WSLR Show Schedule

Milo After Hours  Milo After Hours is a modern psychedelic journey for late night consumption. Listeners should expect a consciousness-expanding mix of underground hip-hop, mutant techno, tribal drumming, aggressive guitar sounds, ambient music, new age, and arhythmic noise.

Café Chill is Public Radio's human curated chill mix, produced by KNHC Productions in Seattle, WA. Café Chill is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. About The Curator/Host Seth  has been involved in the Pacific Northwest electronic music scene for years, as a member of Go Periscope and several other projects. In 2015, he became part of the Café Chill team, taking hosting and curation duties.

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The destruction of democracy is nearly complete. Through such means as: de-education, replacing the truth with official narratives, convincing citizens [...]

A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively hour-long public radio show about language examined through history, culture, and family. Co-hosts are  Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett Show Archive

Wings of the Heart is spiritually focused and draws from the sacred through worldwide interfaith paths and streams.  Hosted by Salima and Carol on alternate Sunday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m.

Editor of The Bradenton Times, Dennis "Mitch" Maley hosts a weekly podcast bringing Bradenton and Manatee County Fact-based journalism, opinion, events, and so much more to the airwaves of WSLR.  

Law and Disorder is a weekly, independent radio program.  Law and Disorder radio 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.

FolkAlley.com went online in September 2003, and is produced by WKSU-FM in Kent, OH.  The Folk Alley playlist is created by senior host, Jim Blum, and Folk Alley Music Director Linda Fahey and features a distinctive blend of the best of singer/songwriter, Celtic, acoustic, Americana, traditional, and world sounds.

Dadee-O's Collector's Corner Daddy-O’s Jazz Music of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and beyond! On his Collector’s Corner Show every Sunday from 1pm-3pm on 96.5 WSLR. With Jazz info you don’t hear anywhere but here! So give your ears a treat and listen to Dadee-O’s Collector’s Corner.  

Where each Sunday afternoon you can listen to national blues music, back to back with some of the finest local artists. Listen, decide which local musicians you want to hear live, and then support them on their musical journey- Buy their CDs from their websites. There's a lot to be proud of here in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, and there's nothing that compares with live music.

Discovery Road Discovery Road  is where you will hear new music from new artists, new music from some of your favorite artists, and lesser known gems that are not necessarily new. Scheduled On: Sundays 5 - 7pm Host: Louise Coogan

Funk, soul, and jazz, plus sprinklings of R&B, gospel, and hip-hop.  UpFront Soul showcases obscure artists and back-catalogue offerings from more familiar names. 120 minutes of soulful sounds to which you may get down. WERU Community Radio

Playing Exotica tunes from the 50's through the 70's, with a mix of inside humor, and unusually embarrassing tunes from the pop culture of that era. Welcome into our VELVET portal, and let go of all stress. This is our "Calgon Moment" gift to you.

Show Description The Witching Hour is an eclectic show about Witchcraft and Paganism in a fun and practical way. Each week we will cover a subject of witchcraft with tips, tricks and laughs with other diverse guests in their practices. This show is very interactive and phone calls with questions or advice needed are welcomed. Each show will end with a weekly astrology report for our guests. This is all in hopes of breaking the stigma of what being a witch means.   Host Personal Bio Dylan Howell is an intuitive psychic, witch and palm & tarot reader for over 13 years. She was born in Illinois and is a graduate of USF and is very active on all social media platforms surrounding witchcraft, spirituality and helping others. Click on the Read Button below to access the show archive.

Milo After Hours  Milo After Hours is a modern psychedelic journey for late night consumption. Listeners should expect a consciousness-expanding mix of underground hip-hop, mutant techno, tribal drumming, aggressive guitar sounds, ambient music, new age, and arhythmic noise.

Café Chill is Public Radio's human curated chill mix, produced by KNHC Productions in Seattle, WA. Café Chill is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. About The Curator/Host Seth  has been involved in the Pacific Northwest electronic music scene for years, as a member of Go Periscope and several other projects. In 2015, he became part of the Café Chill team, taking hosting and curation duties.

Music from the WSLR Music Library

The destruction of democracy is nearly complete. Through such means as: de-education, replacing the truth with official narratives, convincing citizens [...]

A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively hour-long public radio show about language examined through history, culture, and family. Co-hosts are  Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett Show Archive

Wings of the Heart is spiritually focused and draws from the sacred through worldwide interfaith paths and streams.  Hosted by Salima and Carol on alternate Sunday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m.

Editor of The Bradenton Times, Dennis "Mitch" Maley hosts a weekly podcast bringing Bradenton and Manatee County Fact-based journalism, opinion, events, and so much more to the airwaves of WSLR.  

Law and Disorder is a weekly, independent radio program.  Law and Disorder radio 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.

FolkAlley.com went online in September 2003, and is produced by WKSU-FM in Kent, OH.  The Folk Alley playlist is created by senior host, Jim Blum, and Folk Alley Music Director Linda Fahey and features a distinctive blend of the best of singer/songwriter, Celtic, acoustic, Americana, traditional, and world sounds.

Dadee-O's Collector's Corner Daddy-O’s Jazz Music of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and beyond! On his Collector’s Corner Show every Sunday from 1pm-3pm on 96.5 WSLR. With Jazz info you don’t hear anywhere but here! So give your ears a treat and listen to Dadee-O’s Collector’s Corner.  

Where each Sunday afternoon you can listen to national blues music, back to back with some of the finest local artists. Listen, decide which local musicians you want to hear live, and then support them on their musical journey- Buy their CDs from their websites. There's a lot to be proud of here in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, and there's nothing that compares with live music.

Discovery Road Discovery Road  is where you will hear new music from new artists, new music from some of your favorite artists, and lesser known gems that are not necessarily new. Scheduled On: Sundays 5 - 7pm Host: Louise Coogan

LAVENDER BLUE RADIO A space where the weird and beautiful come together. Lavender Blue Radio takes you on a journey of a surrealist feel through music of all genres from a surrealist artist perspective. Diving into the dreamy, odd, funky, but tasteful sounds with your host, Lindsey Hudson aka Lavender Blue. Click on the Read More button below to learn about your host and access the show archive.  

That Driving Beat takes a bedrock of classic and rare 1960s soul and R&B at 45 rpm then branches out into other related sounds from the 60s through today. Garage rock, British Beat, Mod revival, jazz, rock & roll, Britpop, ska, 2 Tone, Detroit, Chicago, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, New Orleans, Louisville, Liverpool, London, Manchester and more. You can call some of it Northern Soul, most of it Mod, but it's all got That Driving Beat. Produced at WXOX in Louisville, KY

Show Description The Witching Hour is an eclectic show about Witchcraft and Paganism in a fun and practical way. Each week we will cover a subject of witchcraft with tips, tricks and laughs with other diverse guests in their practices. This show is very interactive and phone calls with questions or advice needed are welcomed. Each show will end with a weekly astrology report for our guests. This is all in hopes of breaking the stigma of what being a witch means.   Host Personal Bio Dylan Howell is an intuitive psychic, witch and palm & tarot reader for over 13 years. She was born in Illinois and is a graduate of USF and is very active on all social media platforms surrounding witchcraft, spirituality and helping others. Click on the Read Button below to access the show archive.

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Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Scheduled On: Mondays 7 - 9am     Host: John Dickman Tune in to hear some of the lesser-played, interesting blues that crosses the genres. Expect the unexpected and be pleasantly surprised. Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show archive including playlists and recordings.

ArtBeat with Kathleen Murray is a one-on-one interview program with artists, arts nonprofit workers, curators and art and design faculty. Guests will share the music that is getting their creative juices flowing and Murray will delve into big-picture conversation threaded through a social lens: Sarasota is known and touted by realtors and tourism officials as the “Cultural Coast” – the “city of arts and artists” but how do artists (especially young, emerging and/or artists of color) afford to live, work and stay mentally and physically healthy here and what (if anything) is being done about it? Tune in with Kathleen and find out. Scheduled On: Alternate Mondays 9 - 10am Host: Kathleen Murray Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show archive including playlists and recordings.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

Music of the World, hosted by Marco Ciceron, brings you music from all over the world. Songs to help connect people, to enrich our culture, and to bring peace. The show was inspired from the 9/11 tragedy as a chance to do 'something' to work toward a peaceful planet. Scheduled On: Mondays 11am - 1pm Host: Marco Ciceron Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show archive including playlists and recordings.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Life on Longboat Key is a unique experience. I have lived it for two years now and hope to distill my experiences into a twice monthly musical luau. You’ll hear everything from Tiki, Lounge, Surf Guitar, 60’s Sunshine Pop, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Polynesian and Calypso. I’ll also mix in some Jump Blues, Vocal Standards, Novelty Tunes, and so much more. It promises to be a shindig for your ears, so pull up a lounge chair, slap on some sunscreen, pour yourself a cold one, and join us. Aloha! Gary Saunders (“The Ho Dad”) Gary has resided on LBK since December 2020. A native of DC suburbs, Saunders was a DJ in the SW Virginia area before embarking on a career in pro and college sports. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Gary is married (Eileen) and has two adult sons (Austin and Travis). He enjoys walking the beach, floating in the Gulf, eating out, and chilling at the SeaPlace pool. Gary has a large collection of record albums, many which reside in a mainland storage facility. Support for the Longboat Luau comes from:

The Music Museum has an array of "listening galleries" for the adventurous music enthusiast.  Each gallery has a music theme, and can provide the listener with new experiences of music. A recurring gallery will be "indie artists". Hosted by Ed Foster.

On Economic Update with Professor Richard Wolff, Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.  Economic Update is a weekly show for people who want to understand and change not only their own financial situation but also the larger economy we all depend on.

Capitol Update is a half-hour public affairs program that airs nightly when the Florida Legislature is in session and weekly the remainder of the year. Through in-depth reporting, live interviews, and regularly occurring segments like Bill Track, the program provides viewers across the state with a clear, concise and balanced view of state government in action. Show Archive

Mark Binder broadcasts a Grateful Dead concert from “today in history”.

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Indigenous Nation is Broadcast Weekly on WOOL 91.5fm Bellows Falls Vermont. It's full hour of Indigenous Artists and their style of Pop, Rock, Poets/Spoken Word, and Speakers from the Great Nation.

Down the Road celebrates the music and musicians from New Orleans and the surrounding areas. We play Traditional Jazz, Swing, Funk, Klezmer, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Brass Band, Ragtime, Soul, and stuff that defies categorization. From Louis Armstrong to the Rebirth Brass Band, from Sidney Bechet to the Panorama Jazz Band, from Dave Bartholomew to the Tin Men, you will hear the best sounds from the Crescent City. Follow on Facebook. Listen to archives on Mixcloud.

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Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Scheduled On: Mondays 7 - 9am     Host: John Dickman Tune in to hear some of the lesser-played, interesting blues that crosses the genres. Expect the unexpected and be pleasantly surprised. Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show archive including playlists and recordings.

Voices Up! on WSLR 96.5FM in Sarasota, Florida, is more than just a radio show; it's a dynamic platform amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives. Through insightful talk radio, we aim to educate, inspire, and spark crucial conversations within our community. Our focus extends to politics, encouraging engagement and support for those who are speaking out. We seamlessly blend the worlds of music and politics, exploring the intersection of arts and activism. Join us as we uplift Queer, Trans, and BIPOC voices, providing a space where diverse narratives thrive and resonate. Welcome to Voices Up!—where every voice matters. Click on the Read More button below to learn about your hosts and access the show archive.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

Music of the World, hosted by Marco Ciceron, brings you music from all over the world. Songs to help connect people, to enrich our culture, and to bring peace. The show was inspired from the 9/11 tragedy as a chance to do 'something' to work toward a peaceful planet. Scheduled On: Mondays 11am - 1pm Host: Marco Ciceron Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show archive including playlists and recordings.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Life on Longboat Key is a unique experience. I have lived it for two years now and hope to distill my experiences into a twice monthly musical luau. You’ll hear everything from Tiki, Lounge, Surf Guitar, 60’s Sunshine Pop, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Polynesian and Calypso. I’ll also mix in some Jump Blues, Vocal Standards, Novelty Tunes, and so much more. It promises to be a shindig for your ears, so pull up a lounge chair, slap on some sunscreen, pour yourself a cold one, and join us. Aloha! Gary Saunders (“The Ho Dad”) Gary has resided on LBK since December 2020. A native of DC suburbs, Saunders was a DJ in the SW Virginia area before embarking on a career in pro and college sports. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Gary is married (Eileen) and has two adult sons (Austin and Travis). He enjoys walking the beach, floating in the Gulf, eating out, and chilling at the SeaPlace pool. Gary has a large collection of record albums, many which reside in a mainland storage facility. Support for the Longboat Luau comes from:

The Music Museum has an array of "listening galleries" for the adventurous music enthusiast.  Each gallery has a music theme, and can provide the listener with new experiences of music. A recurring gallery will be "indie artists". Hosted by Ed Foster.

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a weekly nationally syndicated program produced by Democracy at Work and hosted by Richard D. Wolff. The program explores complex economic issues and empowers listeners with information to analyze not only their own financial situation but the economy at large. Beyond focusing a critical eye on the economic dimensions of everyday life - wages, jobs, taxes, debts, interest rates, prices, and profits - the program also explores systemic solutions to our economy's problems including alternative ways to organize production and distribution of the goods and services we all depend on. 

The Laura Flanders Show leads the field in new economy media, reporting on the social critics, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs who are building tomorrow’s world today.

Mark Binder broadcasts a Grateful Dead concert from “today in history”.

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Indigenous Nation is Broadcast Weekly on WOOL 91.5fm Bellows Falls Vermont. It's full hour of Indigenous Artists and their style of Pop, Rock, Poets/Spoken Word, and Speakers from the Great Nation.

Down the Road celebrates the music and musicians from New Orleans and the surrounding areas. We play Traditional Jazz, Swing, Funk, Klezmer, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Brass Band, Ragtime, Soul, and stuff that defies categorization. From Louis Armstrong to the Rebirth Brass Band, from Sidney Bechet to the Panorama Jazz Band, from Dave Bartholomew to the Tin Men, you will hear the best sounds from the Crescent City. Follow on Facebook. Listen to archives on Mixcloud.

Down the Road celebrates the music and musicians from New Orleans and the surrounding areas. We play Traditional Jazz, Swing, Funk, Klezmer, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Brass Band, Ragtime, Soul, and stuff that defies categorization. From Louis Armstrong to the Rebirth Brass Band, from Sidney Bechet to the Panorama Jazz Band, from Dave Bartholomew to the Tin Men, you will hear the best sounds from the Crescent City. Follow on Facebook. Listen to archives on Mixcloud.

The Midnight Special is one of the most enduring of syndicated folk music radio programs, available through the WFMT Radio Network.  It has stayed current through decades of change, rich in tradition and history while retaining its timeliness, delighting listeners throughout the world with gentle irreverence or touching them with candid observation.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Tuesdays. 7am-9am Corduroy offers “high-level sonic niceties” and is a required listen for discerning members of the longboard, shortboard, funboards, single fin, twin fin, and foam core worlds. The show focuses on surf rock with tangents into global groove, punk-friendly clatter, lo-fi garage noise, desert rock, and alternative rock.   Hosted by Sebastien Wegeng

Join hosts Jono Miller and Julie Morris for a locally-focused look at how our natural and built environments are changing. Guests include activists, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders who will explore both the dramatic and subtle changes that affect the world we live in. Along the way expect some facts and musings about local natural and cultural history, geography, plants, and wildlife. Our Changing Environment is underwritten by:

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

The Afro-Cuban Jazz Edition brings you the best in Afro-Cuban Jazz. Scheduled On: Alternate Tuesdays 11am - 1pm Host: Frankie Piniero Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Second Wind Seany G is the host of "Second Wind" and he plays a mix of old and new alternative and new wave music. He digs deep to find those oldies that haven't been heard on the radio for a long time from bands like Blondie, Television, DEVO and The Cars. He digs even deeper to find those songs that have that twitchy twangy beat that are hidden in classic bands like Spirit, Ten years After, Steve Miller and Neil Young. Yes, Neil Young with his album "Trans", along with others jumped on the new wave band wagon  during the seventies and eighties. Seany G mixes it all up with the new alternative music like: Twenty-one Pilots, Gorillaz, St. Vincent and Marian Hill. So get your "Second Wind" on Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm with host Seany G. Archive

Indie-licious - Host Sheila Experience the vast music library of DJ Sheila whose love of all indie genres extends as far back as the late 70s and continues to the most current releases. We also love to showcase local talent. Show Archive

Ralph Nader is joined by co-hosts Steve Skrovan and David Feldman for a lively informative hour of interviews with some of the nation’s most influential movers and shakers, and thought provoking discussions of the weeks news.

Lost in the Root Cellar with Roger Young and Peter Gentile features a mix of blues, rock, jazz, gospel, rockabilly, bluegrass, Americana and folk from the 1930s forward

Bullwinkle’s Corner with your host Keith Winkle on WSLR Sarasota 96.5 Tuesday evenings 9:00-11:00 PM We are rooted in rock and roll but always ready to explore every corner of the musical universe! No genre is safe. No tune left behind! Music is life! Support for Bullwinkle's Corner comes from:

Lumpytunes! Definitely Difficult listening - Experimental, weirdo, outsider, art rock, lo-fi, post-punk, avant-garde, sound collage -  If it irritates, it airs.  Hosted by art noise/experimental music aficionado Rob Demperio aka The Head Lump

Lumpytunes! Definitely Difficult listening - Experimental, weirdo, outsider, art rock, lo-fi, post-punk, avant-garde, sound collage -  If it irritates, it airs.  Hosted by art noise/experimental music aficionado Rob Demperio aka The Head Lump

Music from the WSLR Music Library

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Music With A Purpose focuses on creating an inclusive and positive atmosphere through a diverse range of music from different cultures, making it accessible to people from various backgrounds. This initiative not only entertains but also aims to promote unity and acceptance within communities.    

The Peace & Justice Report covers local, state, national and international social justice issues. We bring a wide variety of guests whose views are underrepresented in the mainstream media, activists who are devoting their lives to creating a world free from injustice of all kinds. Hosted by Bob Connors and Tom Walker. See both upcoming and past program topics at https://wslr.org/author/twalker/.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

The Blue Groove is the spot where Jazz meets World Music. Traditional and indigenous musicians from around the world have been influenced by American jazz artists for almost a century. And for just as long, American jazz artists have been digging the sounds of the world’s best musicians. From Latin America to Africa; from Europe to Asia; from The Near to The Far East: See how it all comes together, on The Blue Groove.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Louisiana Gumbo aims to bring Louisiana music to the WSLR audience, but not just the best-known genres like jazz, second line and Dixieland, but from every style of music from punk to classical to Americana after it’s been marinated and simmered in the unique outlook that only Louisiana musicians can bring to it. New Orleans is about more than jazz and Louisiana is about more than Cajun and Zydeco. Louisiana Gumbo brings it all together. Scheduled On: Wednesdays 2 - 4pm Host: Kid Red Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Broken Reel offers a diverse selection of music, spanning across genres, time frames, and tempos. Like riding a roller-coaster of sound, each episode creates a thrilling blend of tunes, inviting listeners to experience a musical adventure unlike any other.

Your Vote ’24 is a live and lively weekly half hour at 6PM each Wednesday on WSLR 96.5FM, Sarasota’s Pacifica affiliate. On August 28 our in studio guests will be Sarasota City Commission candidates Ron Kashden and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich And Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, will join us LIVE in studio on September 4. ELECTION 24 is co-hosted by Cathy Antunes and Juan Montenegro with the support of WSLR staff. Tune into ELECTION 24! Wednesdays, 6PM

The Backbeat explores great American music and its many roots and branches. The classic sounds of the Sixties and Seventies provide the starting point for a timeless musical journey. Andy Franklin, the host of The Backbeat, used to go to bed with a transistor radio under his pillow. After a long career in broadcast journalism, he now lives on Siesta Key and has family connections to Sarasota going back more than forty years.  

Hosted by Alex Armitage

I.M.R. is a freeform radio show broadcast on many community radio stations in the lower 48 and Alask

Lumpytunes! Definitely Difficult listening - Experimental, weirdo, outsider, art rock, lo-fi, post-punk, avant-garde, sound collage -  If it irritates, it airs.  Hosted by art noise/experimental music aficionado Rob Demperio aka The Head Lump

Music from the WSLR Music Library

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Indie Psych with Alecia: It’s not just a nostalgia show, not just a Paisley Underground revival—it’s about a myriad of sounds & grooves, and an evolution of psychedelic music. you will hear new alternative and indie performers as well as the musicians from the 60s that continue to inspire. Indie Psych plays the musicians that carry on the legacy of the psych sounds that you know and love …. jangly guitar, mellotron and moog, spacey jams, psych-rock, shoegaze, folkie… Indie Psych might introduce you to new bands and soundscapes you may not have heard of yet but will grow to enjoy. Music that melts in your mind… (and in your handy WSLR phone app!) More indie, more of the time. Tune in Wednesday mornings bright and early at 7. Scheduled On: Alternate Tuesdays 7 - 9am Host: Alecia Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

The Peace & Justice Report covers local, state, national and international social justice issues. We bring a wide variety of guests whose views are underrepresented in the mainstream media, activists who are devoting their lives to creating a world free from injustice of all kinds. Hosted by Bob Connors and Tom Walker. See both upcoming and past program topics at https://wslr.org/author/twalker/.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

The Blue Groove is the spot where Jazz meets World Music. Traditional and indigenous musicians from around the world have been influenced by American jazz artists for almost a century. And for just as long, American jazz artists have been digging the sounds of the world’s best musicians. From Latin America to Africa; from Europe to Asia; from The Near to The Far East: See how it all comes together, on The Blue Groove.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Louisiana Gumbo aims to bring Louisiana music to the WSLR audience, but not just the best-known genres like jazz, second line and Dixieland, but from every style of music from punk to classical to Americana after it’s been marinated and simmered in the unique outlook that only Louisiana musicians can bring to it. New Orleans is about more than jazz and Louisiana is about more than Cajun and Zydeco. Louisiana Gumbo brings it all together. Scheduled On: Wednesdays 2 - 4pm Host: Kid Red Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Broken Reel offers a diverse selection of music, spanning across genres, time frames, and tempos. Like riding a roller-coaster of sound, each episode creates a thrilling blend of tunes, inviting listeners to experience a musical adventure unlike any other.

Your Vote ’24 is a live and lively weekly half hour at 6PM each Wednesday on WSLR 96.5FM, Sarasota’s Pacifica affiliate. On August 28 our in studio guests will be Sarasota City Commission candidates Ron Kashden and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich And Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, will join us LIVE in studio on September 4. ELECTION 24 is co-hosted by Cathy Antunes and Juan Montenegro with the support of WSLR staff. Tune into ELECTION 24! Wednesdays, 6PM

The Cat’s Meow is catnip for the ears, spinning tasty nuggets and paw-licking gems with an eclectic mix of music that will get you purring. The Cat Lady will treat you to rock, folk, psychedelic and lyric-forward songs from across decades, that pull at your whiskers with nostalgia and depth. The old-timey cats may be coaxed gently into loving more “recent” evolutions and incantations of the Folk Rock era as The Cat Lady shares her love and personal connections with early Indie, 90’s Grunge, Anti-folk, Grrrl bands, Lo-fi, Post-punk, and singer-songwriters from the 90’s, oughts, and today. All of whom were influenced by the great rockers, lick-makers, and artists that preceded them. Sometimes you’ll hear guitar-heavy grinds, fuzz and buzz that curls your whiskers. Sometimes songs with lyrics that inspire, empower, and help us to remember. And oftentimes as The Cat’s Meow winds down in its second hour, The Cat Lady will help to take the rough edges off your day with a morsel of poetry or prose mixed between downbeat songs. As she quiets things down and chills you out, you could be listening to the show and still hear a kitten hop on a shag rug.

Hosted by Alex Armitage

I.M.R. is a freeform radio show broadcast on many community radio stations in the lower 48 and Alask

I.M.R. is a freeform radio show broadcast on many community radio stations in the lower 48 and Alask

Sonic Underground is an eclectic blend of indie rock, lofi punk and guitar instrumentals. With melodic singer-songwriter influences and technical instrumentalism, Sonic Underground is a show that implores listeners to think, feel and maybe even headbang a little.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

The Eclectic Blender takes a look at the history of the day and plays music that is relevant and specially picked for the day of each show. The date picks the music the programmer only exercises veto power.  All genres are included.  Is it one of your favorite musicians birthday? Maybe they released their first album? Tune in and find out! Scheduled On: Thursdays 7 - 9am Host: Dave Pedersen Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Ever walk into a voting booth, look at the local races, and feel like you didn’t know as much as you wanted to know?  Listen to The Detail and you’ll know more.  Don’t live or vote in Sarasota?  The Detail may be interesting to you for its information on local Florida politics.  

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

“Metropics" is a subtropical blend of jazz, world and Island music, stirred lightly with a touch of R & B and a twist of Latin. Hosted by Carlos Pagan

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

High Tide is hosted by Susan Runyan

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.

Alternative Radio, established in 1986, is a weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the US, Canada, Europe and beyond. AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. Click on the Read More button below to access the show archive.

Drawing from the eclectic rhythms and 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. Show Archive

“Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.” Frank Zappa Music Is the Best brings knowledge and passion about real music. All genres are welcome. Record is Culture (Disco es Cultura). Music Is The Best is hosted by Mark Markus. Show Archive

All Mixed Up is an eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts. Hosted by Peter Bochan

I.M.R. is a freeform radio show broadcast on many community radio stations in the lower 48 and Alask

Sonic Underground is an eclectic blend of indie rock, lofi punk and guitar instrumentals. With melodic singer-songwriter influences and technical instrumentalism, Sonic Underground is a show that implores listeners to think, feel and maybe even headbang a little.

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

The Eclectic Blender takes a look at the history of the day and plays music that is relevant and specially picked for the day of each show. The date picks the music the programmer only exercises veto power.  All genres are included.  Is it one of your favorite musicians birthday? Maybe they released their first album? Tune in and find out! Scheduled On: Thursdays 7 - 9am Host: Dave Pedersen Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Ever walk into a voting booth, look at the local races, and feel like you didn’t know as much as you wanted to know?  Listen to The Detail and you’ll know more.  Don’t live or vote in Sarasota?  The Detail may be interesting to you for its information on local Florida politics.  

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

“Metropics" is a subtropical blend of jazz, world and Island music, stirred lightly with a touch of R & B and a twist of Latin. Hosted by Carlos Pagan

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Out of the Basement, On the Road - Hosted by Purple Mike Purple Mike plays through records that were bought between 1962 and maybe all the way to the 1980’s . Things that range from the Stones, Zappa, 10 Years After, Laurie Anderson, Leonard Cohen, Hubert Laws, Philip Glass, Keith Jarrett, Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Fugs, The Bonzo Dog Band, The Dark Bob, Biff Rose (that one cost 44 cents) Arthur Brown, CSN&Y, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Steve Miller, Simon and Garfunkel and others. Purple Mike's goal is to not play anything more than once except maybe The Fugs tune "When the Mood of the Music Changes. Show Archive

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.

Alternative Radio, established in 1986, is a weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the US, Canada, Europe and beyond. AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. Click on the Read More button below to access the show archive.

Drawing from the eclectic rhythms and 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. Show Archive

“Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.” Frank Zappa Music Is the Best brings knowledge and passion about real music. All genres are welcome. Record is Culture (Disco es Cultura). Music Is The Best is hosted by Mark Markus. Show Archive

All Mixed Up is an eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts. Hosted by Peter Bochan

All Mixed Up is an eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts. Hosted by Peter Bochan

Music from the WSLR Music Library

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Latin Explosion, a musical journey through the vast world of salsa, latin jazz and Cuban music with Juan Montenegro

The Surreal News'  purpose is to present under-reported local and national news on important topics and interviews of local and national figures.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

Complex Waveforms has been on the Friday schedule at WSLR since 2007. Each week host Mark Zampella brings you mid-century jazz, ambient, and world music.  Complex Waveforms is Rebroadcast on Thursday evenings, 11pm - Friday morning, 1am

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Hosted by Art Art brings you a little bit of everything. Show Archive

Bartender Tommy D., your music mixologist, kicks off each weekend with a blend of music and more that will get your feet tapping and put a smile on your face 🙂   Plus in-studio interviews, "unplugged" performances and more!

Grassroots reporting from Southwest Florida, produced by a handful of reporters and volunteers in downtown Sarasota. It airs on 96.5 FM Wednesday & Friday at 6pm with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon. The Program is hosted by WSLR News Director, Johannes Werner. WSLR News Headlines air every day at 7 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM (3 PM on Sunday)

Counterspin Hosted by Janine Jackson 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. It exposes and highlights biased and inaccurate news; censored stories; sexism, racism and homophobia in the news; the power of corporate influence; gaffes and goofs by leading TV pundits; TV news’ narrow political spectrum; attacks on free speech; and more. Show Archive

Join us for a Rock and Roll Party every Friday night as we bring great RARE LIVE classic tracks.  Hosted by Russ Yodice (The Ripper).

Microgroove is a music program dedicated to showcasing music from varying genres, new and old, across generations. Tune in to hear interviews with local music enthusiasts and the sounds of funk, psych, classic rock and more! Fallon is a full-time pre-law student at University of South Florida where she studies international relations. She is also a full-time non-profit professional, serving the LGBTQ+ youth population of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Fallon's free time is typically spent exploring record stores along the suncoast, taking her black labrador Sammie to weekend markets, and checking out local bands!

MUSIC + MESSAGE = MOTION NOVELTY + CONFIRMATION = SATISFACTION     Dave Radio is an eclectic mix of music from across many generations and many styles. Dave Radio wants to move people - physically, emotionally, and mentally - by a sound emersion in a healthy dance space with community interaction. Scheduled On: Fridays 11pm - 1am Host: Dave Wilkens Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

All Mixed Up is an eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts. Hosted by Peter Bochan

Music from the WSLR Music Library

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.

Latin Explosion, a musical journey through the vast world of salsa, latin jazz and Cuban music with Juan Montenegro

The Surreal News'  purpose is to present under-reported local and national news on important topics and interviews of local and national figures.

Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.  Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media.

Complex Waveforms has been on the Friday schedule at WSLR since 2007. Each week host Mark Zampella brings you mid-century jazz, ambient, and world music.  Complex Waveforms is Rebroadcast on Thursday evenings, 11pm - Friday morning, 1am

Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host whose shows bring a progressive and alternative perspective to listeners.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Hosted by Art Art brings you a little bit of everything. Show Archive

Bartender Tommy D., your music mixologist, kicks off each weekend with a blend of music and more that will get your feet tapping and put a smile on your face 🙂   Plus in-studio interviews, "unplugged" performances and more!

Grassroots reporting from Southwest Florida, produced by a handful of reporters and volunteers in downtown Sarasota. It airs on 96.5 FM Wednesday & Friday at 6pm with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon. The Program is hosted by WSLR News Director, Johannes Werner. WSLR News Headlines air every day at 7 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM (3 PM on Sunday)

The Progressive Page Turner will bring you author interviews with compelling answers to the big questions of our time.

Join us for a Rock and Roll Party every Friday night as we bring great RARE LIVE classic tracks.  Hosted by Russ Yodice (The Ripper).

Microgroove is a music program dedicated to showcasing music from varying genres, new and old, across generations. Tune in to hear interviews with local music enthusiasts and the sounds of funk, psych, classic rock and more! Fallon is a full-time pre-law student at University of South Florida where she studies international relations. She is also a full-time non-profit professional, serving the LGBTQ+ youth population of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Fallon's free time is typically spent exploring record stores along the suncoast, taking her black labrador Sammie to weekend markets, and checking out local bands!

MUSIC + MESSAGE = MOTION NOVELTY + CONFIRMATION = SATISFACTION     Dave Radio is an eclectic mix of music from across many generations and many styles. Dave Radio wants to move people - physically, emotionally, and mentally - by a sound emersion in a healthy dance space with community interaction. Scheduled On: Fridays 11pm - 1am Host: Dave Wilkens Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

MUSIC + MESSAGE = MOTION NOVELTY + CONFIRMATION = SATISFACTION     Dave Radio is an eclectic mix of music from across many generations and many styles. Dave Radio wants to move people - physically, emotionally, and mentally - by a sound emersion in a healthy dance space with community interaction. Scheduled On: Fridays 11pm - 1am Host: Dave Wilkens Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Syntheclectico presents electronic and experimental music, cutting across the boundaries of nations, cultures, and genres. Originating with WHYR 96.9 Baton Rouge Community Radio on Saturdays at 8 PM local time, and streaming worldwide online at whyr.org. Playlists are posted at https://syntheclectico.weebly.com/

Epicenter of Hip Hop and Rap. Moderated, Narrated, and Navigated by Chuck D and Wildman Steve. Produced, Sequenced, Engineered, and Arranged by DJ Johnny Juice.

Donne del Mondo features DJ Madame B spinning global music by women, celebrating musical women of the world. Available every Saturday, Donne del Mondo is syndicated on the Pacifica Radio Network in North America.

The Saturday Morning Gospel Beat with Jonah Ray The show's theme is "Encouragement and Connection. God is whatever we need Him to be at every moment of our life and gospel music is amplifying music that uplifts and gives hope. The music shared are songs from and for the heart and soul so be sure to connect, listen, and be encouraged though reverence, worship and praise.

Radio RESET, hosted by Sharon Folta, celebrates female voices in music, verse, activism and community from Sarasota and beyond!

Matt "the Cat" presents the soul that came before rock n' roll: 1950s rhythm and blues. Each week, this underrated and rollicking music plays on that old Rockola Jukebox in the back.

Grassroots reporting from Southwest Florida, produced by a handful of reporters and volunteers in downtown Sarasota. It airs on 96.5 FM Wednesday & Friday at 6pm with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon. The Program is hosted by WSLR News Director, Johannes Werner. WSLR News Headlines air every day at 7 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM (3 PM on Sunday)

The Shortwave Report , a 30 minute review of news stories recorded from a shortwave radio.

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Welcome to Community Conversations with Mel. On this show we talk to the leaders and influencers of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. While playing music that will make you think as well as move your body. Join the conversation every other Saturday from 3 to 4 pm only on WSLR 96.5 fm.

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We are a semi-weekly radio show focused on discussing issues that affect our communities including politics, culture, the economy, our health, and all the issues that affects the daily lives of working people. We hope that through these difficult conversations, we can identify the root causes of these issues and increase our understanding as a community.

The Laura Flanders Show leads the field in new economy media, reporting on the social critics, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs who are building tomorrow’s world today.

A punk, hardcore, and metal radio show every other Sunday from 9 to 11 p.m. on WSLR 96.5 FM in Sarasota, Florida.

The Good Part" highlights the vast library of old and new Alternative, Indie, Hip-Hop, Ska, Punk, Folk, Reggae, EDM and everything in-between. Every song we connect with always has that one part that gets us hook line and sinker, I like to call that The Good Part. Are you ready for it? Because I am. Hosted by Jay Ackermann

Milo After Hours  Milo After Hours is a modern psychedelic journey for late night consumption. Listeners should expect a consciousness-expanding mix of underground hip-hop, mutant techno, tribal drumming, aggressive guitar sounds, ambient music, new age, and arhythmic noise.

MUSIC + MESSAGE = MOTION NOVELTY + CONFIRMATION = SATISFACTION     Dave Radio is an eclectic mix of music from across many generations and many styles. Dave Radio wants to move people - physically, emotionally, and mentally - by a sound emersion in a healthy dance space with community interaction. Scheduled On: Fridays 11pm - 1am Host: Dave Wilkens Click on the READ MORE button to learn about your host and to access the show's archive including playlists and recordings.

Syntheclectico presents electronic and experimental music, cutting across the boundaries of nations, cultures, and genres. Originating with WHYR 96.9 Baton Rouge Community Radio on Saturdays at 8 PM local time, and streaming worldwide online at whyr.org. Playlists are posted at https://syntheclectico.weebly.com/

Epicenter of Hip Hop and Rap. Moderated, Narrated, and Navigated by Chuck D and Wildman Steve. Produced, Sequenced, Engineered, and Arranged by DJ Johnny Juice.

Music from the WSLR Music Library

Donne del Mondo features DJ Madame B spinning global music by women, celebrating musical women of the world. Available every Saturday, Donne del Mondo is syndicated on the Pacifica Radio Network in North America.

The Saturday Morning Gospel Beat with Jonah Ray The show's theme is "Encouragement and Connection. God is whatever we need Him to be at every moment of our life and gospel music is amplifying music that uplifts and gives hope. The music shared are songs from and for the heart and soul so be sure to connect, listen, and be encouraged though reverence, worship and praise.

Radio RESET, hosted by Sharon Folta, celebrates female voices in music, verse, activism and community from Sarasota and beyond!

Matt "the Cat" presents the soul that came before rock n' roll: 1950s rhythm and blues. Each week, this underrated and rollicking music plays on that old Rockola Jukebox in the back.

Grassroots reporting from Southwest Florida, produced by a handful of reporters and volunteers in downtown Sarasota. It airs on 96.5 FM Wednesday & Friday at 6pm with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon. The Program is hosted by WSLR News Director, Johannes Werner. WSLR News Headlines air every day at 7 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM (3 PM on Sunday)

The Shortwave Report , a 30 minute review of news stories recorded from a shortwave radio.

[...]

Welcome to Community Conversations with Mel. On this show we talk to the leaders and influencers of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. While playing music that will make you think as well as move your body. Join the conversation every other Saturday from 3 to 4 pm only on WSLR 96.5 fm.

[...]

We are a semi-weekly radio show focused on discussing issues that affect our communities including politics, culture, the economy, our health, and all the issues that affects the daily lives of working people. We hope that through these difficult conversations, we can identify the root causes of these issues and increase our understanding as a community.

The Laura Flanders Show leads the field in new economy media, reporting on the social critics, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs who are building tomorrow’s world today.

A punk, hardcore, and metal radio show every other Sunday from 9 to 11 p.m. on WSLR 96.5 FM in Sarasota, Florida.

The Good Part" highlights the vast library of old and new Alternative, Indie, Hip-Hop, Ska, Punk, Folk, Reggae, EDM and everything in-between. Every song we connect with always has that one part that gets us hook line and sinker, I like to call that The Good Part. Are you ready for it? Because I am. Hosted by Jay Ackermann

Milo After Hours  Milo After Hours is a modern psychedelic journey for late night consumption. Listeners should expect a consciousness-expanding mix of underground hip-hop, mutant techno, tribal drumming, aggressive guitar sounds, ambient music, new age, and arhythmic noise.