Programs
Complete Schedule
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- Commentary: A Few Minutes with Milt
Prior to the passing of UNR President Milton Glick on April 16, 2011, "A Few Minutes with Milt" aired Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. You can hear archives of Milt's interviews with students, faculty, community members and others.
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- Commentary: KUNR GM David Stipech
David encourages others to pursue their passions and make a difference with their lives. His radio commentaries on the heart-and-soul issues of life can be heard Mondays at 5:35 and 7:35 am.
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- Commentary: Parenting with Cheryl Erwin
Cheryl Erwin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author who has had a private practice working with children, teens, couples, and individuals in the Reno/Sparks area for 20 years. Her parenting commentaries air Tuesdays at 5:35 and 7:35 am.
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- Commentary: Relationships with Dr. Rebecca Jankovich
Dr. Jankovich has worked as a psychologist since 1974. She works with a range of problems including relationships, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, grief, trauma, and struggles with life transitions. Her commentaries air Thursdays at 5:35 and 7:35 am
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- Commentary: Robin Holabird's Film Review
Robin Holabird reviews movies for KUNR. A former radio news reporter, Robin appreciates the KUNR format explores stories in depth. Robin's reviews have aired on KUNR for more than 30 years. You can hear them each Friday morning at 5:35 and 7:35.
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A Prairie Home Companion
Airs Saturday, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon-2 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion is a live radio variety show both created and hosted by Garrison Keillor since 1974.
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All Things Considered
Airs Monday through Friday, 2-7 pm
(with Marketplace at 3 & 5:30 pm; Fresh Air 4-5 pm)
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All Things Considered (Weekend)
Guy Raz is the weekend host of NPR News' signature afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered. Weekend All Things Considered airs from 5-6 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
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American Routes
Airs Saturday, 8-10 p.m. American Routes is the melting pot of American Music on public radio.
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Arts & Culture -- Local Interviews
KUNR has long been at the center of the arts and culture of northern Nevada and the region. Reno Public Radio is committed to giving voice and visibility to leaders and organizations in the arts and culture community with these timely interviews.
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BBC Newshour
Airs Monday-Friday, 1-2 pm. BBC Newshour is a 60-minute program that delves deep into today's biggest news stories.
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Beyond the Headlines
News Director Michael Hagerty and his guests take your calls Friday mornings from 9-10 am. KUNR produces this weekly show to take you in-depth on news stories in northern Nevada and northeastern California.
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Bob Carroll hosts Club 88 and The Music of America
With two programs on KUNR -- and only on KUNR -- veteran Reno Broadcaster Bob Carroll keeps alive some of the great music of the past with stars like Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Perry Como, Glen Miller and Benny Goodman.
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Bob Carroll hosts The Music of America
With two programs on KUNR -- and only on KUNR -- veteran Reno Broadcaster Bob Carroll keeps alive some of the great music of the past with stars like Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Perry Como, Glen Miller and Benny Goodman.
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Car Talk
Car Talk is a "can't-miss" weekend tradition for tens of thousands of listeners. America's funniest automobile mechanics, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, also known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers, have laughed their way into the hearts of public radio listeners everywhere.
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Classical Music
The multiple, talented and knowledgable hosts such as Gillian Martin generate the programming live from the studio and then transmit the programming via satellite to KUNR in real time. It airs evenings and overnight Sunday night through Friday night on KUNR.
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Community Voices
KUNR's weekly half-hour program featuring conversations with people throughout our region in the arts, nonprofit, education and business communities.
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Fresh Air
Fresh Air is one of the most popular programs on public radio. Host Terry Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and pop culture.
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Humankind
Humankind is a program based around stories of principle and character. It presents the narrative of everyday people living a life of compassion, service, generosity, and the profound difference they have made within their own communities.
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Jazz
Host Jim Wilke always brings in the latest in jazz news, tour events, and even local jazz clubs around the nation worth checking out. New and well-established contemporary jazz artists drop in for a chat, and the music ranges from latest releases to jazz classics.
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Jimbo's Juke Joint and Acoustic Roadhouse Cafe
Hosted by KUNR's longtime volunteer Jim Burke, Jimbo's Juke Joint & Acoustic Roadhouse Cafe takes an edgy, bohemian approach to roots music by featuring the latest high pitched twang of classic rural Americana and obscure country-fried folk.
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Marketplace
Marketplace is fast becoming the most talked about program on the air. The show's fresh, conversational tone, contemporary topics, and enthusiasm for business makes the show something that everyone can listen to no matter how well versed.
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Morning Edition
Since 1979, NPR's Morning Edition has been at the core of public radio broadcasting. Morning Edition provides listeners up-to-the-minute news, in-depth analysis of events, commentary, and on the lighter side -- coverage of the arts and sports.
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Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot
Head out to the front porch of your radio and enjoy a tasty musical stew of insurgent Americana, folk, bluegrass, singer-songwriters, twang, spoken word, humor....known as The Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot!
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Saint Paul Sunday
Saint Paul Sunday is a Peabody Award-winning weekly classical music radio program hosted by Bill McGlaughlin. It is America's most widely listened to weekly classical music program produced by public radio.
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Sunday Baroque
Created and hosted by Suzanne Bona, Sunday Baroque features music from specifically the "classical baroque" era before 1750. This includes composers like Handel, Vivaldi and Bach.
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Take Names Later Blues
Roger Slugg has moved on to Arizona to get out of the winter chill. KUNR is pleased to welcome longtime Reno radio broadcaster and musician Steve Funk as our new Saturday afternoon blues host. Welcome, Steve!
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Talk of the Nation
Talk of the Nation is NPR's midday news-talk show hosted by Neal Conan, most known for his ability to generate intelligent, thought provoking discussion on any issue. Focusing on current events and controversial issues, Conan is an extraordinary discussion leader from politics to the arts, welfare, education, healthcare, and more.
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Talk of the Nation: Science Friday
Each week Science Friday, host Ira Flatow and his panel of guests take complex science issues and break them down for a balanced discussion on the issues at hand.
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The Diane Rehm Show
Winner of the 2010 George Foster Peabody Award, The Diane Rehm Show prepares and entertains listeners with attentive and energetic conversations on diverse discussion topics. Rehm interviews some of the most distinguished, and unusual guests hosted on any talk show.
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The Splendid Table
If you love food, join host Lynne Rossetto Kasper for a weekly discussion about how food influences our culture, touches our lives and hearts, and molds our lifestyle.
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This American Life
This American Life is the most sought after storytelling program on Public Radio. It has won all of the major broadcasting awards, and is also often the most popular podcast in the country, with more than a half million people downloading each week.
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Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! is NPR's news quiz program hosted by Peter Sagal, with Carl Kasell. It features a panel of commentators that assist in the games and provide anecdotes along the way.
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Weekend Edition Saturday
Weekend Edition Saturday is the Saturday counterpart to Morning Edition. NPR's Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon and his experience bring a sophisticated perspective to his role as host.
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Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday is the Sunday counterpart to Morning Edition. Host Liane Hansen brings news, analysis and features from NPR's team around the world.
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World of Opera
World of Opera with host Lisa Simeone brings listeners compelling performances from top American and international opera companies. World of Opera encompasses the seminal operas of centuries past as well as today's masterpieces.
World of Opera is a production of WDAV Classical Public Radio, a service of Davidson College.
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