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12:00 am – 2:00 am
BBC World Service
A one-hour radio program that provides international news, analysis and information in English and 42 other languages. Their global network of correspondents provide impartial news and reports on location.
2:00 am – 9:00 am
Morning Edition
Reporting From Venezuela- 4:51 am – 5:00 amMarketplace Morning Report
- 5:51 am – 6:00 amThe California Report
- 6:42 am – 6:51 amPerspectives
- 6:51 am – 7:00 amThe California Report
- 7:51 am – 8:00 amMarketplace Morning Report
- 8:42 am – 8:51 amPerspectives
- 8:51 am – 9:00 amThe California Report
Death tolls in Venezuela are rising after two powerful earthquakes that struck back-to-back, toppling high rises and causing widespread chaos. Emergency workers from several countries, including the U.S., are aiding in the search for survivors. That story, on Morning Edition.
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Forum
'Toy Story 5' Goes to Infinity and Beyond as Its Toys Confront Technology Thirty years ago, a cowboy doll and a space ranger taught a generation that the toys in our closets might have inner lives of their own. Pixar's beloved gang returns in “Toy Story 5” — and this time, the threat to playtime isn't a rival toy or a forgetful kid heading off to college. It's the glowing rectangle in every child's hands: a tablet. We'll hear from the film's co-director Kenna Harris and its producer Lindsey Collins about the joys and challenges of reviving this beloved franchise.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Forum
Why Pete Hegseth is Blocking Black Officer PromotionsDuring his second term, President Trump has taken aim at DEI initiatives across the federal government, a focus that has been embraced by his cabinet. Deriding “affirmative action promotions,” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directly intervened to block the promotions of more than a dozen Black and women officers. The Atlantic’s Clint Smith recently reported on those snubs and how the Pentagon’s history of prominent Black service members has been scrubbed from public view; he joins us to share their stories.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Science Friday
Glimmer of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer; Phish Bassist on Flow StatePancreatic cancer is among the most-deadly forms of cancer — and notoriously hard to catch early. But a new drug provides a glimmer of hope for patients. Plus, getting in the zone with legendary musician Mike Gordon, bassist from the band Phish, who’s teaming up with a neuroscientist to understand what happens in the brain during flow state.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
All Things Considered
Religious Leaders Explore Possibility of Alien LifeA connection between religious faith and aliens may sound like good fiction. But it turns out, religious leaders have been seriously exploring the possibility of alien life for some time.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The World
The World's Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler are curious about a lot of things. Like citizens engaged in global political movements. Or solutions to combat climate change. There's a lot to explore, on The World.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PBS NewsHour
The PBS NewsHour is an hour-long evening news broadcast, hosted by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, which offers news updates, analysis, live studio interviews, discussions and more.
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Marketplace
Union Uses Data to Cut Health CostsHealth care costs are rising for most Americans, but one East Coast union has used data to cut out insurers and save hundreds of millions on employee health care. A look at how they did it, on Marketplace.
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The California Report Magazine
How a Pacifica Bar Became a Flashpoint for Queer Civil RightsThe San Francisco Bay Area is known as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly areas in the country, but it wasn’t always this way. Back in 1956, the beachside city of Pacifica was the scene of a police raid at a local bar, known to be friendly to the queer community. Hazel’s Inn’s owner Hazel Nikola had her liquor license revoked and was arrested along with 90 of her patrons. As Ana De Almeida Amaral reports for the podcast Bay Curious, the raid would be a blueprint for law enforcement over the next 15 years.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
All Things Considered
Religious Leaders Explore Possibility of Alien LifeA connection between religious faith and aliens may sound like good fiction. But it turns out, religious leaders have been seriously exploring the possibility of alien life for some time.
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The California Report Magazine
How a Pacifica Bar Became a Flashpoint for Queer Civil RightsThe San Francisco Bay Area is known as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly areas in the country but it wasn’t always this way. Back in 1956, the beachside city of Pacifica was the scene of a police raid at a local bar, known to be friendly to the queer community. Hazel’s Inn’s owner Hazel Nikola had her liquor license revoked and was arrested along with 90 of her patrons. As Ana De Almeida Amaral reports for the podcast Bay Curious, the raid would be a blueprint for law enforcement over the next 15 years.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fresh Air
Remembering James BurrowsFresh Air remembers one of the most respected and sought-after directors in television comedy. James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of classic sitcoms like “Taxi,” “Cheers” and “Friends.”
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Forum (Rebroadcast)
'Toy Story 5' Goes to Infinity and Beyond as Its Toys Confront Technology Thirty years ago, a cowboy doll and a space ranger taught a generation that the toys in our closets might have inner lives of their own. Pixar's beloved gang returns in “Toy Story 5” — and this time, the threat to playtime isn't a rival toy or a forgetful kid heading off to college. It's the glowing rectangle in every child's hands: a tablet. We'll hear from the film's co-director Kenna Harris and its producer Lindsey Collins about the joys and challenges of reviving this beloved franchise.
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Forum (Rebroadcast)
Why Pete Hegseth is Blocking Black Officer PromotionsDuring his second term, President Trump has taken aim at DEI initiatives across the federal government, a focus that has been embraced by his cabinet. Deriding “affirmative action promotions,” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directly intervened to block the promotions of more than a dozen Black and women officers. The Atlantic’s Clint Smith recently reported on those snubs and how the Pentagon’s history of prominent Black service members has been scrubbed from public view; he joins us to share their stories.
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tech Nation
‘Incorruptible’ What sets a great company apart from the rest? Host Moira Gunn speaks with Eric Ries about his book “Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great.” Then, Steve Harr tells us how Sana Biotechnology is working to engineer insulin-producing cells for Type I diabetics, without the need for immunosuppressant drugs.
11:00 pm – 12:00 am
BBC World Service
A one-hour radio program that provides international news, analysis and information in English and 42 other languages. Their global network of correspondents provide impartial news and reports on location.