering advice on topics like how to pay for college and whether to buy or lease a car. It’s “the money show for the rest of us.”
• Morning EditionWeekdays at 5:00am on WABE 90.1fm; 9:00am on WABEnewsWaking up is hard to do, but it’s easier with NPR’s Morning Edition, bringing you the day’s stories and news to radio listeners on the go.
• Moving OnThursday, June 26 at 8:30 pmAre you sick of being stuck in Atlanta traffic? Host, Sally Sears, takes you on a whirlwind tour of the region as she finds solutions to some of the worst traffic nightmares.
• National Geographic World TalkSundays at 8:00am on WABE NewsJoin host Patty Kim each week for provocative interviews with National Geographic’s journalists, explorers, scientists and photographers. Each week, they share their adventures and their insights during a fascinating hour of radio conversation that will fire your imagination and transport you to new heights.
• News & NotesWeekdays at 7:00pm on WABE NewsFrom newsmakers to performers, health to finance, News & Notes explores fascinating issues and people from an African American perspective.
• NewslinkWeekdays at 11:00pmNewslink brings you daily in-depth coverage and analysis of European and global current affairs. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Europeans reporting the top stories in politics, business and sports from around globe with a special focus on German and European trends and developments.
• NOVASundays at 7:00pmPBS’ premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
• On PointWeekdays at 8:00pm on WABE NewsThe show’s lively conversation, hosted by award-winning journalist Tom Ashbrook, covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry, with newsmakers, thinkers, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world.
• On the MediaSundays at 7:00am on WABE NewsA weekly, one-hour program is America’s only national radio program devoted to media criticism and analysis.
• Only a GameSaturdays at 7:00amThere’s the sports world and there’s the rest of the world; NPR brings them together on Only A Game.Host Bill Littlefield tells the stories behind the box scores, including the explosion of interest in women’s sports, competitive opportunities for the disabled, and the business of sports — as well as who wins and who loses.
• PreviewEach Wednesday during Second Cup Concert at 11:55am and again during All Things Considered at 5:44pmPreview the Weekend with WABE. Join Lois Reitzes as she interviews journalists from around Atlanta in search of enriching, unique and fun weekend events.
• Says You!Thursdays at 7:30pmSays You! It’s the witty word game from WGBH Radio Boston that has engaged and amused audiences from L.A. to New York. Recorded in front of live audiences at various locations around Boston, Says You! features six panelists — divided into two teams of three — that bluff, guess and expound their way through the fast-paced, 30-minute program.
• StoryCorps in AtlantaStoryCorps is partnering with Public Broadcasting Atlanta to record, preserve, and share the stories of communities in Atlanta. Make a reservation to tell your story today!
• Sundays on WABESunday EveningsOn Sundays WABE often presents thought-provoking specials and exciting musical broadcasts for your enjoyment.
• Talk of the NationWeekdays at 2:00pm on WABE NewsTalk of the Nation ® links the headlines with what’s on people’s minds, providing a springboard to exchange ideas and pose critical questions about major events in the news and the world around them
• Tavis SmileyWeekdays at Midnight & 1:00pmTavis Smiley’s late-night television talk show is now also airing early on Friday evenings as part of PBS’ public affairs programming. Tavis Smiley is a smart hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and everyday people.
• Tell Me MoreWeekdays at 9:00am on WABE NewsTell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world. This daily one-hour series is hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin.
• The Changing Face of Atlantaweekdays on Morning Edition, February 23- March 2For a wide variety of reasons Atlanta has become a magnet for people from across the United States and around the world. Where a generation ago the face of our city was largely black or white, today the metro population is visibly more dynamic in its diversity.
• The Diane Rehm ShowWeekdays at 10:00amFor more than two decades, consummate interviewer Diane Rehm has offered her listeners compelling conversations with the world’s most interesting and important people.
• The McLaughlin GroupSundays at 8:30amItem! The McLaughlin Group is a long-running weekly public affairs show where host John McLaughlin and a group of commentators discuss current political issues.
• The News Hour with Jim LehrerWeeknights at 7:00pmNow celebrating its 30th year, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer continues to provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews, discussions, and both foreign and domestic on-site reports.
• The Sound of Young AmericaSaturdays at 6:00pmEach week on the show, host Jesse Thorn, “America’s Radio Sweetheart,” hosts in-depth discussions with personalities from the world of entertainment & the arts. Think of it like Conan O’Brien on public radio, or “Fresh Air,” but more fun.
• The Splendid TableSaturdays at 7:00am on WABE 90.1fmThe Splendid Table gives public radio listeners a fresh take on their love of food. Host Lynne Rossetto Kasper approaches food with attitude and originality sharing delicious recipes plus the people and stories that are shaping America’s sense of food.
• The StoryWeekdays at 5:00pm on WABE NewsHost Dick Gordon presents important stories from ordinary people. Take health care. You’ll hear from doctors and patients, not to experts and analysts.
• The TakeawayWeekdays at 7:00am on WABE NewsThe Takeaway is the new national morning news program that delivers the news and analysis you need to catch up, start your day, and prepare for what’s ahead.
• The Tavis Smiley ShowSundays at 7:00pm on WABE NewsTwo-hour weekly, high-energy conversations on political, cultural, and global issues of particular relevance to African Americans.
• The WorldWeekdays at 3:00 on WABE fm and 8:00pm on WABE News“The World” is a critically acclaimed one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe.
• This American LifeSundays at 6:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 8:00am and Sundays at 9:00pm on WABE NewsThis American Life is a multiple award-winning, critically acclaimed program that describes and documents contemporary American life.
• Tony Brown’s JournalSundays at 9:30amTony Brown continues to delve into today’s hottest headlines with contemporary newsmakers. In its 29th season of providing commentary, discussion and timely documentaries, the series examines issues of special interest to the African-American community.
• Wait, Wait.. Don’t Tell Me!Saturdays at 11:00am on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 2:00pm WABE NewsFor a wacky and whip-smart approach to the week’s news and newsmakers, listen no further than Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, the oddly informative news quiz from NPR.
• Weekend AmericaSaturdays at 3:00pm on WABE NewsA two-hour program designed to fit the weekend state of mind, with short, entertaining segments on newsmakers, issues of the day and the arts.
• Weekend EditionWeekends at 8:00amWhether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story.
• Whadya Know?Saturdays at 11:00amMichael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know? is a two-hour comedy/quiz/interview show. Regular elements of every program include an hourly “Whad’Ya Know?” Quiz, Feldman’s foray into the live studio audience to chat with fans, jazz with John Thulin and the “Whad’Ya Know?” Band, and banter with sidekick Jim Packard.
• Youth RadioSaturdays at 9:18am