The following is provided by...
Randall Davidson-Chief Announcer/News Producer
Wisconsin Public Radio
This list contains
programs available to non-commercial stations in the United States by means
other than satellite.
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.
This list has been broken alphabetically into three sections. Please click on the appropriate link.
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-A-INFOS RADIO PROJECT
variable-length spoken word programs (interview segments, news modules, etc.) from various sources available for
download from website. http://www.radio4all.net
ADVENTURES IN GOOD MUSIC
59-minute weekday program of classical music appreciation and
analysis based on a different theme each day, hosted by Karl Haas
On CD (return basis)+ Contact producer for program fees.
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863
ALTERNATIVE RADIO
-weekly 59-minute program of interviews and public speeches
offering information, analysis and views from nationally-known
authors, social scientists, educators and activists. Regular
guests include Eqbal Ahmad, Noam Chomsky, Angela Davis,
Jim Hightower, Ralph Nader, Michael Parenti, Edward Said,
Vandana Shiva, Cornel West and Howard Zinn and others.
Topics include crime and punishment, globalization,
corporate power, media, public education, the environment
and more.
Cassettes and transcripts available for purchase by listeners
(purchases support program).
*on CD/$150 per year (39 weeks/year: stations allowed to repeat
programs for full-year service) (+)--also on Pacifica Ku satellite
Alternative Radio 303-245-8292 www.alternativeradio.org
-AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RADIO NEWS SERVICE
4 monthly radio voice reports on cancer research
*FREE by telephone (1-800-276-6397)
American Cancer Society 212-382-2669
-AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RADIO NEWS
Daily radio voice report on health and medical
issues
*FREE by telephone (1-800-448-9384)
AMA Radio News 312-464-4449
-AMERICANA CROSSROADS LIVE
-59 minute monthly program of folk and bluegrass performances by
national and regional performers recorded live at Morehead State
University. A backlog of earlier shows is available. Produced by
WMKY-FM/Morehead, Kentucky
*FREE on CD
Paul Hitchcock/Dan Conti 606-783-2001
-ANIMAL INSTINCTS
5 60-second modules per week on companion animals (dogs
and cats) featuring interviews with leading veterinarians on pet
health and behavior. Must air between 6am and 7pm local
time/market exclusive. Underwriter: Ralston Purina Company
*FREE on cassette or CD/contact producer for DAT delivery
Finger Lakes Productions: Dan Updike 607-275-9400/
world@flpradio.com
-AP PRIME CUTS
250+ audio soundbites per day including news voice wraps,
voice reports, news actualities and natural sound/archived from
the past 72 hours. Cuts include world news, national news,
entertainment reports, sports and business news. Broadcast-
quality download available from internet. Associated Press wire
or radio network membership NOT required for use.
Contact producer for fees and information on required software.
Associated Press Radio/Michelle Plaga 202-736-9674
mplaga@ap.org
-AP SOUNDBANK
Digital archive of over 500,000 audio soundbites and news
reports from the early days of recording to as recent at 72 hours
old. Cuts include entertainment, sports, general news and
business with new material added daily. Broadcast-quality
download available from internet. Associated Press wire or
radio network membership NOT required for use.
Contact producer for fees and information on required software.
Associated Press Radio/Michelle Plaga 202-736-9674
mplaga@ap.org
-THE BAPTIST HOUR
28 minute weekly religious program
*FREE on CD Media Technology Group/Southern Baptist Convention
800-266-1837
-BEALE STREET CARAVAN
58:30 weekly program of live blues performances recorded at
festivals and clubs around the country. The program also
includes a celebrity host talking about their area of expertise.
*FREE on cassette. 40 new programs/year and 12 repeats for
full year service. Stations must demonstrate and verify consistent
carriage. The Blues Foundation 901-527-2583
-THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE
25 minute weekly program featuring conversations
with college faculty members about academic topics (produced
by WAMC-Albany)
*FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org
-THE BIG BACKYARD
30-minute hosted music program featuring new musical artists from Australia. The program features music from a variety of styles and genres. 28 programs/year.
On CD The Big Backyard GPO 697, Sydney 1043, Australia
61-2-9360 4547 bbyradio@bigbackyard.com.au
-BLUES BEFORE SUNRISE
5 hour weekly program of blues music *FREE on DAT--tape return (+/archive tapes of satellite program)Stations must agree to broadcast program as
a five-hour block. Not available in markets having stations carrying
program via satellite Steve Cushing 708-771-2135
-BLUES FROM THE RED ROOSTER
-59 minute weekly program of blues music
*on CD/Limited market availability--contact producer for fees and
details.
Cary Wolfson 303-939-9729 cary@bluesaccess.com
-BLUES PARTY
3-hour weekly program of blues and assocaited genres: soul,
R&B, zydeco, rockabilly and roots rock-n-roll. Produced by
WRVG-FM/Georgetown, KY
*FREE on CD
World Radio: Tom Martin 502-868-6577
BOOKBITS
-series of 3-6 minute edited interview segments with the author of a
recently-published book.
*FREE via MP3 download from website (www.bookbits.com) (+)
Bookbits 416-462-1981 info@bookbits.com
THE BOOK GUYS
54-minute weekly discussion/call-in program about the world of rare
books, book collecting and other literary topics. Callers to program
reach an answering machine and are called back during program
taping so staions can run program anytime.
*FREE on CD
Second Story Books 301-770-0477 ext 16
-THE BOOK SHOW
29-minute weekly literary program featuring author interviews
& discussion about books from best-sellers to the classics. (+)
Produced by WAMC-Albany
*FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org
BRAVO BAROQUE
-59-minute weekly hosted program featuring the music of the baroque era. Produced by KCSC-FM/Edmond, OK
Kent Anderson 405-974-2112 bbaroque@kcscfm.com
BRITFM.COM
-5-7 weekday voice wraps on European news (formerly Newsbreaks
from Britain)
*FREE by ISDN (212-754-9415) or via MP3 download from
their website
British Information Services 212-745-0376
-BY THE WAY
90 second daily module of inspirational "thought
for the day" *FREE on cassette or CD The Jubilee Network 800-325-6333
-CAMBRIDGE FORUM
-29 minute weekly program of issues/policy/history discussion * on CD/contact producer for further information (+)
Pat Suhrcke 617-495-2727
-CANADA A LA CARTE
monthly CD with news features/modules on Canada delivered with host intro copy for inclusion in local newsmagazine programs.
*FREE on CD/excerptable Radio Canada International 514-597-7551
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION RADIO PRODUCTIONS
-various length documentaries/news features/drama productions
on a variety of subjects. Some are stand-alone, others are series.
Documentary topics include health, music, child development,
literature, culture, history, sports and politics.
*on cassette/DAT/CD: contact producer for fees/restrictions
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
http://radio.cbc.ca/facilities/programsales/list.html
Contact: Patsy Stevens 416-205-3168 patsy_stevens@cbc.ca
-CAPITOL CONNECTION
29-minute weekly interview program featuring New York State
politicians. 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
-CELTIC CONNECTIONS
59 minute weekly hosted program of celtic music recordings.
Market exclusivity.
*FREE on CD (return basis)+ WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863(+) *FREE on DAT/contact producer for shipping fees WCLV 1-800-491-8863
CELTIC NOTES
-30 minute weekly newsmagazine with features, interviews and
musical selections from Wales.
*FREE via MP3 download from website http://wri.cymru.net
Welsh Radio International
Contact: Jenny O'Brien jenny@wri.cymru.net
-CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO
59-minute classical music concert series featuring the Civic
Orchestra of Chicago, the training orchestra for the Chicago
Symphony. 13 programs in series/6 month broadcast window.
*FREE on CD or DAT (tape return) (+)
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114
-Chicago Symphony Orchestra
120 minute weekly classical music concert performances
on CD or DAT (tape return ) (+)
contact producer for fees
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114
-CLEVELAND CITY CLUB FORUM
59 minute weekly public affairs program featuring
the speakers at the Cleveland City Club. Program consists
of speaker's address for ~30 minutes followed by audience questions.
**FREE on CD (return basis)+ WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863
-CLEVELAND CLINIC RADIO NEWS SERVICE
weekly voice report and actualities on health issues
*FREE via phone (1-800-428-0050)
-CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
~90 minute weekly classical music concert
performances (26 weeks/Jan- Jun)
*FREE on CD (return basis)+ WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863
-COLLECTOR'S CORNER WITH HENRY FOGEL
120 minute weekly program of classical recordings, chosen by
Chicago Symphony president Henry Fogel.
*Free on DAT or CD --tape return (+)
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114
-COMMERCE RADIO NEWSLINE
telephone feed of actualities on economic indicators,
international trade, census facts, telecommunications policy,
technology, and other activities of the U.S. Department of
Commerce.
*FREE by telephone (877-RADIO-DC) (723-4632)
U.S. Department of Commerce 202-482-4883
-COMMON GROUND
-28:50 weekly magazine program on world affairs, including US
foreign policy, international organizations, global security, arms
control, human rights, terrorism, peacekeeping, civil society, and
globalization.
*FREE on CD (+) website: www.commongroundradio.org
The Stanley Foundation 319-264-1500
contact: Kristin McHugh kmchugh@stanleyfdn.org
-CONCERT HOUR
57 minute weekly program of classical music performance
excerpts (26 weeks/year) (Produced by Radio Deutsche Welle)
*FREE on DAT or CD's contact distributor for details (+)
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114
-COUNTERSPIN
28 minute weekly program of media criticism
and media activism on cassette
(+)/quarterly fee/sliding scale (contact
producer for fees)
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting 212-633-6700
-COUNTRY CROSSROADS
28 minute weekly program of country music
and interviews with
country music artists, along with inspirational
commentary from guests and hosts *FREE on CD
Media Technology Group/Southern Baptist Convention
800-266-1837
-COUNTRY PICKS
quarterly CD containing new releases by Canadian country
music aritsts. CD is delivered with host continunity copy and
background information. One upcoming program will focus on
Native artists/music of Canada.
*FREE on CD
Radio Canada International 514-597-7551
-DALLAS SYMPHONY 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
-DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
-120 minute weekly classical music concert
performances (26
weeks)
*FREE on CD (return basis)+ WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863
-DEUTSCHE WELLE FESTIVAL CONCERTS
120 minute weekly classical music concert performances (26
weeks/year) (Produced by Radio Deutsche Welle)
*FREE on DAT or CD's contact producer for details (+)
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114
-EARTH AND SKY
90 second daily program on scientific news of the natural world
*FREE on CD
Earth and Sky 512-477-4441
-EARTHWATCH RADIO
2 minute weekday modules on the environment/ecology/water
resources *FREE on cassette/no excepting/must
air funding credit Institute for Environmental Studies/University
of Wisconsin
608-263-3063
-EDICION SEMINARIA
14-minute weekly news magazine recapping the top stories of
the week through feature reports, commentary, interviews and a
billboard of the week's headlines. Stations must inform
producer if planning to air the program. IN SPANISH (+)
Also on Radio Bilingue Ku satellite system.
*FREE by telephone beginning at 4pm PT every Friday and
available 24 hours a day thereafter at 209-455-5799.
Radio Bilingue 559-455-5782
-ENVIRONMINUTE
5 60-second modules per week on the environment with a focus
on solutions to everyday environmental concerns. Must air
between 6am and midnight local time/market exclusive.
Underwriter: Teresa and H. John Heinz III Foundation/Editorial
Partner: National Safety Council (+)
*FREE on cassette or CD/contact producer for DAT delivery
Finger Lakes Productions: Dan Updike 607-275-9400/
world@flpradio.com
-THE ENVIRONMENT SHOW
25 minute weekly newsmagazine on the environment
and ecology (Produced by WAMC-Albany)
*FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org
-EUROHIT 40
60-minute monthly program of popular music based on the top
European charts. Narration in English.
*FREE on CD
Radio Netherlands: Lee Martin 1-800-797-1670/
lee.martin@rnw.nl
-EUROQUEST
28 minute weekly magazine program with news and features
from Europe *FREE on CD (CD includes RADIO NETHERLANDS DOCUMENTARY)
excerpting of modules allowed with credit to Radio Netherlands
Radio Netherlands 800-797-1670
-EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA NEWSLINE
Weekly radio feeds (produced spots)
*FREE by telephone (800-446-3975)
ELCA 312-380-2958
-EVERYDAY SCIENCE
2-minute weekday module presenting answers to everyday
science questions in an informative and humorous manner.
*FREE on monthly CD (20-25 modules per CD)
Big Science Productions 800-266-8972/creativepr@ibm.net
-FIFTY-ONE PERCENT
25 minute weekly magazine program on women's issues & news
(+)
excerpting of modules allowed with credit (produced by WAMC-Albany) *FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org
FILMSCAPES
-59-minute weekly program exploring orchestral film scores. Produced by KCSC-FM/Edmond, OK
Kent Anderson 405-974-2112 filmscapes@kcscfm.com
-THE FIRST ART
-59 minute weekly program showcasing the heritage
of the world's vocal music traditions. Sations must
sign and return agreement (produced by KUSC-Los Angeles)
*FREE on CD (return basis)+
WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863
-FIRST HEARING
-54 minute weekly panel discussion of new classical recordings
(+)
$25.00/program on tape/tape return basis. Radio Features Corporation 301-718-2800
-FM ODYSSEY
-3 hour weekly program featuring music of acoustic singer/songwriters with interview segments. Music spans eclectic rock, blues and folk (+)
*FREE on DAT or Cassette Some material may be date-specific/contact
producer for other restrictions
Fred Migliore 800-341-1480
-FOOTLIGHT PARADE
59 minute weekly hosted program featuring the music of the Broadway stage.
*FREE on CD (return basis)+ WCLV/Seaway Productions 1-800-491-8863
-FORUM
-29 minute weekly program of current affairs/cultural
topics/science (Produced by University of Texas-Austin)
*$4.50/program on CD (plus ordering fee) (+)
Longhorn Radio Network 800-457-6576
-FREE SPEECH RADIO NEWS
29 Minute weekly newsmagazine of national and international news. Excerptable. Available after 6 PM (PT) Thursdays.
*Free via download from website
www.savepacifica.net/strike/news
Pacifica Reporters Against Censorship 510-848-6767 x222
-GRACE NOTES
2 1/2-minute weekday modules of stories drawn from the lives
of classical composers and performers.
*FREE on CD Public Broadcasting Radio Services 1-781-595-3747
GREAT LAKES RADIO CONSORTIUM
-weekly feed of news modules (features/voice wraps/commentaries) on
environmental issues in the Great Lakes region. (+)
*FREE via MP3 files available for download via password-protected
part of website www.glrc.org
Stations must contact GLRC for username and password and
must also air funding credit when using segments: contact
producer for details.
Great Lakes Radio Consortium (734) 764-9210
Contact: Mark Brush mbrush@glrc.org
-GROWLER RADIO
30 minute weekly audiodrama of storytelling for kids (ages 6-
adult). Productions combine hundreds of sounds, original
scoring, real kids and intelligent mysteries. Program content
available at www.growler.com/gr_radio.htm
*FREE (contact producer for delivery method)
Growler Radio 1-800-GROWLER
-HAZEL'S BLUES, JAZZ AND BEYOND
-weekly 3-hour program of blues, jazz, soul and R&B. Program
includes music news, festival information and occasional aritst
interviews. Produced at WRVG-FM/Georgetown, KY
*FREE on CD World Radio: Tom Martin 502-868-6577
-THE HEALTH SHOW
25 minute weekly newsmagazine on health/medicine/fitness *FREE on CD (+) National Productions 800-323-9262/ext. 165 colleen@wamc.org excerpting of modules allowed with credit (produced by WAMC-Albany)
-HEALTHBEAT RADIO NETWORK
60-second spots on Health from the National Heart Lung & Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. 39 programs/quarter *FREE on CD (with host intros)
Jameson Broadcast 202-338-4800
-HITS IN GERMANY
-30 minute program of rock pop and hip-hop music from
Germany. 2 programs per month. Narration in English.
*FREE on CD Deutsche Welle: musik@dwelle.de
-HOTEL MILWAUKEE
59-minute weekly variety/sitcom program, with
musical guests, author interviews and poetry.
*FREE on CD or via broadcast-quality download from internet for first
affiliation year: contact producer. 26 programs with stations allowed to
repeat programs for full-year service. Holiday special also available.
(winner of the 2001 NFCB Golden Reel for best local entertainment
program)
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design/Pam Percy
pampercy@aol.com or 414-276-7889. www.hotelmilwaukee.com
THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
2-minute weekly module using the multiple disciplines of
anthropolgy to explore human behavior and traditions. Topics have
included "What Does God Look Like?", "Why is North America on
Top On All Maps?", and "Why do Humans Get Along with Dogs?"
Scripts can be viewed at http://humanexperience.unm.edu. 26
programs in series with stations allowed to repeat each program
once for full year service.
(produced at KUNM-Albuquerque)
*FREE on CD
Bob Leonard 505-277-6696
-IN BLACK AMERICA
-29 minute weekly program highlighting black life and culture in American society (Produced by the University of Texas at Austin) *$4.50/program on CD (plus ordering fee) Longhorn Radio Network 800-457-6576
INDEPENDENT NATIVE NEWS
5-minute weekday newscast of native news and issues from around
the United States available for download from website. New
program posted each weekday by 4am ET and archive on website
contains programs from the previous week.
*FREE via MP3 download from website (www.nativevoice.org)
***Please contact producer if you plan to air this program.
Native Voice Communications 907-222-1806
-INFINITE MIND
60-minute weekly program exploring the human mind and psychological issues.
$7.50/program on cassette (plus ordering fee)
Longhorn Radio Network 800-457-6576
INNER JOURNEY MOMENT
-14 monthly 3-minute modules on a variety of subjects, including
personal growth and psychology, health and healing,
living and dying, science and spiritual development, business and
management, ecology and sustainability.
*FREE on CD: must air funders/contact producer for schedule
requirements/suggestions
website: www.innerjourneyradio.com
Inner Journey Radio Program 888-777-9749
ron@innerjourneyradio.com
-INNOCENTS ABROAD
29 minute weekly program of travel-related interviews and travelogue sound portraits
*FREE on cassette Innocents Abroad Radio Productions 707-974-7821
-INSIDE EUROPE
30 or 60 minute weekly program of European news. Produced
by Radio Deutsche Welle.
*FREE on CD or DAT (tape return) (+)
WFMT Fine Arts Network 773-279-2114
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