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7:00 pmNight Music
Hosted by IPR's Al Schares, Mark Simmet, Bob Dorr
"Night Music" features the best new alternative and independent music, blues, world music, singer-songwriters, and local/regional music. Hosts Al Schares, Mark Simmet and Bob Dorr offer their mix of essential music or "music that matters." Be listening to each "Night Music" program for the "CD of the Month," a recording which we consider so special that it will be spotlighted throughout the month. It may be a hot new release, or a recent re-release, or an older CD that is not commonly found, but worthy of revisiting.
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
8:30 pm
9:00 pm
9:30 pm
10:00 pm

World Cafe
Hosted by David Dye
Since 1991, host David Dye has been exploring the frontiers of contemporary music for his listeners on a daily basis. Featuring live performance and interviews with established and emerging artists from across the musical spectrum, "World Cafe" is public radio's most listened to contemporary music program.

Today:
10:30 pm
11:00 pm
11:30 pm
Earlier On KUNI
12:00 am

UnderCurrents
Hosted by Gregg McVicar
Rock, Blues, Folk, Native, Funk, Electronica, Reggae, World, Dub, Roots and even a little Country. "UnderCurrents" is intelligent, fun and easygoing -- diving deep to reveal your past and future favorites. "UnderCurrents" is mixed by Greg McVicar, former host of "Earthsongs" and longtime California radio DJ and producer. Greg's creative work has been recognized by a Peabody Award, an RTNA Golden Mic and multiple awards from the National Association of Community Broadcasters.
12:30 am
1:00 am
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2:00 am
2:30 am
3:00 am
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4:00 am
4:30 am
5:00 am

NPR's Morning Edition
Hosted by Steve Inskeep, Renée Montagne
For more than two decades, NPR's "Morning Edition" has prepared listeners for the day ahead with up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary, and coverage of arts and sports. With nearly 13 million listeners, "Morning Edition" draws public radio's largest audience.

Today:

Local Anchor: IPR's Al Kern
5:30 am
6:00 am
6:30 am
7:00 am
7:30 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:00 am

On Point
Hosted by Tom Ashbrook
A hybrid of a talk program and a news-magazine, "On Point" puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate. Topics chosen for the program are often taken from the biggest news stories of the day while others have a direct connection to issues that are at the core of what is urgent and important in the world at the moment. Interwoven are programs containing interviews with personalities, politicians, musicians, writers, and journalists.

Today:
9:30 am
10:00 amTalk of Iowa
with IPR's Greg Shanley
"Talk of Iowa" is a news program that offers a mix of regular guests and newsmakers. Host Greg Shanley brings a range of experts to the microphone to discuss the news of the day, offer practical advice on home improvement or insightful analysis of politics. Extension Market News Director Doug Cooper provides agricultural reporting and analysis. Other guests include Steffen Schmidt and Arnie Arnesen for Politics Wednesday, Jim Pease for the Wildlife Program and of course, the Hort Gang on Fridays! Join Greg for smart, friendly conversation about what's happening in Iowa and what makes this a special place to live.
10:30 am
11:00 am

Fresh Air
Hosted by Terry Gross
The Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. The one-hour program features Terry's in-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.

Today:
11:30 am
12:00 pm

The Exchange
Hosted by IPR's Ben Kieffer
"The Exchange" is the name of Iowa Public Radio's news/talk program. The list of lofty goals for the new show includes: going beyond the headlines of breaking stories, giving listeners access to elected officials, framing community problems, providing listeners the chance to discuss them as well as offer ideas to solve them. Our definition of news is anything that is significant and/or interesting to a large portion of our statewide audience. One day host Ben Kieffer might focus on an elected official the next day he might aim his spotlight on an Iowa author or artist.
12:30 pm
1:00 pm

Talk of the Nation
Hosted by Neal Conan
"Talk of the Nation" links the headlines with what's on people's minds, providing a springboard for listeners and experts to exchange ideas and pose critical questions about major events in the news and the world around them. Each day, "Talk of the Nation" combines the award-winning resources of NPR News with the vital participation of listeners. The result is a spirited and productive exchange of knowledge and insight that delves deeply into the news and ideas of the day.

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1:30 pm
2:00 pm
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3:00 pm

BBC Newshour
"BBC Newshour" provides breaking news, incisive commentary, and keen analysis from the world's largest news organization. Launched in 1988, the mission of Newshour is to provide world news headlines in a global context from the BBC's most experienced correspondents, including Owen Bennett-Jones, Claire Bolderson, Alex Brodie, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Julian Marshall, and Judy Swallow.
3:30 pm
4:00 pm

NPR's All Things Considered
Hosted by Robert Siegel, Michele Norris, Melissa Block
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.

Today:

Local Anchor: IPR's Pat Blank
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm

Marketplace
Hosted by Kai Ryssdal
"Marketplace" — it's the fresh sound of business and economic news. This smart, hip and literate program is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world—and what it all means to us.
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