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Friday, February 15, 2013

Radio Programs

     Recently, I have been spending a large amount of time listening to radio programs as podcasts. These programs are from WBUR, the local NPR station. Out of the many on WBUR, there are three programs which I enjoy the most. You can go to the links for each if you're interested in them.

1. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

     Wait Wait.. Don't Tell Me! is a radio news quiz. I find it completely hilarious. It makes puns and other jokes relating to the news, and I love listening to it. Here's the link: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!




2. RadioLab

     This program is about science and philosophy. This show picks a certain topic, then gives a couple of stories related to that topic. This show always makes me think about what we actually know about science and what we could do with our current science and technology.


                                    
3. This American Life
 
     This American Life is sort of life RadioLab, but it is not about science. This American Life is about people and culture. Like RadioLab, this program also pick a topic and give a couple stories about it. I like This American Life because it always has interesting stories to listen to.
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  1. SuzanneFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I love those shows too, Max! I had a chance to see Ira Glass when he came to Scottsdale a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. You should try to get your mom or dad to take you if he ever performs near you!

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  2. Ted N.February 16, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Max - I think you're really starting to find your 'blog' voice. This is a great post as it is both very specific to you and also very useful to your readers! Keep up the great work!! Uncle-Ted

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  3. KirstenFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks Max - I listen to a lot of radio and have wondered about Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

    On Saturdays I listen to the Lost Highway on WMBR at 8:00 AM. On Sundays I listen to Cousin Kate on WZBC - 90.3 on your FM dial.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Hey Max,

    Have you listened to BBC4's Desert Island Discs?

    It is a great radio show.

    The interviewer (Kirsty) asks the person what 8 songs, 1 book and 1 luxury item they would wish for if they were castaway on a desert island. The show has been running every week since 1942!

    Check it out:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/desert-island-discs

    What would yours be?

    Ronnie

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    1. MaxFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      I haven't heard of that, I'll have to check it out.

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  5. AlytheaFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Re. This American Life, I'm wondering if you heard this one by any chance? It's from last year….

    http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/424/kid-politics

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