- Abstract Science
on schedule - email
- Hosts LSE and Chris Widman select a wide spectrum of future music, from electro space bossa and breakbeat fusions to the deepest reaches of drum & bass, dubwise ambient and psychedelic jazz. More info, as well as some archived shows are on www.abstractscience.net.
- Alternative Radio
on schedule
- Hour long, in-depth discussions on a single issue by some of today's top progressive voices.
- Azan
on schedule
- Azan puts a human face on the faith of Islam, combats Islamaphobia, and creates a discourses within the Islamic community of Chicago. "Come to do good work." Airs the second Sunday of each month.
- Between the Lines
on schedule
- Underreported news from around the world...
- Business Matters
on schedule
- The inside story of how business is shaping our world. Join host Thomas White every Friday from 10-11am except for the fourth Friday of the month. See businessmatters.net for more information.
- Chicagoland Radio Mass
on schedule
- Holy Family Church presents an hour long live Catholic mass.
- Counter Spin
on schedule
- Critiquing the press by Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting.
- Democracy Now!
on schedule
- Award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez tackle the issues with a host of voices you won't find anywhere else on the air, including regular people impacted by government policies. For more information, visit www.democracynow.org.
- Dimension Latina
on schedule
- Latin music with occasional news.
- Drinking and Writing Brewery, The
on schedule
- Why is it that some writers drink and go home with the Nobel Prize and others just go home and sleep it off? Find out the connection between creativity and alcohol. Neo-Futurists Sean Benjamin and Steve Mosqueda will be your tour guides through the Drinking & Writing Brewery. Also see the show's web site. Airs on the first Sunday of the month at 6 PM.
- Dysfunctional Jukebox
on schedule
- A comedy radio show featuring skits, sketches, standup, silly songs, snippets, sound drops and more. Featuring artists such as Weird Al, Monty Python, and Adam Sandler. Join Jenn the Ninja at the jukebox every Wednesday 4-6 a.m. More info at MidwestNinja.com
- Echo Beach
on schedule - playlist/notes
- A bass-heavy sonic journey through the world of dub, starting with old-school roots and covering dub and dub influenced music including new-school roots, ambient dub, dubhop, dubstep, digi-dub, Asian dub and more from around the globe.
- Eighth Day, The
on schedule
- Produced by the 8th Day Center for Justice, a coalition of Catholic sisters, brothers and priests, this show focuses upon contemporary social issues from a spiritual perspective and offers practical ways to respond. More information is available at The 8th Day Center's website. Airs on the first and third Monday of each month.
- Electromagnetic Discord (EMD)
on schedule
- Two hours of electronic dissonance carefully sutured together.
Hosted by Wrylab, the show dips into glitch, ambient, noise, electrofolk, IDM, technoid, post-industrial, EBM, breakcore and drone.
- Ethiopian Show
on schedule
- Weekly coverage of Chicago's Ethiopian community.
- Everything Off Beat
on schedule - playlist/notes
- The world's premier ska-oriented show, drawing from all three waves of ska (with an extensive collection of original Jamacian vinyl) and adding dashes of soul, mod, rockabilly, power pop, and punk. Hosted by Chuck Wren.
- From the Trenches
on schedule
- Reports on politics and issues from Chicago's Independent Media Center. Airs on the fourth Monday of each month. More info at the show's web site.
- Full on Friday with Di
on schedule
- Musical stew with tunes new and old, local to international, from fun and quirky to thought-provoking musical delights! Toss in a dash of in-studio interviews and pepper it with live performances! What's going on in Chicago, music and otherwise? Whet your fun-time appetite every week with Full on Friday with Di.
More information is at www.djs-razor-di.com
- Gospel Memories
on schedule - playlist/notes
- The first Sunday of the month, Bob Marovich features gospel from the music's golden age, including rare early recordings.
- Groove Temple, The
on schedule - email
- Shani and the Cano Bros. spin contemporary underground deep house with special guest DJs. Also see thegroovetemple.com for more on the show and related information.
- Hip Hop Project
on schedule - email
- The soundtrack for the alternative hip hop nation.
- Independent Music Format with Adam
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Andy
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Ashley
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Barb.Wire
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Becky
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Bohus
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Brent K.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Brent Z.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Caitlin
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Carrie
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Chris M.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Chris W.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Claire
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Dave L.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Dave Z.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Dave/Rene
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Derick
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Eric
on schedule - playlist/notes
- Independent Music Format with Fred
on schedule - email
- Independent Music Format with Geoff
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Hannah
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Jen V.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Jenn
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Jordan
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Julie
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Julio
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Katherine
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Kathryn
on schedule - playlist/notes
- Independent Music Format with Ken
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Lara
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Lisa
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Megan B.
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Megan/Jordan
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Nate/Dan
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Nicole
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Razor
on schedule - playlist/notes
- Independent Music Format with Samip
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Shar
on schedule
- Independent Music Format with Susan
on schedule
- Kate and Rachel's Old Style Show
on schedule - playlist/notes
- A mix of music from the 60s and 70s that you may have missed. Features a mix of punk, soul, glam, reggae, garage, and more.
- Kids Play
on schedule - playlist/notes
- Kids Play hosts Sheila D and Susan Salidor bring you music for kids under 11. The show features new and old releases of kids' music and stories that will entertain the entire family -- including Mom and Dad!
- Labor Express
on schedule - playlist/notes
- Interviews, discussion, and music focusing on Chicago's working people.
- Live from the Heartland
on schedule
- Live conversations from the venerable Heartland Cafe in Rogers Park.
More info can be found on the show's blog. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media through the Funding Exchange.
- Live-N-Kickin' Bluegrass Chicago
on schedule - email
- Recorded and live bluegrass music in the studio with featured artist. Hosted by Billy J. Ivers. Airs on the first Saturday of each month.
- Making Contact
on schedule
- Discussions of progressive political issues.
- Mosaic
on schedule - playlist/notes
- An excursion around the globe that explores
both ancient traditions and the most contemporary developments in international music. Hosted by Peter Margasak.
- New Orleans Music Hour
on schedule - playlist/notes - email
- Host Tom Jackson's weekly musical tour of the Crescent City.
- Old Folkies At Home
on schedule
- Old Folkies at Home is folk music and comedy from David Bragman's eclectic and extensive collections, plus local musicians recorded at his own Schu-man Studios. Airs the fourth Sunday of the month.
- Open Books
on schedule
- An hour dedicated to the pleasures of reading hosted by Donna Seaman of the American Library Association. Open Books airs on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Check out program archives and the Open Books' blog at the show's brand new website
- Outside the Loop Radio
on schedule
- WLUW's Chi-centric and almost above-ground audio magazine: Outside the Loop Radio. Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann cover local issues with a wide range of guests, interesting discussions, and stories from around the city.
- Political Wrap
on schedule
- On the fourth Friday of the month, join hosts Mike Stephen and Jack Smith as they discuss politics - local and national.
- Power in the Praise
on schedule
- For our gospel music programming, the fourth Sunday of the month is hosted by Minister Willie Jones (where we praise God on purpose). The program focuses on music for the seasons of the year, featuring various genres of gospel music. In months with five Sundays, Minister Jones and Reverend Dr. Yolanda Freeman of Worship the Lord, Phase 2 co-host a gospel explosion!
- Radio Chamba
on schedule
- Spanish-speaking workers tell the stories of their jobs and their experiences with work in America.
- Radio L'Union
on schedule
- Two hours of conversation on the politics and culture, plus music, of Haiti (in Creole, French, and English).
- Radio One: Chicago
on schedule - playlist/notes - email
- Billy Giannopoulos, Jeremy McLean, and Sean Morrison bring you Chicago's best bands, playing live and guest DJing.
- Random Acts of Radio
on schedule
- On the second Monday of the month, check out an array of audio documentary works from producers around Chicago.
- Reality Radio
on schedule - playlist/notes - email
- The very best in trashy rock'n'roll, primitive garage, punk, new wave/proto punk, and all related sub-genres.
- Reggae Vibes
on schedule - playlist/notes - email
- Reggae music, roots, lovers, and dancehall from cultures around the world.
- Relevant Tones
on schedule
- On the third Sunday of the month, Seth Brousard features performances by some of today's most interesting composers.
- Rock Sin Anestesia
on schedule - email
- The premiere Latin Alternative radio show in the US. Featuring:Indie-rock, electronica, surf, fusion, ska, and more with commentary, interviews, and hard to find tracks that will kick your ass!!
- Si Se Puede
on schedule
- Un repaso de los noticias y politica de Chicago.
- Somebody Else's Troubles
on schedule
- Tom Jackson and company play the best in folk, roots, Americana, blues, country, and related styles. The show often features live performances.
- Something Else
on schedule - email
- For 10 years Something Else has been Chicago’s premier outlet for Sound Art, Electronic, Experimental, Improvised and Avant-Garde Music, Field Recordings, Soundscapes, things beyond description, and of course lots of live to air performances by artists from Chicago and around the world. Produced and Hosted by Philip von Zweck.
- Sunday Sports Shootout
on schedule
- WLUW's weekly sports talk show, featuring interviews with Chicago and national sports figures from colleges to the pros. A wide-ranging look at sports, from Loyola athletics, to the Wolves and the Fire, to the Cubs and Sox, and more. For more information visit www.sundaysportsshootout.com.
- The Arvo Fingers Delirious Insomniac FreeForm Show
on schedule
- Four oozing hours of free-association audio with an unflinching emphasis on evocative, unpopular, or dated content. Playlists at http://posterityplaylists.blogspot.com/
- The Comedy Vault
on schedule
- Classic comedy to crack you up!
- Torah and Song
on schedule
- A study of the Bible from a Jewish perspective, hosted by Dr. Chaim Ehrman
- Two Slaps Radio
on schedule - playlist/notes
- Local DJ's Eric Lab Rat and Arvo Fingers spin Funk, Soul, its roots or derivatives, and other songs about love or loss that you can shake your funky thang to. DIG IT!
Playlists at http://posterityplaylists.blogspot.com/
- Under Surveillance
on schedule
- Kevin Fullam takes a closer look at politics on both the local and national levels, and also examines pop culture and the role that mass media plays in political behavior. Airs on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. More information and archives at the show's website, here.
- Underground Communiqué
on schedule - playlist/notes
- The best in punk and hardcore, with frequent live performances, hosted by Chris Siuty. Check out the blog here.
- Voices from the Circle
on schedule
- Jim DeNomie and Barbara Jersey focus on the news and culture of the Native American community.
- Women On Women Music Show
on schedule - email
- Two hours focusing on female musicians from all genres of music.
- Wordslingers
on schedule
- Michael C. Watson hosts Chicago poets just off the streets and out of the slams. Airs on the first and third Sunday of each month.
- Worship the Lord, Phase 2
on schedule
- Is hosted by Reverend Dr. Yolanda Freeman (where the message is in the music). Heard every 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month, the program focuses on music for a liturgical calendar moving with the seasons of the year, and featuring various genres of gospel music. And in months with five Sundays, Minister Willie Jones of Power In the Praise and Reverend Freeman co-host a gospel explosion!
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