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Hosted by Isaiah Sheffer, "Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story" presents some of the finest artists in American theater and screen reading short fiction by classic, contemporary and bold new writers.

Each program is...

Glynn Washington, winner of the Public Radio Talent Quest, proudly presents Snap Judgment.

Snap Judgment explores the decisions people make that change EVERYTHING. Storytelling . . . with a beat.

Snap Judgment explores decisions...

Snap Judgment explores decisions that define lives. Host Glynn Washington takes listeners on a narrative journey - leaping from one "driveway moment" to the other. Addictive storytelling that walks a mile in someone else's shoes. Vist the Snap...

Sunday Baroque is a celebration of beloved and appealing music from the baroque era (1600-1750) and the years leading up to it. Some of the greatest hits of the baroque include Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concertos, George...

Talk of the Nation® links the headlines with what's on people's minds, providing a springboard for listeners and experts to exchange ideas and pose critical questions about major events in the news and the world around them. Each day, ...

Talk of the Nation Science Friday® covers science news like no other show in the media. Each Friday, journalist Ira Flatow is joined by listeners and studio guests to explore science-related topics -- from subatomic particles and the...

A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds. Learn more about TED.

A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds. Learn more about TED.

In 1979, Diane Rehm took over as host of WAMU's mid-day program, Kaleidoscope, and in 1984, the name was changed to The Diane Rehm Show. In all the ensuing years, Diane has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of...

The Retro Cocktail Hour is our weekly nod to the Space Age Pop revival: an hour of Space Age Pop, Bachelor Pad Music, Exotica, Lounge Music and Cocktail Jazz. Here you'll find vintage recordings from the dawn of the Hi...