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HISTORIC COURT RULING ON GAY MARRIAGE With Thursday's historic 4-3 ruling from the California Supreme Court in favor of same sex marriage, host Eric Jansen will talk with Kate Kendell, Executive Director of National Center for Lesbian Rights, lead plaintiffs Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis.
Sunday, May 18 at 2:00pm
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| Harry Shearer's Le Show - Sundays at Noon |
Quirky, acerbic, and witty, Harry Shearer - the voice of many a Simpsons character, author of "Not Enough Indians" and proud part-time resident of New Orleans - offers a unique hour of political commentary interspersed with music, the "apologies of the week" and, chances are, a self-voiced character or two for good measure. |
| Critical perspectives on the week's news on Fridays at 5 |
LEFT, RIGHT, & CENTER Now on Fridays at 5:00pm
Provocative, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, this weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture proves those with impeccable credentials needn't lack personality. This "love-hate relationship of the air" features four of the most insightful news analysts anywhere: Tony Blankley, Robert Scheer, Arianna Huffington, & Matt Miller.
COUNTERSPIN Now on Fridays at 5:30pm
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the major stories every week, and exposes what the mainstream media might have missed in their own coverage. Combining lively discussion and a thoughtful media critique, CounterSpin is unlike any other show on the dial. Hosted and produced by Janine Jackson, Steve Rendall, and Peter Hart, and presented by FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting). |
| This week on Folk Music & Beyond... |
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Guest host Sandy Miranda presents some of the best from her roots and folk collection in the first hour. In the second hour, her special guests will be executive producers Deborah Robins (pictured), Peter Ashlock, and Mark Leviton. They'll talk about their forthcoming PBS series, The Music of America.
Saturday, May 17th 3-5pm
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| Bluegrass Signal - Saturday, May 17 |

The singer in the movie was actually Dan Tyminiski (not George Clooney), and Dan's coming to the California Bluegrass Association's festival next month. This week's show previews the festival, with music by Blue Highway, Doyle Lawson, The Wilders, Crooked Still, and the real "O Brother" guy.
Saturday, May 17 from 6:30-8pm
BLUEGRASS SIGNAL host Peter Thompson was featured in the March 2008 edition of the California Bluegrass Association's newsletter, "Bluegrass Breakdown." You can read a PDF file of the article by clicking HERE. |
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| The Third Coast Festival Listening Room is Coming to SF -- Be There! |
 On Sunday, June 1st at 8 p.m., come out for an evening of incredible stories and beautiful sounds. The TCF Listening Room brings some of its favorite documentary and feature audio work to San Francisco for an evening of careful listening amongst fellow radio fans, in the classic lounge environment of the Cafe Du Nord. TCF's Johanna Zorn and Julie Shapiro will host the event and be joined by their special guests, the dynamic public radio producing team The Kitchen Sisters.
Sunday, June 1st at 8:00 pm, doors at 7:00 pm Cafe Du Nord, 2170 Market St., San Francisco, CA. Tickets are $12, available by clicking here or at the door -- proceeds benefit TCF and KALW. |
| KALW Podcasts: Listen When You Want |
 Want to be able to hear your favorite KALW program when it works for your schedule? Click on the links below to subscribe to receive them as MP3 downloads . . . and more podcasts are on the way. Artery: Audio arts zine from KALW News Binah: Creative voices from the Jewish Community Center of SF Bread & Circus: Highlights from KALW News City Visions: Call-in program about public policy in California and the Bay Area Out in the Bay: Gay radio for San Francisco and beyond Up Front: Dispatches from the new majority, produced by New America Media Your Call: Vital conversations about politics, arts, media and everyday life
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| Joe Burke's KALW Almanac |
What's today's Bay Area weather forecast? Who really invented the internet? Who shares my special day? What's the name for the next full moon? When is National Cheese Doodle Day? Find all the answers in today's almanac, as presented by Joe Burke on Morning Edition each weekday morning at 5:49 and 8:49 a.m. |
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