Local Show Descriptions and Host Profiles
Back Down the BayouBack Down The Bayou is a Louisiana and roots music show featuring artists not normally heard on Baton Rouge radio. Expect to hear everthing from Nathan Abshire and the Allman Brothers Band to Buckwheat Zydeco and ZZ Top along with Baton Rouge Blues, New Orleans funk, indigenous jazz and a whole lot more. Roll up the rugs and sweep up the floor, if this doesn't get ya moving, check your pulse. |
Cajun ExperienceTune in to WHYR 96.9FM to hear all of your favorite Cajun classics. 3rd-generation Cajun fiddler and DJ, Ann Vidrine, presents, The Cajun Experience for a 2-hour, jam-packed session of your favorite Cajun songs. Originally from Ville Platte, LA, Vidrine has been a professional Cajun fiddler since 1989. |
Groks Science ShowThe Groks Science Show is a weekly science radio program. Each week, the host, Dr. Charles Lee, takes an in-depth look at recent events in the world of science and technology. Each episode features an interview with a leading scientist, researcher, or industrialist discussing stimulating work in their field. Tune in each week and rediscover the world as you think you know it. |
Environmental UpdateEnvironmental Update is a weekly look at local environmental issues - and the local aspects of state, national, and global issues. Hosted by the Baton Rouge Group of the Sierra Club. |
Flix ListTune in every week to hear semi-qualified hosts RCL, Chewy, and DJ Clay review films and discuss general film knowledge. |
History of RockThe History of Rock is a fun grab bag from six decades of rock, rhythm, and soul. Host DJ Clay shares interesting facts and stories about the songs and artist that shaped popular music. |
Music LagniappeHome of today’s modern adult rock and pop music. You’ll hear artists like Adele, Arcade Fire, The Black Keyes, along with up & coming singer-songwriters. In the mix are classic rock & pop legends like U2, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, flavored with home-grown Louisiana artists like Mark Broussard, Benjy Davis Project, and the Neville Brothers. Bob's music website is www.songfavorites.com. Or follow Bob on Twitter. |
Pier PressureA weekly episodic show dedicated to playing the latest and best in trance, progressive, and dance. |
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass is a weekly, local talk radio show about the history, culture, traditions, and production of alcohol. It is hosted by the Booze Brothers: Jay Ducote from Bite and Boozecom and Eric Ducote from the Baton Rouge Beer Scene. Join them each week to learn some fascinating information about the beer, wine and spirits you consume; and always remember to Raise a Glass! |
Sub 85 ReggaeDaBlenda DJz excursions into early reggae music. Show focus on Artist, Style, or Label. All tracks vinyl 45’s, 1985 or earlier. For complete track listings, e-mail DaBlenda@gmail.com. |
Revolving DoorI'm your doorman DJ Jake and I'll be filtering music through the Revolving Door for your listening pleasure. Each show is based on a theme and I'll play selected music that exemplifies that theme. Whether it be a genre, an artist, a song, an influence, or an idea you'll hear a wide variety of music mixed with interesting tidbits scoured from all over as well as some of my own personal commentary. Enter this way to the world of music through The Revolving Door. |
This Week!This Week! is a show that makes news entertaining and promotes a public discussion on current events. Your host creates thought provoking discussions in a hilarious way covering everything from popular entertainment ,local news, breakthroughs ,government and everything else. Contact your host Derek Killebrew at thisweek96.9@gmail.com. |
Syndicated Programs
Arts Express RadioThe Arts Magazine is a vibrant anthology mix of cultural news, views and interviews, and the organic and intricate ways that art always intertwines and fuses dynamically with political currents of the day. The Arts Magazine is the only show that provides weekly, in-depth coverage of film; arts news and scoops with a hard core political edge; art alerts for listeners; listings and ticket giveaways for community cultural events; live performance and dramatic readings; contemplative voyages through web culture; and music served up with an enticing, multi-cultural international flavor. |
Democracy Now! with Amy GoodmanDemocracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. |
EarthbeatsEarthbeat Radio is an hour-long broadcast providing environmental news and views you won’t hear anywhere else. Syndicated to over 60 stations in the U.S. and Canada, and broadcast from our Washington, D.C., studios, Earthbeat takes on every aspect of the environmental crisis. Launched in 2003, we are an independent show produced out of Pacifica Radio’s flagship station WPFW 89.3 FM and out of The Real News Network’s studios in Washington. |
ExplorationExploration is an hour long science program heard nationally on the Ku national radio satellite The show features half-hour commentary and interviews with top scientists and environmentalists. |
Free Speech Radio NewsFree Speech Radio News is an independently produced half hour daily national and international radio news program focusing on peace and social justice issues in the US and around the world. |
Law and DisorderLaw and Disorder is a weekly, independent radio program airing on several stations across the United States andpodcasting on the web. Law and Disorder gives listeners access to rare legal perspectives on issues concerning civil liberties, privacy, right to dissent and the horrendous practices of torture exercised by the US government. |
MyNDtalkMyNDtalk is a weekly relationship and mental health program that uses various formats to inform and inspire self-respect and empowerment. |