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Acid Jazz 

Old school, New school...the soulful experience of Acid Jazz

Saturday,10 p.m. – 12 a.m. on the News Station

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All Things Considered 

NPR’s daily afternoon news program offers an in-depth presentation of the day’s news, with some of the nation’s best reporting, commentary, and analysis. Hosted locally by Devin Yamanaka with statewide news anchored by Randol White.

Monday – Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on the News Station

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America Abroad 

Explore today's critical international issues and U.S. foreign policy in this award-winning series.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

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America’s Test Kitchen with Chris Kimball 

America’s Test Kitchen with Chris Kimball. It's about food, cooking, recipes that work (and warnings about ones that don't work!). A show to fit today's lifestyles.

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Ask Me Another 

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

Sunday, noon – 1 p.m. on the News Station

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BBC Newsday 

Newsday provides live global news, business and sports reporting from the BBC, giving listeners a glimpse of the day ahead, or a recap of the day’s top stories.

Monday – Thursday, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. on the News Station

BBC World Service 

International news, business, sport, analysis and information from around the world from the BBC.

Monday – Thursday, 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday, 11 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Saturday, 12 a.m. – 5 a.m.
Sunday, 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. on the News Station

Bullseye 

Bullseye from NPR is your curated guide to culture. Jesse Thorn hosts in-depth interviews with brilliant creators, culture picks from our favorite critics and irreverent original comedy.

Saturday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the News Station

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Burn: An Energy Journal 

A broadcast and digital project hosted by one of public radio’s most trusted journalists, Alex Chadwick. Alex explores our energy future through the intimate stories of visionaries of research, inventors, industry insiders and concerned citizens.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

California Dream 

California seniors are increasingly working well into their golden years, with nearly 20% of them age 65 and older now in the workforce.

California State Of Mind 

Join hosts Elizabeth Aguilera and Nicole Nixon as they examine “The California Experience” through the lens of policy and politics. They’ll help you make sense of the biggest events happening in one of the largest economies in the world.

Friday, 3:30 - 4 p.m. and 6:30 -7 p.m. on the News Station

The Daily 

Hosted by Michael Barbaro and powered by The New York Times' newsroom, The Daily brings listeners the biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world.

Monday - Friday 7:30 - 8 p.m. on the News Station

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Embedded 

Host Kelly McEvers takes a story from the news and goes deep. Whether that means digging into the Trump administration's past, or visiting a town ravaged by the opioid epidemic, Embedded takes you where the news is happening.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

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Fresh Air 

Daily Magazine of contemporary arts and issues known for captivating interviews with guests from literature, science, music, film, and more, hosted by Terry Gross.

Monday – Thursday, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. on the News Station

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Fresh Air Weekend 

Everything you love about Fresh Air — tailored for Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday, 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. on the News Station

Here & Now 

Breaking news. Supreme Court rulings. Thoughtful interviews. Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.

Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. on the News Station

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Hey, Listen! 

Cutting edge bands local, national and worldwide. Whether you’re looking to start your record collection or touch up the fringes, Nick Brunner leads you through two hours of Modern Music Discovery.

Saturday, 3p - 5p & 8p - 10p on the News Station

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Hidden Brain 

A blend of science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the imperceptible forces that influence our relationships.

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. on the News Station

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Indivisible 

A weeknight call-in radio talk show to bring Americans together for a national conversation in a time of transition.

Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on the News Station

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Insight 

Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.

Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. on the News Station

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Insight Music 

CapRadio's multimedia showcase of in-studio performances and interviews keeping you in touch our regional scene, the music and its makers.

Last Friday each month, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the News Station

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Intelligence Squared 

Intelligence Squared is the world’s leading forum for debate and intelligent discussion. Live and online we take you to the heart of the issues that matter, in the company of some of the world’s sharpest minds and most exciting orators.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

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Invisibilia 

Invisibilia is about the unseen forces that control human behavior — things like ideas, beliefs, assumptions, and thoughts.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

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It's Been a Minute With Sam Sanders 

Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists. Join Sam as he makes sense of the world through conversation.

Saturday, 11 a.m. – noon on the News Station

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K-ZAP On CapRadio 

Each week you’ll hear favorite artists making fresh music and fresh artists making new favorites, from Led Zeppelin to Foo Fighters to Beck. It’s all in the free form tradition of Sacramento’s legendary rock radio station.

Saturday, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the News Station

Latino USA 

Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.

Sunday, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the News Station

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Making Obama 

From WBEZ Chicago, Making Obama tells the story of Barack Obama’s climb from the South Side of Chicago to the national stage.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

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Marketplace 

Putting a human face on the global economy, the program illuminates how international business and finance relate to listeners’ daily lives.

Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the News Station

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Marketplace Weekend 

Marketplace Weekend from American Public Media is a weekly hour-long program on the topics of personal finance, money, retirement, and health care.

Sunday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. on the News Station

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Mick Martin's Blues Party 

The blues, every Saturday.

Saturday, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the News Station

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Morning Edition 

An in-depth roundup of the latest news, along with reports, analysis, and commentaries from NPR and Capital Public Radio News. Hosted locally by Donna Apidone with statewide and regional news anchored by Steve Milne.

Monday – Friday, 2 a.m. – 9 a.m. on the News Station

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The National Conversation With All Things Considered 

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, NPR wants to make sure we're answering your questions about what's happening. The National Conversation with NPR's All Things Considered is where we're going to have experts answer the questions you ask.

Monday - Friday 6 -7 p.m. on the News Station

NPR's Politics Podcast 

The NPR Politics Podcast is where NPR's political reporters talk to you like they talk to each other. With weekly roundups on news of the day, you don't have to keep up with politics to know what's happening. You just have to keep up with us.

Occasional special on the News Station

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Outside/In 

Meet Outside/In. A brand new radio show and podcast that takes a look at the natural world and how we use it.

An Occasional Special on the News Station

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Radio Open Source 

An American conversation with global attitude, on the arts, humanities, and global affairs, hosted by Christopher Lydon.

Occasional special in place of Insight on the News Station

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Radiolab 

Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated, tinkered with, and encouraged to grow.

Friday, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the News Station

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Reveal 

Reveal is an investigative program from The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX. Hosted by Al Letson.

Fridays 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. on the News Station

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Says You! 

Says You is a panel game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy.

Sunday, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m on the News Station

Science Friday 

Science, technology, environment and health news and discussion with host Ira Flatow.

Friday 11 a.m. – Noon and 9 p.m. – 11 p.m on the News Station

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Snap Judgment 

Snap Judgment mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic, kick-ass radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. This is storytelling — with a beat!

Sunday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. on the News Station

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Sound Opinions 

Sound Opinions is where people who love music can come together. Make discoveries, debate, learn about pop culture, engage, have fun and find new ways to further enrich your lives through music.

Monday, May 30 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the News Station

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State of the Re:Union 

Host Al Letson takes you on a journey of the new Americana.

Occassional special, in place of Insight, on the News Station

The TED Radio Hour 

An idea is the one gift that you can hang onto even after you’ve given it away. The TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create.

Sundays, 4 p.m.-5p.m. on the News Station

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The Moth Radio Hour 

The Moth Radio Hour features true stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, props, or accompaniment.

Sunday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. on the News Station

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The Splendid Table 

The Splendid Table is public radio's culinary culture and lifestyle program that celebrates food and its ability to touch the lives and feed the souls of everyone.

Sunday, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on the News Station

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The Takeaway 

The Takeaway is America's weekday conversation. The show seeks to bridge social divides and give listeners not just the information, but the complex, nuanced perspectives they need for understanding and participation.

Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on the News Station

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The World 

This collaboration between the BBC and WGBH brings one-of-a-kind international stories home to America.

Monday – Friday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the News Station

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This American Life 

Built around the innovative vision of Ira Glass, this program documents and describes contemporary America. Using radio monologues, mini-documentaries, “found tape,” and unusual music, it is radio storytelling at its best.

Saturday, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the News Station

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Travel With Rick Steves 

A fun, practical talk show with guest experts and questions from travelers. Each show is a lively conversation between travelers and the experts as we explore our world smartly, smoothly, and thoughtfully.

Sunday, 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. on the News Station

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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! 

Each week, an entertaining assembly of panelists plays games designed to test their knowledge of the week’s news, as well as their wit.

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on the News Station

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Weekend Edition Saturday 

This refreshing combination of news, analysis and features provides wrap-ups and perspectives on the week's events, as well as a taste of what makes weekends special-from sports and gardening to entertainment.

Saturday, 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. on the News Station

Weekend Edition Sunday 

A unique blend of news, features, our regularly scheduled puzzle segment, and interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.

Sunday, 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. on the News Station

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