[Swprograms] OT: New US public radio program: "Weekend America"

["Richard Cuff" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It isn't every day that a new current affairs program launches on public
radio.

American Public Media, the organization behind "Marketplace", "Sound Money",
and other programs, launched a new two-hour magazine program earlier this
month, "Weekend America".

Quoting from the press release at the program website:

" Weekend America, a live two-hour radio magazine designed for the weekend
state of mind, will be launched on public radio stations across the country
on Saturday, Oct. 9. Weekend America is a major addition to the public radio
lineup-one that responds to today's listening habits.

"Hosted from Los Angeles by public radio veterans Barbara Bogaev and Bill
Radke, Weekend America reflects our complex, diverse and multilingual nation
back to itself. Produced by American Public Media, Weekend America allows
listeners to encounter the world around them with creativity, compassion and
curiosity. It eavesdrops on America, revealing this nation's talents and
cultures in stories that move listeners. Through these stories, listeners to
Weekend America will understand the important ideas that shape and influence
their lives, and obtain real insight into what Americans value and want,
refreshing their intellect and replenishing their spirits. "

A carriage list also appears at the program's website,
http://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/.  Several webcasters appear on the
list; the program is also retained for a week for on-demand listening.

Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA

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