Programs

All Things Considered

For two hours every weekday, local host Laura Lorson and All Things Considered hosts Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Kelly McEvers and Ari Shapiro present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews and offbeat features.

All Things Considered, Weekends

About the show: All Things Considered

In 1977, All Things Considered expanded to seven days a week with a one-hour show on Saturdays and Sundays. NPR's Arun Rath hosts on the weekends. During each broadcast, stories and reports come to listeners from NPR reporters and correspondents based throughout the United States and the world. The hosts interview newsmakers and contribute their own reporting.

Ask Me Another

NPR's exciting new show features puzzles, word games and trivia played in front of a live audience. Ask Me Another is a co-production of NPR and WNYC in New York.

BBC Newshour

Newshour is BBC World Service's flagship international news and current affairs program. It consists of news bulletins on the hour and half hour, international interviews and in-depth reports of world news.

BBC Outside Source

BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved. Broadcast live from the BBC newsroom. Combining your news sources and ours.

BBC World Service

The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting news, speech and discussions in 28 languages to many parts of the world. The World Service was reported to have reached 188 million people a week on average in June 2009. It does not carry advertising, and the English language service broadcasts 24 hours a day.

Classical Music in the Afternoon

Jeff began in public radio announcing in Garden City at KANZ-KZNA as the Sunday host of All Things Considered and other shows.

Jeff came to KU in 1997. He earned a degree in film studies and a minor in English and is working on a political science degree. Hired by KPR in 2001 as a part-time announcer for ATC and classical music, Jeff took over evening classical music in fall 2004.

Classical Music in the Evening

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Classical Music in the Morning

Cordelia Brown, KPR's Classical Music Director, brings her firsthand understanding of classical music to KPR every weekday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Classics Live

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Classics Live brings you exclusive performances from throughout the KPR listening area. Our microphones travel to the Sunflower Music Festival, the Lied Center, the Ruel Joyce Recital series, the Great Spaces Music and Arts series, as well as performances recorded in Kansas Public Radio's live studio. Performers include the Emerson String Quartet, the Zoco Duo, Ensemble Iberica, and members of the Kansas City Symphony, among others. The series producer is KPR's Cordelia Brown, with recording engineer Chuck Smith. Darrell Brogdon hosts the program.

Conversations

Dan Skinner shares his interest in the area art scene through conversations with leaders of performance venues and museums and his love of books by talking with authors of recent works of fiction and non-fiction. Conversations is sometimes serious and sometimes humorous, but always informative.

Episodes of Conversations can be heard Sunday mornings at 6 am on KPR2. You can also listen to the interviews anytime on KPR's website or our App for smartphones.

Film Music Fridays

What do Die Hard, Dead Poets Society and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective all have in common? They all feature music from Beethoven's popular Symphony No. 9! It's questions like that you may get answered on KPR's Film Music Friday at 7:06 p.m.

Freakonomics Radio

Have fun discovering the hidden side of everything with host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the best-selling "Freakonomics” books. Each week, hear surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature—from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs — and his “Freakonomics” co-author Steve Levitt. After just a few episodes, this podcast will have you too thinking like a Freak.

Jazz in the Night

From the traditional jazz of Louis Armstrong to the best in today's new jazz from young artists like Eldar, from swinging singers to cooking Latin jazz, with plenty of bebop and ballads to boot, Jazz in the Night brings you a wide array of great jazz every Monday through Friday evening from 9 to midnight. On Wednesday from 9 to 10 p.m., Bob presents four of the best new discs on the "New Release Spotlight." And your requests are more than welcome.

Jazz with David Basse

You are invited to experience David Basse’s unique blend of jazz and related music on his new syndicated radio show, Jazz with David Basse. The show features latest releases and the occasional sound clip from well-known or up-and-coming artists, plus the most complete history of American music available on radio.

David’s rhythmic vocal style complements the music and enhances the listening experience as he shares stories from his vast knowledge of the genre. Join us nightly for great music on Jazz with David Basse.

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Upcoming Events

Thu, January 28th - 7:00pm

Members’ Night: A Dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer
Members’ Night: A Dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer
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Description: To celebrate the New Year, KU Natural History Museum is revealing a new exhibit! Join us for this special members-only look at the Deep-Scattering Layer. KU PhD candidate and Biodiversity Institute graduate student researcher, Rene Martin, and Exhibits Developer Laura Mohr, will guide you on this dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer. This virtual investigation will examine bioluminescence, biomass migration, specimen collection, and the final translation of research into stunning scientific illustrations and a compelling exhibit. This event will be held via Zoom. Members current as of Jan. 26, 2021 will be welcome to participate. RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/deepscattering. Interested in a membership? Learn more and join at https://biodiversity.ku.edu/support/membership. Submitted by: Alex W KU Natural History Museum

Thu, January 28th - 7:00pm
Fri, January 29th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Virtual Cinema a Go-Go
Virtual Cinema a Go-Go
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Prepare for lift-off at the next Virtual Cinema a Go-Go. Mark your calendars for Friday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., when we show Missile to the Moon (1958) and an episode from the serial Lost Planet (1953).

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Fri, January 29th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Mon, February 1st - 9:00am

Bar K Beer Tour 2021
Bar K Beer Tour 2021
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Description: Are you a dog lover and craft beer enthusiast looking for something fun to do during the month of February? How about embarking on the Bar K Beer Tour! Join us all month for this self-paced beer journey sampling 15 unique selections from local and national breweries. All participants will receive a Beer Tour passport and a 16oz souvenir cup courtesy of Lagunitas Brewing Co and Central States Beverage Company. Bar K Beer Tour participants will successfully complete their tour once all 15 beer selections (included in ticket purchase) have been sampled and their passport has all 15 stamps. Participants will have until Sunday, Feb 28th to complete the Bar K Beer Tour and upon completion, will receive an exclusive Bar K Beer Tour t-shirt. Each week Bar K and Lagunitas Brewing Co. will unveil a featured Bar K Beer Tour Beer only available for Bar K Beer Tour participants. Participants will receive a complimentary item from the Food for Dogs menu with the purchase of featured beer. How to Participate: Participants can purchase their tickets via Eventbrite ($60 for Members, $65 for Non-Members) or from the front desk during the month of February. Bar K Beer Tour participants must present their passport to a Bar K bartender or server to receive their tour beer and receive a passport stamp. Maximum of 3 beers/stamps per visit. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Participating Breweries: • Lagunitas Brewing Co x4 • Boulevard Brewing Company • Martin City Brewing Company • Crane Brewing Company • Kansas Territory Brewing Company • Big Sky Brewing Co. • REVOLVER BREWING • Founders Brewing Co. • Prost Brewing Company • Dogfish Head • Schlafly Beer • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Submitted by: Andrew Prystai Event Vesta (Submitted on Behalf of the Event Organizer)

Mon, February 1st - 9:00am

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All Things Considered

All Things Considered, Weekends

About the show: All Things Considered

Ask Me Another

BBC Newshour

BBC Outside Source

BBC World Service

Classical Music in the Afternoon

Classical Music in the Evening

Classical Music in the Morning

Classics Live

Conversations

Film Music Fridays

Freakonomics Radio

Jazz in the Night

Jazz with David Basse

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