PROGRAMS
Airs Saturdays from 5 to 7 pm & Sundays from noon to 2 pm
A Prairie Home Companion is the only live radio music and variety show aired nationwide today. This program features comedy sketches, music and Garrison Keillor's signature monologue, "The News from Lake Wobegon." Hosted by Garrison Keillor.
All Things Considered
Airs Weekdays from 3 to 6:30 pm
NPR’s All Things Considered delivers in-depth reporting and breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful interviews and special features. Hosted by Robert Siegel, Melissa Block and Audie Cornish. The weekend host is Guy Raz.
American RadioWorks
Special programming
American RadioWorks is the highly-acclaimed documentary unit of American Public Media. Its hour-long specials provide in-depth reporting on education and opportunity. Hosted by Stephen Smith.
BBC Newshour
Airs Weekdays from 9 to 10 am and 2 to 3 pm
BBC Newshour provides in-depth analysis and commentary on the day’s biggest news stories from across the globe. BBC’s most experienced correspondents conduct interviews on happenings throughout the world.
BBC World Service
Airs Weekdays from midnight to 5 am, Saturdays from midnight to 6 am & Sundays 11 pm to 6 am
Overnight on WUWM, BBC World Service delivers up-to-the minute news, expert analysis, commentary, features and interviews from around the globe.
Special programming
The Capitol Steps features a troupe of Congressional staffers turned songwriters performing music and political satire. The radio specials are performed in front of a live audience at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC four times a year.
Car Talk
Airs Saturdays from 9 to 10 am & Sundays from 11 am to noon
America's funniest auto mechanics, Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers, amuse you with their shameless wit, amaze you with their encyclopedic knowledge of all things automotive and perplex you with their puzzlers. Hosted by Tom and Ray Magliozzi.
eTown
Airs Saturdays from 11 pm to midnight
eTown mixes live music from top performers in a wide variety of styles with conversation and information about our communities, our environment and common sense stewardship. Hosted by Nick and Helen Forster.
Special programming
Milwaukee-based Ex Fabula connects storytellers telling true, personal stories with live audiences and radio listeners. The program captures the personal experiences of ordinary people. Hosted by Leah Delaney and Bruce Winter.
Fresh Air with Terry Gross
Airs Weekdays from 11 am to noon and 7 to 8 pm &
Saturdays from 2 to 3 pm
Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues. Host Terry Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics and popular culture. Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from the past week.
Here and Now
Airs Weekdays from noon to 1 pm
This midday newsmagazine combines updates on the top national and international news stories of the day with intelligent, broad-ranging conversations. Hosted by Robin Young.
Humankind
Airs Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 pm & Sundays from 7 to 7:30 pm
Humankind presents the riveting stories of everyday people who have found real purpose in their lives. Living by their principles, the guests have made profound differences in their communities. Hosted by David Freudberg.
It's Alright, Ma, It's Only Music
Airs Thursdays from 8 to 10 pm & Saturdays from 9 to 11 pm
Each week, Reitman produces a reflective, passionate music adventure – live. From time to time, Reitman's son Bobby joins his dad to introduce new music to listeners. Hosted by Robert Reitman.
Lake Effect
Airs Weekdays from 10 to 11 am & Weekends from 3 to 4 pm
WUWM’s locally-produced magazine program covers a lot of ground, focusing on your neighbors and your issues. Lake Effect goes beyond the headlines by discussing local politics and the economy to spotlighting Wisconsin authors and musicians. The weekend version of Lake Effect features the best interviews and most interesting stories of the week.
Marketplace
Airs Weekdays at 6:30 to 7 pm
In 30-minutes, Marketplace breaks down the day’s business and economic news. With a reporting style that is lively and unexpected, the stories range from impacting your wallet to Wall Street. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal.
Marketplace Money
Airs Mondays from 1 to 2 pm & Saturdays from 6 to 7 am
and 11 am to 12 pm
Marketplace Money your personal finances with the week’s top economic news. This program offers a mix of feature stories and segments to help people better manage, save and spend money. Hosted by Tess Vigeland.
Morning Edition
Weekdays 5 to 9 am
From interviews with politicians to academics to filmmakers, NPR’s Morning Edition provides news in context along with thoughtful ideas, commentary and reviews. Hosted by Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep and WUWM’s Bob Bach.
Special programming
Storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers telling true, personal stories. The radio program showcases the best stories told at the live Moth events.
On Being with Krista Tippett
Airs Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm & Sundays from 6 to 7 am and 8 to 9 pm
On Being engages listeners across the spectrum of belief and non-belief in conversation about life’s deepest questions. This program reaches beyond the headlines to probe faith and meaning, ethics and new ways of being. Hosted by Krista Tippett.
On The Media
Airs Tuesdays from 1 to 2 pm & Saturdays from 12 to 1 pm &
Sundays from 5 to 6 pm
On The Media decodes what we hear, read and see in the media every day and exposes the relationship between the media with our culture and society. Hosted by Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield.
Special programming
Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated and encouraged to grow. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich.
Special programming
Snap Judgment tells intriguing stories about the extraordinary and defining events in people’s lives. Hear raw, intimate and musical storytelling that dares listeners to see a sliver of the world through another's eye.
This American Life
Airs Fridays from 1 to 2 pm & Saturdays from 1 to 2 pm &
Sundays from 10 to 11 am and 9 to 10 pm
Following a theme each week, This American Life shares stories of life through a playful mix of monologues, mini-documentaries and short fiction. Hear mostly true stories of everyday people. Hosted by Ira Glass.
UWM Today
Airs Thursdays from 1:30 to 2 pm & Sundays from 7:30 to 8 pm
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plays a vital role in shaping the future of our city. On UWM Today, meet the people behind the creativity and discoveries. Hosted by Tom Luljak. Monthly, WUWM’s Dave Edwards chats with UWM Chancellor Michael Lovell.
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Airs Saturdays from 10 to 11 am & Sundays from 2 to 3 pm
NPR’s oddly informative news quiz program provides a wacky and whip-smart approach to the week’s news and newsmakers. Callers, panelists and guests compete by answering questions. Hosted by Peter Sagal with Carl Kasell keeping score.
Weekend Edition Saturday
Airs Saturdays from 7 to 9 am
Weekend Edition Saturday wraps up the week's news, offers a mix of analysis and features such topics as arts, sports, entertainment and human interest stories. Hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.
Weekend Edition Sunday
Airs Sundays from 7 to 10 am
Weekend Edition Sunday combines the news with colorful arts and human-interest features as well as the regularly scheduled puzzle segment with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. Hosted by Rachel Martin.
WUWM@Nite
Airs Weekdays from 8 pm to 12 am (except on Thursdays from 10 pm to 12 am) & Saturday from 7 to 9 pm
WUWM’s music program features hand-selected music by unique songwriters and bands that reach across generations. From local to legendary, songs are woven together with a common thread: it’s all quality music. Hosted by Bruce Winter.
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