Alphabetical Program List
A Prairie Home Companion
Saturdays at 5pm
One of public radio’s most celebrated variety programs with music, sketches, monologues, the latest News from Lake Wobegon and more. Hosted by Garrison Keillor.
Saturdays at 5pm
One of public radio’s most celebrated variety programs with music, sketches, monologues, the latest News from Lake Wobegon and more. Hosted by Garrison Keillor.
Saturdays at 6:30am
Host Terry O'Reilly hosts the CBC distributed half-hour on advertising, marketing and why we buy what we buy. Click for additional web-only content!
All Things Considered
Monday - Friday at 3pm
An afternoon newsmagazine featuring a mix of interviews, commentaries, reviews and offbeat features–from around the world, and in and around Chicago. With NPR hosts and WBEZ's Melba Lara.
Monday - Friday at 3pm
An afternoon newsmagazine featuring a mix of interviews, commentaries, reviews and offbeat features–from around the world, and in and around Chicago. With NPR hosts and WBEZ's Melba Lara.
BBC Newshour
Monday - Friday at 10am; Sundays at 3pm
The one-hour BBC flagship program that provides the latest news and interviews with newsmakers, eyewitnesses, correspondents, and analysts. Offering the best BBC reportage and features, debate and discussion, it's global in reach, authoritative in style
Sundays at 5:30pm
The BBC World Service's weekly look at new developments in science from around the world.
The BBC World Service's weekly look at new developments in science from around the world.
Mondays 1am to 5am; Tuesdays- Fridays 12am to 5am; Saturday 1am to 4am; Sundays 12am to 5:30am
BBC World Service is the leading international broadcaster, and includes a network of correspondents providing impartial news, reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world. BBC is far more than just breaking news, though. It offers a wide variety of information programming, including programs on arts, sports, science and business.
BBC World Service is the leading international broadcaster, and includes a network of correspondents providing impartial news, reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world. BBC is far more than just breaking news, though. It offers a wide variety of information programming, including programs on arts, sports, science and business.
Sundays at 7am
Being is a spacious conversation — and an evolving media space — about the big questions at the center of human life, from the boldest new science of the human brain to the most ancient traditions of the human spirit. Formerly titled Speaking of Faith, Being is hosted by Krista Tippett.
Being is a spacious conversation — and an evolving media space — about the big questions at the center of human life, from the boldest new science of the human brain to the most ancient traditions of the human spirit. Formerly titled Speaking of Faith, Being is hosted by Krista Tippett.
Sundays at 10am
Bob Edwards hosts two hours of in-depth interviews with newsmakers, journalists, entertainers and other compelling figure
Bob Edwards hosts two hours of in-depth interviews with newsmakers, journalists, entertainers and other compelling figure
Saturdays at 9am
Intelligent car advice mixed with hilarious stories of automobile mayhem. Hosted by "Click and Clack": Tom and Ray Magliozzi.
Intelligent car advice mixed with hilarious stories of automobile mayhem. Hosted by "Click and Clack": Tom and Ray Magliozzi.
Chicago Amplified
Online
Chicago Amplified was created in 2006 to bring wider distribution to some of the most exciting and informative public programming happening throughout the Chicago region. These events serve the purpose of inspiring public discourse about a vast array of topics, from recent scientific discoveries to cultural connections. Click here for more information about the program...
Just launched, WBEZ now features an excerpt from the archive each week - a single story or revelation you just have to hear! Click here to check out Dynamic Range...
Mondays at 11am
The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, offering over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. CLICK HERE for the WBEZ schedule of speakers.
The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, offering over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. CLICK HERE for the WBEZ schedule of speakers.
Saturdays at 9pm
Enjoy engaging discussions with some of today's most important artists hosted by David Dye of the World Cafe.
Enjoy engaging discussions with some of today's most important artists hosted by David Dye of the World Cafe.
Monday - Friday at 9am and Monday - Thursday at 9pm
Eight Forty-Eight is the street address of WBEZ's studios on Navy Pier. It's also the name of our award-winning magazine, hosted by Alison Cuddy. Each day, Eight Forty-Eight serves up a diverse mix of news, views, people and culture—all with a local bent.
Eight Forty-Eight is the street address of WBEZ's studios on Navy Pier. It's also the name of our award-winning magazine, hosted by Alison Cuddy. Each day, Eight Forty-Eight serves up a diverse mix of news, views, people and culture—all with a local bent.
Saturdays at midnight (12am Sunday morning)
Movie reviews, interviews and more, hosted by popular podcasters and cinephiles Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson.
Movie reviews, interviews and more, hosted by popular podcasters and cinephiles Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson.
Monday - Friday at 2pm; repeat Monday - Thursday at 10pm
Fresh Air is the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues hosted by Terry Gross. Though Fresh Air has been categorized as a "talk show," it hardly fits the mold.
Fresh Air is the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues hosted by Terry Gross. Though Fresh Air has been categorized as a "talk show," it hardly fits the mold.
Saturdays at 2pm
Fresh Air Weekend collects the best cultural segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening. Hosted by Terry Gross.
Fresh Air Weekend collects the best cultural segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening. Hosted by Terry Gross.
Monday - Thursday at 1pm
A midday magazine covering the latest news, arts, culture, science, technology and more. Hosted by Robin Young.
A midday magazine covering the latest news, arts, culture, science, technology and more. Hosted by Robin Young.
WBEZ takes breaks from our regular programming during the Holidays to give you special episodes and audio productions from around the country and the world to celebrate the seasons.
Monday - Thursday at 11pm; Sundays at 7pm
A program from the CBC about contemporary thought that explores social issues, arts & culture, geopolitics, history, biography, science & technology and the humanities hosted by Paul Kennedy.
A program from the CBC about contemporary thought that explores social issues, arts & culture, geopolitics, history, biography, science & technology and the humanities hosted by Paul Kennedy.
Sundays at 11pm
Showcases the work of critically acclaimed broadcaster and performance artist Joe Frank—known best for his engaging, often philosophical, monologues and radio dramas.
Showcases the work of critically acclaimed broadcaster and performance artist Joe Frank—known best for his engaging, often philosophical, monologues and radio dramas.
Saturdays at 10pm
A live in-performance radio theatre series, in Los Angeles, featuring leading actors in state-of-the-art audio productions dedicated to making theatre widely and easily accessible to audiences nationwide. It is radio drama that is contemporary, edgy, and significant through this award-winning, critically-acclaimed radio theatre series.
A live in-performance radio theatre series, in Los Angeles, featuring leading actors in state-of-the-art audio productions dedicated to making theatre widely and easily accessible to audiences nationwide. It is radio drama that is contemporary, edgy, and significant through this award-winning, critically-acclaimed radio theatre series.
Saturdays at 6am starting Saturday, January 8th and Sundays at 5pm
Since 1993, NPR’s Latino USA has been documenting one of the most incredible transformations of American life and reality—the exploding Latino population and its integration in the a changing America. Award-winning multimedia journalist Maria Hinojosa hosts.
Since 1993, NPR’s Latino USA has been documenting one of the most incredible transformations of American life and reality—the exploding Latino population and its integration in the a changing America. Award-winning multimedia journalist Maria Hinojosa hosts.
Le Show
Sundays at 10pm
A weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.
Sundays at 10pm
A weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.
Magnificent Obsession
Sundays at 5:30am
True stories of recovery from alcohol and drug dependency hosted by Jim Nayder.
Sundays at 5:30am
True stories of recovery from alcohol and drug dependency hosted by Jim Nayder.
Monday - Friday at 6:30pm
Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, award-winning Marketplace is a daily magazine of business and economics.
Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, award-winning Marketplace is a daily magazine of business and economics.
Sundays at 2pm
Marketplace's weekly look at personal finance and economics.
Monday - Friday at 8:50am
Marketplace Morning Report provides a quick jump on the day's business news.
Marketplace Morning Report provides a quick jump on the day's business news.
Monday - Friday at 5am
Up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary and coverage of news, politics, arts, sports and more—from around the world and in and around Chicago. With NPR hosts and WBEZ's Lisa Labuz.
Up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary and coverage of news, politics, arts, sports and more—from around the world and in and around Chicago. With NPR hosts and WBEZ's Lisa Labuz.
On The Media
Saturdays at 3pm; Tuesdays at 11am
On the Media explores how the media 'sausage' is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. Hosted by Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield.
Saturdays at 3pm; Tuesdays at 11am
On the Media explores how the media 'sausage' is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. Hosted by Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield.
Monday - Thursday at 8pm
Q is an energetic daily arts, culture and entertainment magazine that takes you on a smart and surprising ride, interviewing personalities and tackling the cultural issues that matter. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with his trademark wit and spontaneity, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends.
Q is an energetic daily arts, culture and entertainment magazine that takes you on a smart and surprising ride, interviewing personalities and tackling the cultural issues that matter. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with his trademark wit and spontaneity, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends.
Fridays at 9pm
Journey with our host Tony Sarabia around the world as he explores world cultures and people through music and sounds. He’ll also delve deep into Chicago’s world music scene, interviewing local artists and helping listeners understand their worldly influences.
Journey with our host Tony Sarabia around the world as he explores world cultures and people through music and sounds. He’ll also delve deep into Chicago’s world music scene, interviewing local artists and helping listeners understand their worldly influences.
Saturdays at 4am
Featuring first-person stories from around the world about how we treat each other. The State We're In is a weekly hour-long radio programme from Radio Netherlands Worldwide.
Featuring first-person stories from around the world about how we treat each other. The State We're In is a weekly hour-long radio programme from Radio Netherlands Worldwide.
Saturdays at 1pm and Sundays at 9pm
An audible curiosity shop of the world’s most interesting radio stories, essays, music, found sound, and more from the Third Coast International Audio Festival.
An audible curiosity shop of the world’s most interesting radio stories, essays, music, found sound, and more from the Third Coast International Audio Festival.
Fridays at 1pm
Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live and hosted by Ira Flatow. Each week, we focus on science topics that are in the news and try to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand.
Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live and hosted by Ira Flatow. Each week, we focus on science topics that are in the news and try to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand.
Fridays at 11am
Snap Judgment is a themed, weekly storytelling show focused on presenting compelling personal stories - mixing tall tales with killer beats to produce cinematic and dramatic radio.
Snap Judgment is a themed, weekly storytelling show focused on presenting compelling personal stories - mixing tall tales with killer beats to produce cinematic and dramatic radio.
Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 11am
Every week, Sound Opinions fires up smart and spirited discussions about a wide range of popular music, from indie rock to classic rock, hip hop to R&B, and every genre under the sun. It's Sound Opinions—the world's only rock and roll talk show. Hosted by Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis.
Every week, Sound Opinions fires up smart and spirited discussions about a wide range of popular music, from indie rock to classic rock, hip hop to R&B, and every genre under the sun. It's Sound Opinions—the world's only rock and roll talk show. Hosted by Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis.
Sundays at 8pm
WBEZ brings you the best in documentarties, stories and investigative reporting from producers around the globe each week.
The Annoying Music Show
Saturdays at 8:59pm
Host and producer Jim Nayder presents the most awful music ever recorded.
Saturdays at 5am
A weekly series of documentaries that takes the time to explore multiple aspects of a single global issue and is a special collaboration between the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and PRI's The World.
A weekly series of documentaries that takes the time to explore multiple aspects of a single global issue and is a special collaboration between the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and PRI's The World.
Sundays at 12 noon
A high-energy exchange of views, information and insight with host Tavis Smiley.
A high-energy exchange of views, information and insight with host Tavis Smiley.
Monday - Thursday at 7pm
The World is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. Hosted by Lisa Mullins and Marco Werman
The World is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. Hosted by Lisa Mullins and Marco Werman
Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 12 noon
Peabody and Emmy Award-winning host Ira Glass features documentaries, stories and more about everyday life. Produced by WBEZ.
Peabody and Emmy Award-winning host Ira Glass features documentaries, stories and more about everyday life. Produced by WBEZ.
Saturdays at 11pm
The Vinyl Cafe is written and hosted by Stuart McLean and features stories, essays and music—both live and recorded. The Vinyl Cafe stories are about Dave, owner of the second hand record store, and his family and friends.
The Vinyl Cafe is written and hosted by Stuart McLean and features stories, essays and music—both live and recorded. The Vinyl Cafe stories are about Dave, owner of the second hand record store, and his family and friends.
Saturdays at 10am and 7pm
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is a weekly hour-long quiz program. Each week on the radio you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up. Hosted by Peter Sagal featuring Carl Kasell.
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is a weekly hour-long quiz program. Each week on the radio you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up. Hosted by Peter Sagal featuring Carl Kasell.
Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm
The news doesn't stop on the weekends, so in 1977, All Things Considered expanded to seven days a week with one-hour news magazines weekend evenings. Today All Things Considered on the weekend is hosted by Guy Raz, NPR's former bureau chief in Berlin and London.
The news doesn't stop on the weekends, so in 1977, All Things Considered expanded to seven days a week with one-hour news magazines weekend evenings. Today All Things Considered on the weekend is hosted by Guy Raz, NPR's former bureau chief in Berlin and London.
Saturdays at 7am and Sundays at 8am
News, analysis, essays and features for your weekend anchored on Saturdays by Scott Simon, NPR's Peabody Award-winning host and correspondent. Sundays are anchored by Liane Hansen. When she's not in the studio interviewing movers and shakers in politics, science, business and the arts, Liane is out in the field reporting.
News, analysis, essays and features for your weekend anchored on Saturdays by Scott Simon, NPR's Peabody Award-winning host and correspondent. Sundays are anchored by Liane Hansen. When she's not in the studio interviewing movers and shakers in politics, science, business and the arts, Liane is out in the field reporting.
WireTap
Thursdays at 11am
WireTap ushers you into the endearingly odd, funny universe of host Jonathan Goldstein’s friends and family...it’s a nice place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there.
Thursdays at 11am
WireTap ushers you into the endearingly odd, funny universe of host Jonathan Goldstein’s friends and family...it’s a nice place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there.
Sundays at midnight (12am Monday morning)
Music and words collide in this fascinating audio oddity. Hosted by Ken Nordine.
Music and words collide in this fascinating audio oddity. Hosted by Ken Nordine.
Monday - Friday at 12 noon
Jerome McDonnell hosts WBEZ’s long-running global affairs program. From Nobel Peace Prize winners to Nicaraguan sweatshop workers, Worldview highlights a range of voices that go beyond the headlines. The show also delves deep into the people and forces shaping Chicago’s world communities, exploring issues and events through in-depth series and public events.
Jerome McDonnell hosts WBEZ’s long-running global affairs program. From Nobel Peace Prize winners to Nicaraguan sweatshop workers, Worldview highlights a range of voices that go beyond the headlines. The show also delves deep into the people and forces shaping Chicago’s world communities, exploring issues and events through in-depth series and public events.