Here are MTPR program highlights for February 19 – February 25, 2015
THURSDAY February 19, 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 – Antonin Dvorak: Terzeto in C major, Op. 74; Josef Rheinberger: Abendlied; David Popper: Polonaise de Concert, Op. 14; Bedrich Smetana: Má Vlast (My Country) Symphonic Cycle
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 – Jessie Close author of the memoir “Resilience: Two Sisters and a Story of Mental Illness”
7:30 p.m. Musician’s Spotlight - Krista Detor - Indiana based pianist and singer songwriter, Detor’s latest recording and accompanying book were inspired by a chance trip on Michigan’s Lake Huron with good friends and even better red wine.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Live From The Divide – The Duhks
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 February 20, 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 – Heinichen: 2 “Dresden” Concerti, F major & G major; Fasch: Quartet in G minor and Recorder Quartet in Bb major; Clementi: Minuetto pastorale in D major; Hoffmeister: Piano Sonata in A major and Variations in C major for piano; Mozart: Serenade in C minor, K. 388
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 – Worth – How do we assign a monetary value to something that can’t be sold? Radiolab talks to cancer patients paying for medicine to stay alive and military officials compensating for the deaths of innocent civilians
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 February 21, 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 – Mozart – Don Giovanni
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 February 22, 2015
6:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR – Including the Sunday Puzzle
7:00 a.m. Spoleto Chamber Music Series – Robert Schumann: Piano Quartet in E flat, Op. 47; Max Bruch: String Octet in B-flat major
8:00 a.m. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center – Mozart: Fantasia in D minor for Piano K 397; Beethoven: Quartet in A minor for Strings Op. 132
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 – “Cranberry Muffins”
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 – “Insects in Winter”
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. Reveal – From PRX and the Center for Investigative Journalism - we track down secrets one powerful religious hierarchy was keeping under wraps. Troops open up to Reveal about their experiences with torture and whether officers are being held accountable. And high-speed broadband is like electricity for the 21st century. Reveal examines why so many cities are left with poor service.
7:00 p.m. Alternative Radio – Michael Eric Dyson – Malcolm X & the Politics of Race
8:00 p.m. Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Mitsuko Uchida Conducts Mozart from the Keyboard
10:00 p.m. Oasis – Electronic and acoustic new age music with Joan Richarde.
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
Monday February 23, 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 – Kuhlau: Grande Sonate Concertante for piano and flute, Op. 85; Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in D major, K. 448, for 2 flutes and orchestra; Liszt: Rigoletto Paraphrase for piano; Puccini: Crisantemi and 3 Minuets in A major; Schubert: Symphony #1 in D major, D. 82
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 – The Gospel Roots of Rock and Roll - Sister Rosetta Tharp electrified 1930s audiences with her singing and guitar playing. "The Godmother of Rock and Roll" influenced the music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash.
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 February 24, 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 – Raff: Album Lyrique, Op. 17, for piano; Bach: Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650; Boccherini: Concerto in D major for cello and orchestra, G. 478; Mendelssohn: Symphony #5 in D major, Op. 107 – “Reformation”
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 February 25, 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 – Dvorak: Romantic Pieces, Op. 75, for violin and piano; Zemlinsky: Symphony #2 in Bb major; Arensky: 2 Suites for 2 pianos, #1, Op. 15 and #5, Op. 65; Suk: Fantasy in G minor, Op. 24
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 –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