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FREE SPEECH RADIO NEWS

Monday – Friday, 6 PM – 6:30 PM

FSRN is the only daily half-hour "progressive radio newscast" in the U.S. It is owned and managed by news reporters. FSRN supports peace and social justice.


WPKN Local News

Monday – Friday, 6:30 PM

Following the Free Speech Radio News, a brief news summary of Connecticut and Long Island events, produced by WPKN.

AIDS UPDATE

Friday 8 PM

A summary of the week’s news on the battle against AIDS, from both scientific and social perspectives.


APES UPDATE

Thursday 11:30 AM

news about the emotional and cognitive intelligence and survival of our closest cousins -- primates. Produced by Binne Klein.


BETWEEN THE LINES
Tuesday 5:30 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 8:30 AM
Saturday 2 PM – 2:30 PM

A nationally syndicated weekly, half-hour newsmagazine produced at WPKN. Between The Lines has offered timely, in-depth interviews with progressive activists engaged in the fight for a more just world for 12 years. Text and audio files of current and past programs available at: www.btlonline.org


BLACK INTROSPECTIVES
Alternate Sundays, 7 AM – 10 AM

Three hours of African-centered public affairs and inner-attainment program that features music, news, interviews, commentary, and listener call-ins. Major areas of focus include: cultural science and practice, and optimizing health (spirit, mind, and body).


COUNTERPOINT
Monday, 8 PM – 10 PM

Scott Harris conducts live interviews for two hours on a wide range of local, national and international topics, providing listeners with news and perspectives often ignored or marginalized by corporate media.


COUNTERSPIN
Thursday, 1 PM – 1:30 PM

Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (F.A.I.R.) offers criticism of the mainstream media to correct bias and imbalance in the nation’s media.


THE FOREST AND THE TREES
4th Thursday, 12:30 PM – 1 PM

A global and local report on the environment. Host Melinda Tuhus interviews newsmakers on issues including deforestation, water privatization, relaxation of federal air pollution regulations and the implications for public health.


HEALTH CARE IN MIND
3rd Thursday, 12:30 PM – 1 PM

A monthly half-hour on health policy, politics, and activism covering equitable access to health care and health insurance, how medical care is delivered, how health policy in Connecticut is shaped and implemented, and justice and activism in the health care workplace.


HISTORY COUNTS
1st Thursday, 12:30 PM – 1 PM
1st Sunday, 10 PM – 10:30 PM

History is the roadmap to the future. History Counts guests reveal the truth behind historical events from the assassination of Julius Caesar to 9/11. These monthly half-hour programs are hosted by Ken MacDermotRoe, produced by Dave Schwartz, and archived at www.historycounts.org.


LATINO USA
Thursday, 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Produced at KUT-FM in Austin, Texas, hosted by Maria Hinojosa. The only national news radio show about Latinos in the United States. Latino USA reports on all aspects of Latino life in the USA and in Latin America.


RADIO FREE BRIDGEPORT
Saturdays 2:30 PM – 3 PM

The phone lines are open to WPKN listeners – Let your voice be heard. Respond to something you've heard on WPKN, comment on current events, politics – whatever.


RADIO NATION
Friday, 1 PM – 2 PM

Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced by The Nation magazine, this weekly hour of interviews covers issues of national and international news and culture.


THIS WAY OUT
Mondays, 7:30 PM – 8 PM

Weekly half-hour international gay and lesbian radio magazine.


THE WHITE ROSE POLITICAL CALENDAR
Monday, 8 PM
various other times

A progressive weekly listing of films, demonstrations, lectures, boycotts and political events. Stay informed. Get involved!


WINGS
Thursday, 5:30 PM – 6 PM

WINGS (Women’s International News Gathering Service) – a half-hour program featuring news and stories by and about women around the world, including the monthly WINGS Newscast.


WORLD OF RADIO
Saturday, 6 AM – 6:30 AM

The world of international broadcasting. A half-hour of news and opinion about radio and a global view. Produced by Glenn Hauser.

 

1111 RADIO
various times

It’s a one hour alternate mix pushed a little further than usual. Find out when to hear it or what you heard at www.1111.com.


AGITA
various times

It’s a difficult mix that might give the more sensitive among us…well…agita.


AIDS UPDATE
Friday 8 PM

A summary of the week’s news on the battle against AIDS, from both scientific and social perspectives.


APES UPDATE
Thursday 11:30 AM

news about the emotional and cognitive intelligence and survival of our closest cousins -- primates. Produced by Binne Klein.


BETWEEN THE LINES
Tuesday 5:30 PM – 6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 8:30 AM
Saturday 2 PM – 2:30 PM

A nationally syndicated weekly, half-hour newsmagazine produced at WPKN. Between The Lines has offered timely, in-depth interviews with progressive activists engaged in the fight for a more just world for 12 years. Text and audio files of current and past programs available at: www.btlonline.org


BLACK INTROSPECTIVES
Alternate Sundays, 7 AM – 10 AM

Three hours of African-centered public affairs and inner-attainment program that features music, news, interviews, commentary, and listener call-ins. Major areas of focus include: cultural science and practice, and optimizing health (spirit, mind, and body).


CAR BOB
4th Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM

The Car Bob Show, Hosted by Bob Costanzo listener interactive show with wide ranging topics from Auto repair, to the ethics, politics and news of transportation and energy today. In studio guests, call-in questions, ideas and debates.


CHURNING THE ETHER
Wednesday, 6:35 PM – 7:05 PM

When we meditate, chant, or pray, we are said to be Churning the Ether. Chris Teskey Churns the Ether every week with a half-hour of spiritually- oriented music, interviews, readings, poetry and related topics.


COUNTERPOINT
Monday, 8 PM – 10 PM

Scott Harris conducts live interviews for two hours on a wide range of local, national and international topics, providing listeners with news and perspectives often ignored or marginalized by corporate media.


COUNTERSPIN
Thursday, 1 PM – 1:30 PM

Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (F.A.I.R.) offers criticism of the mainstream media to correct bias and imbalance in the nation’s media.


EAST END INK
3rd Thursday, 12 Noon

East End Ink is a monthly review of the literary coves of Long Island’s east end. The program is recorded at Canio’s Books in Sag Harbor and other venues on Long Island.


THE FOREST AND THE TREES
4th Thursday, 12:30 PM – 1 PM

A global and local report on the environment. Host Melinda Tuhus interviews newsmakers on issues including deforestation, water privatization, relaxation of federal air pollution regulations and the implications for public health.


FREE SPEECH RADIO NEWS
Monday – Friday, 6 PM – 6:30 PM

FSRN is the only daily half-hour progressive radio newscast in the U.S. It is owned and managed by news reporters. FSRN supports peace and social justice.


HEALTH CARE IN MIND
3rd Thursday, 12:30 PM – 1 PM

A monthly half-hour on health policy, politics, and activism covering equitable access to health care and health insurance, how medical care is delivered, how health policy in Connecticut is shaped and implemented, and justice and activism in the health care workplace.


HISTORY COUNTS
1st Thursday, 12:30 PM – 1 PM
1st Sunday, 10 PM – 10:30 PM

History is the roadmap to the future. History Counts guests reveal the truth behind historical events from the assassination of Julius Caesar to 9/11. These monthly half-hour programs are hosted by Ken MacDermotRoe, produced by Dave Schwartz, and archived at www.historycounts.org.


IN YOUR CORNER
Thursday, 10:30 AM

Boxing news, stories, interviews. Produced by Binne Klein.


INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS
Alternate Sundays, 7 AM – 10 AM

Healing individuals… Healing the world.
Integrative Wellness focuses on mind, body, and spirit wellness.
I) Show starts with uplifting music and Morning Meditation 7:00 - 7:30 AM
II) Program segment: Progressing Spiritually and Materially with Maud Joseph 7:30 - 8:00 AM
III) Program segment: The Natural House Call with Dr. Eugene Zamperion (Naturopathatic physician) and Ameni Harris, Nutritionist and Enzyme Therapist. Herbs, Homeopathy, supplements, Naturopathy and Natural healing.
IV) Program segment: Global Healing – Environmental issues, the politics of medicine, alternative lifestyle concerns and Holistic Health Movement in general. Topics discusses: Yoga, Food and Healing, Imaging and Visualization, World Peace, Meditation, the Spiritual Path, etc. Contact us at: http://www.integrativewellnessllc.com


LATINO USA
Thursday, 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Produced at KUT-FM in Austin, Texas, hosted by Maria Hinojosa. The only national news radio show about Latinos in the United States. Latino USA reports on all aspects of Latino life in the USA and in Latin America.


LOCAL NEWS
Monday – Friday, 6:30 PM

Following the Free Speech Radio News, a brief news summary of Connecticut and Long Island events, produced by WPKN.


MORNING MOMMY UPDATE
Sunday, 1:30 PM – 2 PM

Janet Golden takes an alternative look at parenting from a woman’s unique perspective. Inspiration and creative ideas from daughters Rebecca and Sarah, and son Noah. Every other week features special guest midwife, Kelly Sorrentino.


NEW MUSIC NEW HAVEN
2nd Tuesday, 10 PM – 11 PM
2nd Thursday, 12 Noon – 1 PM

An hour of performances of 20th century music recorded at Yale University. Hosted by Yale composer Martin Bresnick. Produced by Ray Terlaga.


OFF-BEAT NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Saturdays 2 AM

Rich Kaminsky exposes and critiques the latest musical releases, reviewing sounds and styles that fly just beneath the radar of commercial radio stations.


RADIO FREE BRIDGEPORT
Saturdays 2:30 PM – 3 PM

The phone lines are open to WPKN listeners – Let your voice be heard. Respond to something you've heard on WPKN, comment on current events, politics – whatever.


RADIO NATION
Friday, 1 PM – 2 PM

Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced by The Nation magazine, this weekly hour of interviews covers issues of national and international news and culture.


SHORTCUTS
Various times around New Year’s Day

Mixing music, dialogue from soundtracks, press conferences, sound effects and other sources, Shortcuts presents retrospectives featuring the major events of each passing year. Recorded and mixed digitally by Peter Bochan.


SKIES OF BRIDGEPORT
Friday, 8:30 PM

A look at the astronomical sights in our skies, with an emphasis on those that can be seen without a telescope.


THIS WAY OUT
Mondays, 7:30 PM – 8 PM

Weekly half-hour international gay and lesbian radio magazine.


TIDINGS FROM HAZEL KAHAN
4th Thursdays, 12 Noon – 12:30 PM

Interviews with people from Long Island to Palestine to Zimbabwe. Sometimes political, sometimes personal, always provocative and revealing.


THE WHITE ROSE POLITICAL CALENDAR
Monday, 8 PM
various other times

A progressive weekly listing of films, demonstrations, lectures, boycotts and political events. Stay informed. Get involved!


WINGS
Thursday, 5:30 PM – 6 PM

WINGS (Women’s International News Gathering Service) – a half-hour program featuring news and stories by and about women around the world, including the monthly WINGS Newscast.


WORLD OF RADIO
Saturday, 6 AM – 6:30 AM

The world of international broadcasting. A half-hour of news and opinion about radio and a global view. Produced by Glenn Hauser.


WPKN JAZZ & BLUES LINE
Wednesday, 3:30 & 5:30 PM
various other times

One of the most extensive listings of the tri-state area’s live jazz and blues performances. Produced by Liz Becker. Executive Producers arePhil Bowler and Janine Bujalski. Any questions, call us at the station (Wednesday nights after 6 PM only!)

WPKN, 244 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604