Syndicated Shows
Thurs 7-8 AM
Alternative Radio is a weekly one-hour public affairs program that provides information, analyses, and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. The project is entirely independent, sustained solely by individuals who buy transcripts and tapes of programs.
Sat 11-12 PM, Mon 10-11 AM
Art of the Song is a one-hour independently produced radio show with music and interviews exploring inspiration and creativity through songwriting and other art forms. Learn why songwriters and artists create, how they become inspired, and how you can tap into that creative source in every aspect of your life.
Fri 9-10 PM
Beale Street Caravan is a one-hour non-commercial radio series broadcasting live recordings of Memphis music and its derivative forms. Hosted by Pat Mitchell, each program presents seasoned veterans alongside up-and-coming artists recorded at festivals and venues throughout the United States.
Sunday 1-1:30 PM, Friday 7-7:30 AM
Bioneers is a nonprofit organization that promotes practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring the earth and communities. Bioneers offers pragmatic solutions that honor the living web of the natural world as the most fertile source of inspiration and models.
Sat 3-5 PM, Tues 3-5 PM
Colorado Playlist with Chris K is expressly & explicitly Colorado Music from the 60s to today.
Sun 1:30-2 PM
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the major stories every week and exposes what the mainstream media might have missed in their own coverage. CounterSpin exposes and highlights biased and inaccurate news; censored stories, sexism, racism, and homophobia in the news; the power of corporate influence; gaffes and goofs by leading TV pundits; TV news’ narrow political spectrum; attacks on free speech; and more.
Mon-Fri 12-1 PM
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Tune in every weekday at noon for Democracy Now!
Wed 9-10 PM
eTown is a mission-driven non-profit creating strong community awareness of social and environmental issues through music and conversation. Like old-time radio variety shows, every eTown show is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from many of today’s top musical artists as well as conversation and information about our communities and our environment.
Sun 10-11 AM, Wed 7-8 AM
Previously known as the Thomas Jefferson hour, Listening to America aims to “light out for the territories,” traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America’s past, present, and future.
Mon 10 PM-MIDNIGHT, Fri 10 PM-MIDNIGHT
Midnight Special “Oh, Yeah, that’s the Midnight Special…” folk music and farce… show tunes and satire… madness and escape…
Tues 8-9 PM
Join Iris Berkeley, host of Modern Jetset, for an hour of eclectic music with a strong focus on recent independent releases, plus callbacks to the classics and vintage tracks that have inspired today’s new sounds.
Sun 5-6 PM
New Dimensions explores the emerging possibilities for global transformation. Informed by an expanding awareness of the interconnectedness of all life, and the potential available through creative insights, innovative thinking, cross-cultural traditions, and the human spirit, it is an original and powerful forum for innovative and inspiring voices and views on a wide range of timely and timeless topics.
Mon 6-7 PM, Sat 2-3 PM
WoodSongs – Folk Singer Michael Johnathon’s Old-Time Radio Hour. Get ready to explore the beautiful world of folk, bluegrass, songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television, and concerts.
Tue 7-8 AM
Everything from home remedies to the latest breakthrough drugs is discussed on The People's Pharmacy. Pharmacologist Joe Graedon and medical anthropologist Terry Graedon talk to leading experts to discuss issues relating to drugs, herbs, home remedies, vitamins, and related health topics.
Thur 2-3 PM
Putumayo World Music Hour is an internationally syndicated radio show that takes listeners on a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures. Hosted by Putumayo’s CEO and Founder Dan Storper and KFOG personality Rosalie Howart. Putumayo World Music Hour playlists include well-known names like Bob Marley, Sting, Loreena McKennitt, and Santana, along with exceptional, underexposed international artists.
Thurs 10-11 AM, Sat 10-11 AM
Founded in 1950, the mission of Sing Out! is to preserve and support the cultural diversity and heritage of all traditional and contemporary folk music.
Sun 6-6:30 PM
This Way Out is the award-winning internationally distributed weekly LGBTQ radio program. Despite the limitations of a “tattered shoestring budget”, “This Way Out” programming has been honored with multiple awards from the U.S. National Federation Of Community Broadcasters and the Radio and Television News Association, by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and others.
Mon 11 AM-NOON, Sun 12 -1 PM
With Good Reason brings together higher education institutions and Virginia Humanities to make scholarly research accessible to all. Each week, we share exciting discoveries, rigorous debates, and new knowledge, with ever-curious host Sarah McConnell guiding the conversation.