WSLR Show Schedule

I.M.R. is a hodgepodge of indie rock, punk, new wave, dub, noise, post-punk, krautrock…you get the idea. It’s a rock and roll show in the grand tradition [...]

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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.  Hosts Salima and Carol alternate Sunday mornings from 8 to 9.

The Detail is hosted by Cathy Antunes with guest posts from other community contributors.

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.

DJ: Dadee-O 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.

Enjoy two hours of Blues with the Velvet Hammer.

From the Congo to the Caribbean, Norway to New Orleans, Bombay to Brazil, take a musical journey around the globe with Karen

Global music by women, celebrating musical women of the world with DJ Madame B

The Blue Groove is a mix of jazz from the late fifties through the classic Blue Note years, as well as blues, Rhythm & Blues and Soul-music that reflects the spirit of the artists who shaped American culture.

Soul Kitchen is a unique blend of rhythm & blues, funk, jazz-fusion, and soul music that pays homage to the African American experience and celebrates the magnificent contribution that black people have made to our collective culture. Paul (AKA Paul Junior) has worked with several non-profit organizations to promote peace and justice, sustainable development, and the equitable distribution of natural resources. Originally from New Jersey, Paul now lives in Sarasota, Florida. Paul has a strong interest in music as a universal language and enjoys all musical genres.

Café Chill is Public Radio’s weekly curated chill mix, produced by KNHC Productions in Seattle, WA.

Down the Road highlights bluegrass and old-time music stories, performers, and traditions across the mountain and foothills counties of Western North Carolina

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.

David Young brings you the best in music to help you get up and get your day off to a great start. Every Tuesday morning from 7:00 to 9:00.[...]

TUC Radio reports on the untold story: the impact of the big corporations on society - global trade and great ideas of local resistance to globalization.

Sea Change Radio, the primary project of Sea Change Media, is a weekly show covering the shifts to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.  Alex Wise is the Host and Executive Producer.

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 is a radio program in English that features the very best Latin Jazz hosted by Frankie Pineiro “Nuestra Música”, “Our Music”, presents the rhythms and folklore of Latin America, Spain and Portugal hosted by Mariano Vera.

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

HipRawk Nation is a weekly two-hour radio series hosted by Kaja Brown, which features an eclectic soundtrack of Alternative, Electronic, Dance, Neo Soul, and Rap music from around the world. In addition to the music, the show spotlights and connects progressive artists, activists and cultural leaders, as well as covers topics including politics, finance, health, and relationships.

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. Here on the Corner we are rooted in rock and roll but always ready to explore every [...]

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

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR 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 - Host Pat Monahan Music With A Purpose and that purpose is to support and promote local bands in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Your Host plays the local favorites as well as introducing music and musicians that are new to the scene. You might also occasionally hear music from other bands around Florida. Genres range from reggae to heavy metal and literally “everything” in between. Tune in and show your support for local music! Show Archive

The Peace & Justice Report covers local, state, national and international social justice issues - Hosted by Bob Connors and Tom Walker

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.

Bop & Beyond is about America’s original art form, jazz music, concentrating on newer, independently produced recordings by established and emerging performers.  While original works of masters such as Charlie Parker,  Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk are included, the focus is on current material.  Each program features creative artists such as David Murray, Carla Bley, Karrin Allyson and Sonny Rollins.  Hosted by Bill Ewell Show Archive

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

Reverend Billy C. Wirtz hosts the Rhythm Revival, a one-of-a-kind radio show where you will hear the best of roots music. Sit back and enjoy the ride as [...]

Jazz & More features an eclectic mix of classic bebop, traditional and smooth jazz with R&B, rock and blues features hosted by Brian Jones.

Hosted by the WSLR News Team, the Critical Times Week in Review, highlights local news. Show Archive

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.

Hosted by Ishmael Katz By definition, eclectic means: Unchanged: adjective 1.deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. Show Archive

Hosted by Alex Armitage

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

UpFront Soul... 120 minutes of soulful sounds to which you may get down!

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.  Hosted by Dave Pedersen.

The Detail is hosted by Cathy Antunes with guest posts from other community contributors.

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. AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media.

The Retro Cocktail Hour is a weekly hi-fi highball of vintage "bachelor pad" music, exotica, private eye jazz and eccentric, overstimulated pop music of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. The show's spiced with everything from obscure Italian B-movie soundtracks and bossa nova to contemporary bands like Don Tiki, the Tokyo Panorama Mambo Boys, Waitiki, the Tikiyaki Orchestra, the Italian Secret Service, Balanco and others. 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

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR 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!

Hosted by the WSLR News Team, the Critical Times Week in Review, highlights local news. Show Archive

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).

Hosted by the mysterious Immortus X, The Dark Side of the Tune is a weekly 2 hour radio show that delightfully genre hops deliciously, and schizophrenically between Rock, Show Tunes, Metal, Swing, Spoken Word, Classical, Comedy, & just about anything strange or off the beaten path. Deep cuts abound, and the deftly edited mixed media production creates a bizarre psychedelic landscape designed to take listeners on a twisted journey of discovery, terror and redemption. Try it, you'll like it! Recommended for nighttime airing. PG-13...ish Show Archive

The 120 Minute Epicenter of Hip Hop and Rap. Moderated, Narrated, and Navigated by Chuck D and Wildman Steve. Produced, Sequenced, Engineered, and [...]

The 120 Minute Epicenter of Hip Hop and Rap. Moderated, Narrated, and Navigated by Chuck D and Wildman Steve. Produced, Sequenced, Engineered, and [...]

Syntheclectico is an eclectic synthesis of electronic and experimental music.[...]

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

The Saturday Morning Gospel Beat with Jonah Ray shares music and songs from and for the heart and soul so be sure to connect, listen, and be encouraged though reverence, worship and praise.

The Ruthless Truth is a bi-weekly radio show focused on discussing issues that affect our communities including politics, culture, health, and all issues that affect our daily lives as well. We hope that through these difficult conversations, we can find understanding and be empowered to take action and create the society and world we want to live in. Ruth Beltran is a community organizer and activist living in Sarasota, Florida. Ruth is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who began organizing in Syracuse, NY where she resided for over 10 years. After moving to the Suncoast over 7 years ago, Ruth continued to organize in the Tampa Bay and Manasota area. As part of her activism, Ruth conducts educational programs, advocacy campaigns (against police brutality, racism, discrimination, LGBTQ issues, mass incarceration, for immigrant and workers rights, among others…) and organizes protests as necessary to fight for the Liberation of all of us. Show Archive

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

UpFront Soul... 120 minutes of soulful sounds to which you may get down!

Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show.

Host DJK drives listeners through the world of African-influenced music.

From classic recordings to the latest new releases, from right around the corner to halfway around the world, host Chris Heim presents a wide range of world music, along with jazz, rock, folk and other styles, artists and songs with world and roots influences.

Strictly HOUSE is a weekly 2 hour mix show that explores the many genres of House Music with DJ Derek B. & Host Shane. Tune in and join a musical journey through the Days of Disco up to Today's Current Hits!

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.

New Radio is a student run radio show from the groovy folks over at New College of Florida.

The Sonic Café – an intelligent, eclectic mix of music, sounds and comedy covering over eight decades of recorded music, chosen from one hundred plus different genres

Produced at CJRU 1680 AM at Ryerson University. Mixed and curated by Sean Savage, The Mix Sessions is a global gathering of music fans every week bringing [...]

I.M.R. is a hodgepodge of indie rock, punk, new wave, dub, noise, post-punk, krautrock…you get the idea. It’s a rock and roll show in the grand tradition [...]