News & Current Affairs: All Programs (A-Z)

All Things ConsideredWeekdays at 4:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; 8:00pm on WABEnewsFor 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.
APS TodaySecond Monday of the month at 9:00pmEver 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.
Atlanta ForumWABE’s Atlanta Forum offers talks given by movers and shakers in the Atlanta community, leaders in the on-going battle for social justice, community leaders, elected officials and educators.
Atlanta Forum NetworkFree, on-demand video and audio events from the High Museum, Georgia Center for the Book, Margaret Mitchell House and new partner Clayton State University.
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 on WABE NewsCompelling news and current affairs coverage from the renowned BBC in London, with programs such as World Update, Newshour, and Outlook.
Between the LinesFridays at 7:00pm; encores Saturdays at 5:30pmBetween 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 noonHost Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too.
Bob Edwards WeekendSundays at 11:00am on WABE NewsA two-hour interview showcase, in which celebrated host Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks 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.
CarrierSunday, May 4 at 2:00pmThis 10-part series was filmed aboard the USS Nimitz and is a documentation of what life is like in the high-stakes world of a nuclear aircraft carrier.
Celebrate Our Armed ForcesAll this month on PBA 30Celebrate our heroes in the armed forces this Memorial Dy with a great set of programming on PBA 30, including the new hit series Carrier and the National Memorial Day Concert.
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.
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 NowSundays at 1:00pm 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.
Fresh AirSunday-Thursday at 7:00pmTerry 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.
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 2:00pm on WABE NewsA show illustrating debates on current legal battles that capture the United States’ attention.
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!
MarketplaceWeekdays at 6:30pm on WABE 90.1fm; 10:00pm & 11:30pm on WABEnewsMarketplace 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.
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 OnAre 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.
News & NotesWeekdays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsFrom newsmakers to performers, health to finance, News & Notes explores fascinating issues and people from an African American perspective.
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 the MediaSunadays at 7:00am on WABE NewsA weekly, one-hour program is America’s only national radio program devoted to media criticism and analysis.
PreviewEach Wednesday during Second Cup Concert at 11:55am and again during All Things Considered at 5:45pmPreview 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.
Sundays on WABESunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. on WABEEvery Sunday WABE 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.
The Diane Rehm ShowWeekdays at 4:00pmFor 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 Tavis Smiley ShowSundays at 6:00pm on WABE NewsTwo-hour weekly, high-energy conversations on political, cultural, and global issues of particular relevance to African Americans.
The WorldWeekdays at 3:00pm on WABE; 6:00pm and 10:30pm on WABE News“The World” is a 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 and Sundays at 10:00pm 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.
Wanted: ‘All Things Considered’ Theme Song LyricsAll Things Considered is looking for a few good lyricists! Think you’ve got what it takes?
WarplaneThursday, November 1 at 8:00pmThis extraordinary four-part special takes a comprehensive look at the history of airplanes in the military and covers how warplanes became an essential tool in warfare.
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.
Wired ScienceSundays at 5:00pmPBS’ newest weekly series, Wired Science, is a one-hour program that translates Wired magazine’s award-winning journalism into a fast-paced television show
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