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• 2008 Holiday Specials on WABEStarting December 16thWABE presents holiday programs from the winter solstice through to New Year’s Day, with music, performances and stories from many traditions.
• A Night on the TownFridays at 10:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 9:00pm on WABE ClassicalA Night on the Town brings the sounds of Broadway’s past to new generations by providing an intimate journey into the lives and the music of the great American Songwriters.
• A Prairie Home CompanionSaturdays at 6:00pm and Sundays at 10:00amThe only live music and variety show aired nationwide today, A Prairie Home Companion is now in its 30th year of production, featuring comedy sketches, music, and “The News from Lake Wobegon.”
• A Season of Great Holiday Specials on PBA 30Starting December 21PBA 30 presents a season’s worth of holiday specials this December.
• African-American LivesSunday, December 28 at 11:00amRenowned scholar Dr. Henry Gates Jr. uses genealogy, DNA analysis, oral history and family stories to trace eight distinguished African-American’s lineages thru American history and back to Africa.
• America QuiltsSaturdays at 6:00amAmerica Quilts celebrates the artists, the quilts and the powerful stories woven into them. This program examines quilts from three perspectives—as historical records, symbols of family and community, and works of art.
• America’s Test KitchenSaturdays at 11:00amAmerica’s Test Kitchen, currently in its fifth season and the most-watched cooking show on public television, is filmed in the test kitchen of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Each episode features the editors, test cooks, equipment testers, science experts, and food tasters from the magazine’s staff.
• 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.
• Ask This Old HouseSaturdays at 9:30amIn addition to making house calls, host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Roger Cook and various guest experts walk viewers through home improvement techniques and review the latest products.
• 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’s Best BBQ-Quest: Kissed by FireThursday, October 30 at 8:00pm and Sunday, November 2 at 10:00pmThis locally-produced special introduces viewers to the many styles of barbecue being offered in Atlanta, and the people serving it up.
• Between the LinesFridays at 7:00pm; encores Saturdays at 5:30pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 1:30pm on WABE NewsBetween 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.
• 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.
• 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 PBA 30All this month on PBA 30PBA 30 celebrates the rich history and culture of the African-American experience in America leading up to Black History Month 2009.
• 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.
• Everyday FoodSaturdays at NoonFor an audience of consumers who are short on time and in need of healthy, everyday cooking solutions, the series offers quick, nutritious and delicious recipes using easy-to-find supermarket ingredients.
• Farmers’ Almanac TVSundays at 10:30amInspired by the timeless and treasured Farmers’ Almanac—and using much of the same wit and wisdom that has made the almanac an enduring and successful publication for nearly 200 years. Farmers’ Almanac TV brings to life stories celebrating the good life of rural and urban America.
• Garden SmartSaturdays at 8:30amGarden Smart is a unique, exciting, informative television gardening program, a “hands in the dirt” experience. Never just behind a potting bench or in a studio, Garden Smart covers the country visiting beautiful public and private gardens and resorts.
• Giving ThanksThursday, November 27 at 1:00pmWe’ll gather together with best-selling author Harold Kushner, and a perfect blessing from poet Galway Kinnell. With music and stories for Thanksgiving, it’s Giving Thanks, a Celebration of Fall, Food, and Gratitude.
• 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.
• Gourmet’s Diary of a FoodieSaturdays at 12:30pmLooking at the world food-first, Gourmet Editor-in-Chief Ruth Reichl introduces viewers to a feast of cutting-edge food trends, exotic ingredients, and in-the-know food players on an international level.
• Great Performances: The New Year’s Celebration 2009Sunday, January 4 at noonVienna again hosts this annual New Years concert with the Vienna Philharmonic. Included in the program are Strauss Family favorites, festive ballets by the Vienna State Opera Ballet, and a homage to Franz Joseph Haydn.
• HometimeSaturdays at 6:30pmHometime continues to use a fast-paced, reality-based approach to telling home improvement stories and teaching building and remodeling skills. Hosts Dean Johnson and Miriam Johnson (and a regular cast of craftsmen) work alongside homeowners to update and improve their houses.
• Jerry Yarnell School of Fine ArtSaturdays at 7:30amA comprehensive study of all aspects of an artist’s life.
• Joanne Weir’s Cooking ClassSaturdays at 1:00pmHave you ever dreamed of indulging in private cooking lessons with someone who could instill a confidence in your cooking skills you never thought possible? Join award-winning cooking teacher and author Joanne Weir for an unforgettable series of cooking lessons.
• Julia Child: Cooking with Master ChefsSaturdays at 5:30pmIn Cooking with Master Chefs, Julia Child visits sixteen nationally acclaimed master chefs in their own kitchens. Each chef demonstrates distinct techniques, regional recipes, and culinary tips which guide home cooks through their favorite recipes. Enjoy!
• Lidia’s Familty TableSaturdays at 4:30pmLidia’s Familty Table is filled with delicious recipes for everyday Italian-style feasting and imaginative ideas for variations and improvisations. From comfort food to haute cuisine, Lidia Bastianich fuses recipes from both past and present into creative Mediterranean dishes, making them uniquely her own.
• 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.
• Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of AmericaSaturdays, January 17, 24 & 31 at 8:00pmThis six-part documentary explores more than a century of American comedy. Hosted by Billy Crystal, each episode highlights the history of a different comic genre.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mexico One Plate at A TimeSaturdays at 6:00pmYucatan is the home of habanero — arguably the hottest chile in the world — and to this season’s adventures in cooking with Rick Bayless.
• Milt’s TravelsFollow Milton Clipper’s blog as he travels through France.
• Monarchy: The Royal Family at WorkSundays, November 18 & 23 at 9:00pmThis six-part series is a fascinating look into the life and work of the Queen and Royal Family over the course of one year.
• 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.
• MotorWeekSaturdays at 9:00amMotorWeek, the original automotive magazine series on television, celebrates its silver anniversary! Come along with us and take a look back over 25 years of entertaining and informative coverage of the automotive industry.
• My Word!Sundays at 7:00pmA panel game about words, played by people whose business is words. My Word also features Denis Norden and Frank Muir on a regular basis.
• Nature Tuesdays on PBA30Tuesdays starting at 8:00pmCatch an entire evening of programs devoted to the world arund us and the creatures that live in it, every Tuesday on PBA30.
• New Genre LandscapeSummer 2008
• 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.
• Real SimpleSaturdays at 1:30Real Simple magazine comes to life on PBS. The weekly half-hour series shares strategies to help viewers make their busy lives easier and better. Hosts Dena Querubin Blizzard, Rob Keefe and Cydnee Welburn host, inviting viewers to enjoy a television show unlike anything else on the air today.
• Resolution Solutions 2009New Year’s Day on PBA 30PBA 30 helps you start the New year off right with a day of specials to help you get healthy, wealthy and wise!
• 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.
• RiverwalkSaturdays at 8:00pmRiverwalk Jazz presents captivating shows that tell the story of jazz in America, covering the genre’s early years.
• 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.
• Sewing with NancySaturdays at 6:30amPublic Television’s Premiere Sewing & Quilting Series offering innovative ideas, inspiration and information for 24 years.
• 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.
• Spain… On the Road AgainTuesdays, January 6 & 13 at 11:00pmActresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Claudia Bassols showcase the culinary pleasures of Spain in this unscripted, anything-goes cross-country road trip. They travel through Spain’s countryside and historic towns in search of food, art, history, culture, and music.
• 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.
• Suggested Summer Reading from WABEThis year we share some of our favorites for your summer reading list.
• 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 Art of SongSundays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalWanda Yang Temko explores the composers, poets, and performers of solo classical song, giving us glimpses into this glorious fusion of words and music.
• The Best of Joy of PaintingSaturdays at 7:00amFrom the archives of the late Bob Ross, instruction in “wet-on-wet” technique to delight and encourage the painting hobbyist.
• The Infinite MindSundays at 7:00pm WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 11:00pm on WABE NewsThe Infinite Mind explores how the brain works, the biology behind why humans do the things they do, and the effects their actions have on society overall.
• The Investor Protection TrustThe Investor Protection Trust is a nonprofit organization devoted to investor education. The primary mission of IPT is to provide independent, objective information needed by consumers to make informed investment decisions.
• 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 WorldWeekdays at 6:00pm 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 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.
• This is Atlanta CookingSaturdays at 11:30amEach week This Is Atlanta Cooking features Atlanta area restaurants and chefs preparing dishes from their restaurant’s menu, giving step by step instructions and providing the recipe on the PBA website.
• This is Atlanta with Alicia SteeleCheck show page for airtimesAlicia Steele hosts this fascinating look at the people who make Atlanta an exciting place to live. We’ll explore society, history, and creativity— sometimes all at once!
• This Old HouseSaturdays at 10:00amHost Kevin O’Connor, master carpenter Norm Abram, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook offer unmatched expertise and practical advice on home renovation with wit, humor and a great sense of camaraderie.
• Victory GardenSaturdays at 8:00amWith its ongoing mission of providing gardeners with the latest gardening trends, plus tried and true techniques to get their gardens growing, host Michael Weishan leads a pioneering series that celebrates a leading national pastime.
• 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.
• 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.