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You’re invited to WSLR+Fogartyville’s Be The One-a-Thon, 24 hours of live independent, local radio and performances and art activations in honor of the 2026 Giving Challenge from noon Wednesday, April 15-noon Thursday, April 16. The Giving Challenge is an exciting 24-hour giving event that brings together more than 700 local nonprofits with passionate donors and community members to support causes and missions they care about while creating transformative impact. We’ve invited fellow nonprofits Community Harvest SRQ, Mosaic Movements, Sarasota Pops Orchestra, Support Our Schools, Truly Valued, and UnidosNow to be part of the telethon-style fun! Highlights of the Be The One-a-Thon include: 24 hours of live, local & independent radio Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable (irreverent edition): Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. The Sandbox All Stars: Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Telethon-themed Drink & Draw (with DJ Milo spinning vinyl): Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Poetry slam hosted by Bards By the Bay’s Bubba (Frank) Henson & The Sandbox All Stars: Wednesday, 8:30-11 p.m. WSLR’s Synthworld dance party with Flashback Frequencies: Wednesday, 11 p.m.-1 a.m. WSLR’s Lumpytunes! Live: Sonic Tsunami 2: Thursday, 1-3 a.m. Yoga Unidos with live musicians (courtesy of UnidosNow): Thursday, 8 a.m. Pancakes on the People’s Patio: Thursday, 9 a.m. The Pops Orchestra’s Jazz Combo performance: Thursday, 10 a.m. and YOU! We hope you’ll tune in to WSLR and stop by Fogartyville anytime (even 2 a.m.!) during the Be The One-a-Thon. And remember to give to WSLR+Fogartyville as part of the 2026 Giving Challenge. Every individual donation between $25-$100 will be matched! The 2026 Giving Challenge is presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County with giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.

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.

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.

The program focuses on a mix of new and classic rock from the 1960s through today. It is known for its deep-dive artist spotlights, with each episode typically featuring a specific recent album release or the career of a legendary musician. The show is produced in Girdwood, Alaska, and is syndicated across North America via the Pacifica Radio Network. 

“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

SynthWorld is a deep exploration of often overlooked and obscure electronic music sub-genres that produce some of the best that modern music has to offer. Expanding beyond a solid Synthwave foundation, listeners can also expect to hear: SynthPop, Outrun, IDM, Vaporwave, Future Funk, Darksynth, Chillsynth, DnB and Experimental. These styles often influenced by 80's & 90's sci-fi film scores and analog synthesizers take us into a not so distant past while adding a new age touch. You can follow his art, photography and life in general at his IG; https://www.instagram.com/dj_n_o_m_a_d/