Experience the rich musical sounds of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas in a lively blend of music, interviews and stories. Host Georges Collinet brings you live music and conversations with some of the biggest names in world music, including Thomas Mapfumo and Youssou N'Dour. Each episode is a worldwide celebration of music with African roots. The show is produced by Sean Barlow for World Music Productions.

Sunday at 12:00 pm

All Songs Considered is the place to discover music. The acclaimed weekly program - available as streaming audio, a podcast and a broadcast - melds contemporary music, live concerts, videos and artist interviews to offer a truly eclectic music mix.

Sunday at 3:00 pm

Weekdays at 4:00 pm and Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 5:00 pm and Weekdays at 9:00 pm

American Routes is a weekly two-hour public radio program produced in New Orleans, presenting a broad range of American music -- blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical. Now celebrating in our 9th year on the air, American Routes explores the shared musicall and cultural threads in these American styles and genresof music -- and how they are distinguished.

Sunday at 7:00 am

Newshour, the BBC's flagship news program that specializes in bringing listeners not only the facts but also the in-depth analysis and commentary behind the headlines.

Weekdays at 7:00 am and Weekdays at 7:00 pm

Sit down with celebrated host Bob Edwards as he interviews some of the most fascinating entertainers, newsmakers, historians, artists and regular folks with a story to tell. Jimmy Carter, Newt Gingrich and George Clooney have all dropped by the show, which features an artful mix of music, readings, film clips and more. Spend your weekend with Bob Edwards and his special guests.

Sunday at 9:00 am

Echoes is a daily two-hour music soundscape, distributed by Public Radio International and broadcast on over 150 radio stations from Maine to California. With host John Diliberto, a writer for Billboard, Pulse and other magazines, Echoes brings together a wide array of styles, from acoustic to electronic, jazz to space music, the avant-garde to rock.

Weekdays at 12:00 am and Sunday at 10:00 pm

Hosted by WFYI's film guru Matthew Socey, Film Soceyology features criticism and commentary on recently released movies, as well as DVD releases and general film chatter. Expect guests ranging from Deborah Asante to Ed Johnson-Ott, actors and musicians, film critics and reviewers from Indianapolis and beyond.

Friday at 5:00 pm

Weekdays at 6:00 pm and Weekdays at 12:00 pm and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:00 pm

Fresh Air Weekend collects the best cultural segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening. Stations have the flexibility to carry weekday and weekend programs together or separately.

Saturday at 11:00 am

IndianapolisMusic.net podcast - The best live shows of the week in the Indianapolis area are discussed and music is previewed on the Indianapolis Music dot net podcast. The Point is proud to broadcast this top notch podcast on HD2, hosted by Indy (and indie) music insiders and musicians Steve Hayes and Ryan Williams. Tune in each Thursday afternoon at 4 for a rundown of the best upcoming shows, witty banter, and "IMN OnTrack." This segment takes a closer look at one track a local artist has put on the web for your perusal, and gives you a little history behind the music as well.

Thursday at 4:00 pm

A weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.

Tuesday at 4:00 pm

Mountain Stage blends studio quality with live performance before a theater audience. Features four or five guests and is recorded with a live audience. Each guest performs a three- to six-song segment.

Sunday at 1:00 pm

Old School goes back in time to bring you the best music from several different genres. The "Old School" title encompasses three locally produced shows which rotate during the month.

"Saturday Night Throwback Show" with host Chris Fenix brings you the best in old school rap and hip hop, along with some of today's top artists.

"A Blast From the Past" with JB Lane takes you on a musical trip back in time. Regular features include Rate the Remake and The Flashback Favorite as well as an occasional artist who drops by for an "interview". Listeners can also expect pop hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today with a particular flair for the 80's.

"Ladies Night" hosted by Melissa Davis, features women in music (especially Rock & Roll) from the 60's through today. From divas to disco queens you'll hear all kinds of music to set your Saturday night off right.

Saturday at 10:00 pm

On Campus features several Indianapolis area universities (currently Butler and IUPUI as of December 2008) in a weekly radio show. Tune in for the hottest college bands, info on campus activities, and featured speakers. On Campus airs every Thursday evening at 10, and is a student produced production.

Thursday at 10:00 pm

On the Media explores how the media "sausage" is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. For one hour a week, the show tries to lift the veil from the process of "making media," especially news media, because it's through that lens that we literally see the world and the world sees us.

Monday at 4:00 pm

Sound & Spirit is a weekly series of hour-long radio programs exploring the human spirit through music and ideas. Ellen Kushner hosts the show. It is produced by WGBH Radio Boston and distributed by Public Radio International.

Sunday at 11:00 am

Host Jesse Thorn, "America's Radio Sweetheart," hosts in-depth discussions with personalities from the world of entertainment & the arts.

Wednesday at 4:00 pm

Sound Opinions fires up smart and spirited discussions about a wide range of popular music, from cutting-edge underground rock and hip-hop, to classic rock, R&B, electronica, worldbeat, or just about any other genre you can name.

Thursday at 5:00 pm

In Studio 360, Kurt Andersen -- novelist, journalist, and co-founder of legendary Spy magazine - is our guide to what's happening in the culture.

Friday at 4:00 pm

When Americans want to be a part of the national conversation, they turn to Talk of the Nation, NPR's midday news-talk show. Journalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and healthcare, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians, and artists from around the world.

Weekdays at 2:00 pm

A "treatment," in Hollywood parlance, is a concise overview of a screenplay. On The Treatment, film critic Elvis Mitchell turns the tables and gives the "treatment" to some of the most influential and innovative forces creating movies and popular art and entertainment.

Each week, Elvis speaks with an amazing array of guests, discussing everything from their inner conflicts to their interior design. With a straightforward style that understates his vast knowledge, Elvis is able to extract insights, issues and inspirations from even the most introverted guests. Conversations on The Treatment are mostly comfortable, sometimes contentious, but always fascinating.

Sunday at 3:30 pm

Stories about people who love their cars, for better or for worse. One guy sees his stolen car on the road and gives chase. David Segal takes us inside the world of db drag racing - where the "db" stands for decibel, and the cars are too loud to drive ... or even listen to.

Monday at 5:00 pm and Saturday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 1:00 pm

Saturday at 11:00 pm

Weekend America is a place where curious, lively hosts spark conversations, share unexpected stories and connect listeners with the most compelling ideas and events of America this weekend. Each week two hosts invite listeners to a lively conversation about the issues of the week, the arts, and public affairs.

Saturday at 12:00 pm

A different special program each week.

Saturday at 3:00 pm

Expect the unexpected when you enter the eclectic, imaginative world of Jonathan Goldstein. Each week he invites you to eavesdrop on conversations with an extraordinary characters imagined by some of radio's funniest storytellers.

Wednesday at 5:00 pm

Since 1991, World Cafe© has emerged as the premiere public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music. The show is hosted by long-time Philadelphia radio personality David Dye. A passionate music enthusiast, Dye takes listeners on a unique journey of musical discovery as he presents a mix of music from both new and legendary artists.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00 pm and Tuesday at 5:00 pm

XPoNential showcases an array of artists and music with a unique mix of emerging and heritage contemporary musicians. This music genre is threaded through NPR's newsmagazine programming both in the content and in the interstitial breaks and is very recognizable to public radio audiences.

Weekdays at 5:00 am and Weekdays at 9:00 am and Weekdays at 2:00 am and Saturday at 4:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday at 12:00 am and Sunday at 4:00 pm