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  • 12:00 AM
  • Paths Not Taken
    New York Times columnist Ross Douthat discusses his belief that American Christianity has gone astray. Plus: the legacy of the L.A. riots; Mary Phillips-Sandy, editorial producer of C...
  • 02:00 AM
  • BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

  • 05:00 AM
  • BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

  • 05:30 AM
    Special Programming
     
     
  • 06:00 AM
  • We regret to inform you that American Public Media ended production of the program recently. The last episode aired on WNYC in August of 2018. If you'd like to get more information or listen to past shows visit MarketplaceWeekend.org

  • 07:00 AM
  • The Ongoing Impact of Kony 2012, Fact Checking Gossip and More

    Debating Kony 2012's impact, teaching journalists safety in combat zones, fact checking gossip, and an formula to predict celebrity breakups.

  • 08:00 AM
  • NPR’s Scott Simon reports on the world’s top news, features and entertainment to your Saturday morning. 

  • 10:00 AM
  • For years, America’s funniest auto mechanics, Click and Clack, have offered insights on that weird sound your Volkswagen makes.

  • 11:00 AM
  • The NPR news quiz where the panelists are funny, the limericks are lyrical and you get to shout answers at your radio. Hosted by Peter Sagal.

  • 12:00 PM
  • ThisAmericanLife: Themed, offbeat, (mostly) true stories that shed new light on the extraordinary side of everyday life. Host Ira Glass and a regular cast of personalities, including David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell and Mike Birbiglia, bring the best of nonfiction storytelling to the radio. 

  • 01:00 PM
  • Jesse Thorn cuts through the weeds of pop culture, with irreverent comedy, in-depth interviews and a keen eye for what’s worth knowing about.

  • 02:00 PM
    Open to Debate
  • Intelligence Squared US

    The UN should admit Palestine as a full member state

    On September 23, 2011, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appeared before the U.N. General Assembly to request full membership for the State of Palestine. America’s veto power renders their bid largely symbolic, but there could be leverage gained– like indirect recognition ...

  • 03:00 PM
    Special Programming
     
     
  • 05:00 PM
  • A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.

  • 06:00 PM
  • Acclaimed musician and songwriter Chris Thile welcomes a wide range of well-known and up-and-coming talent to share the stage and create a beautiful listening experience on his variety show, Live from Here.

  • 08:00 PM
  • We continue the legacy of Danny Stiles every Saturday night with archive broadcasts of his WNYC shows.  Hear the sounds of big band music as the "Vicar of Vintage" sets your radio aglow with songs, remembrances, and the spin only he can provide.

  • 10:00 PM
  • For more than 70 years, Oscar Brand hosted Folksong Festival, holding a Guinness record for the longest running radio program with the same host.

  • 11:00 PM
  • BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.