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Quality of Life

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  Host: Terry Phillips
Valley Public Radio's weekly exploration of issues that affect our Quality of life. The programs are heard Tuesdays at 7pm.
 
Valley Writers Read

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  Host: Franz Weinschenk
Literary fiction by authors in our community, read by the authors. Heard Wednesdays at 7 pm.
 
In the Mode

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  Host: Kristina Herrick
Kristina Herrick’s award-winning program of music from the medieval and Renaissance eras. Airs Sundays at 12:06pm, and repeats Thursdays at 8pm.
 
The Intersection

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  Host: Vince DiCiccio
Where Jazz meets the Classics FM89’s Vince DiCiccio hosts this unique blend of music that connects the worlds of jazz and classical music. New programs on Mondays at 8pm, and repeats on Friday evenings at 8:30pm.
 
Young Artists Spotlight

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  Host: Kristina Herrick
Valley Public Radio's salute to the talented young musicians in our communities. Wednesdays at 3pm, and available in our audio archives.
 
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Music

 
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center  
  26 one-hour programs drawn from live performances at the Chamber Music Society's season. Wednesdays at 9pm.
 
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  
  Broadcasts are Tuesdays at 8 pm. The weekly broadcasts offer a unique format that includes dynamic and innovative content to illustrate the fascinating stories found inside the music, with insight from the performers themselves.
 
Civic Orchestra of Chicago  
  This accomplished ensemble of young musicians presents a series of 13 concerts Wednesdays at 8pm.
 
Footlight Parade  
  Each week, host Bill Rudman explores a different aspect of the Broadway Theatre tradition through music and song. Saturdays at 7pm.
 
In the Mode  
  Kristina Herrick’s award-winning program of music from the medieval and Renaissance eras. Airs Sundays at 12:06pm, and repeats Thursdays at 8pm.
 
Jazz at lincoln Center  
  Hosted by Wynton Marsalis, the program features recent concerts from Lincoln Center and around the world. This weekly program airs Fridays at 7:30pm.
 
Music to Midnight  
  Classical music from the FM89 music library. Saturdays from 8pm to midnight.
 
New York Philharmonic this week  
  It has been described as "the most ambitious orchestra series currently on American radio." The 2009 season from New York features some of the world’s greatest conductors and artists playing the world’s greatest music. Thursdays at 8:30pm.
 
Sunday Baroque  
  This program celebrates the current wealth of recorded Baroque music. Suzanne Bona hosts every Sunday from 10am to Noon.
 
The Intersection: Where Jazz meets the Classics  
  FM89’s Vince DiCiccio hosts this unique blend of music that connects the worlds of jazz and classical music. New programs on Mondays at 8pm, and repeats on Friday evenings at 10pm.
 
The Oasis  
  A mix of Jazz, World Music and more. Hosted live from the FM89 studios by Vince DiCiccio on Sundays from 9pm to midnight.
 
The Thistle & Shamrock  
  Host Fiona Ritchie’s weekly program has become a gathering place on the radio for those that love music with Celtic roots. Sundays at 8pm.
 
Weekend Classics  
  Musical selections from FM89. See daily listings.
 
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News & Information

 
A World of Possibilities  
  An internationally acclaimed program of spirited global conversations about critical issues, featuring leading-edge analysts, big-picture thinkers, social movement leaders and practical innovators addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. Saturdays at 6 pm.
 
All Things Considered  
  News magazine from NPR. Weekdays 4pm to 7pm. (ends at 6:30 on Fridays) Weekends 5pm to 6pm.
 
Left, Right & Center  
  A fast-paced half-hour of smart, witty, and serious talk that takes on the week’s front-page issues. Saturdays at 4:30pm.
 
Morning Edition  
  National and International news from NPR. Weekdays from 3am to 9am.
 
Quality of Life  
  FM89's public affairs program delves into the issues affecting the quality of life in Central California. Journalist/Host Terry Phillips presents a panel of guests, and takes listener call each Tuesday at 9am.
 
Talk of the Nation  
  NPR's acclaimed national talk & news program, hosted by Neal Conan, comes to Valley Public Radio weekdays from 11am to 1pm.
 
The California Report  
  The Statewide news service is a half-hour report heard Fridays at 6:30pm, and a nine-minute news report each weekday morning at 6:50 and 7:50.
 
Weekend Edition  
  The Saturday and Sunday edition of NPR’s most popular news program. Weekend mornings from 5am to 9am.
 
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Talk & Entertainment

 
Car Talk  
  Click and Clack handle listeners’ calls with spirited comments and sound advice. Saturdays at 10am.
 
Chef's Table  
  Chef Jim Coleman invites you into his kitchen for great conversations about recipes, tips on technique, and restaurant reviews. Sundays at 4pm.
 
Fresh Air Weekend  
  Hosted by Peabody Award-winning Terry Gross. Sundays at 6pm.
 
Philosophy Talk  
  The motto of Philosophy Talk is: “the program that questions everything except your intelligence.” It has as an objective to demystify philosophy and philosophers as well as demonstrate to listeners that the disciplie can be fun and useful in the 21st century. Thursdays at 7pm.
 
The Thomas Jefferson Hour  
  Renowned Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, as Thomas Jefferson, explores the mind and achievements of the great President. Sunday and Monday evenings at 7pm.
 
Travel with Rick Steves  
  This is a weekly one-hour conversation about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Saturdays at 9am.
 
Valley Writers Read  
  Hosted by Franz Weinschenk, authors from our own communities read their poetry and literary fiction. Wednesdays at 7pm.
 
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!  
  NPR Newsman Carl Kasell is the official judge, scorekeeper and voice extraordinaire of this fun-filled hour of mind-stretching play. Hosted by Peter Sagal. Saturdays at 11am.
 
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Specials

 
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra  
  The concerts recorded on Fewbruary 13 & 14 will be broadcast on February 23rd at 8pm.
 
Overture  
  Dr. Kleinsasser takes us on an exploratory trip through the music to be performed by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra in its February 6th concert.The program airs Feb. 4th at 10am.
 
The Moral Is...  
  A series of short features written by Jacques Nenninga,Ph.D. for the Bonner Center for Character Education at CSU Fresno. The fascinating material is presented by Kaye Cummings Wednesdays at 7:55 and Sundays at 1 pm.
 
The Really Big Questions  
  These programs explore some of the great questions of humanity, and consider what a conversation about those questions can or cannot tell us about who we are and what we value. Saturdays at noon.
 
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Features

 
A Moment in Time  
  Weekdays at 5:33 am and 7:33 am
 
Earth & Sky  
  Weekdays at 12:06 pm
 
Family Health  
  Weekdays at 7:35 am
 
Nature Watch  
  Weekdays at 5:35 am and 8:19 am
 
Our Ocean World  
  Weekdays at 8:59 am
 
Star Date  
  Weekdays at 5:58 am, 6:58 am and 9:58 pm
 
The Moral Is...  
  A series of short features written by Jacques Nenninga,Ph.D. for the Bonner Center for Character Education at CSU Fresno. The fascinating material is presented by Kaye Cummings Wednesdays at 7:55 and Sundays at 1 pm.
 
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