Here are MTPR program highlights for December 1- December 7, 2014
Monday December 1, 2014
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 – Godefroid: Etude de Concert in Eb minor, Op. 193; Granjany: Dans la Foret du charme et de l’enchantement; Schumann: 4 Double Chorases, Op. 141; Brahms: Geistliches Lied, Op. 30; Choral selections by Dolce Canto; Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola, and harp, Fibich: Othello, Op. 6, Zaboj, Slavoj and Ludek, Op. 37
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
1:29 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans such as health care, cultural preservation, education and more
1:34 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. The Moth is an acclaimed, not for profit organization dedicated to art and craft of storytelling
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Monday Music Special – You Must Remember This with Allen Secher
9:00 p.m. Thistle and Shamrock with Fiona Ritchie
10:00 p.m. Indigenous Expressions – hosted by David Sam
11:00 p.m. In the Groove – New on MTPR – R&B, soul, and funk
12:00 p.m. BBC World Service – overnight
Tuesday December 2, 2014 –
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 – Richter: Sonata #4 in C major for flute, harpsichord, and cello; Mozart: Concert Rondo, K. 371, for Horn and Band; Bozza: Rustiques for Trumpet and Band; Pleyel: Symphonie Concertante in Bb major for oboe, bassoon, and orchestra; Brahms: Clarinet Sonata #1 in F minor, Op. 120; Strauss: Sonatine #1 in F major for 16 wind instruments – “From An Invalid’s Workshop”
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
1:29 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans such as health care, cultural preservation, education and more
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
10:00 p.m. Performing Arts Calendar
10:03 p.m. Night Train with John Myers – Thematic shows blending words and music
12:00 p.m. BBC World Service – overnight
WEDNESDAY December 3, 2014 –
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 – Tchaikovsky: Selections for violin and piano; Rimsky-Korsakov: Le Coq d’or Suite; Scriabin: 2 Piano Sonatas: #9, Op. 68 and #5, Op. 53; Glazunov: Piano Concerto #1 in F minor, Op. 92
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Howard Kingston
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
1:29 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans such as health care, cultural preservation, education and more
1:34 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 – Lynda Sexson and Gary Snyder
3:05 p.m. Performance Today - continues
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. TED Radio Hour –To the Edge - Some people might only dream of adventure, but for others, there’s no other option but to explore the most extreme places on Earth. What drives adventurers to constantly push to the brink of human endurance?
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 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 Montana hosts John Arvish, Joan Richarde, or Phil Hamilton
12:00 p.m. BBC World Service – overnight
THURSDAY December 4, 2014
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 – Grieg: Notturno for piano, Op. 54 #4, also Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7; Sibelius: 5 Pieces for violin and piano, Op. 81; Alfven: Dance of the Shepherdess; Leifs: Geysir: Orchestral Prelude Op. 51; Nielsen: Chamber Selections for winds
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
1:29 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans such as health care, cultural preservation, education and more
1:34 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 – Ken Egan, Jr., author of MONTANA 1864
7:30 p.m. Musician’s Spotlight – Shelby Lynne - Host John Floridis visits with the Grammy Award and CMA Award winner about her heartfelt approach to writing and performing and her intensely personal and biographical songwriting
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Live From The Divide – Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel in a live performance recorded by KGLT in Bozeman
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 December 5, 2014
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 – Manfredini: 2 String Quartets: #1 in D and #6 in F; Scarlatti: 2 Piano Sonatas: K. 239 in F minor and K. 29 in D major; Danzi: Symphony in C major; Arias performed by Cecilia Bartoli; Tartini: 2 Violin Concertos: in D major, D. 32 and in A major, D. 98
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Mike Steinberg – The Vinyl Frontier
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
1:29 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans such as health care, cultural preservation, education and more
1:34 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.
7:00 p.m. Radiolab – “Where Am I?” – How does your brain keep track of your body? We’ll puzzle through the mysteries of missing limbs and hear about a novel treatment involving optical illusions
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 December 6, 2014
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. The 2014 MET Opera Season opener – Rossini – The Barber of Seville
2:00 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 December 7, 2014
6:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR – Including the Sunday Puzzle
7:00 a.m. Center Stage from Wolf Trap – Music of G. F. Handel, Michael Daugherty, Charles Wuorinen, Peter Winkler, and Sergei Prokofiev
8:00 a.m. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - Strings & Winds – the works of Rossini, Weber, Hindemith, and Poulenc
9:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR
11:00 a.m. Montana Public Radio News Encore – An encore broadcast from the week’s news
11:10 a.m. Home Ground Radio with Brian Kahn - For the richest society in history, hunger is an awkward reality. Ann Waickman, with 13 years as director of Helena Foodshare, knows.
11:40 a.m. Front Row Center – The weekly MTPR arts interview
11:50 a.m. Weather and Performing Arts Calendar
11:52 a.m. The Food Guys – “Got Milk? Don’t Need It”
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 – “Lobster Fossil”
1:00 a.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. Sunday Special – “The First Family of Radio: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's Historic Broadcasts,” from American RadioWorks.
7:00 p.m. Alternative Radio – Michael Schwartz – Oil and Gas Wars
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Bernard Labadie and Marc André Hamelin play Haydn and Beethoven
10:00 p.m. Oasis – Electronic and acoustic new age music.
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight