Today on KRPS for Saturday August 12
5 AM - On The Media - Also heard Sunday at 5 pm
HOST: BROOKE GLADSTONE
20 Days In Mariupol: A Look Behind the Documentary
In February of 2022, Mstyslav Chernov, a video journalist for the Associated Press, director, and novelist, decided to go to Mariupol — the critical port city on Ukraine’s southeastern edge, just 35 miles from the Russian border.
He arrived an hour before the first bombs hit the city. What Chernov chronicled over the next three weeks is captured in the new documentary “20 Days in Mariupol.”
He was there as a reporter, but only a small fraction of his footage made it to the outside world.
This week, Brooke sits down with Chernov about what didn't make it to American newsreels, and where he finds hope in the midst of war.
6 AM - Fresh Air Weekend - Also heard Sunday at 6 pm
HOST: TERRY GROSS
INTERVIEWS BY TERRY GROSS
Jazz pianist and composer JASON MORAN is at the piano to play and talk about his latest project.
His latest album is a tribute to James Reese Europe an important but little remembered figure in jazz history.
In the early 1900’s Europe led his own band, founded the Clef Club–which functioned like a union for black musicians.
Writer ANDRE DUBUS the III.
He is the author of the new novel Such Kindness. His earlier books include the bestselling novel House of Sand and Fog, and bestselling memoir Townie.
His father, Andre Dubus was also a writer.
7 AM - 9 AM Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon -
9 AM - Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me…. Also heard Sunday afternoon at 4.
This week on “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, we reach back in the archives for encore presentations of Dax Shepherd and Kristen Bell as they discuss the appeal of sloths, Tiera Fletcher on rocketing to Mars, Ina Garten on cooking with or without shoes, Mindy Kaling of the Mindy Project on a different kind of project and the legendary Donny Osmond.
10 AM - Radiolab -
Radiolab - Ripples in Space
This week, Radiolab dives into one of the largest extraterrestrial impact events in Earth’s history.
But what kind of impact—what exactly struck the earth in the middle of Siberia?—is still up for debate.
The culprit is so mysterious, so powerful, so… tiny, you won’t believe your ears.
11 AM - TED Radio Hour -
Cut Both Ways
There are two sides to every coin—and sometimes our strengths become weaknesses.
This hour, TED speakers explore the mixed blessings and volatile flip sides of mental health, parenting and AI.
12 PM - This American Life -Also heard Sunday at 2 pm
Day At The Beach
It’s the last few weeks of summer, so we’re going to the beach! This week, stories from the surf and sand.
1PM - Freakonomics Radio Ep. 1250
Host - Stephen Dubner
Ep. 1250
What can whales teach us about living the good life? (Part 3 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.“) Also: Are we ready for a napping revolution?
2 PM - Milk Street Radio - Episode 716
Host - Christopher Kimball
619: Ancient Recipes with Sohla El-Waylly: Roman Cheesecake, Medieval Apple Pie and Fish Head Aspic
Today we are traveling back in time with chef Sohla El-Waylly, host of “Ancient Recipes with Sohla”.
We learn how to make Roman cheesecake, fish head aspic and Mary Todd Lincoln’s white almond cake.
3 PM - Listening to America - Formerly The Thomas Jefferson Hour -
The Plight of a Secular Society
This week, Clay interviews Bruce Ledewitz, the author of The Universe is On Our Side: Restoring Faith in American Public Life.
Since Nietzsche's pronouncement that "God is dead," Euro-American culture has become profoundly secular according to Ledewitz. He rejects the Enlightenment's belief that secular culture is a sufficient restraining mechanism for humans who are “capable of considerable perfectibility.”
Jefferson's belief in a "moral sense" is not enough to give American culture meaning or restraint.
Ledewitz sees little hope for a restoration of a morally grounded American society.
4 PM - The New Yorker Radio Hour - Ep. 403
Host - David Remnick
Today on the New Yorker Radio Hour, David Remnick talks with the Secretary of Education – Miguel Cardona – about the end of affirmative action, and the movement to end legacy admissions at selective universities.
5 PM - 7 PM Mountain Stage -
Host -Larry Gross
Headliner - Kathy Mattea
7 AM - 9 PM American Routes -
Host - Nick Spitzer
Robbie Robertson, Johnny Otis, and a visit to the Dew Drop Inn
A visit with legendary bandsmen including late roots rocker Robbie Robertson and California jazz bandleader Johnny Otis.
9 PM - Soulsations -
"Sunshine," "Traditions," and "Let's Groove"
Coming up on Soulsations Sidibe brings us her latest single, “Sunshine”.
Also hear the soulful sounds of Omar, Chicago, Phyllis Hyman and Junior Walker & The Allstars. William “WAK” King talks about the Commodores’ hit “Lady” and Gospel star Brian Courtney Wilson shares new music from his live project, “Transitions” and the meaning behind his first gospel contract with Beyonce’s Dad, Matthew Knowles.
Plus, “Let’s Groove” to this week’s DoubleTake by the legendary band, Earth Wind and Fire and a delightful cover by Brazilian singer, Cris Delanno.
10 PM - Blue Dimensions -
Host - Johnny Meister
New blues from Bobby Rush, Bob Corritore and Friends, Hudspeth & Taylor, plus a strong debut album from Nat Myers, and The Chess Project re-imagines some classic blues from Chicago's famed Chess label.
11 PM - Notes From The Jazz Underground - Episode 230
Host - Paul Abella
This week, we'll hear some new music and some classics, and a set of Velvet Underground tunes, too!
BBC World Service 12 AM - 5 AM Sunday
