One of public radio’s flagship shows is beginning a new chapter. Chris Thile officially begins his tenure as the host of A Prairie Home Companion with Saturday evening’s broadcast live from the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The show was created by Garrison Keillor in 1974. And except for a few years in the late 80s and early 90s, Keillor has remained its face and voice. But last year Keillor announced his retirement and the transition to the new host began.
Chris Thile was interviewed on Lake Effect back in the spring when his band, Punch Brothers, came to town. Thile wasn’t able to give too many details then about what was going to change at A Prairie Home Companion. So, he spoke with us again to give the scoop before he takes over the show's helm Saturday evening.
A Prairie Home Companion airs weekly on Milwaukee Public Radio at 5pm on Saturdays and is repeated again at noon on Sundays.
