Program Descriptions

Monday
4:00am – 7:00am The Thom Hartmann Show.  The nation’s #1 progressive talk show.
7:00 am – 9:00 am Our Kind of Folk with Craig Huegel An eclectic mix of singer/songwriters from the ’60?s to today.
9:00 am – 10:00 am No Nonsense Nutrition” with host Eve Prang Plews, L.N.C. (Licensed Nutrition Counselor) A niche hour of practical, scientific information on health, food choices, nutrients, herbs and more.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Music of the World with Marco Ciceron Features different kinds of music played throughout the world.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Thom Hartmann Show.  The nation’s #1 progressive talk show.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Roots & Roll - An adventurous exploration of blues music and the influences blues music has and has had on other musical genres. Hosted by Robert J. 
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm From the Mountains and Beyond with Tracy Hostetler This show features folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Facebook Page:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Democracy Now Independent Media Radio and TV Show – website
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

 

 

 

6:30-7:00pm

Jumping Mullet Local News Report The genus M. curema is the mullet most often found on either coast of the United States. Although the main predator of the mullet is man, another that is known to migrate just to feed on this fish is the barracuda. We will try to protect our community from the barracudas of this society by giving news and information that our community needs. Listen and be a citizen reporter. Join of our school of mullet and start jumping. 

Local Matters: Hosted by Joe Hendricks.
“Where local folks drop by to talk about local things that matter…”
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Yesterday’s Dead Today with Mark Binder.  Mark takes the date of each of his broadcasts and goes back in time for the best quality live Grateful Dead concert he has for that particular date and plays as much as he can within the two-hour time frame.
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9:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Whacko Jacko Show.  Your host Jackson Lochead plays alternative/indie rock with an emphasis on local sounds.
11:00 pm – 1:00 am ‘Dirge and Dance’. Your biweekly dose of dark eclectic music from Kathryn Dow, every other Sunday night (or Monday morning) from 1-3 a.m. http://www.facebook.com/dirgeanddance 

Alternates with Playing at Shadows hosted by Casey Morell—a show where classics like The Beatles are heard alongside throwbacks from The Smiths and modern favorites from Cut Copy, with everything in between. On this program, no shadow is overlooked.

1:00 am – 2:00 am Brain Vultures. Prepare for your brain to partake of an info-scavenging adventure with your hosts Mark and Kim.  The hour long show is broken into  two 20 minute segments where they discuss and enlighten you with topics ranging from language migration to quantum physics.  Between the info sessions will be a 20 minute musical interlude where they’ll expand your musical mind with the instant classics of today. 

Music A blend of music from the stations archives which presents listeners with a brief preview of the diverse selections of musical tastes served by WSLR.



Tuesday
4:00am-7:00am The Thom Hartmann Show.  The nation’s #1 progressive talk show.
7:00 am – 9:00 am 33 1/3 with Dr. Nik. Exploring the best of WSLR’s vinyl collection.
9:00 am – 10:00 am Peace and Justice Show (1st, 2nd and 5th weeks) Discussions of social issues of concern in the local and global community.  

Alternates with Florida Caribe with Johannes Werner and Pablo Brescia. (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) This show reports on an eclectic range of Caribbean issues, from trade policy to coup attempts, from oil to maquiladoras, from reggaeton to film festivals.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Global Groove with Pam Marwede Contemporary World Music Show, highlighting new World Fusion, World Pop, along with occasional traditional pieces from diverse musical folklore. Energetic, uplifting and border blurring sounds from every corner of the musical world. 

Alternates with Latin Sounds .

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Thom Hartmann Show.  The nation’s #1 progressive talk show.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Liner Notes – Stories and myths about artists and songs you can sing along with. 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hot Rod Rock with Sven and Stella.  A refreshing blast of pure Atomic Era and modern Rockabilly & indie rock.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Democracy Now Independent Media Radio and TV Show – website
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

 

6:30pm-7pm

Public Affairs Programming 

 

Maternally Yours.  Sarasota’s Conversation about Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Motherhood.  Hosts include Cheryl Kindred, Carmela Pedicini, Laura Gilkey and Ryan Stanley. http://www.maternallyyoursradio.com.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Revolution Starts Now with Joe Jacco This show covers folk and protest music of all eras as well as occasional commentary on the news of the 60?s as well as of the present. (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) 

Alternates with MUSIC.

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm INDI-licious Sheila Jane plays local to international indie rock, indie pop, dance, punk and more.  Dance, Rock out, and most of all Have Fun! 

Alternates with

Sounds and Zounds.

11:00 pm – 1:00 am Lumpytunes! Definitely difficult listening. Hosted by art noise/experimental music aficionados Rob Demperio aka The Head Lump and his Side Lump Jenny, They play the bleeding edge of the emerging Noise scene as well as the classic noise that got them there. Interviews and ‘live’ music are featured. Tune-in and feel the burn. Website
1:00 am – 4:00 am Music A blend of music from the stations archives which presents listeners with a brief preview of the diverse selections of musical tastes served by WSLR.


Wednesday
4:00 am – 7:00 am The Thom Hartmann Show. Thom Hartmann is the nation’s #1 progressive radio talk show host.
7:00 am – 9:00 am
Hot Tea with Bryan Osgood and Charly Lukhardt.  Enjoy Morning Music, news and information.
9:00 am – 10:00am Arts Talk.
This arts program will cover all aspects of the creative arts, including established mainstream as well as emerging contemporary offerings with hosts Marty Fugate and Jennifer Walker. The  show will be archived at www.anythingarts.com. Alternates with Pacifica Public Affairs Programming. 

Alternates with

Local Matters. Host Joe Hendricks focuses on local issues affecting Sarasota.

10:00 am – 12:00pm Vibrational Journeys with Perette Cannady A mix of musical styles from jazz to hip swaying Afro-Beats and chants, Latin and New Age.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Thom Hartmann Show.  The nation’s #1 progressive talk show.
1:00 am – 3:00 pm FM Odyssey.
3:00 pm – 5:00pm Radio Gumbo Charly Lukhardt A musical “gumbo” of musical styles that is mostly uptempo and up-beat. Musical styles are primarily Blues, Boogie and Rock, but added “seasonings” including Reggae, Oldies, Punk and Alternative music.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Democracy Now Independent Media Radio and TV Show – website
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

 

 

 

6:30 – 7:00pm

Jumping Mullet Local News Report The genus M. Curema is the mullet most often found on either coast of the United States. Although the main predator of the mullet is man, another that is known to migrate just to feed on this fish is the barracuda. We will try to protect our community from the barracudas of this society by giving news and information that our community needs. Listen and be a citizen reporter. Join of our school of mullet and start jumping. 

Fllorida Watch.  Dan Coughlin will be hosting the show with Cooper Levy-Baker, Editor of the Florida Independent and Dennis Maley, Editor of the Bradenton Times as weekly guests.  The primary focus of the show will be conversation and analysis of the leading stories impacting the state of Florida.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Aerial Boundaries with Rich LaPenna Eclectic finger-style guitar, heavy mental guitar, before, after and beyond.
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Alternates with

New and Blue Session, featuring some of the most progressive bluegrass in the country. If you like musicians such as: Sam Bush, Nickel Creek, Infamous Stringdusters, Old Crow Medicine Show, Alison Krauss, Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, David Grisman, Tony Rice, Kruger Brothers, Crooked Still, Mountain Heart, Bela Flek, Bryan Clark, Old School Freight Train, Keller Williams…and many more, you will enjoy two hours of well blended music and unique cover tunes, hosted by Gary.

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm “Despite What You’ve Heard. . .” with Jake Loomis and Adam Obando. 

While it may seem quite difficult to adequately define what is meant by the moniker “Indie-Rock” This term will serve as one the “jumping off point” for the many various styles of music you will here on this show. This show will focus on a variety of independent artists and styles such as rock, punk, folk-punk, alt-country, and hip-hop just to name a few.

Alternates with Sound Check Sisters of SRQ.

11:00 pm – 1:00 am The Forge. The Forge is a place to hear unplayed national metal while keeping an emphasis on the local metal scene.  The Forge will delve into everything metal:  black, death, grind and everything in between.  Tune in to hear the extreme metal you want and to hear the local bands you love.
1:00 am – 4:00 am Music A blend of music from the stations archives which presents listeners with a brief preview of the diverse selections of musical tastes served by WSLR.


Thursday
Complete daily program listing
4:00 am – 7:00 am The Thom Hartmann Show.  Thom Hartmann is the nation’s #1 progressive radio talk show host.
7:00 am – 9:00 am The Eclectic Blender with Dave Pedersen Your host Dave Pedersen plays two hours of sensational sounds from a cross-section of genres including folk, blues, rock and roll, bluegrass, jazz, zydeco, Old School Reggae,Celtic, alt country and occasionally a touch of classical.
9:00 am – 10:00 am Truly Sustainable Sarasota with Vicki Chelf and John Lambie.  Learn about sustainability with insightful and wonderfully enriching discussions.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cafe Oasis with Sasha Gleyzer.  A cross-cultural blend of exotic eastern grooves, enchanting African rhythms and passionate flamenco.  Featuring rare musical gems from around the planet. 

Alternates with MUSIC.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Thom Hartmann Show. Thom Hartmann is the nation’s #1 progressive radio talk show host.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Hawaii Bob and Company Theme Show. Hawaii Bob and his sidekick “Blind Bob” provide themed music and off-kilter commentary pertaining to current events. 

 

3:00 pm-5:00 pm Ted’s Head Ted’s Head is a musical program of intensely diverse rock, with a twist of talk to make it interesting and in studio jam sessions by the guests and host.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Democracy Now Independent Media Radio and TV Show – website
6:00 pm – 7:00pm Guns and Butter. “Guns & Butter” investigates the relationships among capitalism, militarism and politics. Maintaining a radical perspective in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, “Guns & Butter: The Economics of Politics” reports on who wins and who loses when the economic resources of civil society are diverted toward global corporatization, war, and the furtherance of a national security state.Produced and hosted by Bonnie Faulkner, KPFA. 

Alternates with Letters and Politics.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Adventures In Jazz Land with Mike Finly. This show is for lovers of all styles of jazz. From big band to solo piano, classic jazz to avant garde and all styles of jazz in between.
9:00pm – 11:00 pm The Indie Files The best in indie music. Recent offerings with occasional dips into indie history. 

Alternates with

Spirit of Punk. Jill Hoffman-Kowal will play music from Johnny Cash (a true punk in his day) to the Sex Pistols, primarily music from 1977-1984 will be featured.

11:00pm – 1:00 am Ignite Dance Sessions with DJ Magnus A two hour show presenting different forms of Electronic Dance Music. From Nu Skool (UK / International) Breaks to House music across the board such as Tribal House, Tech House, Progressive House, Electro House, NRG House & also Minimal etc.
1:00am – 3:00am MUSIC


 

Friday
4:00 am – 7:00 am The Thom Hartmann Show. The nation’s #1 progressive talk show host.
7:00 am – 9:00 am Hosted by Bill Stoner, The Breakfast Bar will feature Americana-style music. Over the past several decades Americana music has become more fragmented and the tendency to hyper-catagorize genres is  stronger than ever.Americana music an amalgamate of sub-genres such as alt-county, indie rock, bluegrass/newgrass, retro-pop and more. 

This ain’t no continental breakfast with stale donuts and a few toaster pastries.  This is a full-on wide spread of hot, fresh and tasty delights to get your Friday and your week-end off the a good start.

9:00 am – 10:00 am Surreal News with Steve and friends The Surreal News is a local, national and world political show featuring influential guests. – website
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Complex Waveforms Join host Mark Zampella each week as he explores the links between indigenous music and contemporary Ambient, Electronica and World music.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm The Thom Hartmann Show. Fridays feature a National Town Hall with Senator Bernie Sanders.  Thom Hartmann is the nation’s #1 progressive radio talk show host.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Positive Friction Drawing from the eclectic rhythms and the esoteric energy of multiple musical influences (mostly folk rock and jazz), John Haupt shares the heartfelt magic and bountiful messages of peace, love and understanding through music.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Friday Happy Hour with Tom Darby.  Kick back and start off the weekend with a wide variety of music on tap.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Democracy Now Independent Media Radio and TV Show – website
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

 

 

 

6:30pm – 7:00pm

 

Jumping Mullet Local News Report The genus M. curema is the mullet most often found on either coast of the United States. Although the main predator of the mullet is man, another that is known to migrate just to feed on this fish is the barracuda. We will try to protect our community from the barracudas of this society by giving news and information that our community needs. Listen and be a citizen reporter. Join of our school of mullet and start jumping.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ripper’s Rarities Discover & Rediscover rare live & studio tracks of The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Who, Tom Waits, Alice Cooper, Leonard Cohen, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and many others, as well as many hidden gems on the great classic Rock albums of the past & present.
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Aural Fixations – hosted by Joe Simmons and Bryan Fleck.
11:00 pm – 1:00 am Open Air Rock and Roll/Hip Hop genre mix.
1:00 am – 3:00 am HollyWOOD ReD’s Late Show A mild blend of hip hop, including local talent, and talent from around the state. 

Alternates with

One O’Clock with the Doc.

3:00 am – 7:00 am FM in the AM with Mr. Bill – WSLR’s original overnight host, Mr. Bill, plays the music he likes and you love. Call in your request to this listener driven show at 941-954-8636.


Saturday
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7:00 am – 9:00 am Celtic Dew Dave Wertman plays new and traditional music of the Celtic nations, plus Celtic poetry and events featuring Celtic culture.
9:00 am – 11:00 am The Great American Songbook Enduring music from the era of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and the big Hollywood musicals dating from the 1920s-1960s.
11:00 am -12:00 pm Saturday Morning Cartoon Show with Aaron and Joshua. Two of the youngest DJ’s on air – bringing the audience a wide variety of music that “makes us smile”. 

 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm One Hour Music Specialty Show.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm All Mixed Up – NYC based Peter Bochan oversees a collage of great music and current-events sound bites.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Indigenous Sounds hosted by White Horse.  Native American music and views. Alternates with Indigenous in Music with Larry Knudsen. Enjoy two hours every other Saturday with Host Larry Knudsen, of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, WI. He brings you a mix of music from Indigenous musicians from around the Western Hemisphere. Enjoy a variety of rock, pop, country, flute, powwow, salsa, classical, house and electronica. 

 

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bebop and Beyond Bebop & Beyond concentrates on music in the jazz idiom from the mid-1940s to right now. Each program features the original works of bebop masters such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, as well as recordings by the next generation of great musicians such as Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. Every week newer recordings by recently emerging artists such as Miguel Zenon, Joshua Redman and Rudresh Mahanthappa are presented.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Give Peace a Dance with DJ Normen The first hour is dedicated to soft ambient tunes with a nice beat. The second hour of usually turns into the upbeat hour. Electronic music which ranches from Trance, Drum & Bass, Dschungle, House, up to Goa music.
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm INI Radio.  A community-focused show playing music with roots in Africa.
11:00 pm – 1:00 am The Source.  Talk and music directed at today’s youth.
Hosted by Gerald Green Sr. 

 

1:00 am – 3:00am DJ Cooley’s Rainbow Radio.  This show features a mixed bag of electronica, pop, dance, rock and mashups and offers a musical nod to the GLBT community and the people who love them.
3:00 am – 7:00 am Music A blend of music from the stations vast archives which presents listeners with a brief preview of the diverse selections of musical tastes served by WSLR.


Sunday
7:00 am – 8:00 am Glorious Moment Chris Lambert shares Gospel music from different cultures and information about upcoming events in the local faith community. Gospel choirs and pastors discuss upcoming programs and ideas about how to improve our community, create good relationships, and how we can all work better together.
8:00 am – 9:00 am Wings Of The Heart Presented by Alice McMullin – Music of the heart and soul, from Buddhist chanting to the Beatles, with inspiring poetry and stories to sweeten your morning.
9:00 am – 10:00 am 

 

10:00-11:00am

Al Jazeera. English version of the Arabic-language news network. Breaking news and features plus background material including profiles and global reactions.  

Law and Disorder Law and Disorder gives listeners access to rare legal perspectives on issues concerning civil liberties, privacy, right to dissent and the horrendous practices of torture exercised by the US government. This program examines the political forces and legislation that are moving the United States into a police state.
Four of the top progressive attorneys and activists host the program and bring an amazing, diverse line up of guests from grassroots activists to politically mindful authors. Most importantly, Law and Disorder brings access to attorneys who give insights to some of the most controversial cases. – website

11:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday Morning Folk Show with James Hawkins or Ishmael Katz.  Includes Bluegrass, Cajun, local and state-wide Florida Folk performers, singer/songwriters, Americana, Blues and, of course, great folk music.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Dadeoo’s Collectors Corner. Dadee-o plays traditional and old time jazz of the 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Blues with the Velvet Hammer with Beth Hammer This show features Beth “The Velvet” Hammer, who brings local and national blues musicians into the studio for a little talk, a lot of great blues music. – website
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Doo Wop to Soul Show with Soul Man Jan and Nay Nassar “The Street Corner Serenade” is the DooWop edition presented by Nay one week. Jan presents the “Soul Time” edition on alternate weeks. Once a month, Jan and Nay get together to present DooWop2Soul – to show that it really is a thin line between Doo Wop and Soul. – website
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Louisiana Gumbo Show with John Osgood. Louisiana based music – zydeco, jazz, blues, brass, roots rock, Mardi Gras, Indian, and funk.
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Steven in the Evenin’ with Steve Lemke. An eclectic mix of Jazz, Rock, Soul, Instrumental and Classical Music to get you ready for the upcoming Monday. (Get yer shoes ‘n socks on people, It’s right aroun’ the corner!)
11:00 pm – 1:00 am SRQVamps. Hosted by Dream, and her co-host ”Midnight”, SRQ VAmps is Sarasota’s only Goth show playing Synth-pop, Goth Rock, and alternative. Helping you take a bite out of Mondays. 

Alternates with

No Future. New and classic punk/thrash bands from all over the world.  Encouraging local punk bands to submit their music. (2nd and 4th Sundays)

1:00 am – 3:00 am Music A blend of music from the stations vast archives which presents listeners with a brief preview of the diverse selections of musical tastes served by WSLR.
4:00 am – 7:00 am The Thom Hartmann Show. Thom Hartmann is the nation’s #1 progressive radio talk show host.