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Randall Davidson-Chief Announcer/News Producer
Wisconsin Public Radio
davidson@vilas.uwex.edu

PROGRAMMING SOURCES Updated 01/00

Alphabetical by program title
(+) = also available on NPR satellite
Please send updates/corrections to Randall Davidson at
davidson@wpr.org
Please let producers know where you found about about their
program.

-JAZZ PERSPECTIVES

2-4 minute modules profiling a jazz musician. Profile includes interview excerpts and music selections. Artists include those in Latin jazz, salsa and blues. Also available at www.mercurycenter.com/justgo/jazz. *FREE on DAT (preferred), cassette or reel-contact producer for details. Station must announce website URL before and after broadcast of module. Reese Erlich rerlich@csuhayward.edu

-JAZZ RHYTHM

1 hour weekly program of classic jazz of the 20s, 30s and 40s as heard on original recordings and as performed today. Program contains interviews and occasional guest celebrity hosts. On CD or DAT (+) Beginning fall 1999, $100/quarter in top 60 U.S. markets, $50/quarter in other markets Rhythm Productions 415-826-4885 or dradjazz@aol.com

-JOY

54 minute weekly program of traditional church music

- *FREE on CD (program contains commercials as separate
  tracks on CD non-commercial stations can skip these tracks)
- The Jubilee Network 800-325-6333

JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

-60-second weekday module of of news about health and medicine *on cassette: contact producer for program fees
Consultation Radio Network 800-226-8608

-KITKAT ACOUSTIC BREAK

30 minute weekly program with musician interviews and studio recordings in an acoustic setting

- 20 programs/year: 10 in fall/10 in spring)
- *FREE on CD
- Jaime Levit/College SoundTrack 212-921-2100

-LATINO USA

29 minute weekly magazine of news and culture with a Latino focus. Magazine and modular formats on same CD.

- *FREE on CD (+) magazine & modular formats on same
- excerpting permitted
- Latino USA 512-475-6767

-THE LAW SHOW

25 minute weekly program on the courts and legal issues

- *FREE on CD (+)
- produced by WAMC-Albany
- National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org

-LEGISLATIVE GAZETTE

29-minute weekly newsmagazine devoted to covering New York State Legislature and New York State government and politics. Although of primary interest to New York residents, it is available to all non- commercial stations. (+) Produced by WAMC-Albany *FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org

-LIFETIMES: THE TEXAS EXPERIENCE

90 second weekday program of history and anecdotes about Texas

- *FREE on CD
- Note: Available to Texas stations only
- Longhorn Radio Network 800-457-6576

-LIKE IT IS

-29 minute weekly interview program with information geared toward contemporary American society
*on cassette/CD delivery in near future.
Produced at KASU-FM/Jonesboro, Arkansas Robert Franklin/KASU 870-931-8028

LIVING ON EARTH

-59:00 or 28:30 weekly newsmagazine on the environment and world and national ecological developments. Stations may run first 28:30 as a half-hour program or full 59:00 length as a one-hour program. Stations may not run second half of program stand- alone. Cutaway available for newscast compatibility. Produced in cooperation with WBUR-Boston. (+)
*on CD: $15/program
World Media Foundation/WBUR
Contact: Susan Shepard 617-520-6861

LOAFER'S GLORY

-58 minute weekly patchwork of songs, stories, interviews, tall tales and revelations about the traveling life, labor heritage and social history. Hosted by folksinger/storyteller Utah Phillips. *on CD: contact producer for fees. Also on Pacifica Ku satellite system.
No Guff Records 530-265-2476

-L'ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE DE MONTREAL

120 minute weekly program of classical music concert performances (9 programs/year) *FREE on CD or DAT (tape return) (+) WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114)

-MADISON INSTITUTE FORUM

59 minute recorded lectures by noted authors and activists. Lectures are each part of a multi-part series. Topics include corporate power and the media, the public relations industry, global capitalism, tax reform and preservation of Social Security. Tapes and transcripts available. *FREE on cassette or CD Madison Institute, P.O.Box 5304, Madison, WI 53705 or contact Dan at CDCornwell@aol.com www.themadisoninstitute.org

-MAKING CONTACT

29 minute weekly public affairs program of grassroots voices and ideas with stories of change through activism

- excerptable
- contact producer for local underwriting restrictions
- *FREE on cassette (+)
- National Radio Project 415-851-7256

-MASTER CONTROL

28 minute weekly magazine/interview program with inspirational commentary

- *FREE on CD
- Media Technology Group/Southern Baptist Convention 800-266-1837

-ME AND MARIO

29-minute weekly political discussion program featuring former New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Program focuses on national and international politcal issues. Produced by WAMC-Albany *FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org

-MELODY TIME

30 minute program of light classical music: best loved melodies, love songs, waltzes and operetta hits. 2 programs per month/narration in English. *FREE on CD Deutsche Welle musik@dwelle.de

-MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

60 or 120 minute weekly program of folk music, comedy and show tunes*FREE on DAT or CD--tape return (+) Stations may take first hour or both hours WFMT Fine Arts Network 800-USA-WFMT ext.2114

-MIDWEST TODAY RADIO EDITION

5-minute weekly hard news or feature module from the contents of Midwest Today magazine. Module features exclusive interview segments from the magazine's profiled celebrities and newsmakers as well as reports from the magazine's columnists and reports on events in the midwest. *FREE on CD delivered every six weeks. CD contains :30 taggable promo for each program. Program contains incidental reference to the magazine's telephone number (deletable by non-commercial stations) Midwest Today Radio Edition 1-515-755-3851

-MILLENIUM OF MUSIC

59 minute weekly program of early music.

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*FREE on CD (return basis)+
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863

-MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

120 minute classical music concert performance

- 13 weeks/year
*FREE on CD (return basis)+
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863

-MIND'S EYE RADIO

Various 59-minute spoken-word productions blending essays, poetry, commentary and features built around a theme. Topics have included creativity, death, water, fathers and privacy. (Also available on Pacifica Satellite KU-Band) on cassette or CD (contact producer for details) Mind's Eye Audio Productions/Madison, WI 1-608-256-6525 mindseye@itis.com www.mindseyeaudio.com

-MINNESOTA NEWS CONNECTION

regular daily audio feed of news actualities to accompany news script faxed to stations (contact producer). News of Minnesota interest and of national interest featuring Minnesota newsmakers. Website delivery of scripts in development.
*FREE via phone (888-215-3805)/MP3 download in development: contact producer Minnesota News Connection 651-578-1967 mncnews@rmci.net

-MOM-BO

29-minute weekly program about the daily life of being a mom. Program features music, commentary, and interviews with authors and experts. Also available on Pacifica Satellite System. Produced at KFAI-FM/Minneapolis/St. Paul -on cassette or DAT/contact producer for fees MOM-BO 612-341-3144 x839/ mombokfai@aol.com

-A MOMENT IN TIME

2-minute weekday module on history providing background on current events and important historical events and persons, explaining their significance. Some segments include historic audio (Produced at WCVE-Richmond, VA)
*FREE on CD A Moment in Time 804-289-8679

-MUSIC AND THE SPOKEN WORD

29 minute weekly program of music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir along with short (~2 minute) spoken message on values/etc.

- *FREE on CD/no excerpting allowed
- Marilyn Throckmorton/Bonneville Communications 800-247-6655

-MY MUSIC

30 minute weekly panel/quiz program on music from classical to popular (Produced by the BBC) On CD --tape return (+) Contact producer for fees. WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114

-MY WORD

30 minute weekly panel/quiz program on language and wordplay (Produced by the BBC) On CD (+) Contact producer for fees WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114

-NASDAQ STOCK MARKET REPORT

:30 and :60 second stock market weekday stock market reports with business news/updated throughout the day

- *FREE via telephone (1-800-536-0837)
- Cameron Brown 202-728-8379

-NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RADIO NEWS SERVICE 

60 second weekly news package on health and medical issues

- *FREE via telephone (1-800-MED-DIAL)
- Available 5am-5pm ET weekdays
- NIH Broadcast Services 301-496-5895

-NATIVE SOLIDARITY NEWS

-60-minute weekly program of information in support of indigenous peoples' survival, dignity and self-determination. Program includes news, features, background information, interviews and more, interwoven with music, readings and film excerpts.

48 programs per year. (Produced at CKUT-Montreal)
• *on cassette (CD delivery in development: contact producer)--back issues available.
• Cdn$4 per tape in Canada/Cdn$6 per tape in U.S./Cdn$8 per tape elsewhere: prices include postage and tax.
• Tapes can contain one or two programs.
• Native Solidarity News 514 398-6787/ext. 2593 attn: Adam Gottlieb nsn@tao.ca www.ckut.ca

-NATURAL GAS RADIO NEWSLINE

Weekly news feed of energy news and features

- *FREE by telephone (1-800-336-4795)
- American Gas Association 703-841-8667

-NATUREWATCH

5 90-second modules per week providing a minds-eye view of the world in nature, particularly the world of birds. Program features recorded natural sound. Must air between 6am and 7pm local time/market exclusive. Editorial partner: Wildlife Conservation Society, based at the Bronx Zoo (+) *FREE on cassette or CD/contact producer for DAT delivery Finger Lakes Productions: Dan Updike 607-275-9400/ world@flpradio.com

NEW DIMENSIONS

58:30 weekly program of dialogues on a wide range of topics with leading-edge thinkers, artists, healers, scientists, environmentalists and social architects.
*on CD: $10/program--first quarter free to new stations (+) New Dimensions Broadcasting Network 707-468-5215

-NEWSCAST FROM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

15 minute weekly newsmagazine of news and features of the LDS church

- *FREE on cassette
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 801-240-4612

-NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC

2 hour monthly classical music concert performance to air within 6-day broadcast window. Available in limited markets: contact distributor. *FREE on CD or DAT (tape return) (+) WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114

-A NIGHT ON THE TOWN

59-minute weekly hosted program featuring recordings of new and traditional Broadway show tunes. 52 programs/year. *FREE on CD (+) WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114

-NORTHWESTERN NEWSFEED

-10 voice wraps/thrice weekly of news and information from Northwestern University *FREE by telephone (1-800-942-1145) or MP3 download from website http://www.northwestern.edu/univrelations/media_relations/newsfeed .htm Northwestern University Broadcast Relations 847-491-5753

-NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES

2 weekly 3-hour programs of roots-driven blues music. Produced in cooperation with WFYI-Indianapolis, IN *FREE on CD World Radio: Tom Martin 502-868-6577

-NOTICIERO LATINO

5-minute weekday newscasts of world and national news IN SPANISH. Morning feed at 10:00am PT/repeated at 11:00am PT and noon PT, afternoon feed at 1:00pm PT/repeated at 2:00pm PT and 3:00pm PT, and evening feed at 7:00pm PT/repeated at 8:00pm PT. Stations may run entire newscast or excerpt individual stories. Stations must contact producer if they plan to air this program. Also available on Radio Bilingue Ku satellite system. *FREE by telephone at 209-455-5797/5798 Radio Bilingue 559-455-5782

-NUVEEN/LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

variable-length opera performances (8 weeks/year) On DAT--tape return (+) Contact producer for fees WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114

-ON-AIR HEALTHCARE LINE

weekly voice wrap and actuality on health and medicine featuring expert physicians in various specialties. *FREE via telephone 1-800-762-8978 or 1-608-283-5499 scripts available at www.wismed.com State Medical Society of Wisconsin 800-362-9080/ext.229

ONE NIGHT STAND

58-minute weekly hosted program featuring the music of the great dance bands of the last seven decades. (Produced by WUKY-FM/Lexington, Kentucky)
*on CD: $104/quarter or $400/year if paid in advance. CD includes promo for next program. Lori Horine/WUKY 859-257-3221

-OUR OCEAN WORLD

-Five 90 second modules per week on ocean-related issues featuring marine-related interview subjects and natural sound. (formerly The Ocean Report) Hosted by Marilyn Cooley, an announcer from WETA-Washington DC.
-Program must air between 6am and 7pm local time/market exclusive.
Underwriter: Royal Caribbean International
*FREE on cassette or CD, contact producer for DAT delivery (+)
Finger Lakes Productions International: Dan Updike 607-275-9400 world@flpradio.com

-PEOPLE'S TRIBUNE RADIO

29-minute monthly newsmagazine of economic and social issues. *FREE on cassette/excerptable League of Revolutionaries for a New America 800-691-6888

-PERSPECTIVE

15 minute weekly program analyzing a specific political, economic, social or humanitarian issue

- *FREE on cassette
- United Nations Radio 212-963-6982

-PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA

120 minute weekly classical music concert performances

- In development--contact producer for details
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2110

-PICK OF THE POPS

monthly CD containing 12-15 new releases of pop music by Canadian artists. CD is delivered with host contiunity copy and background information. *FREE on CD Radio Canada International 514-597-7551

PICKLEBERRY PIE

30 minute situation comedy with music for pre-schoolers, centered around the lives of the Pickleberries--whimsical creatures with kid like sensibilities. *On CD or cassette $100 for set of 40 programs, negotiable. pickle@well.com

-POWERLINE

28 minute weekly program of adult contemporary music of the '70s, '80s, and '90s along with brief inspirational messages

- *FREE on CD
- Media Technology Group/Southern Baptist Convention
- 800-266-1837

-PUBLIC BROADCASTING RADIO SERVICES

various drama, children's, comedy, documentary and music programs, including selections from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. On-line music store for college radio stations in development: contact distributor for more information on CD/Contact distributor for fees/underwriting information Public Broadcasting Radio Services 1-781-595-3747

-PULSE OF THE PLANET

2-minute month-specific modules on nature and the environment. 20-25 programs per month. No excerpting/must air funding credit. *FREE on CD Murray Street Productions 1-800-793-1673

PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC HOUR

-59 minute weekly program exploring the music of many different cultures. Each program is built around a theme, and several feature artist interviews. Hosted by Putumayo CEO/founder Dan Storper and KFOG personality Rosalie Howarth.
Program must air between 7am and midnight local time.
*on CD.
Contact producer for further information.
www.putumayo.com, jennifer@putumayo.com, 415-788-2781

-RACHEL'S PLACE

29-minute weekday program of classic fairy tales and children's stories. One program per week is stand alone for stations desiring a weekly rather than daily service. *FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org

-RADIO NATION

29-minute weekly newsmagazine program featuring interviews and news relevant to the progressive community

- on cassette
- contact producer for fees
- The Nation 212-209-5400

-Radio Netherlands Documentary

30 minute weekly documentaries on subjects of world wide interest (CD als includes Euroquest)
*Free on CD
Radio Netherlands 800-797-1670

-RADIO WORKS

-28:30 program of audio drama selections, showcasing the work of community-based, university-based and professional artists.

- 26 programs per year plus holiday specials (stations allowed to repeat programs for full year service).
- website: www/suemedia.com
- SueMedia 516-483-8321 suemedia1@aol.com

-REFUGEE VOICES

Thrice-yearly program of four feature modules (3-4 minutes each)with refugees and/or their advocates discussing the refugee experience

- *FREE on cassette or reel
- Refugee Voices 800-688-7338

-REPORT TO CONSUMERS

90-second weekday module of consumer news and product reviews from the pages of Consumer Reports. Market exclusive. Series may be underwritten locally but individual programs may not be: contact producer. CD demo available.
*FREE on CD Consumer Reports 914-378-2480 radioid@consumer.org

-ROCK AND RAP CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

15 minute quarterly program of current music and 2-3 political topics per program

- FREE on cassette
- Rock & Rap Confidential 310-398-4477

-ROCK 'N' ROOTS

-1 hour weekly hosted program of blues, jazz, R&B, world, swing, country, rock and folk music from the 1920's through the present.

*FREE on CD (return of CD and reimbursement of postage requested/not manditory)
(+) audio archive at www.rocknroots.com Rock'n'Roots Radio rocknroots@aol.com 845-626-4548

-THE ROMANTIC HOURS

-59-minute weekly program of classical music together with readings from diaries and letters of composers in a stream-of-consciousness style.
*FREE on CD (return basis)+
NOTE: not available in all U.S. markets.
Contact producer for more information
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863

-ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA

120-minute weekly program of live classical music performances

(13 weeks/year)
*FREE on CD (return basis)+
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863

-SALZBURG MUSIC FESTIVAL

120 minute weekly program of classical music concert performances

- 13 weeks
*FREE on CD (return basis)+
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863

-SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY

120 minute weekly program of classical music concert peformances

- 26 weeks
*FREE on CD (return basis)+
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863

-SCIENCE REPORT RADIO

2-minute module about science. 80 programs per year delivered quarterly on CD (20 programs per CD) *FREE on CD American Institute of Physics 1-301-209-3090 pubinfo@aip.org

-SCOPE

15 minute weekly magazine program covering aspects of the work of the United Nations

- *FREE on cassette
- United Nations Radio 212-963-6982

-SIDETRACKS

• 59 minute weekly program of progressive bluegrass, acoustic folk and blues, country and singer-songwriter material. Program has four-minute cutaway to allow 55-minute running time for newscast compatibility or internal breaks.
• *on CD Contact producer for details.
• Ed McDonald 304-788-0129 emcdonald@access.mountain.net

-SIMPLY SCOTTISH

59 minute weekly music/informational program presenting all aspects of Scotland, with history segments, weekly trivia, interviews, features and music.
*on CD or cassette: FREE for first quarter, then negotiable Simply Scottish 956-421-5883 www.simplyscottish.com

-SISTERS AND FRIENDS

-29 minute weekly program featuring lifestyles, success stories, & problems and dilemmas facing women of color

*on CD/contact producer for details
Amazing Productions/Lori Gray 281-272-6444

-SOCIETY OF UNDERGROUND POETS

59-minute weekly program exploring the world of poetry, including poetry news, poetry with music, spoken word performance andthe lastest in poetry releases. Program features interviews with poets and readings. Produced by WRVG-FM/Georgetown, KY (+) *FREE on CD World Radio: Tom Martin 502-868-6577

SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

56-minute weekly program featuring the work of audio artists from around the world like The Tape Beatles, John Oswald and Negativland who work with bits and pieces of media environments to create a collage of sound. The program also also features artist interviews.
Web site: www.some-assembly-required.net
*FREE on CD
Jon Nelson 612-625-3500 assembly@detritus.net

-SOPHISTICATED SWING

60-minute program of big band and swing music recordings. on CD (13 programs in series) Contact distributor for fees. Public Broadcasting Radio Service 1-781-595-3747

-STAR DATE

2 minute daily program about astronomy

- $563 per year first year/$724 per year thereafter
- monthly on CD
- market exclusivity/excerpting allowed with permission
  from producer
- University of Texas McDonald Observatory
- Suzanne Harm 512-475-6760

-STATE OF MIND

59-minute weekly program discussing mental health issues including depression, schizophrenia, and new medications for mental illnesses and their side effects. Psychiatrist Dr. Robert Granacher is host and interviews renowned psychiatrists and authors. Produced at WRVG-FM/Georgetown, KY *FREE on CD World Radio: Tom Martin 502-868-6577

-SWINGIN' DOWN THE LANE

58:30 weekly hosted program of big band music built around a theme, with historic recordings and interview excerpts. *FREE on CD (stations must return CD to producer after airing) (+) Stations must air program within designated broadcast window, stations may not repeat programs more than once, program must air in its entirety. Demo CD available on request. www.bigband-era.com Swingin' Down The Lane 3 Greenview Court Little Rock, AR 72212 501-218-0205 swing@bigband-era.com

SWISS MIX-monthly collection of news and feature modules of European and international news.

Includes scripts for local host intro. Broadcasters must credit Swiss Radio International *FREE on cassette (60 minutes) Swiss Radio International info@swissinfo.ch90 minute monthly magazine of culture, medicine, politics, the environment, science, tourism, and human interest