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• 2008 Holiday Specials on WABEStarting December 16thWABE presents holiday programs from the winter solstice through to New Year’s Day, with music, performances and stories from many traditions.
• A Season of Great Holiday Specials on PBA 30Starting December 21PBA 30 presents a season’s worth of holiday specials this December.
• Accidents in SpaceWednesday, November 26 at 11:00pmThis documentary takes a look at some of the accidents, disasters, and near-catastrophes that have occurred in the name of space exploration,
• African-American LivesSunday, December 28 at 11:00amRenowned scholar Dr. Henry Gates Jr. uses genealogy, DNA analysis, oral history and family stories to trace eight distinguished African-American’s lineages thru American history and back to Africa.
• African-American Lives IISunday, December 28 at 3:00pmDr. Henry Louis Gates returns with this four-part documentary that examines the heritage of prominent African-Americans through the use of genealogy and DNA.
• American ExperienceThursdays on PBA 30As television’s longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.
• American Experience: Jonestown- Life and Death in the Peoples TempleTuesday, November 18 at 10:00pmExamine the true, tragic story behind enigmatic preacher Jim Jones and his promise of a world of economic and racial equality that ultimately led to the largest mass murder-suicide in history.
• Antiques RoadshowSundays & Wednesdays at 8:00pmSpecialists from the country’s leading auction houses and independent dealers from across the nation travel throughout the United States offering free appraisals of antiques and collectibles.
• Apollo 8: Christmas at the MoonWednesday, November 26 at 10:00pmThis documentary takes a look at the moon-orbiting Apollo 8 mission. As this mission took place around Christmas, the crew made a Christmas Eve television broadcast, and it was the most-watched television program ever to that point.
• Atlanta ForumWABE’s Atlanta Forum offers talks given by movers and shakers in the Atlanta community, leaders in the on-going battle for social justice, community leaders, elected officials and educators.
• Atlanta Forum NetworkLearn more about the ongoing Middle East conundrum. Contributing partners include the Southern Center for International Studies, Georgia Council for International Visitors, Atlanta History Center and Istanbul Center.
• Atlanta Music SceneMondays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 10:00am on WABE ClassicalRobert Hubert hosts The Atlanta Music Scene, a series of concert performances from venues all around Metro Atlanta.
• Atlanta SoundsDaily on WABEHear the city. Atlanta Sounds presents portraits, oral histories, anecdotes, memories and fragments of life overheard. All told by those who live, work and visit metro Atlanta.
• Atlanta Symphony OrchestraTuesdays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 11:00am on WABE ClassicalAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Master Season Concerts, hosted by WABE’s Lois Reitzes, will air Tuesdays at 9 pm. Most of the broadcasts feature insightful conversation with the conductors and soloists.
• Atlanta Voices: Memories of World War IIThursday, May22 at 10:00pmIn conjunction with Ken Burn’s “The War”, PBA30 produced this companion piece documentary in which the focus is World War II’s effect on Atlanta and its population.
• Atlanta’s Best BBQ-Quest: Kissed by FireThursday, October 30 at 8:00pm and Sunday, November 2 at 10:00pmThis locally-produced special introduces viewers to the many styles of barbecue being offered in Atlanta, and the people serving it up.
• BBC’s The WordSundays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsHost Harriett Gilbert interviews your favorite authors about their work.
• Between the LinesFridays at 7:00pm; encores Saturdays at 5:30pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 1:30pm on WABE NewsBetween the Lines, hosted by former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson, is a weekly author interview program showcasing the brightest and most notable of today’s writers and thinkers.
• Burt Wolf’s Travels and TraditionsSaturdays at 5:00pmBurt Wolf presents Travels & Traditions. Shot entirely on location, Burt takes us throughout the world looking at the history, architecture, culture, customs, foods and festivals of some of the world’s most interesting locations.
• Celebrate Black History on PBA 30All this month on PBA 30PBA 30 celebrates the rich history and culture of the African-American experience in America leading up to Black History Month 2009.
• Charlie RoseWeekdays at 12:30am and NoonAcclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America’s best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions five nights a week.
• Churchill’s GirlMonday, November 17 at 11:00pmIn the forties, Pamela Churchill Harriman’s father-in-law, Winston Churchill, enlisted her to have relations with foreign dignitaries for access to information. She later helped Bill Clinton obtain the presidency and was appointed the U.S. Ambassador to France.
• City Arts & LecturesSundays at 3:00pm on WABE NEWSCity Arts & Lectures presents lectures and onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, criticism, science and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives on ideas and values.
• Come Walk in my ShoesSunday, December 28 at 11:00pmAtlanta Congressman John Lewis is the subject of this engrossing documentary in which Lewis visits important sites associated with the civil rights movement and reflects on his experiences at each location.
• Composer’s DatebookWeekdays at 8:56pmComposers Datebook is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present.
• Democracy NowWeekdays at 8:00am on WABE NewsBringing you people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts and ordinary people from around the world.
• FrontlineSundays on PBA 30Since 1983, Frontline has served as PBS’ flagship public affairs series. Frontline’s stature is reaffirmed each week through incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human experience.
• Giving ThanksThursday, November 27 at 1:00pmWe’ll gather together with best-selling author Harold Kushner, and a perfect blessing from poet Galway Kinnell. With music and stories for Thanksgiving, it’s Giving Thanks, a Celebration of Fall, Food, and Gratitude.
• Globe TrekkerThursdays at 8:00pmGlobe Trekker is shot on location in some of the world’s most exotic surroundings, and combines stunning photography with an especially composed soundtrack leaving the viewer with a unique sense of spirit and adventure.
• Great Performances: The New Year’s Celebration 2009Sunday, January 4 at noonVienna again hosts this annual New Years concert with the Vienna Philharmonic. Included in the program are Strauss Family favorites, festive ballets by the Vienna State Opera Ballet, and a homage to Franz Joseph Haydn.
• History Thursdays on PBA 30Thursday eveningsEncounter the people and events that have shaped humankind, our nation and our world. Tune in Thursday evenings to find out what really happened.
• In ContactSundays at 9:00amIn Contact is a half hour news and public affairs talk show that connects, impacts and empowers the African-American community in Atlanta. The show is produced by the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ), and hosted by Angela Robinson.
• Jazz Classics with H. JohnsonSaturday night from 9:00pm til 2:00amVeteran jazz host, raconteur, and savvy connoisseur of classic jazz recordings, the venerable and affable H. Johnson hosts this award-winning live show every Saturday night.
• JFK: Breaking the NewsThursday, November 20 at 11:00pmThe assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22nd, 1963, not only changed our country, but also the landscape of broadcast journalism.
• Justice TalkingSundays at 6:00pm on WABE NewsA show illustrating debates on current legal battles that capture the United States’ attention.
• Le ShowSundays at 10:00pm on WABE NewsA 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.
• Leyes CotidianasSundays at 10:00amLeyes Cotidianas (“Everyday Law”), is designed to provide practical tools to Georgia’s Hispanic community for working with the civil justice system. Join Atlanta’s famous guest lawyers as they talk about such topics as immigration law, business law, domestic law, and much more!
• Listen to WABE on your iPhone or iPod Touch with Public Radio Tuner!Listen to WABE on your iPhone and iPod Touch with the Public Radio Tuner iPhone application. WABE and many other public radio stations are all available to stream on your iPhone or iPod Touch when you install the free Public Radio Tuner application from the iTunes App Store.
• Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of AmericaSaturdays, January 17, 24 & 31 at 8:00pmThis six-part documentary explores more than a century of American comedy. Hosted by Billy Crystal, each episode highlights the history of a different comic genre.
• Martin Yan’s ChinatownsSaturdays at 4:00pmThe renowned chef, teacher, and host of the tremendously popular television food series Yan Can Cook invites you to join him on a grand culinary tour of eleven of the world’s greatest Chinatowns.
• Medal of HonorSunday, November 9 at 9:00pmThis documentary profiles some of America’s greatest heroes who have been recipients of our country’s highest honor for military service.
• Monarchy: The Royal Family at WorkSundays, November 18 & 23 at 9:00pmThis six-part series is a fascinating look into the life and work of the Queen and Royal Family over the course of one year.
• News & NotesWeekdays at 7:00pm on WABE NewsFrom newsmakers to performers, health to finance, News & Notes explores fascinating issues and people from an African American perspective.
• Nostalgia NightsFridays at 8:00pmFriday nights are Nostalgia Nights on PBA 30!
• Nova- A Walk to BeautifulSunday, December 14 at 7:00pmThis program follows the stories of five Ethiopian women who have been afflicted by obstetric fistula. These women were rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, and finally find health and solace upon visiting a hospital that specializes in obstetric fistula.
• Nova- Parallel Worlds, Parallel LivesSunday, December 21at 7:00pmThis program follows the quest of rock musician Mark Oliver Everett to learn more about his emotionally distant father, Hugh Everett III, a physicist who gave birth to the “many worlds” theory—that parallel universes are constantly splitting off from the one we live in.
• Nova- The Bible’s Buried SecretsSunday, November 23 at 6:00pmThe saga of the ancient Israelites is recounted in this documentary that digs deep into both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the history of the Israelites through the archeological artifacts they left behind.
• Nova- The Mummy Who Would be KingSunday, November 23 at 4:00pmHow can the 3,000 year-old mummy of a long-lost Egyptian pharaoh end up in a cheesy Niagara Falls museum?
• On the MediaSundays at 7:00am on WABE NewsA weekly, one-hour program is America’s only national radio program devoted to media criticism and analysis.
• Rick Steves’ EuropeWeekdays at 1:30pmRick Steves’ Europe is the popular television series that takes viewers on smart, “through the back door” travel adventures. From London to Paris to Brussels and beyond, the series is filled with visually and historically rich and entertaining adventures that are unique to Steves’ style for teaching travel.
• Simon Schama’s Power of ArtSunday, December 14 at 11:00amInternationally acclaimed scholar Simon Schama tells the dramatic stories of eight formerly-controversial artists and the cutting-edge masterpieces that ultimately changed the way the world looks at art.
• Smart Travels: Europe with Rudy MaxaSundays at 11:30amThe original host of the nationwide, one-hour weekend show called “The Savvy Traveler”, Rudy Maxa’s also been delivering sensible and amusing travel advice to listeners of public radio’s business show, Marketplace, for 14 years as “the Savvy Traveler.” Now you can put a face with that voice.
• Spain… On the Road AgainTuesdays, January 6 & 13 at 11:00pmActresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Claudia Bassols showcase the culinary pleasures of Spain in this unscripted, anything-goes cross-country road trip. They travel through Spain’s countryside and historic towns in search of food, art, history, culture, and music.
• Speaking of FaithSundays at 7:00am on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at noon on WABE NewsSpeaking of Faith is public radio’s conversation about religion, meaning, ethics and ideas. Host Krista Tippett and others discuss how religion shapes everyday life. Get the Speaking of Faith podcast here»
• Story of IndiaSundays, January 11, 18, & 25 at 9:00pmHistorian Michael Woods traces the history of India in this six-part documentary and investigates the impact that India has had on the world.
• StoryCorps GriotStoryCorps Griot is a one-year initiative to collect interviews from at least 1,750 African-Americans. From February 15 through March 24, 2007, the StoryCorps Griot Initiative will be located at the Martin Luther King Junior, National Historic Site.
• Suggested Summer Reading from WABEThis year we share some of our favorites for your summer reading list.
• Sundays on WABESunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. on WABEEvery Sunday WABE presents thought-provoking specials and exciting musical broadcasts for your enjoyment.
• Tavis SmileyWeekdays at Midnight & 1:00pmTavis Smiley’s late-night television talk show is now also airing early on Friday evenings as part of PBS’ public affairs programming. Tavis Smiley is a smart hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and everyday people.
• Tell Me MoreWeekdays at 9:00am on WABE NewsTell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world. This daily one-hour series is hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin.
• Ten Sisters- A True StoryMonday, January 26 at 11:00pmThis is the emotional life story of the 10 Waggoner sisters who grew up caring for each other in a troubled home, were separated by the court in 1942, and are now, 65 years later, attempting to restore their family ties.
• The Art of SongSundays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalWanda Yang Temko explores the composers, poets, and performers of solo classical song, giving us glimpses into this glorious fusion of words and music.
• The Life a House Built: The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work ProjectSunday, December 28 at 9:00pmThis documentary film chronicles the story of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s 25-year involvement with Habitat for Humanity. The film celebrates the Work Project from its humble beginnings in New York City to the global reach it has today.
• The Metropolitan OperaSaturdays at 1:30pmThe 76th anniversary season of radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera opens on Saturday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m., ET, with the network premiere of Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride, starring opera luminaries Susan Graham and Plácido Domingo.
• The Perilous Fight: America’s World War II in ColorThursday, Nov 6 at 8:00 pmAmerica’s wartime experience, both on the battlefield and at home, is brought to life by combining original color film footage with passages written by people who were part of this unforgettable period of history.
• The Splendid TableSaturdays at 7:00am on WABE 90.1fmThe Splendid Table gives public radio listeners a fresh take on their love of food. Host Lynne Rossetto Kasper approaches food with attitude and originality sharing delicious recipes plus the people and stories that are shaping America’s sense of food.
• The StoryWeekdays at 5:00pm on WABE NewsHost Dick Gordon presents important stories from ordinary people. Take health care. You’ll hear from doctors and patients, not to experts and analysts.
• The Tavis Smiley ShowSundays at 7:00pm on WABE NewsTwo-hour weekly, high-energy conversations on political, cultural, and global issues of particular relevance to African Americans.
• The Trail of the MummySunday, November 23 at 5:00pmThis documentary takes us back into ancient times when the dead in Egypt were made into mummies upon death, and explains the Egyptian lifestyle in those times from the perspective of a recovered fully-intact mummy from 650 B.C.
• This American LifeSundays at 6:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 8:00am and Sundays at 9:00pm on WABE NewsThis American Life is a multiple award-winning, critically acclaimed program that describes and documents contemporary American life.
• Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack JohnsonSunday, January 4 at 1:30pmThis Emmy award-winning Ken Burns two-part film chronicles the life and career of boxer Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion, and one of the greatest fighters of the 20th Century.
• Weekend AmericaSaturdays at 3:00pm on WABE NewsA two-hour program designed to fit the weekend state of mind, with short, entertaining segments on newsmakers, issues of the day and the arts.
• Windsor Castle: A Royal YearThursday, November 13 at 8:00pmFor the first time ever, cameras were allowed to chronicle a year in the life of Windsor Castle, a part of British history for 900 years and home to more than 400 people.