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Valley Edition

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  This weekly program examines the issues that matter to Central Valley residents, with reports, discussion, and listener calls.
 
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.
 
Studio Showcase

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  Featured interviews and performances from top artists, direct from FM89's Bonner Performing Arts Studio. Learn more about the artists and their music in this informative and entertaining series showcasing the best in classical music and beyond.
 
Young Artists Spotlight

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  Host: George Mason
Live performances by young artists from around the San Joaquin Valley, direct from the Bonner Performing Arts Studio. The programs can be heard Wednesdays at 3:00 PM, from February 1 through the end of April.
 
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Music

 
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.
 
Classics All Night  
  Classics All Night features music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. The program, which is hosted by Peter Van De Graaff, focuses on the standards of the repertoire, but also draws from the rich and varied music that comprises all of what we call "classical music." The selections are programmed from a record library of over 75,000 titles, from historic recordings to the newest releases.
 
Clearly Classical  
  Musical selections from FM89. Heard most weekday mornings from 9-11 am, and afternoons from 1-4 pm. See daily listings.
 
Concierto  
  Classical music by Spanish and Latin American composers and performers, presented in English and Spanish. Hosted by Frank Dominguez. Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Mondays at 8:00 PM.
 
Evening Classics  
  Musical selections from FM89. See daily listings.
 
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 7:00pm.
 
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 Saturdays at 10:00 PM and repeats on Friday evenings at 8:00 PM.
 
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

 
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. Now at a new time, Saturdays at 6:00 PM.
 
Morning Edition  
  National and International news from NPR. Weekdays from 3am to 9am.
 
State of the Re:Union  
  This new seasonal series from NPR finds host Al Leston traveling the country to discover fresh stories on building and rebuilding communities. State of the Re:Union features real stories of the people working to make homes, lives, and neighborhoods across America. New spring season begins February 11, 2012.
 
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  
  This statewide news report is heard weekday mornings at 6:50 AM and 7:50 AM. The California Report Magazine, a half-hour news program is heard Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 PM.
 
Valley Edition  
  This weekly program examines the issues affecting that impact the lives of San Joaquin Valley residents, from health and government to education and the environment. Hear feature reports, interviews with studio guests, and more each Tuesday 9am - 10am. The morning program is also rebroadcast Tuesday nights at 7 pm.
 
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

 
America's Test Kitchen Radio  
  Hear host Christopher Kimball and guests explore the world of food with clear, practical information, without the gourmet fuss. The hour is all about insights, tips, and techniques that illuminate the truth about real home cooking. Saturdays at 4:00 PM.
 
Car Talk  
  Click and Clack handle listeners’ calls with spirited comments and sound advice. Saturdays at 10am.
 
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. 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, rebroadcast Sundays at 7pm.
 
Valley Writers Read  
  Hosted by Franz Weinschenk, authors from our own communities read their 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 and Sundays at 4pm.
 
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Features

 
A Moment in Time  
  Weekdays at 5:33 am and 7:33 am
 
Earth & Sky  
  Weekdays at 12:59 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...  
  Our daily lives and the lives of those who influence events are confronted with problems and conflicts and with choices and resolutions. These are grist for moral discussions, and how we address those issues influences the course of events in our lives and in the world. Written by CSU Fresno professors and read by Kaye Cummings. The Moral Is airs Sundays (at 3:55 pm) and Wednesdays (at 7:55 pm).
 
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