Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Wednesday, May 31 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest 6:00 a.m. Ebong Udoma 8:00 a.m. Between The Lines 8:30 a.m. Ebong Udoma 10:00 a.m. Richard Epstein, Sometimes Classical 2:00 p.m. Chris Teskey (fill-in for Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures) 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Art Hanson (fill-in for Chris Teskey) 10:00 p.m. Lyda Dixon (fill-in for Wednesday Night At The Movies) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

This afternoon on Between The Lines

5:30 p.m. - Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

  • Summary of some of the week's under-reported news stories
  • U.S. Rep. Murtha: U.S. Marines Kill Iraqi Civilians "in Cold Blood." Interview with John Sifton, terrorism and counter-terrorism researcher with Human Rights Watch, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • NAFTA Played Critical Role in Fueling Illegal Immigration to U.S. Interview with Jeff Faux, founder of the Economic Policy Institute, conducted by Melinda Tuhus
  • Ned Lamont Forces Aug. 8 Primary Against Conn.'s Sen. Joseph Lieberman. Interview with Ned Lamont, candidate challenging U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., conducted by Scott Harris.

Audio files of this program can be heard, downloaded/ podcast at http://www.btlonline.org. A new addition of Between The Lines can be heard every Wednesday morning at 8:00. The program is rebroadcast each Saturday at 2:00 pm and Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Technorati tags: , , , ,

Tuesday, May 30 on WPKN

12:00 a.m Mark Muller (since 10 p.m. Monday) 2:00 a.m. Jeep Ward, Six Feet Deep (fill-in for Doug Echols) 6:00 a.m. Dave O & I-Tone, Irie Feelings 10:00 a.m. Pete Stewart 2:00 p.m. Jeff Wignall and/or Ken Brown 5:30 p.m. Between The Lines 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Jim Motavalli 10:00 p.m. J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Elaine, WINK) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 29, 2006

Monday, May 29 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 6:00 a.m. Samba, Zanj Radio 10:00 a.m. Victor Pachera, Jazz Classics 2:00 p.m. Nick Jacobs, Music, Sacred and Profane 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Patrick O'Sullivan, Jazz Variations 7:30 p.m. This Way Out 8:00 p.m. Scott Harris, Counterpoint 10:00 p.m. Mark Muller (fill-in for Maia Lagerstedt) continues until 2 a.m. Tuesday Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Monday night on Counterpoint

8:00 pm - Counterpoint host Scott Harris features the following interviews:
  • Nancy Lessin of the group Military Families Speak Out discusses the Iraq War and the peace movement on the Memorial Day holiday.
  • Craig Aaron of the group Free Press summarizes the campaign to keep the Internet Free and stop the telecom giants from "privatizing" cyberspace.
  • Charlie Cray of the Center for Corporate Policy looks at the broader problems of crony capitalism revealed in the crimes of Enron's Ken Lay, who along with Jeffrey Skilling were convicted this week of conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud.
  • Imam Nasif Muhammad of Bridgeport's Al-Aziz Islamic Center discusses the issues he deals with on a daily basis re: America's public perception of Islam.
Audio archives of Counterpoint can be found at whiterosesociety.org. Some edited audio files of Counterpoint interviews can be found on the Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine website: Technorati tags: ,

Morning Daddy Update

11:00 a.m. - David Golden, Morning Maniac Music Freelance journalist Christopher Healy joins us to talk about trekking the uncharted territory of fatherhood for hipsters. His new book, "Pop Culture: The Sane Man's Guide to the Insane World of New Fatherhood" is a humorous guide for the newly expecting dad. According to his publisher, "Once upon a time being a good dad meant doling out bowls of Frankenberry to the kids on weekends while your wife slept until eight. Today it means juggling bilingual board books, Baby Bjorns, and chilled bottles of pre-pumped breast milk." Technorati tags: , ,

Sunday, May 28 on WPKN

2:00 a.m Ben Churchill, The Radio Trip 5:00 a.m. Radio LaKaye 7:00 a.m. Black Introspectives 10:00 a.m. David Golden, Morning Maniac Music 1:30 p.m. Janet Golden, Morning Mommy Update 2:00 p.m. La Esquina Latina 6:00 p.m. Bill Nolan, Antique Blues 10:00 p.m. Paul Simpson, Chester's Blanket Fort Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Saturday, May 27, 2006

Saturday, May 27 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Rich Kaminsky, Off-Beat 6:00 a.m. World of Radio 6:30 a.m. Rob Reeves, It's A Hit 10:00 a.m. Bob Constanzo, Car Bob 2:00 p.m. Between The Lines 2:30 p.m. Radio Free Bridgeport 3:00 p.m. Ken Best, Good Music 6:00 p.m. Colette Rossignol Capital Radio 10:00 p.m. Mikki's Room Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Friday, May 26, 2006

Friday, May 26 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. John Corvino, Johnny Be Good 6:00 a.m. Mikki (fill-in for Glen Hochstetter, Cold Cuts) 10:00 a.m. Pam Smith, Amazon Radio 1:00 p.m. Radio Nation 2:00 p.m. Mike Horyczun, On The Horizon 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Kathy DeMino 7:40 p.m. Ray Terlaga (AIDS Update at 8 p.m., Skies of Bridgeport at 8:30 p.m.) 10:00 p.m. Bob Chamenko Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Thursday, May 25 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Doug Echols 6:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 10:00 a.m. Scott Shapleigh, Leaving The 20th Century With No Regrets 12:00 noon Hans Koning, Literary Discord 12:30 p.m. Melinda Tuhus, The Forest And The Trees 1:00 p.m. Counterspin 1:30 p.m. Latino USA 2:00 p.m. Ruben Abreu (fill-in for Ruth Eddy) 5:30 p.m. WINGS - Women's International News Gathering Service 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Bob Shapiro, In the Evening 10:00 p.m. Alex Hunt, Mixed Bag (fill-in for Conscious) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Live music this afternoon!

3 - 5:30 p.m. - Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures Today's Jazz Adventures will include an interview and live performance with guitarist/ composer/ bandleader/and record company owner - Mike Armando with his band - "Thin Ice." As owner of MJA Records, he's released CDs by such artists as: Fred Lipsius - (Blood Sweat & Tears founding member); Artt Frank - drummer/composer/ and bandleader; David Allen Gross - alto saxophonist/arranger/composer/ and bandleader; plus others! If you like "LIVE" blues and jazz, this will be the show to tune into! Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Wednesday, May 24 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest 6:00 a.m. Ebong Udoma 8:00 a.m. Between The Lines 8:30 a.m. Ebong Udoma 10:00 a.m. Tom Makucevich (fill-in for Richard Epstein, Sometimes Classical) 2:00 p.m. Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Chris Teskey 10:00 p.m. Lyda Dixon (fill-in for Wednesday Night At The Movies) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

This afternoon on Between The Lines

5:30 p.m. - Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

  • Summary of some of the week's under-reported news stories
  • NSA Domestic Surveillance Tests U.S. Constitution. Interview with Christopher Pyle, former intelligence officer and professor constitutional law, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • Special Forces Veteran Asserts The Iraq War Has Already Been Lost. Interview with Stan Goff, retired Special Forces Master Sergeant and peace activist, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • Millions of Poor Children's Lives Can Be Saved with Simple, Affordable Measures. Interview with Mary Beth Powers, Save the Children reproductive health advisor, conducted by Melinda Tuhus.

Audio files of this program can be heard, downloaded/ podcast at btlonline.org. A new edition of Between The Lines can be heard every Wednesday morning at 8:00, (7:30 am during fund drives) The program is rebroadcast each Saturday at 2:00 pm and Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Technorati tags: , , ,

The Singers' Circle

2:00 p.m. This month, The Singers' Circle welcomes Boston-based singer/songwriter Adam Payne who will be chatting with us and playing some of his groov-i-licious songs live in the studio. Also, keep your ears open for an unconfirmed (but very possible) call from rocker-turned-author, Jen Trynin, who wrote Everything I'm Cracked Up To Be - a must-read for ANYONE even THINKING about getting involved with the music industry. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 23 on WPKN

12:00 a.m J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Country & Nike's Schizo Radio) 2:00 a.m. Doug Echols 6:00 a.m. Dave O & I-Tone, Irie Feelings 10:00 a.m. Michael Benson 2:00 p.m. The Singers' Circle 3:00 p.m. Doug Echols 5:30 p.m. Between The Lines 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Jim Motavalli 10:00 p.m. Annette Szczesiul Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 22, 2006

Coming up this week

Monday, May 22 8:00 PM - Counterpoint Tuesday, May 23 2:00 PM - The Singers' Circle, Adam Payne, Jen Trynin 5:30 PM - Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine Interviews with constitutional law professor Christoper Pyle, Special Forces veteran and peace activist Stan Goff, Mary Beth Powers of Save The Children. Wednesday, May 24 3:00 PM - Mike Armando, with his band Thin Ice. Interview and live performance Sunday, May 28 11:00 AM - Christopher Healy, author of "Pop Culture: The Sane Man's Guide to the Insane World of New Fatherhood" Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tonight on Counterpoint

8:00 pm - Counterpoint host Scott Harris features the following interviews:

  • John Sifton of Human Rights Watch discusses reports on US Marines' murder of Iraqi civilians - and a UN call for the closure of the US Guantanamo, Cuba detention center.
  • Ned Lamont candidate for US Senate from CT, who talks about his 33% vote at CT's Democratic Convention against incumant Sen. Joseph Lieberman - and his Aug 8th Primary ahead.
  • Eli Pariser Exec Dir. of MoveOn.org who explains his group's online ballot to determine if they'll raise funds for Lamont's primary challenge against Joe Lieberman.
  • Oskar Castro of the American Friends Service Committee talks about his group's effort to aid conscientious objectors inside the US military who oppose the Iraq war.
  • A representative of Human Rights Campaign reviews the cynical political strategy behind the US Senate Judiciary Committee's approval of a Constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.

Audio archives of Counterpoint can be found at whiterosesociety.org. Some edited audio files of Counterpoint interviews can be found on the Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine website: btlonline.org. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 22 on WPKN

12:00 a.m. K.C. Vaz, Radio Paralelo Zero Brazil 2:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 6:00 a.m. John Lugo and/or Ricardo Trejo, Barricada 10:00 a.m. Victor Pachera, Jazz Classics 2:00 p.m. Cliff Furnald 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Patrick O'Sullivan, Jazz Variations 7:30 p.m. This Way Out 8:00 p.m. Scott Harris, Counterpoint 10:00 p.m. Art Hanson (fill-in for Maia Lagerstedt) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Madelyn Pugh visits Railroad Dave tonight

10:00 p.m. - David "Casey Jones" Schwartz Dave's guest will be TV writer Madelyn Pugh. She was a writer for radio and TV beginning in the late 1940s. Madelyn, along with Bob Carol was the team that wrote and created much of the comedy for the classic I Love Lucy TV program. She going to talk about her work writing on television and relationship with Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. Technorati tags: , , , ,

Sunday, May 21 on WPKN

2:00 a.m Tom Poplawski, Radio Free Arcadia 5:00 a.m. Radio LaKaye 7:00 a.m. Integrative Wellness 10:00 a.m. David Golden, Morning Maniac Music 1:30 p.m. Janet Golden, Morning Mommy Update 2:00 p.m. La Esquina Latina 6:00 p.m. Bill Nolan, Antique Blues 10:00 p.m. Dave "Casey Jones" Schwartz Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Concerts in New London, Riverhead & Bridgeport in June!

Friday, June 9th Bridgeport, CT Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams United Congregational Church, 8777 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT A benefit concert for WPKN. In 1998 The Circus emerged from the misty hills of Sleepy Hollow, New York and exploded upon the Hudson Valley music scene with their stunning self-produced debut release, "A Good Thief Tips His Hat". The quirky quartet then began touring throughout the northeast and rapidly developed a fiercely loyal, all-ages following. Featured recently in Relix Magazine, the New York Times and on the CBS hit show, Joan of Arcadia, the band's charismatic live performances and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop have simply captivated audiences and critics alike. For tickets, call (203) 331-9756 and ask for Harry or Maureen.
Sunday, June 11th, 1:00 p.m. A Benefit Concert in Memory of Sandy Sandbank (Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY) 1:00 The Van Dyke Brothers. Country Western 2:00 Janira. Vocalist and band. Jazz, Funk, Soul, Blues, Latin Rock 3:00 Jack's Waterfall. Pop, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Gospel, Global 4:00 Professor "Louie" & Miss Marie with the Kerry Kearney Band 5:00 Who Are Those Guys. Country, folk, Rock, Blues Admission is $10 and proceeds benefit WPKN-WPKM. For directions: click here or call WPKN at (203) 331-9756.
Wednesday, June 20th, 8:00 p.m. Live from...THERE! (Hygienic Art Park, New London) The Samba Project -- an acoustic trio featuring Vincent Pasternak (nylon string guitar), Ken Lovelett (percussion), and Jordan Jancz (acoustic bass & cello). The group derives its name from a de facto working title of Pasternak's new samba album that is scheduled for release this fall. Join us in our new outdoor summer venue for some live music. To get directions and make a reservation, please call 203-331-9756 during weekday business hours. Space is limited, so reservations are suggested. Technorati tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Saturday, May 20 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Tom Makucevich (fill-in for Rich Kaminsky, Off-Beat) 6:00 a.m. World of Radio 6:30 a.m. Dave Zinovenko, The Carousel 10:00 a.m. Annette Szczesiul 2:00 p.m. Between The Lines 2:30 p.m. Radio Free Bridgeport 3:00 p.m. Deb Guhl 6:00 p.m. Jeff Day and Ben Berry, The 18th Annual Kinks Special 10:00 p.m. Mikki's Room Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Friday, May 19, 2006

Friday, May 19 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. John Corvino, Johnny Be Good 6:00 a.m. Janine Bujalski 10:00 a.m. Pam Smith, Amazon Radio 1:00 p.m. Radio Nation 2:00 p.m. John Motavalli 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Kathy DeMino 7:40 p.m. Ray Terlaga (AIDS Update at 8 p.m., Skies of Bridgeport at 8:30 p.m.) 10:00 p.m. Friday Night Fish Fry Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Kinks special Saturday night

Saturday, May 20th - 6pm-10pm Join Jeff Day and Ben Berry for this year's 18th annual Kinks special, this year featuring Ray Davies new solo album, rarities and lots of great tunes from the Kinks. Technorati tags: , ,

"The Tragedy and Triumph of Youth"

12:00 noon On the occasion of the 9th anniversary of the death of Malik Jones at the hands of East Haven police, New Haven high school students speak out on their hopes and fears as they contend with a culture of violence. This special 30 minute program, featuring poetry, prose, and music, was recorded by WPKN on April 14th at the Community Mediation Center in New Haven, and was organized by the Malik Organization. Technorati tags: , , ,

Thursday, May 18 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Tom Makucevich, Music For Dreamers 6:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 10:00 a.m. Scott Shapleigh, Leaving The 20th Century With No Regrets 12:00 noon "The Tragedy and Triumph of Youth" (substitute for Progressive Voices) 12:30 p.m. Health Care In Mind 1:00 p.m. Counterspin 1:30 p.m. Latino USA 2:00 p.m. Bob Balogh (fill-in for Ruth Eddy) 5:30 p.m. WINGS - Women's International News Gathering Service 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Bob Shapiro, In the Evening 10:00 p.m. Eric Ford Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Live from...Where? tonight

Wednesday, May 17th, 8:00 p.m. Live from...Where? Bev Grant and the Dissident Daughters Social songs by one of NY's best known political songwriters and her band, live before a studio audience here in Bridgeport. To get directions and make a reservation, please call 203-331-9756 during weekday business hours. Space is limited, so reservations are suggested. Technorati tags: , , ,

Joel Dorn on Jazz Adventures

4 - 5 p.m. - Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures Longtime Jazz A&R man and producer for Atlantic & 32 Jazz Records-Joel Dorn, will be todays guest on the show. We'll talk about his current projects as well as the current state of the music business. Perhaps, Joel will give out some tips for success in todays music business. Technorati tags: , ,

Wednesday, May 17 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest 6:00 a.m. Ebong Udoma 8:00 a.m. Between The Lines 8:30 a.m. Ebong Udoma 10:00 a.m. Carl J. Frano, The Carl J. Frano Show 2:00 p.m. Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Cliff Furnald (fill-in for Chris Teskey) 8:00 p.m. Live From...Where? featuring Bev Grant and the Dissident Daughters 9:00 p.m. Cliff Furnald (fill-in for Chris Teskey) 10:00 p.m. Lyda Dixon (fill-in for Wednesday Night At The Movies) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Organic Radio tonight

10:00 p.m. - Bill Cosentino, Organic Radio Show This month on the Organic Radio Show our guest will be Fuzz & Carrie of Bridgeport's own Rolla, who will be sharing their music and updating us on the latest happenings. Their debut release "La La Land" recently won the award for "Best CD of 2005" in the Indie Acoustic Project along with Aimee Mann, Nickel Creek and others.. Technorati tags: , ,

This afternoon on Between The Lines

5:30 pm - Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

  • Summary of some of the week's under-reported news stories
  • Amnesty International Reports to U.N. on Torture and Abuse. Interview with Joshua Rubenstein, northeast regional director of Amnesty International USA, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • CIA Veteran Analyst Confronts Donald Rumsfeld on Iraq War "Lies." Interview with Ray McGovern, retired CIA analyst, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • Stop the War, Save the Environment. Interview with Ibrahim Ramey of the Climate Crisis Coalition, conducted by Melinda Tuhus.

Audio files of this program can be heard, downloaded/ podcast at http://www.btlonline.org. A new addition of Between The Lines can be heard every Wednesday morning at 8:00, (7:30 am during fund drives) The program is rebroadcast each Saturday at 2:00 pm and Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Technorati tags: , , , ,

Tonight on Valerie Richardson's program

7:00 p.m. – Valerie Richardson will be speaking with ornithologist and birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma, recognized by the American Ornithologists Union as "the reigning authority on the biology of avian vocal behaviour." We will also, of course, be listening to lots of birdsong recordings. 8:00 p.m. – All things gardening with organic gardener Barbara Schlein. Barbara was my guest at the end of the growing season last year, and I'm happy to have her back just as the world is turning green again. Barbara is funny and provocative and has many years experience as a professional gardener. Listener phone calls welcome. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 16 on WPKN

12:00 a.m Ruben Abreu (since 10 p.m. Monday) 2:00 a.m. J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Doug Echols) 6:00 a.m. Dave O & I-Tone, Irie Feelings 10:00 a.m. Pete Stewart 2:00 p.m. Jeff Wignall and or Ken Brown 5:30 p.m. Between The Lines 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Valerie Richardson, Radio Something 10:00 p.m. Bill Cosentino, Organic Radio Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 15, 2006

Tonight on Counterpoint

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Counterpoint host Scott Harris features the following interviews:

  • Prof. Christopher Pyle, who investigated surveillance abuses during the Nixon administration, assesses the current NSA spying scandal.
  • Stan Goff, retired Army Special Forces Master Sergeant and anti-war activist looks at the Iraq War and a possible future military confrontation with Iran.
  • Meizhu Lui, executive director of United for a Fair Economy and co-author of the book, "The Color of Wealth." She discusses the America's racial wealth divide.
  • Charlie Kernaghan director of National Labor Committee talks about his group's investigation into sweat shop abuse in Jordan and around the world.

Audio archives of Counterpoint can be found at http://www.whiterosesociety.org. Some edited audio files of Counterpoint interviews can be found on the Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine website: http://www.btlonline.org. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 15 on WPKN

12:00 a.m K.C. Vaz, Radio Paralelo Zero Brazil 2:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 6:00 a.m. Samba, Zanj Radio 10:00 a.m. Victor Pachera, Jazz Classics 2:00 p.m. Nick Jacobs, Music, Sacred and Profane 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Patrick O'Sullivan, Jazz Variations 7:30 p.m. This Way Out 8:00 p.m. Scott Harris, Counterpoint 10:00 p.m. Ruben Abreu (fill-in for Maia Lagerstedt) continues until 2:00 a.m. Tuesday Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Get the word out!

We're always looking for friends to distribute our program guide. If you have a bit of counter or display space we could use, we'd love to hear from you. Please drop an email to wpknpress-guide@yahoo.com and let us know if you're willing to help get the word out. You can also download a printable copy of the guide on our web site: http://www.wpkn.org/programguide/ Grab a copy and pass it on! Thanks from your friends, The volunteers of WPKN Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Sunday, May 14 on WPKN

2:00 a.m Ben Churchill, The Radio Trip 5:00 a.m. Radio LaKaye 7:00 a.m. Black Introspectives 10:00 a.m. David Golden, Morning Maniac Music 1:30 p.m. Janet Golden, Morning Mommy Update 2:00 p.m. La Esquina Latina 6:00 p.m. Bill Nolan, Antique Blues 10:00 p.m. Dave "Casey Jones" Schwartz Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Saturday, May 13 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Mark Muller (fill-in for Rich Kaminsky, Off-Beat) 6:00 a.m. World of Radio 6:30 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing (fill-in for Rob Reeves, It's A Hit) 10:00 a.m. Bob Johnson 2:00 p.m. Between The Lines 2:30 p.m. Radio Free Bridgeport 3:00 p.m. Ken Best, Good Music 6:00 p.m. Alex Hunt, Good Buddy Radio (fill-in for Binnie Klein) 10:00 p.m. Mikki's Room Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Bob Johnson interviews...

10:00 a.m. Philosophy professor and author Daniel C. Dennett will discuss his book Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon. He is the co-director for the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University and his books include Brainstorm, Consciousness Explained and Darwin's Dangerous Idea. In Breaking the Spell, Dannette explores how the widespread acceptance of the scientific study of religion could help diffuse sectarian conflict around the world. 11:00 a.m. Start the weeding season with William Alexander as he explores the wonderful world of gardening. His book is called The $64.00 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune and Endured an Existential Crisis In the Quest for the Perfect Garden. From the book cover: "The cost of growing one tomato: $64. The joy of finding a gardener more obsessed than you are: Priceless." 11:30 a.m. Stephen Kinzer discusses his book Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change From Hawaii to Iraq. Kinzer is the former award-winning foreign correspondent for the The New York Times. He has served as the papers bureau chief in Turkey, Germany, and Nicaragua. His previous books include All the Shahs Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror, Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds, and Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua. 12:00 noon Mary Pipher discusses her new book Writing to Change the World. Pipher combines her skills as a psychotherapist and a social-change author to inspire folks who care about the future of democracy to forcibly write. Pipher has written seven books, three were New York Times best sellers; Reviving Ophelia was on the list for 154 weeks. Dr. Pipher is a Clinical Psychologist and visiting professor in both the English and Psychology Departments at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She has been a Rockefeller Scholar at Bellagio and has twice received the Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association. 1:00 p.m. Kip Fulbeck talks about his new book Part Asian: 100% Hapa. Fulbeck is Associate Professor of Art Studio and Asian American Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is a performance artist, film-maker, photographer, and writer. Fulbeck's videos have aired on PBS and earned several awards, including Best Narrative Short (1995 Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Film Festival). Fulbeck also conducts youth outreach programs and performance workshops. 1:30 p.m. Folksinger Bev Grant will talk about her music. We invite you to Bev's live performance on WPKN's Live From...Where? on Wednesday, May 17th. She says "I write songs as a way to explore our connections with each other and the world we live in. In the words of Eduardo Galeano, I write...'out of a need to communicate and to commune with others, to denounce that which gives pain and to share that which gives happiness.'" Technorati tags: , , , , , , ,

Friday, May 12, 2006

On the next Live from...Where?

Wednesday, May 17th, 8:00 p.m. Live from...Where? Bev Grant and the Dissident Daughters Social songs by one of NY's best known political songwriters and her band, live before a studio audience here in Bridgeport. To get directions and make a reservation, please call 203-331-9756 during weekday business hours. Space is limited, so reservations are suggested. Bev will be speaking with Bob Johnson on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Tune in for a great interview! Technorati tags: , ,

Loop 2.4.3 performs live tonight

8:30 p.m. - Ray Terlaga The percussion-baased ensemble Loop 2.4.3 -- known for comfortably crossing genres (contemporary classical through adaptations of Radiohead) -- performs live from WPKN's studios. (Skies of Bridgeport can be heard 10 minutes early at 8:20.) Technorati tags: ,

Friday, May 12 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. John Corvino, Johnny Be Good 6:00 a.m. TBA (fill-in for Glen Hochstetter, Cold Cuts) 10:00 a.m. Pam Smith, Amazon Radio 1:00 p.m. Radio Nation 2:00 p.m. Tom Makucevich (fill-in for Mike Horyczun, On The Horizon) 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Kathy DeMino 7:40 p.m. Ray Terlaga (AIDS Update at 8 p.m., Skies of Bridgeport at 8:20 p.m.) 8:30 p.m. Live music with Loop 2.4.3 10:00 p.m. Jeff Day, Esoterica et cetera Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Thursday, May 11 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Doug Echols) 6:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 10:00 a.m. Scott Shapleigh, Leaving The 20th Century With No Regrets 12:00 noon New Music New Haven 1:00 p.m. Counterspin 1:30 p.m. Latino USA 2:00 p.m. Tom Makucevich (fill-in for Ruth Eddy) 5:30 p.m. WINGS - Women's International News Gathering Service 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Al Bell (fill in for Bob Shapiro, In the Evening) 10:00 p.m. Ed Flynn's Hellraising Hootenany Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Wednesday, May 10 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest 6:00 a.m. Ebong Udoma 8:00 a.m. Between The Lines 8:30 a.m. Ebong Udoma 10:00 a.m. Richard Epstein, Sometimes Classical 2:00 p.m. Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Art Hanson (fill-in for Chris Teskey) 10:00 p.m. Amir Rashidd Wednesday Night At The Movies Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Wednesday afternoon with Phil Bowler

3:30 - 4 p.m. My first guest for today's show is bassist/composer/bandleader Ben Allison. He leads a band called "Medicine Wheel." He also has a number of albums out on the Palmetto Label. 4-5 p.m. My second guest on todays show is guitarist/composer/arranger/and bandleader Dom Minasi. Dom has a number of CD releases availible on his own label. We'll talk about his latest projects on todays show. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 9 on WPKN

12:00 a.m J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Country & Nike's Schizo Radio) 2:00 a.m. J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Doug Echols) 6:00 a.m. Dave O & I-Tone, Irie Feelings 10:00 a.m. Leroy Williams (fill-in for Pete Stewart) 2:00 p.m. Jeff Wignall 5:30 p.m. Between The Lines 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Jim Motavalli 10:00 p.m. New Music New Haven 11:00 p.m. John Corvino Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 08, 2006

Tonight on Counterpoint

8:00 p.m. - Counterpoint host Scott Harris features the following interviews:

  • Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern discusses his recent spirited debate with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at a public forum in Atlanta.
  • BBC reporter and author Greg Palast, talks about his new book, "Armed Madhouse."
  • Josh Rubenstein of Amnesty International reviews his group's latest report on U.S. torture of detainees around the world.
  • Gustavo Luna of Bolivia's CEDLA-Center for Studies on Labor and Agricultural Development, discusses Bolivian president Evo Morales' decision to nationalize his nation's energy resources.

Audio archives of Counterpoint can be found at http://www.whiterosesociety.org. Some edited audio files of Counterpoint interviews can be found on the Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine website. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Recorded live in a Toronto basement

4:00 p.m. - Cliff Furnald Don Rooke and Jeremy Bellaviti are guitarists who have played together for several years, including a weekly gig as the band Noisy Porkers, and a tour of Italy as the duo heard here. Rooke, leader of the band The Henrys, plays acoustic lap-style Hawaiian guitar. Bellaviti plays the steel string acoustic guitar. This recording was made especially for this broadcast, live in Rooke's home and includes his own compositions, the duest's improvisations and a unique version of Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" to finish things off. Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 8 on WPKN

12:00 a.m. K.C. Vaz, Radio Paralelo Zero Brazil 2:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 6:00 a.m. John Lugo and/or Ricardo Trejo, Barricada 10:00 a.m. Victor Pachera, Jazz Classics 2:00 p.m. Cliff Furnald 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Patrick O'Sullivan, Jazz Variations 7:30 p.m. This Way Out 8:00 p.m. Scott Harris, Counterpoint 10:00 p.m. Art Hanson (fill-in for Maia Lagerstedt) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Sunday, May 7 on WPKN

2:00 a.m Tom Poplawski, Radio Free Arcadia 5:00 a.m. Radio LaKaye 7:00 a.m. Integrative Wellness 10:00 a.m. David Golden, Morning Maniac Music 1:30 p.m. Janet Golden, Morning Mommy Update 2:00 p.m. La Esquina Latina 6:00 p.m. Bill Nolan, Antique Blues 10:00 p.m. Dave "Casey Jones" Schwartz Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Saturday, May 06, 2006

Saturday, May 6 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Rich Kaminsky, Off-Beat 6:00 a.m. World of Radio 6:30 a.m. Dave Z, The Carousel 10:00 a.m. Annette Szczesiul 2:00 p.m. Between The Lines 2:30 p.m. Radio Free Bridgeport 3:00 p.m. Debbie Guhl (fill-in for Walter Wagoner) 6:00 p.m. Al Bell (fill-in for Andy Bologovsky) 10:00 p.m. Mikki's Room Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Friday, May 05, 2006

Friday, May 5 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. John Corvino, Johnny Be Good 6:00 a.m. Janine Bujalski 10:00 a.m. Pam Smith, Amazon Radio 1:00 p.m. Progressive Radio (substitute for Radio Nation) 2:00 p.m. John Motavalli 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Kathy DeMino 7:40 p.m. Ray Terlaga (AIDS Update at 8 p.m., Skies of Bridgeport at 8:30 p.m.) 10:00 p.m. Jeff Day, Esoterica et cetera (fill-in for Ben Berry, In A Hostile Environment) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Thursday, May 4 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Mark Muller (fill-in for Tom Makucevich, Music For Dreamers) 6:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 10:00 Scott Shapleigh, Leaving The 20th Century With No Regrets 1:00 p.m. Counterspin 1:30 p.m. Latino USA 2:00 p.m. Tom Makucevich (fill-in for Ruth Eddy) 5:30 p.m. WINGS - Women's International News Gathering Service 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Bob Shapiro, In the Evening 10:00 p.m. Doug Jancewicz Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Wednesday, May 3 on WPKN

2:00 a.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest 6:00 a.m. Ebong Udoma 8:00 a.m. Between The Lines 8:30 a.m. Ebong Udoma 10:00 a.m. Carl J. Frano, The Carl J. Frano Show 2:00 p.m. Phil Bowler, Jazz Adventures 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Chris Teskey 10:00 p.m. Lyda Dixon (fill-in for Wednesday Night At The Movies) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

This afternoon on Between The Lines

5:30 p.m. - Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine

  • Summary of some of the week's under-reported news stories
  • Growing Violence, Subjugation of Women Mark Forgotten War in Afghanistan. Interview with James Ingalls, co-director of the Afghan Women's Mission, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • Soaring Gas Prices, Oil Company Record Profits Incite Calls for Windfall Profits Tax. Interview with Tyson Slocum, co-director of the Public Citizen's Energy Program, conducted by Scott Harris.
  • Six Nations Land Dispute in Ontario Focus of Struggle for Native Sovereignty. Interview with John Kahionhes Fadden, historian and director of the Six Nations Indian Museum, conducted by Melinda Tuhus.

Audio files of this program can be heard, downloaded/ podcast at btlonline.org. A new edition of Between The Lines can be heard every Wednesday morning at 8:00. The program is rebroadcast each Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Technorati tags: , , , , , ,

Tuesday, May 2 on WPKN

12:00 a.m J.F., Nazmo Radio 2:00 a.m. Jeep Ward, Six Feet Deep (fill-in for Doug Echols) 6:00 a.m. Dave O & I-Tone, Irie Feelings 10:00 a.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest (fill-in for Pete Stewart) 2:00 p.m. Richard Hill, First Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Between The Lines 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Valerie Richardson, Radio Something 10:00 p.m. Ruben Abreu (fill-in for Bill Cosentino, Organic Radio) Technorati tags: , , , , ,

Monday, May 01, 2006

Monday, May 1 on WPKN

12:00 a.m K.C. Vaz, Radio Paralelo Zero Brazil 2:00 a.m. Rod Richardson, Radio Nothing 6:00 a.m. Samba, Zanj Radio 10:00 a.m. Victor Pachera, Jazz Classics 2:00 p.m. Terry Hopper, The Quest (surprise fill-in for Nick Jacobs, Music, Sacred and Profane) 6:00 p.m. Free Speech Radio News 6:30 p.m. Local News 6:35 p.m. Patrick O'Sullivan, Jazz Variations 7:30 p.m. This Way Out 8:00 p.m. Scott Harris, Counterpoint 10:00 p.m. J.F., Nazmo Radio (fill-in for Maia Lagerstedt) Technorati tags: , , , , ,