WSLR Show Schedule

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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.

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.

Join Pat Graham as he shares Blues masters from the past and today's living legends.

The Children’s Hour is educational, entertaining and engaging, and also includes kids who participate in its creation.

Paradigms exists solely for the purpose of offering mental, emotional, spiritual nourishment. We’ve succeeded if you come away from listening, feeling inspired.

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.

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

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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.

Blues to Bluegrass - 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.

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

Hosted by John James Witte, the Critical Times Week in Review, highlights local news.

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, to bring peace.

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.

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

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

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.   The program provides viewers across the state with a clear, concise and balanced view of state government in action.

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

Hosted by White Horse, an Assiniboine/Sioux from the Fort Peck Reservation, Indigenous Sounds features Native American music and interviews with Native news makers. Every Monday night from 9pm to 11pm.  

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

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.

Mitch hosts “Letters & Politics,” a look at burning political issues and debates, and their historical context, within the US and worldwide. He seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories.

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

Strange Currency airs  on KMUW, bringing you new releases, old favorites and forgotten classics. We spotlight local and regional acts, including guests on Currency Exchange, our live in-the-studio program recorded at the KMUW studios.

The Beat Goes On offers updates on business openings, testing sites, and new developments in Manatee and Sarasota County related to Covid-19.

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.

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.

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

Tuesday Drive Home Two hours of Americana - some new, some old - some from Texas, some from Tennessee - but most from somewhere in-between with David Young. 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

In Transition unites you with sound sensations from across the Space-Time Continuum.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

“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

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.

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

Eclectricity is hosted by Susan Runyan - her musical tastes are Eclectic! Basement Boxes with Purple Mike airs on Alternating Weeks.  His musical tastes are eclectic too!

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.

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.

Retro Cocktail Hour: Swinging bachelor pad music, exotica, bossa nova and groovy movie soundtracks. Elissa hosts Velvet Radio.

Alternating Weeks, we bring you the very best in progressive rock music on Progressive Palace with Phil G.

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

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

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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.

Latin Waves, hosted by Sylvia Richardson, brings in-depth coverage of issues with a focus on the history of an issue and what that history means for us today, and most importantly, what we can do to move society forward in a healthy way.

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

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.

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

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.

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

A little bit of this and  little bit of that with Art  alternating with an afternoon jazz break with Donna B!

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 John James Witte, the Critical Times Week in Review, highlights local news.

CounterSpin is FAIR’s weekly radio show, 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. Alternating weeks we have a locally produced show hosted by Brad Weinstock and Kristina Gould called Cannabis Connection.

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).

Dirty Ice Cream Truck, an eclectic mix of musical flavors, served extra smooth.   Hosted by Luke Rosebaro Ryan & Dana will host Mind.Your.Business a 2-hour, music-focused talk-show on Alternating Weeks.  

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.

TownTalk Tampa Bay

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.

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.

Ever wonder how your favorite song came about? How about some of your favorite groups forming or their most scandalous stories? We Got The Funk brings all of the greatest stories along with the classic dance shows!

Experience the vast music library of DJs Sheila and Vin whose love of all indie genres extends as far back as the late 70s and continues to the most current releases.

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 [...]