Today On KRPS For Tuesday August 29
5 AM - 9 AM -
Morning Edition from NPR News
9 AM - 10 AM -
Host: Jenn White
More Americans are rent-burdened and facing eviction. Is rent control the answer?
The pandemic made rental prices soar, with monthly rents rising 15 percent between 2020 and 2022.
According to risk management firm Moody’s analytics, the typical American is now rent-burdened, meaning rent is more than 30 percent of their income.
Evictions are also on the rise since the pandemic, with some cities seeing eviction filing increases by as much as 50 percent, according to Princeton University’s Eviction Lab.
10 AM to 11 AM -
Host: Meghna Chakrabarti
HEADLINE: The Debate Around Decriminalizing Sex Work
There are various statewide efforts to decriminalize sex work in the U.S. But not all current or former sex workers share the same goals.
In fact, in many states, they are fighting against each other. Why?
11 AM to 1 PM -
Host - Fred Child
1 PM to 3 PM -
Modern Times with host Alan Chapman
3 PM - 4 PM
The World with host Marco Werman
4 PM - 6 PM
All Things Considered from NPR News
Hosts: Ari Shapiro & Ailsa Chang
Jennifer Weiner says her latest novel is the book she needed to read growing up.
How her book ‘The Breakaway’ addresses the women she’s seen… and been, all her life — on All Things Considered, from NPR News.
6 PM - 6:30 PM
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal
6:30 PM to 7 PM
Today, Explained from Vox News
Hosts - Sean Rameswaram and Noel King
Long-shot presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said he would send US forces into Mexico “on day one.”
Ahead on Today, Explained: Longer-shot presidential candidate Will Hurd explains why that’s a bad idea.
7 PM - 8 PM -
HOST: Terry Gross
INTERVIEWS BY: Terry Gross
We continue our celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with DARRYL MCDANIELS, co-founder of one of rap’s oldest groups, Run DMC.
We’ll also hear from LL COOL J. And NILE RODGERS, who created the bass line for the Chic song “Good Times” – used in Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight.”
8 PM - 9 PM
#368 Toe Tappin' and Finger Poppin’
In this hour, we will dig a cool vibe with a great groove.
It's time for toe tappin' and finger poppin'.
9 PM - 11 PM
11 PM - 5 AM Wednesday
BBC World Service
