Regular Literature Programs on Online Radio and TV

Topic		Program		Station		Date/Time
Language		Word for the Wise This 2 minute program from Merriam Webster offers a daily glimpse into the world of words and language. See also the archive for transcripts and audio.		Today's Broadcast with transcript		in archive
		Articles in special, slow American English with transcripts		Voice of America		in archive
Literature		American Passages: A Literary Survey This instructional series for college-level instruction and teacher professional development places American literature movements and authors in the context of history and culture.		Annenberg CPB TV Choose the individual programs (Media Player 30:00)		in archive
		The Writer's Almanac a program of poetry and literary history hosted by Garrison Keillor. In each five minute program Garrison Keillor talks about the day's literary events and reads a poem.		WETA Radio (Real Player | Media Player)		Mondays through Fridays 6:30am New York Time Convert the time
		Bookworm Established, new or emerging writers of fiction and poetry - interviewed by Michael Silverblatt.		KCRW Radio or iTunes Santa Monica, CA Need help with this POD, POD in general?		Thursdays 2:30pm Los Angeles Time Convert the time
		Lectures on Literature See the schedule for Wednesdays		ResearchChannel TV: 56K | 256K | 1300K (Media Player)		Wednesdays Los Angeles Time Convert the time
		Literary Visions literary analysis for college and high school classrooms and adult learners including dramatizations and readings of poetry, plays, and short fiction, as well as insights of contemporary writers and critics.		Annenberg CPB TV Choose the individual programs (Media Player 30:00)		in archive
		In Search of the Novel Ways to effectively teach the most commonly taught novels, to students.		Annenberg CPB TV Choose the individual programs (Media Player 30:00)		in archive
		Signature: Contemporary Writers Barbara Kingsolver, Bobbie Ann Mason, and four other native Southern authors read from their works and discuss what it's like to be a writer today.		Annenberg CPB TV Choose the individual programs (Media Player 30:00)		in archive
		Voices & Visions the works of 13 poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, and interviews.		Annenberg CPB TV Choose the individual programs (Media Player 30:00)		in archive
News		News in Special English is read at a slower speed and uses a simplified vocabulary of about 1,500 words. This half hour program consists of world news (about ten minutes) and two features.		Voice of America Radio		in archive changed daily
		All Things Considered from NPR has excellent short features on current topics, which can be used with advanced classes. See the archive or listen to the latest feature		WGBH Radio Choose player on next page. or select another NPR Station		Mondays - Fridays 5 pm New York Time Convert the time
		CNN Student News Ten-minute broadcast of the day's news geared for middle and high school students.		CNN Student News		in archive changed daily at 4:00am New York Time Convert the time
Radio Stations		BBC Radio 7 is an online radio station devoting its program to the spoken word. See the schedule for comedy, drama.		BBC Radio 7 (RealPlayer | Media Player)		London Time
Readings		Afternoon Reading either a short story or an abridged book. See the weekly program.		BBC Radio 4 Click on FM Program at the bottom of the new page		Weekdays 15:30-15.45 London Time Convert the time
		Book at Bedtime fiction including modern classics, new works by leading writers and literature from around the world. See the weekly program.		BBC Radio 4 Click on FM Program at the bottom of the new page		Weekdays 22:45-23:00 London Time Convert the time
		Book Reading classic and contemporary fiction by Australian and world writers. See the program.		Radio National Australia (RealPlayer | Media Player)		Weekdays 2 pm | 11 pm Sidney AEST Time Convert the time
		Open Book new fiction and non-fiction, picks out the best of the paperbacks, talks to authors and publishers. See the program.		BBC Radio 4 Click on FM Program at the bottom of the new page		Sundays except first Sunday in the month 16:00-16:30 Thursdays 16:00-16:.30 London Time Convert the time
		Saturday Play thrillers, mysteries, love stories and detective fiction. See the program.		BBC Radio 4 Click on FM Program at the bottom of the new page		Fridays 21:00-22:00 Saturdays 14:30-15:30 London Time Convert the time
		NPR Short Stories features readings of classic and new short fiction. See the program at Symphony Space.		WNYC AM Radio (Media Player) or find another other NPR stations		Sundays 4:00 pm New York Time Convert the time
USA		A Biography of America 26 half-hour programs with topics relating to the forces that have shaped the USA. Topics vary from slavery, the Civil War, FDR and the depression to contemporary history.		Annenberg CPB TV Choose the individual programs (Media Player 30:00)		in archive
		This American Life The program shares stories of life and love through monologues, documentaries, short radio plays, "found recordings," and original works for radio, giving you plenty of reasons to linger around the house. See the archive.		WNYC Radio (RealPlayer)		Saturdays 11am - 12pm New York Time Convert the time
				WNYC Radio (RealPlayer | Media Player)		Sundays 6pm - 7pm New York Time Convert the time
		This Is America A fifteen-minute programÊabout life and issues in the United States, with transcripts.		Voice of America		in archive