Programs
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A Prairie Home Companion
Airs Saturday, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon-2 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion is a live radio variety show both created and hosted by Garrison Keillor since 1974. -
All Things Considered
Airs Monday through Friday, 2-7 pm (with Marketplace at 3 & 5:30 pm; Fresh Air 4-5 pm) -
All Things Considered (Weekend)
NPR News' signature afternoon newsmagazine, All Things Considered airs from 5-6 pm Saturdays and Sundays. -
American Routes
Airs Saturday, 8-10 p.m. American Routes is the melting pot of American Music on public radio. -
Arts & Culture -- Local Interviews
KUNR has long been at the center of the arts and culture of northern Nevada and the region. Reno Public Radio is committed to giving voice and visibility to leaders and organizations in the arts and culture community with these timely interviews. -
BBC Newshour
Airs Monday-Friday, 1-2 pm. BBC Newshour is a 60-minute program that delves deep into today's biggest news stories. -
Beyond the Headlines
Northern Nevada's public radio station, KUNR 88.7 FM, continues to expand its local news focus with Beyond the Headlines. The one-hour show airs Wednesdays at 2 p.m. -
Car Talk
Car Talk is a "can't-miss" weekend tradition for tens of thousands of listeners. America's funniest automobile mechanics, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, also known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers, have laughed their way into the hearts of public radio listeners everywhere. -
Center Stage From Wolf Trap
Center Stage from Wolf Trap showcases live -performances from some of today's -finest chamber musicians. Recorded in the -acoustically superb Barns at Wolf Trap, these 13 one-hour radio programs also include unscripted and spontaneous conversation with hosts Rich Kleinfeldt and Bill McGlaughlin. -
Classical Music
The multiple, talented and knowledgable hosts such as Gillian Martin generate the programming live from the studio and then transmit the programming via satellite to KUNR in real time. It airs evenings and overnight Sunday night through Friday night on KUNR. -
Club 88 with Bob Carroll
With two programs on KUNR -- and only on KUNR -- veteran Reno Broadcaster Bob Carroll keeps alive some of the great music of the past with stars like Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Perry Como, Glen Miller and Benny Goodman. -
Community Voices
KUNR's weekly half-hour program featuring conversations with people throughout our region in the arts, nonprofit, education and business communities. -
Fresh Air
Fresh Air is one of the most popular programs on public radio. Host Terry Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and pop culture. -
Jazz
Host Jim Wilke always brings in the latest in jazz news, tour events, and even local jazz clubs around the nation worth checking out. New and well-established contemporary jazz artists drop in for a chat, and the music ranges from latest releases to jazz classics. -
Jimbo's Juke Joint and Acoustic Roadhouse Cafe
Hosted by KUNR's longtime volunteer Jim Burke, Jimbo's Juke Joint & Acoustic Roadhouse Cafe takes an edgy, bohemian approach to roots music by featuring the latest high pitched twang of classic rural Americana and obscure country-fried folk. -
Marketplace
Marketplace is fast becoming the most talked about program on the air. The show's fresh, conversational tone, contemporary topics, and enthusiasm for business makes the show something that everyone can listen to no matter how well versed. -
Morning Edition
Since 1979, NPR's Morning Edition has been at the core of public radio broadcasting. Morning Edition provides listeners up-to-the-minute news, in-depth analysis of events, commentary, and on the lighter side -- coverage of the arts and sports. -
Music of America with Bob Carroll
With two programs on KUNR -- and only on KUNR -- veteran Reno Broadcaster Bob Carroll keeps alive some of the great music of the past with stars like Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Perry Como, Glen Miller and Benny Goodman. -
Parenting with Cheryl Erwin
Cheryl Erwin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author who has had a private practice working with children, teens, couples, and individuals in the Reno/Sparks area for 20 years. Her parenting commentaries air Tuesdays at 5:35 and 7:35 am. -
Relationships with Dr. Rebecca Jankovich
Dr. Jankovich has worked as a psychologist since 1974. She works with a range of problems including relationships, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, grief, trauma, and struggles with life transitions. Her commentaries air Thursdays at 5:35 and 7:35 am -
Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot
Head out to the front porch of your radio and enjoy a tasty musical stew of insurgent Americana, folk, bluegrass, singer-songwriters, twang, spoken word, humor....known as The Risky Biscuit Hayseed Hoot! -
Robin Holabird's Film Review
Robin Holabird reviews movies for KUNR. A former radio news reporter, Robin appreciates the KUNR format explores stories in depth. Robin's reviews have aired on KUNR for more than 30 years. You can hear them each Friday morning at 5:35 and 7:35. -
Sunday Baroque
Created and hosted by Suzanne Bona, Sunday Baroque features music from specifically the "classical baroque" era before 1750. This includes composers like Handel, Vivaldi and Bach. -
Take Names Later Blues
Longtime Reno radio broadcaster and musician Steve Funk hosts Saturday afternoon blues host. -
Talk of the Nation
Talk of the Nation is NPR's midday news-talk show hosted by Neal Conan, most known for his ability to generate intelligent, thought provoking discussion on any issue. Focusing on current events and controversial issues, Conan is an extraordinary discussion leader from politics to the arts, welfare, education, healthcare, and more. -
Talk of the Nation: Science Friday
Each week Science Friday, host Ira Flatow and his panel of guests take complex science issues and break them down for a balanced discussion on the issues at hand. -
TED Radio
A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds. -
TED Radio
A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world's most remarkable minds. -
The Diane Rehm Show
Winner of the 2010 George Foster Peabody Award, The Diane Rehm Show prepares and entertains listeners with attentive and energetic conversations on diverse discussion topics. Rehm interviews some of the most distinguished, and unusual guests hosted on any talk show. -
The Splendid Table
If you love food, join host Lynne Rossetto Kasper for a weekly discussion about how food influences our culture, touches our lives and hearts, and molds our lifestyle. -
UNR Reflections: A Few Minutes with Milt
Prior to the passing of UNR President Milton Glick on April 16, 2011, "A Few Minutes with Milt" aired Wednesdays at 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. You can hear archives of Milt's interviews with students, faculty, community members and others. -
Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! is NPR's news quiz program hosted by Peter Sagal, with Carl Kasell. It features a panel of commentators that assist in the games and provide anecdotes along the way. -
Weekend Edition Saturday
Weekend Edition Saturday is the Saturday counterpart to Morning Edition. NPR's Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon and his experience bring a sophisticated perspective to his role as host. -
Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday is the Sunday counterpart to Morning Edition. Host Liane Hansen brings news, analysis and features from NPR's team around the world. -
World of Opera
World of Opera with host Lisa Simeone brings listeners compelling performances from top American and international opera companies. World of Opera encompasses the seminal operas of centuries past as well as today's masterpieces. World of Opera is a production of WDAV Classical Public Radio, a service of Davidson College. -
xCommentary: KUNR GM David Stipech
David encourages others to pursue their passions and make a difference with their lives. His radio commentaries on the heart-and-soul issues of life can be heard Mondays at 5:35 and 7:35 am.