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• A Hot Dog ProgramThursday, July 2 at 9:00pmRick Sebak celebrates the hot dog by visiting some of the nation’s coolest hot dog places and taking a look at how hot dogs are made.
• A Season of Great Holiday Specials on PBA 30Starting December 21PBA 30 presents a season’s worth of holiday specials this December.
• 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 RoadshowSundays & Wednesdays at 8:00pmSpecialists from the country’s leading auction houses and independent dealers from across the nation travel throughout the United States offering free appraisals of antiques and collectibles.
• 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 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.
• Atlanta Music SceneMondays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 10:00am on WABE ClassicalRobert Hubert hosts The Atlanta Music Scene, a series of concert performances from venues all around Metro Atlanta.
• Atlanta SoundsDaily on WABEHear the city. Atlanta Sounds presents portraits, oral histories, anecdotes, memories and fragments of life overheard. All told by those who live, work and visit metro Atlanta.
• Atlanta Symphony OrchestraTuesdays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm and WABE.org ClassicalAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Master Season Concerts, hosted by WABE’s Lois Reitzes, will air Tuesdays at 9 pm. Most of the broadcasts feature insightful conversation with the conductors and soloists.
• Atlanta Voices of ChangeEach day in February Atlanta Voices of Change pays tribute to African-Americans who have made - and continue to make - contributions to American History. The stories of featured persons give insight into their lives, their struggles and their achievements. WABE proudly presents Atlanta Voices of Change and honors African-American heritage all year long.
• Atlanta Voices: Memories of World War IIThursday, May22 at 10:00pmIn conjunction with Ken Burn’s “The War”, PBA30 produced this companion piece documentary in which the focus is World War II’s effect on Atlanta and its population.
• Atlanta’s Best BBQ-Quest: Kissed by FireThursday, October 29 at 9:00pmThis locally-produced special introduces viewers to the many styles of barbecue being offered in Atlanta, and the people serving it up.
• 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.
• Burt Wolf’s Travels and TraditionsSaturdays at 5:00pmBurt Wolf presents Travels & Traditions. Shot entirely on location, Burt takes us throughout the world looking at the history, architecture, culture, customs, foods and festivals of some of the world’s most interesting locations.
• 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.
• Composer’s DatebookWeekdays at 8:56pmComposers Datebook is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present.
• 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.
• Elvis: Return to TupeloFriday, November 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, November 21 at 11:00pmThe person and performer that Elvis Presley was to become was shaped by his boyhood days in Tupelo, Mississippi. This documentary takes a look at those years, from his birth in 1935 to his triumphant return and homecoming concert in 1956.
• 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.
• Globe TrekkerThursdays at 8:00pmGlobe Trekker is shot on location in some of the world’s most exotic surroundings, and combines stunning photography with an especially composed soundtrack leaving the viewer with a unique sense of spirit and adventure.
• 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.
• It’s Hispanic Heritage MonthAll though October on PBA30Join PBA30 as we recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture.
• Jazz Classics with H. JohnsonSaturday night from 9:00pm til 2:00amVeteran jazz host, raconteur, and savvy connoisseur of classic jazz recordings, the venerable and affable H. Johnson hosts this award-winning live show every Saturday night.
• Justice TalkingSundays at 6:00pm on WABE NewsA show illustrating debates on current legal battles that capture the United States’ attention.
• Ken Burn’s American Stories- “The West”Sunday, September 13 at 11:30am and Sunday September 20 at noonThis 8-part Ken Burns film tells the saga of the American West through a combination of story-telling, paintings, historic photographs, Native-American artwork, and breathtaking cinematography.
• Lark Rise To CandlefordMondays nights on PBA30Season II of this BBC 19th century period drama continues the adventures of the teenage girl that leaves the small English hamlet of Lark Rise for the wealthier neighboring town of Candleford.
• 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.
• Martin Yan’s ChinatownsSaturdays at 4:00pmThe renowned chef, teacher, and host of the tremendously popular television food series Yan Can Cook invites you to join him on a grand culinary tour of eleven of the world’s greatest Chinatowns.
• MI-5Wednesdays at 9:00pm and Fridays at 11:00pmThis 26-episode British action/adventure series deals with the covert operations of a group of intelligence officers that work for the MI5 organization (Military Intelligence, Section 5). It is an extremely popular program in Britain known by the name Spooks.
• New TricksFridays at 10:00pmThis British drama follows the adventures of a female detective that is reassigned to head up a new team of retired former detectives with over 80 years of service between them to re-examine unsolved crimes.
• 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.
• Nostalgia NightsFridays on PBA30Friday nights are Nostalgia Nights on PBA 30!
• 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.
• Pioneers of TelevisionSaturday, November 21 at 7:00pmThis four-part series takes a look at the personalities that shaped television during its early years. Episodes examine the evolution of sitcoms, late night talk, variety shows and game shows.
• Rick Steves’ EuropeWeekdays at 1:30pmRick Steves’ Europe is the popular television series that takes viewers on smart, “through the back door” travel adventures. From London to Paris to Brussels and beyond, the series is filled with visually and historically rich and entertaining adventures that are unique to Steves’ style for teaching travel.
• Smart Travels: Europe with Rudy MaxaSundays at 11:30amThe original host of the nationwide, one-hour weekend show called “The Savvy Traveler”, Rudy Maxa’s also been delivering sensible and amusing travel advice to listeners of public radio’s business show, Marketplace, for 14 years as “the Savvy Traveler.” Now you can put a face with that voice.
• Speaking of FaithSundays at 7:00am on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at noon on WABE NewsSpeaking of Faith is public radio’s conversation about religion, meaning, ethics and ideas. Host Krista Tippett and others discuss how religion shapes everyday life. Get the Speaking of Faith podcast here»
• StoryCorps GriotStoryCorps Griot is a one-year initiative to collect interviews from at least 1,750 African-Americans. From February 15 through March 24, 2007, the StoryCorps Griot Initiative will be located at the Martin Luther King Junior, National Historic Site.
• 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!
• Suggested Summer Reading from WABEThis year we share some of our favorites for your summer reading list.
• Sundays on WABESunday EveningsOn Sundays WABE often presents thought-provoking specials and exciting musical broadcasts for your enjoyment.
• 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 Kennedys: American ExperienceSunday, November 22 at 1:00pmThis documentary is a re-edited version of the original series, that takes a look at the iconic American family and their saga of ambition, wealth, and tragedy. Additional added footage puts more emphasis on the Teddy Kennedy story.
• The Metropolitan OperaSaturdays at 1:30pmThe 76th anniversary season of radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera opens on Saturday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m., ET, with the network premiere of Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride, starring opera luminaries Susan Graham and Plácido Domingo.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work in ProgressSeptember 6th at 7:00 p.m.“Work in Progress,” is a special program from the series, “The Promised Land.” It takes up the subject of work — transformative work by visionaries whose influence changed lives in the past and those who will continue to make a difference in a variety of communities at all levels.