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Sunday
7:30 AM-
8:30 AM-
Chicagoland Radio Mass
Holy Family Church presents an hour long live Catholic mass.
8:30 AM-
9:00 AM-
Torah and Song
A study of the Bible from a Jewish perspective, hosted by Dr. Chaim Ehrman
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Voices from the Circle
Jim DeNomie and Barbara Jersey focus on the news and culture of the Native American community.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
The Comedy Vault
Classic comedy to crack you up!
11:00 AM-
12:00 PM-
Sunday Sports Shootout
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.
12:00 PM-
1:00 PM-
Ethiopian Show
Weekly coverage of Chicago's Ethiopian community.
1:00 PM-
1:30 PM-
Radio Chamba
Spanish-speaking workers tell the stories of their jobs and their experiences with work in America.
1:30 PM-
2:00 PM-
Si Se Puede
Un repaso de los noticias y politica de Chicago.
2:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Dimension Latina
Latin music with occasional news.
6:00 PM-
7:00 PM-
Old Folkies At Home
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.
6:00 PM-
7:00 PM-
Drinking and Writing Brewery, The
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 www.drinkingandwriting.com. Airs on the first Sunday of the month at 6 PM.
6:00 PM-
7:00 PM-
Relevant Tones
On the third Sunday of the month, Seth Boustead features performances by some of today's most interesting composers.
6:00 PM-
7:00 PM-
Azan
Azan puts a human face on the faith of Islam, combats Islamaphobia, and creates a discourse within the Islamic community of Chicago. "Come do good work!" Airs the second Sunday of each month. For more info, see azan887fm.wordpress.com
7:00 PM-
8:00 PM-
Labor Express
Interviews, discussion, and music focusing on Chicago's working people.
8:00 PM-
9:00 PM-
Wordslingers
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.
9:00 PM-
10:00 PM-
Everything Off Beat
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. For more show information and playlists, click here.
10:00 PM-
2:00 AM-
Something Else
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.
2:00 AM-
4:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Ashley
4:00 AM-
6:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Chris W.

 
Monday

6:00 AM-
8:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Geoff
8:00 AM-
9:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Megan B.
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Democracy Now!
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.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
Random Acts of Radio
On the second Monday of the month, check out an array of audio documentary works from producers around Chicago.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
From the Trenches
Reports on politics and issues from Chicago's Independent Media Center. Airs on the fourth Monday of each month. Find more info at the show's web site.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
Eighth Day, The
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 www.8thdaycenter.org. Airs on the first and third Monday of each month.
11:00 AM-
12:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Becky
12:00 PM-
2:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Kathryn
2:00 PM-
4:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Shar
4:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Nate/Dan
6:00 PM-
8:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Claire
8:00 PM-
10:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Nicole
10:00 PM-
12:00 AM-
Destination Unknown
12:00 AM-
2:00 AM-
Two Slaps Radio
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/
2:00 AM-
6:00 AM-
The Arvo Fingers Delirious Insomniac FreeForm Show
Four oozing hours of free-association audio with an unflinching emphasis on evocative, unpopular, or dated content. Playlists at http://posterityplaylists.blogspot.com/

 
Tuesday

6:00 AM-
8:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Ken
8:00 AM-
9:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Hannah
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Democracy Now!
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.
10:00 AM-
10:30 AM-
Making Contact
Discussions of progressive political issues.
10:30 AM-
11:00 AM-
Between the Lines
Underreported news from around the world...
11:00 AM-
2:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Andy
2:00 PM-
4:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Dave Z.
4:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Fred
6:00 PM-
8:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Jen V.
8:00 PM-
10:00 PM-
Women On Women Music Show
Two hours focusing on female musicians from all genres of music.
10:00 PM-
12:00 AM-
Reality Radio
The very best in trashy rock'n'roll, primitive garage, punk, new wave/proto punk, and all related sub-genres.
12:00 AM-
2:00 AM-
Kate and Rachel's Old Style Show
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.
2:00 AM-
4:00 AM-
Electromagnetic Discord (EMD)
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.
4:00 AM-
6:00 AM-
Dysfunctional Jukebox
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

 
Wednesday

6:00 AM-
9:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Jenn
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Democracy Now!
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.
10:00 AM-
10:30 AM-
Counter Spin
Critiquing the press by Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting.
10:30 AM-
11:00 AM-
Under Surveillance
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. For more information and show archives, go to www.undersurveillance.org.
10:30 AM-
11:00 AM-
What's The Word?
What's the Word? was developed to show how the study of language and literature enriches people's lives. Airs the first and third Wednesdays of the month. See www.mla.org/radio for more information.
11:00 AM-
12:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Caitlin
12:00 PM-
2:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Brent Z.
2:00 PM-
4:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Carrie
4:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Julie
6:00 PM-
8:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Dave L.
8:00 PM-
10:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Julio
10:00 PM-
2:00 AM-
Rock Sin Anestesia
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!!
2:00 AM-
6:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Barb.Wire

 
Thursday

6:00 AM-
8:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Adam
8:00 AM-
9:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Katherine
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Democracy Now!
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.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
Alternative Radio
Hour long, in-depth discussions on a single issue by some of today's top progressive voices. Find more info at www.alternativeradio.org.
11:00 AM-
2:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Razor
2:00 PM-
4:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Chris M.
4:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Lara
6:00 PM-
10:00 PM-
Radio One: Chicago
Billy Giannopoulos, Jeremy McLean, and Sean Morrison bring you Chicago's best bands, playing live and guest DJing.
10:00 PM-
2:00 AM-
Abstract Science
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.
2:00 AM-
4:00 AM-
Echo Beach
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.
4:00 AM-
6:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Jordan

 
Friday

6:00 AM-
8:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Brent K.
8:00 AM-
9:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Samip
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Democracy Now!
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.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
Business Matters
The inside story of how business is shaping our world. Join host Thomas White Fridays from 10-11am except for the fourth Friday of the month. See businessmatters.net for more information.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
Political Wrap
On the fourth Friday of the month, join hosts Mike Stephen and Jack Smith as they discuss politics - local and national.
11:00 AM-
12:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Bohus
12:00 PM-
2:00 PM-
Independent Music Format with Eric
2:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Full on Friday with Di
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
6:00 PM-
6:30 PM-
Outside the Loop Radio
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. See www.outsidetheloopradio.com for more information.
6:30 PM-
11:00 PM-
Reggae Vibes
Reggae music, roots, lovers, and dancehall from cultures around the world.
11:00 PM-
2:00 AM-
Independent Music Format
2:00 AM-
4:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Dave/Rene
4:00 AM-
6:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Derick

 
Saturday

6:00 AM-
9:00 AM-
Independent Music Format with Susan
9:00 AM-
10:00 AM-
Live from the Heartland
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.
10:00 AM-
11:00 AM-
Kids Play
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!
11:00 AM-
1:00 PM-
Live-N-Kickin' Bluegrass Chicago
Recorded and live bluegrass music in the studio with featured artist. Hosted by Billy J. Ivers. Airs on the first Saturday of each month.
11:00 AM-
1:00 PM-
Somebody Else's Troubles
Tom Jackson and company play the best in folk, roots, Americana, blues, country, and related styles. The show often features live performances.
1:00 PM-
2:00 PM-
New Orleans Music Hour
Host Tom Jackson's weekly musical tour of the Crescent City.
2:00 PM-
4:00 PM-
Mosaic
An excursion around the globe that explores both ancient traditions and the most contemporary developments in international music. Hosted by Peter Margasak.
4:00 PM-
6:00 PM-
Radio L'Union
Two hours of conversation on the politics and culture, plus music, of Haiti (in Creole, French, and English).
6:00 PM-
7:30 PM-
Independent Music Format with Megan/Jordan
7:30 PM-
11:30 PM-
Hip Hop Project
The soundtrack for the alternative hip hop nation.
11:30 PM-
3:00 AM-
Groove Temple, The
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.
3:00 AM-
7:30 AM-
Power in the Praise
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!
3:00 AM-
7:30 AM-
Worship the Lord, Phase 2
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!
3:00 AM-
7:30 AM-
Gospel Memories
The first Sunday of the month, Bob Marovich features gospel from the music's golden age, including rare early recordings.

 

 
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