Local Radio Programming

Locally produced radio content is at the core of the mission of Florida Public Broadcasting - designed to educate, enlighten and inspire our communities. Follow the links below to get more information from Florida Public Broadcasting's different affiliates.

Ft. Myers

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Arts Edition: Arts Edition is a weekly guide to arts and culture in Southwest Florida. Arts Edition is hosted by Amy Tardif. The Florida Associated Press named Arts Edition the best Public Affairs show for medium market radio in Florida in 1998.
Amy Bennett Williams: Amy Bennett Williams has been writing about the people and places of Southwest Florida for well over a decade. Her commentaries often extol the beauty found in the commonplace objects and places, and are delivered with a touch of tenderness.
Gulf Coast Live: Gulf Coast Live - Mondays through Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm, Gulf Coast Live features the most important topics that concern Southwest Florida and Florida at large. Host Valerie Alker interviews guests live.
Southwest Florida Sounds Off with Sasha: Southwest Florida Sounds Off with Sasha - Searching for a deeper understanding of issues of local and national concern, Southwest Florida Sounds Off With Sasha unites experts with the listening audience to create a relevant dialogue that is both timely and topical.
With the Wild Things: With the Wild Things is a daily radio program produced by the Whitaker Center in the College of Arts & Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University, and is funded by the Environmental Education Grant Program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Vernon's Views: Vernon Peeples commentaries primarily focus on Florida history. His political commentaries also are often delivered within an historical context. Peeples has one of the state's largest collections of Florida literature - both fiction and non-fiction.

Gainesville

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Health in a Heartbeat: Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends. A production of our staff and WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Health in a Heartbeat airs on public radio stations in more than 55 markets nationwide.
On the Bridge: On the Bridge host Kristen Wanner explores contemporary folk and insurgent country music.
Theatre of the Mind: Theatre of the Mind is a weekly radio show that plays the best of old time radio. Every Sunday night from 8pm to 10pm you can hear such greats as "Inner Sanctum", "Have Gun Will Travel", "Our Miss Brooks", and many many more! Join host Joby Wise as he leads the trip into the past, with the best of radio's Golden Days!
Across the Prairie: Across the Prairie WUFT's locally produced folk music program has been running on Classic 89 for nearly twelve years now! During that time we have added spice to our varied recorded music repertoire with frequent live guests. We also let you know about the many local and regional events that occur in our listening area, and throughout Florida.
Connor Calling: Connor Calling brings a new book, a different author, every Friday with Hank Conner.

Jacksonville

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In Context: Senior reporter Kevin Meerschaert hosts a weekly magazine that features local news, public affairs and cultural events around the First coast.
Electro Lounge: The only music show of its kind in the region and quite possibly, the state, host David Luckin takes listeners on a new music tour around the world and back, featuring the best in Downtempo, Nu Jazz, Reggae, Dub and beyond.
This is Jazz: From immortal classics to today's best and brightest, host Bob Bednar keeps the beat going with the First Coast's longest-running locally produced, all-jazz radio program.
Week in Review: 89.9 FM WJCT Public Radio News Director Tom Patton hosts a panel of local print and broadcast journalists who discuss the week's top news stories and interview newsmakers. The program partners WJCT's television and radio operations, and also airs on WJCT-TV Fridays at 8:30pm, Sundays at 11:30.

Melbourne

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C'est La Vie Acoustic & World Beat: C'est La Vie Acoustic & World Beat is a world music program hosted by Blair Clark.
It's All the Blues, Juke Joint Jam, & Saturday Blues: It's All the Blues, Juke Joint Jam, & Saturday Blues are three locally produced blues shows by WFIT. Check local listings for specific airtimes.
Daytime Music Showcase: WFIT's Daytime Music Showcase features local hosts Terri Wright, Todd Kennedy and Mark Fluet.

Miami

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Topical Currents: Topical Currents is a sub-tropical blend of regional issues and politics, local profiles, author interviews, with host Joseph Cooper. Mondays - Thursdays, 1pm - 2pm
South Florida Arts Beat: South Florida Arts Beat covers cultural arts events from Jupiter to Key West, airing every Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, with host Ed Bell.
WLRN Herald 91.3 FM News: WLRN Herald 91.3 FM News hits the air every :04 and :34 after the hour between 5 and 10 am during WLRN's Morning Edition and at 4:04 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:04 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, & 7:04 pm during WLRN's All Things Considered.

Orlando

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Central Florida in Concert (CFIC): Central Florida in Concert (CFIC) is a community-service providing a gateway to some of the finest music-making taking place right here in our own backyard. Hosted by Dave Glerum.
Mozart Café: Mozart Café is a special hour-long program that airs weekdays at noon. The program celebrates Mozart and his contemporaries.
WMFE-FM: On the Line: On an occasional basis WMFE gives the community an opportunity to express its views and ask questions on a variety of issues, this is a listener call-in formatted Q & A.
WMFE In-Depth: WMFE In-Depth is a public affairs project initiated to address important community issues affecting Central Florida. WMFE In-Depth takes a comprehensive look at an issue, examining, exploring and debating the issue, through the medium of the stations of WMFE.
Opera with Robert Swedberg: Robert Swedberg is the general director of the Orlando Opera. He brings a wealth of knowledge about the art form to this weekly program, which is designed to appeal both to the long-time opera lover and to those who may not be so sure about opera. Programs focus on individual operas, composers or artists, or other themes of topical interest.
The Arts Connection: For more than 10 years, The Arts Connection has provided Central Florida with in-depth coverage of local cultural events and interviews on the creative process.

Panama City

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Pensacola

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Music from West Florida: Dale Riegle hosts locally recorded classical music performances. Classical Music with Steve Tortorici continues Wed - Fri.
Florida On the Line: On the second Wednesday of the month, Florida Public Radio and 88.1 FM airs this statewide call-in program, Florida On the Line. This is a unique opportunity for public radio listeners in the area to call-in, question, and talk directly to their elected and appointed public officials. Each month, guests ranging from the Governor to legislative leaders to members of the State Cabinet and agency heads will be featured.

Tallahassee

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Capital Report: WFSU/Florida Public Radio reporters, as well as reporters from public radio stations across the state, bring you timely news and information from around Florida. Whether it's legislative maneuvers between legislative sessions, the economy, environmental issues, tourism, business or the arts, Capital Report gives information on issues that affect the lives of everyday Floridians.
Florida on the Line: Florida on the Line gives public radio listeners throughout the State a chance to call-in, question and talk directly to their public officials. Each month, guests ranging from the Governor to legislative leaders to members of the State Cabinet and agency heads.
Perspectives: Join host and Mark Simpson for the live, listener call-in program Perspectives. It's the perfect forum to discuss the issues that concern Tallahassee.

Tampa

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Florida Matters: Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
Florida Stories: Florida Stories is a WUSF 89.7 segment featuring the personal memories of Floridians as they were shared with StoryCorps, the national oral history project co-sponsored by NPR and the Library of Congress. Each week, Florida Stories presents unique and compelling stories told by the people who lived them. These are stories of hope and inspiration, fear and triumph, laughter and tears - personal and intimate conversations with people just like you.
University Beat: University Beat with host Mark Schreiner airs Monday and Thursday at 3:57 pm Tuesday and Friday at 9:04 am, covering a variety of topical Bay Area issues.
Jazz with Bob Seymour: Listen to great jazz music Monday-Thursday, from 10pm to 1am, with WUSF 89.7's Jazz Director, Bob Seymour.
Gulf Coast Showcase: Gulf Coast Showcase is a weekly broadcast series of music-making along Florida's west coast with host Mary Diana. Listen for live performances from local musicians, ensembles and music festivals, along with interviews with our major arts figures and previews of exciting upcoming concerts.

West Palm Beach

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Classical Variations: Classical Variations is a classical music program that is designed specifically for South Florida. Host and Producer Joanna Marie plays a variety of musical recordings, sometimes straying from classical to include Broadway, klezmer or jazz. She frequently features local musicians via recordings and thoughtful interviews.
Florida Forum: Florida Forum has become a source of local issues, community information and inspiration to its many fans. From North Miami to Vero Beach, from the Palm Beaches to local Senior Living housing developments, from migrant communities to eclectic restaurants; Florida Forum has something for everyone.
WXEL-Sun Sentinel News: WXEL-Sun Sentinel News WXEL and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel team up to provide in-depth local news reports throughout the day, with twice an hour updates during morning and afternoon drive.

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