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12:00amSunday

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1:00amSunday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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A Way with Words

7:00amSunday

7:00amSunday

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

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Wings of the Heart

8:00amSunday

8:00amSunday

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.

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The Detail

9:00amSunday

9:00amSunday

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

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Law and Disorder

10:00amSunday

10:00amSunday

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.

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Folk Alley

11:00amSunday

11:00amSunday

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.

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1:00pmSunday

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.

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Velvet Hammer Blues

3:00pmSunday

3:00pmSunday

Enjoy two hours of Blues with the Velvet Hammer.

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Discovery Road

5:00pmSunday

5:00pmSunday

Discovery Road is where you will hear new music from new artists, new music from some of your favorite artists lesser known gems that are not necessarily new. Sundays from 5pm-7pm on 96.5 WSLR.

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Soul Kitchen

7:00pmSunday

7:00pmSunday

A unique blend of rhythm & blues, funk, fusion, and soul music that celebrates the  extraordinary African American contribution to our ever-evolving culture.

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Soul Kitchen

9:00pmSunday

9:00pmSunday

A unique blend of rhythm & blues, funk, fusion, and soul music that celebrates the  extraordinary African American contribution to our ever-evolving culture.

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Soul Kitchen

11:00pmSunday

11:00pmSunday

A unique blend of rhythm & blues, funk, fusion, and soul music that celebrates the  extraordinary African American contribution to our ever-evolving culture.

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Deep Threes

12:00amMonday

12:00amMonday

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2:00amMonday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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The Thom Hartmann Show

3:00amMonday

3:00amMonday

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

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Background Briefing

6:00amMonday

6:00amMonday

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.

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Blues to Bluegrass

7:00amMonday

7:00amMonday

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.

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ArtBeat

9:00amMonday

9:00amMonday

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 Alternate Mondays 9-10 am.

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12:00amMonday

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

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Democracy Now!

10:00amMonday

10:00amMonday

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.

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Music of the World

11:00amMonday

11:00amMonday

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.   Show Archive

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The Thom Hartmann Show

1:00pmMonday

1:00pmMonday

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

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Positive Friction

2:00pmMonday

2:00pmMonday

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

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Music Museum

4:00pmMonday

4:00pmMonday

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.

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Economic Update

6:00pmMonday

6:00pmMonday

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.

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Capitol Update

6:30pmMonday

6:30pmMonday

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

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7:00pmMonday

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

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First Voices

9:00pmMonday

9:00pmMonday

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Indigenous Nation

10:00pmMonday

10:00pmMonday

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.

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Indigenous Nation

11:00pmMonday

11:00pmMonday

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.

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WSLR Show Schedule

12:00amTuesday

12:00amTuesday

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Midnight Special

1:00amTuesday

1:00amTuesday

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.

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The Thom Hartmann Show

3:00amTuesday

3:00amTuesday

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

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Background Briefing

6:00amTuesday

6:00amTuesday

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.

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Corduroy

7:00amTuesday

7:00amTuesday

Alternating Fridays 9-11 p.m. 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

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Our Changing Environment

9:00amTuesday

9:00amTuesday

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:

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Sea Change Radio

9:30amTuesday

9:30amTuesday

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.

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Democracy Now!

10:00amTuesday

10:00amTuesday

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.

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Nuestra Música

11:00amTuesday

11:00amTuesday

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

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The Thom Hartmann Show

1:00pmTuesday

1:00pmTuesday

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

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Second Wind with Seany G

2:00pmTuesday

2:00pmTuesday

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

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INDIE-licious

4:00pmTuesday

4:00pmTuesday

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

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Ralph Nader Radio Hour

6:00pmTuesday

6:00pmTuesday

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.

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7:00pmTuesday

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

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Bullwinkle’s Corner

9:00pmTuesday

9:00pmTuesday

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!

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11:00pmTuesday

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

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12:00amWednesday

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

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1:00amWednesday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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The Thom Hartmann Show

3:00amWednesday

3:00amWednesday

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

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Background Briefing

6:00amWednesday

6:00amWednesday

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.

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Music With A Purpose

7:00amWednesday

7:00amWednesday

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Peace & Justice Report

9:00amWednesday

9:00amWednesday

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

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Democracy Now!

10:00amWednesday

10:00amWednesday

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.

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The Blue Groove

11:00amWednesday

11:00amWednesday

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.

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The Thom Hartmann Show

1:00pmWednesday

1:00pmWednesday

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

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The Rhythm Revival

2:00pmWednesday

2:00pmWednesday

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Jazz and More

4:00pmWednesday

4:00pmWednesday

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6:00pmWednesday

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

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The Shortwave Report

6:30pmWednesday

6:30pmWednesday

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

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7:00pmWednesday

The Old Folk & Americana Festival is a very eclectic mix, ranging from traditional and contemporary Folk music to Bluegrass and the varied genre of Americana. Hosted by "Tom Dooley"

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Random Precision

9:00pmWednesday

9:00pmWednesday

Hosted by Alex Armitage

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Music – Automated Playlist

11:00pmWednesday

11:00pmWednesday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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12:00amThursday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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1:00amThursday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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The Thom Hartmann Show

3:00amThursday

3:00amThursday

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

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Background Briefing

6:00amThursday

6:00amThursday

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.

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Eclectic Blender

7:00amThursday

7:00amThursday

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.

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The Detail

9:00amThursday

9:00amThursday

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

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Democracy Now!

10:00amThursday

10:00amThursday

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.

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Metropics

11:00amThursday

11:00amThursday

“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

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The Thom Hartmann Show

1:00pmThursday

1:00pmThursday

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

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High Tide

2:00pmThursday

2:00pmThursday

High Tide is hosted by Susan Runyan

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Ted’s Head

4:00pmThursday

4:00pmThursday

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.

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Alternative Radio

6:00pmThursday

6:00pmThursday

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.

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Longboat Luau

7:00pmThursday

7:00pmThursday

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.

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Music Is The Best

9:00pmThursday

9:00pmThursday

“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

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All Mixed Up

11:00pmThursday

11:00pmThursday

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

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All Mixed Up

12:00amFriday

12:00amFriday

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

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1:00amFriday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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The Thom Hartmann Show

3:00amFriday

3:00amFriday

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

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Background Briefing

6:00amFriday

6:00amFriday

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.

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Latin Explosion

7:00amFriday

7:00amFriday

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

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Surreal News

9:00amFriday

9:00amFriday

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

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Democracy Now!

10:00amFriday

10:00amFriday

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.

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Complex Waveforms

11:00amFriday

11:00amFriday

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

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The Thom Hartmann Show

1:00pmFriday

1:00pmFriday

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

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2:00pmFriday

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

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Friday Happy Hour

4:00pmFriday

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4:00pmFriday

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!

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6:00pmFriday

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

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Counterspin

6:30pmFriday

6:30pmFriday

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

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Ripper’s Rarities

7:00pmFriday

7:00pmFriday

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).

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The Kick-Back

9:00pmFriday

9:00pmFriday

This is not your Grandpa's Jimmy Buffet station. Tune in Friday's 9-11 PM to dance, relax, and kick-back with some alt/indie rock. Find us on Instagram at the_kickback_96.5 and send us some artists you want to hear. I remember my dad waking up every morning belting out some made-up songs, but with the vigor he used I always thought they were real. I eventually tried to sing along with him, but would always fail to do so. Nonetheless, this began my love of music. I started broadcasting in High School, then college and even found a gig in Zambia when I was out there for the Peace Corps. Excited to broadcast to the people of Sarasota and beyond.

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Dave Radio

11:00pmFriday

11:00pmFriday

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. David has lived in Sarasota on and off for 40 years. He is an 80s New College graduate and raised a family here in one of the best places on earth.

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Dave Radio

12:00amSaturday

12:00amSaturday

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. David has lived in Sarasota on and off for 40 years. He is an 80s New College graduate and raised a family here in one of the best places on earth.

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Dave Radio

1:00amSaturday

1:00amSaturday

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. David has lived in Sarasota on and off for 40 years. He is an 80s New College graduate and raised a family here in one of the best places on earth.

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2:00amSaturday

Randomized playlist of music in the WSLR library

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7:00amSaturday

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.

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Manasota Arts Connection

9:00amSaturday

9:00amSaturday

Manasota Arts Connection is a biweekly Saturday morning talk show that highlights all art forms and minority artists in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Hosted and produced by Jonah Ray.

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Radio RESET

9:30amSaturday

9:30amSaturday

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

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Juke in the Back

11:00amSaturday

11:00amSaturday

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.

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Attitude of Gratitude

1:00pmSaturday

1:00pmSaturday

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Afrosonic Taxi

4:00pmSaturday

4:00pmSaturday

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The Scenario Radio

3:00pmSaturday

3:00pmSaturday

The Scenario Radio Show is a talk/music program that focuses on [...]

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Train to Skaville

5:00pmSaturday

5:00pmSaturday

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6:00pmSaturday

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.

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New Radio

7:00pmSaturday

7:00pmSaturday

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

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The In Between

9:00pmSaturday

9:00pmSaturday

Celebrating the love of ska, punk and the IN between. Originally from Southeast Florida, Jay Ackermann has deep cut root in the global ska and punk scenes. Bringing hundreds of bands from all around the globe together to create friendships and awareness that the subculture is still alive and evolving. PICK IT UP and TUNE IN Hosted by J Ackermann

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Midnight Music Meditations

11:00pmSaturday

11:00pmSaturday

Midnight Music Meditations, with your Host, The Musician's Son Midnight Music Meditations spins a blend of jazz. hip-hop, soul-funk-gospel, acid jazz, soft rock, and all things cool, smooth, woke and R&B. The midnight special is emceed by The Musician's Son, every other Saturday from 11pm-1am. Musician's Son curates moody and meditative atmosphere for the dead of the night listeners.

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Please join me tonight for a musical and storied trip through Wyoming and Idaho.  Much to share…and remember you have two weeks to listen    at your leisure on wslr.org Archives. Minnesota/ND/SD is still on archives until Mar. 29   Iowa and Missouri (St. Louis and KC) till Mar. 22           […]

This Wednesday at 9am we’ll talk to Paul Ratner about the Sarasota Film Festival which starts this Friday, March 24. Paul is Managing Director of the festival. We’ll be joined by two filmmakers: Chucha Barber is the Producer of Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters. It’s a documentary film that “explores the oyster’s role both in our […]

Tuesday 03-21-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:03 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We explore music played in 22 countries and one territory. And since we always announce 22 countries and one Territory that’s […]

I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” […]

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Topic: WSLR Board Meeting Time: Mar 20, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85098641401?pwd=bitWYTZ4RXJQRVJaaDJ5dXpOaVJEZz09 Meeting ID: 850 9864 1401 Passcode: 981144 One tap mobile +13052241968,,85098641401#,,,,*981144# US +16469313860,,85098641401#,,,,*981144# US  WSLR+Fogartyville Board Meeting Agenda March 20, 2023 6:00 PM   6:00 PM:  CALL TO ORDER   1. CHECK IN – Share an […]

please join me tonight from 11pm-1am or on archives for the next two weeks for a trip   to Minnesota, N. Dakota and S. Dakota…. music and memories from such great places as   Lake Itasca (beginning of the Mississippi River}, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Black Hills, Badlands Nat’l Pk as well as    Mt. Rushmore […]

Vibist/leader Cal Tjader, Tipica 73 Orchestra, singer Roberto Torres, trumpet Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros, drummer/singer Eugenio Arango (Totico) bandleader Leonardo Timor, on the next LATIN EXPLOSION, a 20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music radio show! Friday March 17, 7-9AM, wslr.org and Sarasota’s Pacifica radio affiliate WSLR 96.5FM Stream this show until March 30! Claire […]

This Wednesday at 9am our guest will be Daresha Kyi, director of the film Mama Bears. Mama Bears is a feature-length documentary that explores the many ways in which the lives of conservative, Christian mothers are impacted and utterly transformed when they decide to affirm and advocate on behalf of their LGBTQ children. As members of a […]

I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” […]

Howdy Folks!    I hope all is well with you on your end of the world?  Well it seems that by the Luck of the Draw the “Acoustic Waves Show” lands just before my favorite holiday ever, St Patty’s Day!  So the show will be focused on getting our GREEN up!    On this show […]


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