Program Guide
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Monday, June 29, 2009
12:00AM - 5:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
5:00AM - 10:00AMMorning Edition

Local Anchor: Michael Byars
byarsm@umkc.edu
10:00AM - 11:00AMThe Walt Bodine Show

Kansas City veteran talk show host Walt Bodine invites newsmakers and interesting personalities into the studios of KCUR.
11:00AM - 12:00PMUp to Date
Hosted By: Steve Kraske
Up to Date focuses on pressing issues, both local and national, including politics, economics, planning and design, history, entertainment and social points of view - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater Kansas City region.
12:00PM - 1:00PMHere and Now
Robin Young
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in news journalism with incisive conversations that range from public policy to science and technology.
1:00PM - 3:00PMTalk of the Nation
3:00PM - 4:00PMFresh Air
Hosted By: Terry Gross
In-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.
4:00PM - 6:30PMAll Things Considered

The definitive afternoon newsmagazine from NPR News.
6:30PM - 7:00PMMarketplace

A weekday wrap-up of the world's business news with feature pieces that are important to your business, your personal finances and your life.
7:00PM - 8:00PMThe World

The World ¿ international news for an American audience.
8:00PM - 9:00PMKC Currents

KC Currents amplifies the voices and stories of cultural and ethnic communities in and around Kansas City.
9:00PM - 12:00AM Classical 24

Classical music programming from a nationally syndicated classical music service produced by Minnesota Public Radio and distributed by Public Radio International.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
12:00AM - 5:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
5:00AM - 10:00AMMorning Edition

Local Anchor: Michael Byars
byarsm@umkc.edu
10:00AM - 11:00AMThe Walt Bodine Show

Kansas City veteran talk show host Walt Bodine invites newsmakers and interesting personalities into the studios of KCUR.
11:00AM - 12:00PMUp to Date
Hosted By: Steve Kraske
Up to Date focuses on pressing issues, both local and national, including politics, economics, planning and design, history, entertainment and social points of view - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater Kansas City region.
12:00PM - 1:00PMHere and Now
Robin Young
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in news journalism with incisive conversations that range from public policy to science and technology.
1:00PM - 3:00PMTalk of the Nation
3:00PM - 4:00PMFresh Air
Hosted By: Terry Gross
In-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.
4:00PM - 6:30PMAll Things Considered

The definitive afternoon newsmagazine from NPR News.
6:30PM - 7:00PMMarketplace

A weekday wrap-up of the world's business news with feature pieces that are important to your business, your personal finances and your life.
7:00PM - 8:00PMThe World

The World ¿ international news for an American audience.
8:00PM - 9:00PMThis American Life

A new kind of radio storytelling built around the innovative, personal vision of host Ira Glass which documents and describes contemporary America.
9:00PM - 12:00AM Classical 24

Classical music programming from a nationally syndicated classical music service produced by Minnesota Public Radio and distributed by Public Radio International.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
12:00AM - 5:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
5:00AM - 10:00AMMorning Edition

Local Anchor: Michael Byars
byarsm@umkc.edu
10:00AM - 11:00AMThe Walt Bodine Show

Kansas City veteran talk show host Walt Bodine invites newsmakers and interesting personalities into the studios of KCUR.
11:00AM - 12:00PMUp to Date
Hosted By: Steve Kraske
Up to Date focuses on pressing issues, both local and national, including politics, economics, planning and design, history, entertainment and social points of view - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater Kansas City region.
12:00PM - 1:00PMHere and Now
Robin Young
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in news journalism with incisive conversations that range from public policy to science and technology.
1:00PM - 3:00PMTalk of the Nation
3:00PM - 4:00PMFresh Air
Hosted By: Terry Gross
In-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.
4:00PM - 6:30PMAll Things Considered

The definitive afternoon newsmagazine from NPR News.
6:30PM - 7:00PMMarketplace

A weekday wrap-up of the world's business news with feature pieces that are important to your business, your personal finances and your life.
7:00PM - 8:00PMThe World

The World ¿ international news for an American audience.
8:00PM - 9:00PMCar Talk

Tom and Ray Magliozzi, affectionately known as "Click and Clack, the Tappett Brothers", offer advice for car problems with a large dose of humor thrown in.
9:00PM - 12:00AM Classical 24

Classical music programming from a nationally syndicated classical music service produced by Minnesota Public Radio and distributed by Public Radio International.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
12:00AM - 5:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
5:00AM - 10:00AMMorning Edition

Local Anchor: Michael Byars
byarsm@umkc.edu
10:00AM - 11:00AMThe Walt Bodine Show

Kansas City veteran talk show host Walt Bodine invites newsmakers and interesting personalities into the studios of KCUR.
11:00AM - 12:00PMUp to Date
Hosted By: Steve Kraske
Up to Date focuses on pressing issues, both local and national, including politics, economics, planning and design, history, entertainment and social points of view - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater Kansas City region.
12:00PM - 1:00PMHere and Now
Robin Young
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in news journalism with incisive conversations that range from public policy to science and technology.
1:00PM - 3:00PMTalk of the Nation
3:00PM - 4:00PMFresh Air
Hosted By: Terry Gross
In-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.
4:00PM - 6:30PMAll Things Considered

The definitive afternoon newsmagazine from NPR News.
6:30PM - 7:00PMMarketplace

A weekday wrap-up of the world's business news with feature pieces that are important to your business, your personal finances and your life.
7:00PM - 8:00PMThe World

The World ¿ international news for an American audience.
8:00PM - 9:00PMStudio 360

Studio 360 is a national radio show about arts and culture, hosted by novelist and journalist Kurt Andersen and produced by Public Radio International and WNYC. Current issues, events and trends in art are a jumping off point for an exploration of ideas that aren't necessarily "news," yet are provocative and offer a lens on experience that only art can provide.
9:00PM - 10:00PMKansas City Symphony Hour

Live concert performances of the Kansas City Symphony.
10:00PM - 12:00AMClassical 24

Classical music programming from a nationally syndicated classical music service produced by Minnesota Public Radio and distributed by Public Radio International.
Friday, July 3, 2009
12:00AM - 5:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
5:00AM - 10:00AMMorning Edition

Local Anchor: Michael Byars
byarsm@umkc.edu
10:00AM - 11:00AMThe Walt Bodine Show

Kansas City veteran talk show host Walt Bodine invites newsmakers and interesting personalities into the studios of KCUR.
11:00AM - 12:00PMUp to Date
Hosted By: Steve Kraske
Up to Date focuses on pressing issues, both local and national, including politics, economics, planning and design, history, entertainment and social points of view - topics that have an impact on the lives of the Greater Kansas City region.
12:00PM - 1:00PMHere and Now
Robin Young
Hosted by Robin Young, Here and Now combines the best in news journalism with incisive conversations that range from public policy to science and technology.
1:00PM - 3:00PMScience Friday
Ira Flatow
Panels of expert guests join Science Friday's host, Ira Flatow, a veteran science journalist, to discuss science - and to take questions from listeners during the call-in portion of the program.
3:00PM - 4:00PMFresh Air
Hosted By: Terry Gross
In-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.
4:00PM - 6:30PMAll Things Considered

The definitive afternoon newsmagazine from NPR News.
6:30PM - 7:00PMMarketplace

A weekday wrap-up of the world's business news with feature pieces that are important to your business, your personal finances and your life.
7:00PM - 8:00PMThe World

The World ¿ international news for an American audience.
8:00PM - 12:00AMThe Fish Fry
Chuck Haddock
A public radio party in your living room, as Chuck Haddock serves up the best in blues, r&b, soul, jumpin' jazz and zydeco.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12:00AM - 6:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
6:00AM - 7:00AMOnly a Game

ONLY A GAME takes listeners on a sound-rich tour of the world of sports.
7:00AM - 9:00AMWeekend Edition Saturday

News, health and finance, human interest, movie and book reviews, sports, listener letters and a puzzle.
9:00AM - 10:00AMCar Talk

Tom and Ray Magliozzi, affectionately known as "Click and Clack, the Tappett Brothers", offer advice for car problems with a large dose of humor thrown in.
10:00AM - 12:00PMWhad'ya Know?

A two-hour comedy/quiz/interview show featuring Michael Feldman.
12:00PM - 2:00PMCyprus Avenue
Bill Shapiro
The world of popular music from gospel to rock - from country to reggae - from a different point of view. Hosted by Bill Shapiro since 1978 on KCUR.
2:00PM - 4:00PMAmerican Routes
4:00PM - 5:00PMAll Things Considered

NPR News magazine that features in-depth reporting, breaking news, analysis, commentary and interviews.
5:00PM - 7:00PMA Prairie Home Companion

Two hours of wit, wisdom, jokes, skits, excellent music and the news from Lake Wobegon.
7:00PM - 8:00PMWait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!

NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program.
8:00PM - 12:00AMThe Fish Fry
Chuck Haddock
A public radio party in your living room, as Chuck Haddock serves up the best in blues, r&b, soul, jumpin' jazz and zydeco.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
12:00AM - 6:00AMBBC World Service

An international perspective on the news from the BBC in London.
6:00AM - 6:30AMNew Letters on the Air

NEW LETTERS ON THE AIR is the nationally syndicated literary program produced by the magazine of fine writing, NEW LETTERS, at KCUR-FM 89.3 on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
6:30AM - 7:00AMHumankind

Stories of remarkable people dedicated to improving humanity.
7:00AM - 10:00AMWeekend Edition Sunday

Weekend Edition Sunday covers newsmakers and artists, scientists and politicans, music makers of all kinds, writers, thinkers, theologians and all manner of news events.
10:00AM - 11:00AMThis American Life
Ira Glass
A new kind of radio storytelling built around the innovative, personal vision of host Ira Glass which documents and describes contemporary America.
11:00AM - 1:00PMA Prairie Home Companion

Two hours of wit, wisdom, jokes, skits, excellent music and the news from Lake Wobegon.
1:00PM - 2:00PMThistle and Shamrock
Fiona Ritchie
Contemporary and traditional music from the celtic lands.
2:00PM - 3:00PMFresh Air Weekends
Terry Gross
3:00PM - 4:00PMOn the Media
4:00PM - 5:00PMAll Things Considered

NPR News magazine that features in-depth reporting, breaking news, analysis, commentary and interviews.
5:00PM - 6:00PMKC Currents

KC Currents amplifies the voices and stories of cultural and ethnic communities in and around Kansas City.
6:00PM - 7:00PMDocumentaries and Specials
7:00PM - 8:00PMHearts of Space

The best of contemplative sound and spacemusic from near and far out.
8:00PM - 12:00AMNight Tides

An eclectic blend of contemplative instrumental & electronic music.

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