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• Between the LionsWeekdays at 2:00pmBetween the Lions is named for a family of lions — Theo, Cleo, Lionel and Leona — that runs a library like no other on earth. The doors “between the lions” swing open to reveal a magical place where characters pop off the pages of books, vowels sing and words take on lives of their own.
• Bob Edwards WeekendSundays at noon on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 9:00am on WABE NewsHost Bob Edwards highlights the life and work of interesting people, from newsmakers, historians, and authors to artists, actors, and regular folks too.
• BP Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast SeriesWednesdays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 8:00am and Wednesdays at 2:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe new BP Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast Series airs over WABE Wednesday nights this season at 9:00, hosted by Don Tait.
• Broadway RevisitedFridays at 7:00pm on WABE ClassicalWords and music of the American theater, from Kern to Sondheim. Some weekly hours revisit a single show; others present variations on themes or review the work of a particular composer. Art Hilgart introduces interpretations by original casts and others, old favorites and the unexpected.
• 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.
• CaillouWeekdays at 11:30Growing up is not so tough — especially with a friend like Caillou, a lovable four-year-old who has a unique way of relating to the world. Caillou demonstrates how the first experiences of life, from going to the park to understanding one’s own family, can be perceived with wonder and a sense of discovery.
• Calling All PetsSaturdays at 8:00pmZoologist Patricia McConnell and co-host Larry Meiller team up to help listeners bring out the best in their pets. Get down-to-earth advice about pet problems, big and small, and fascinating information about wildlife, too.
• Car TalkSaturdays at 10:00am on WABE 90.1fm and at 1:00pm on WABE NewsImagine the Marx Brothers answering questions about automobiles, throw in a little Dr. Ruth and a little Smothers Brothers, and you’ve got Car Talk, NPR’s Peabody Award-winning radio program.
• 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.
• Celtic ConnectionsSundays at 11:00am on WABE ClassicalCeltic Connections offers listeners a variety of traditional and contemporary music associated with the lands occupied at one time by people of the Celtic tribes, including Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and Galicia.
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterSaturdays at 9:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center radio series presents concerts drawn from live performances by the Chamber Music Society, hosted by Elliott Forrest, with commentary by the performers and Chamber Music Society’s Artistic Directors.
• 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.
• Classical 24Sundays at 3:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Weekdays at noon and midnight on WABE ClassicalClassical 24 brings you classical music from Minnesota Public Radio’s extensive music library, featuring performances by outstanding artists from around the world.
• Classical Guitar AliveFirdays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalHost Tony Morris showcases the classical repertory of the guitar by presenting music and interviews with the world’s leading performers and composers. The program highlights a vast repertoire of music ranging from the early 1500’s through present-day solo, chamber, and orchestral music with guitar.
• Clifford the Big Red DogWeekdays at 9:30am & 5:00pm; Sundays at 7:30amBased on the popular books, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford invites viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way.
• Clifford’s Puppy DaysWeekdays at 6:30am & 5:30pm; Sundays at 7:00amClifford may be the biggest dog that ever was, but he wasn’t always that way. Emily Elizabeth fell in love with little Clifford at first sight. Back in his puppy days Clifford barely filled Emily Elizabeth’s dad’s palm — he was, however, still quite the handful!
• 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.
• Concert 90Saturdays at 5:00pmYour weekend classical music continues after the opera with Concert 90, when you’ll hear old favorites alongside new classics with Wanda Yang Temko as your host.
• Concerts from the Library of CongressMondays at 7:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe Concerts from the Library of Congress radio series is a return to the Library’s distinguished radio history of more than six decades. The series with host Bill McGlaughlin features excerpts from past performances held in the Library’s historic Coolidge Auditorium.
• Crank: Darkness on the Edge of TownSunday, January 4 at 11:00pmCrank is a drug whose ingredients can include iodine, Sudafed, Drano, and battery acid. It is a stimulant that affects the nervous system and counts more users nationwide than cocaine and heroin combined. It destroys lives.
• Curious GeorgeWeekdays at 7:30am & 4:30pmSince 1941, children have delighted in the (mis-)adventures of Curious George in the best-selling book series. Now, hot on the heels of his successful big screen debut, Curious George swings on to television.
• CyberchaseWeekdays at 4:00pmCyberchase, the award-winning math mystery cartoon from Thirteen/WNET New York, launches an extensive multi-platform initiative that applies math and problem-solving skills to the invention process.
• Day to DayWeekdays at NoonHosts Alex Chadwick & Madeleine Brand, surrounded by a family of first-class contributors, present the news of the day filtered through the lenses of ideas, beliefs and behaviors.
• 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.
• Dollars and SenseCheck Local Listings, or Watch OnlineDollars and Sense is an investor education series featuring experts in the field of finance and investor protection.
• Dragon TalesWeekdays at 10:00am & 3:00pm; Sundays at 8:00amThis animated series chronicles the adventures of Emmy and her brother Max, who discover a magic dragon scale in the playroom of their new home. When they hold the scale and chant a poem, they meet fantastical dragons that possess very human qualities.
• EchoesDaily at 10:00pm on WABE ClassicalWith host John Diliberto, Echoes brings together a wide array of styles, from acoustic to electronic, jazz to space music, the avant-garde to rock. Echoes is a sound that is cross-cultural and trans-millennial, merging cultures and forms, technology and tradition, the ancient past and the possible future.
• eTown7:00pmetown is an entertaining, informative and downright inspiring live show designed to help create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world. Hosts Nick and Helen Forster lead the show seamlessly, mixing music and message with humor and energy.
• Everyday FoodSaturdays at NoonFor an audience of consumers who are short on time and in need of healthy, everyday cooking solutions, the series offers quick, nutritious and delicious recipes using easy-to-find supermarket ingredients.
• Exploring MusicWeekdays at 6:00pm on WABE ClassicalExploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin is an exciting daily radio program that delves into a wide assortment of topics in classical music. Each program builds off a single theme and explores cultures, musical styles, and time periods.
• Farmers’ Almanac TVSundays at 10:30amInspired by the timeless and treasured Farmers’ Almanac—and using much of the same wit and wisdom that has made the almanac an enduring and successful publication for nearly 200 years. Farmers’ Almanac TV brings to life stories celebrating the good life of rural and urban America.
• First Ladies of MusicFridays at 3:00pm on WABE ClassicalFollow the history of first ladies in music, compare styles between men and women, and explore the reasons for women who compose or perform, taking into account that women did not universally receive attention, acceptance or encouragement.
• Focus on Education9:20 am Sundays, during Weekend Edition SundayThrough the weekly radio spots, APS’s Dr. Lori James provides informative and up to date information on various areas of education, including testing, special education, health concerns, and current trends.
• Fresh AirMonday-Thursday at 7:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; weekdays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsTerry Gross hosts this multi-award-winning daily interview and features program. Join her weekdays as she opens the window on contemporary arts and issues.
• From the TopSundays at 2:00pm on WABE 90.1fm and Mondays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalFrom the Top, with host Christopher O’Riley, is a weekly radio series that showcases the nation’s most outstanding young classical musicians.
• 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.

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