Here are MTPR program highlights for March 5 – March 11, 2015
THURSDAY March 5, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Dohnanyi: Serenade for String Trio; Vanhal: 3 Capriccios for piano, Op. 31; Dussek: Sinfonia in Bb major; Glazunov: Concerto Ballata in C major for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 108 and Meditation in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 32
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Zed
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:06 p.m. Jazz Sessions – A variety of jazz tunes and styles with Terry Conrad
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde – a show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News
7:00 p.m. The Write Question – Sharma Shields, author of “The Sasquatch Hunter’s Almanac”
7:30 p.m. Musician’s Spotlight - John Floridis hosts Jake Shimabukuro, generally regarded as the world’s foremost virtuoso of the ukulele. Shimabukuro has seen his career sky rocket after a video of his version of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”231 became one of YouTube’s first “viral” videos. After his release of several recordings since then, he has toured internationally to bring his unique blend of traditional and contemporary ukulele sounds to the forefront of the “world music” genre.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Live From The Divide – Spirit Family Reunion
9:00 p.m. All Over The Map – Ethnic and traditional music of many cultures by Beth Anne Austein and Ben Weiss
10:00 p.m. Night Flight - Eclectic selections of late-night tunes, hosted by Joan Richarde
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
FRIDAY March 6, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Handel: Suite #3 in D minor, HWV 428, for harpsichord; Schenk: 2 Sonatas for Viola da gamba and continuo: #15 and #12; Mendelssohn: 4 Pieces for string Quartet, Op. 81, #1 and 2; Beethoven: Piano Trio in Eb major, Op. 70 #2; Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F major
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Mike Steinberg
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – News and World Briefing
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:06 p.m. Performance Today
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde – A show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
6:35 p.m. Capitol Talk with Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson, and Mike Dennison
7:00 p.m. Radiolab – Famous Tumors – The good, bad, and ugly side of anatomical aberrations.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Pazz & Jop – A modern mix of pop music with hosts Fred Rice and Rigel Bankshot
10:00 pm Muse’s Jukebox – Eclectic mix of rock n’ roll, folk, jazz and pop
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
SATURDAY March 7, 2015
5:00 a.m. Only a Game – A weekly sports magazine hosted by NPR commentator, Bill Littlefield
6:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Saturday – from NPR
7:00 a.m. The Children’s Corner with Annie Garde
9:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Saturday – from NPR
11:00 a.m. Metropolitan Opera – Bizet - Carmen
2:30 p.m. Classical Music – from the MTPR music library
4:00 p.m. A Writers Almanac with Garrison Keillor
4:05 p.m. On the Media – NPR’s weekly analysis of the latest media issues
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered from NPR
6:00 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Jonkunnu Express – African and Caribbean music with Joan Richarde
9:00 p.m. City Lights – Modern pop and dance music for the eclectic with Joan Richarde
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
SUNDAY March 8, 2015
6:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR – Including the Sunday Puzzle
7:00 a.m. Spoleto Chamber Music Series – Antonin Dvorak: Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81 and Benjamin Britten: Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings
8:00 a.m. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center – Debussy: Premiere Rapsodie for Clarinet and Piano and Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp; Francaix: Quintet No. 1 for Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harp; Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano; Jolivet: Sonatina for Oboe and Bassoon
9:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR
11:00 a.m. An Encore broadcast of Capitol Talk – with Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson, and Mike Dennison
11:10 a.m. Home Ground Radio with Brian Kahn
11:40 a.m. Front Row Center – The Montana Public Radio arts interview
11:52 a.m. The Food Guys – “Artichokes”
12:00 p.m. Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me – The “oddly informative” NPR news quiz show – with Peter Sagal
12:55 p.m. Field Notes – “Urban Wild/Backyard Wildlife Habitats”
1:00 p.m. Jazz Night in America
2:00 p.m. Jazz Archives and Dimensions in Jazz with Joe Korona
4:00 p.m. A Writers Almanac
4:05 p.m. On Being with Krista Tippett - spacious conversations about the big questions at the center of human life
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered - In-depth NPR news from around the world
6:00 p.m. A special for International Women’s Day
7:00 p.m. Alternative Radio – Loretta Napoleoni – The ISIS Crisis
8:00 p.m. Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Ricardo Muti Conducts Schubert and Sollima (with Yo-Yo Ma)
10:00 p.m. Oasis – Electronic and acoustic new age music with Joan Richarde.
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
Monday March 9, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Beethoven: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 #2; Schubert: Adagio in Eb major, Op. 148, D. 897; Wagner: Overture to Tannhauser; Haydn: Trio in E minor, Hob. XV:12; Fuchs: Serenade #2 in C major, Op. 14 and Andante Grazioso and Capriccio, Op. 63
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with William Marcus
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – Newscast and The Newsroom
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:01 p.m. NPR newscast
2:06 p.m. Performance Today with Fred Child - Classical musical performances with interviews
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde and friends – a show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
7:00 p.m. Moth Radio Hour - True stories, told live, without notes before a live audience.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Music Special – A Women’s History Month music special
9:00 p.m. Thistle and Shamrock with Fiona Ritchie
10:00 p.m. Indigenous Expression – hosted by David Sam
11:00 p.m. Into the Groove –R&B, soul, and funk with host Joan Richarde
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
Tuesday March 10, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Dvorak: Czech Suite for wind ensemble; Corelli: Sonata #10 in F major and Sonata #12 in D minor – “La Folia”; Rachmaninov: Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42; Rubinstein: Symphony #6 in A minor, Op. 111
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Michael Marsolek
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – Newscast and The Newsroom
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:31 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:34 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:01 p.m. NPR newscast
2:06 p.m. The Folk Show – with John Myers
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde – a show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
7:00 p.m. This American Life – with Ira Glass
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Get To That – a folk, roots, Americana and bluegrass music show, hosted by MTPR’s John Myers
10:03 p.m. Night Train with John Myers – a thematic show blending words and music
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
WEDNESDAY March 11, 2015
5:00-7:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Mozart: Symphony #29 in A major, kv 201; Ries: Piano Sonata in Ab major, Op. 141; Hoffmeister: Flute Concerto #16 in C major; Kuhlau: Flute Quintet in E major, Op. 51 #2
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Gus Chambers
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – Newscast and The Newsroom
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:06 p.m. Performance Today with Fred Child - Classical music performances with interviews
3:00 p.m. Reflections West – David Moore and Richard Moore- These thinkers pair their own thoughts with a passage from literature and history.
3:05 p.m. Performance Today - continues
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
7:00 p.m. TED Radio Hour – a journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:01 p.m. What I Like About Jazz – features small group jazz from 1950 to now with MTPR host John Arvish
10:00 p.m. Blues on the Move - Blues from early roots to current hits with John Arvish, Joan Richarde, or Phil Hamilton
12:00 p.m. BBC World Service – overnight