News & Public Affairs

NEWS

Al Jazeera - Sunday 9-10am

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

Democracy Now - Weekdays 2-3pm

Hosts Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez bring you national and international news – website

The Jumping Mullet Report - Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 6-6:30pm

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.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Arts Talk:  Alt Wednesdays 9-10am

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.

Counterspin:  Fridays 6:30pm-7pm

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.

A Community of Voices:  Wednesdays 6-7pm

Hosted by Vinny Cannizzaro, this information-based talk show focuses on the under-reported, unnoticed, and uncomfortable issues affecting the communities we live in and dealing with topics on the state, national, and international levels. Striving to bring you in-depth, factual coverage; Vinny is currently an Americorps volunteer with the Farmworkers Association of America.

Florida-Caribe:  Alt Tuesdays 9-10am

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.

Guns and Butter:  Alt Thursdays 6-7pm

“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.

Holistic Health:  Mondays 6:30-7pm

There are a tremendous variety of alternative health care specialists available to improve the state of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual lives. Viewing your health holistically means that you treat your body as “a whole” and not as isolated problems. This can mean expanding your treatment to include alternatives that are outside the strict realms of pharmaceuticals and the AMA. Rather than limiting your options, you’re expanding them to include alternative health practices. Tune in to Holistic Health on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM to discover the wealth of options that are open to you.

Law and Disorder:  Sunday 10am-11am

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

Local Matters:  Alt Wednesdays 9-10am

Hosted by Joe Hendricks. “Where local folks drop by to talk about local things that matter…” Podcast Archives Facebook Page

Maternally Yours:  Tuesdays 6-7pm

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.

Moyers and Company:  Saturday 10-11am

Moyers & Company is an hour-long weekly series offering smart insight into issues that matter to America.

No Nonsense Nutrition: Mondays 9-10am

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.

Peace and Justice Report:  Alt Tuesdays 9-10am

(1st, 2nd and 5th weeks) Discussions of social issues of concern in the local and global community.

The Surreal News:  Fridays 9-10am

Surreal News with Steve and friends The Surreal News is a local, national and world political show featuring influential guests. – website

Thom Hartmann Show:  Weekdays 3-4pm LIVE:  Weekdays 4am-7am

The #1 progressive talk show in the nation.

Truly Sustainable Sarasota:  Thursdays 9-10am

Hosts Francis Scheuer and John Lambie. Learn about sustainability with insightful and wonderfully enriching discussions.