WYPR Schedule
12am
Rock & Roll Archeology

Every Saturday at midnite on WYPR, "Rock & Roll Archeology" takes a weekly one hour dig through the musical myths and mysteries of the Rock & Roll era ( roughly from 1950-1970) featuring the music and the artists that shaped a generation and the stories that go along with them. Whether searching for the first true Rock & Roll recording or sorting through Beatlemania, "Rock & Roll Archeology" is part record-listening party and part history lesson allowing Rock lovers to hear song-by-song the evolution of one of the most influenetial art forms in history.

1am
Jazz After Hours

Like the last set at a jazz club, the mood of Jazz After Hours is mellow but not without surprises. New and well-established jazz artists regularly drop in for a chat, and the music ranges from latest releases to jazz classics. There's also news of tours, festivals and clubs, and the best places to hear live jazz.

Jim Wilke's easy-going presentation has won the praise of jazz stars Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Max Roach, Joe Henderson, Milt Jackson, Joshua Redman, Billy Taylor, and many others who have been guests on Jazz After Hours.

7am
Only a Game

Hosted By: Bill Littlefield
Only A Game, hosted by author and veteran NPR commentator Bill Littlefield, is a weekly one-hour radio sports magazine that appeals to sports fans and sports avoiders alike. The program, crafted to lead into Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon, is characterized by Littlefield's exceptional writing and affable personality.

8am
Weekend Edition - Saturday

Hosted By: Scott Simon
Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from NPR NewsSM appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. This two-hour morning newsmagazine covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor, courtesy of host Scott Simon.
10am
Car Talk

Hosted By: Tom & Ray Magliozzi
Imagine the Marx Brothers answering questions about automobiles. Picture Monty Python trying to imitate car noises. Think of A.J. Foyt telling someone how to open the car hood. Mix it all up, throw in a little Dr. Ruth and a little Smothers Brothers, and you've got Car Talk, NPR's Peabody Award-winning radio program heard by more than 3 million listeners each week.

To be on the program, call (888) CAR-TALK. Listeners may E-mail car puzzlers through www.cartalk.com
11am
Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Hosted By: Peter Sagal

12pm
This American Life

Hosted By: Ira Glass
This American Life documents and describes contemporary America, but it is, quite literally, a new kind of radio storytelling. Built around the innovative personal vision of host Ira Glass, the program explores a weekly theme ¿ fiascos, conventions, the job that takes over your life ¿ through a playful mix of radio monologues, mini-documentaries, "found tape," short fiction, and unusual music.
1pm
The Signal

The Signal, a weekly radio magazine produced by WYPR, is devoted to exploring Maryland's thriving artistic and cultural scene.

The Signal, hosted by veteran WYPR personality Andy Bienstock, promises to transport listeners to the region's cultural back roads: the studios, recital halls and basement workshops where art is conceived and brought to life.
2pm
Studio 360

Kurt Andersen
PRI's Peabody Award-winning "Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen" from WNYC is public radio's smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt Andersen introduces you to the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy – so let "Studio 360" steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life.
Studio360@wnyc.org
3pm
Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?

Hosted By: Michael Feldman
Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know? is a two-hour comedy/quiz/interview show distributed by PRI, Public Radio International. Currently broadcast on 300+ stations across the United States, the program reaches more than 1.3 million listeners every week.

5pm
All Things Considered

Hosted By: Melissa Block, Michele Norris, and Robert Siegel
All Things Considered is a vital daily companion to people who strive to stay informed and in touch. Since its debut in 1971, this daily afternoon radio newsmagazine has been a leader and innovator in broadcast journalism. Through the incisive and intuitive, relevant and reflective reporting that characterizes the program, All Things Considered transforms the way listeners understand current events and view the world.

6pm
A Prairie Home Companion

Hosted By: Garrison Keillor
A Prairie Home Companion is a two-hour weekly variety show broadcast live from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota and other locations in the U.S. and around the world.

8pm
Snap Judgment

Glynn Washington
Snap Judgment tells intriguing stories about extraordinary and defining events in people's lives. Snap Judgment's raw, intimate, and musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see a sliver of the world through another's eye.
9pm
Thistle and Shamrock

Spirited reels and jigs, haunting ballads, harmonious strains, and exuberant rhythms of new music born of deep roots; such are the pleasures of The Thistle & Shamrock. Now in its 20th year of national distribution, the one-hour weekly Celtic music series embraces the spirit and character of America's thriving cultural influences.
Thistle is hosted by Fiona Ritchie from Scotland, who beckons listeners to her radio soundstage in the rich warm accent of her homeland.
Enjoy the Celtic music of today, and hear where it is heading on The Thistle & Shamrock.
10pm
American Routes

Hosted By: Nick Spitzer

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