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Hosts Melissa Block, Michele Norris and Robert Siegel present breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews and special -- sometimes quirky -- features.

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For almost a century, Muncie, Indiana has been known as "Middletown," the quintessential American community. But now, as the rust-belt city grapples with deepening recession, many residents are losing their hold on the middle class. Think of them as the brittle class, just one fragile rung above poverty on the economic ladder.

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Hosted by Nick Spitzer and produced in New Orleans, this program presents a broad range of American music -- blues and jazz, gospel and soul, Tejano and Latin and more -- along with documentary features and artist interviews.

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BBC World Service covers breaking news along with features on arts, sports, science and business.

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Hosted by Max Pearson and Roger Hearing, The World Today provides the latest news, interviews and on-the-spot features on a wide range of subjects including business and sports, culture, lifestyle and health.

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From speeches given by government leaders to various panels on the arts, education and technology, the City Club of Portland's Friday Forums engage audiences in issues of significance, prominence, urgency and humanity.

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Like old-time radio variety shows, etown is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from many of today's top musical artists as well as conversation and information about our communities and our environment.

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Each week on Marketplace Money, host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's \ major national and international stories that will impact the average \ listener's wallet.

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Hosted by Michael Feldman, this comedy/quiz/interview show includes a Whad'Ya Know? Quiz inviting callers and audience members to test their knowledge; jazz with John Thulin and the Whad'Ya Know? Band; and banter with sidekick Jim Packard.

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Hosts Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books and events in the arts.

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Each week, host Krista Tippett probes the myriad ways in which religious impulses inform every aspect of life and culture, nationally and globally.

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Lynne Rossetto Kasper hosts this culinary, culture and lifestyle program that celebrates food and its ability to touch the lives and feed the souls of everyone.

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The World brings \ one-of-a-kind international stories home to America. Each weekday, The World guides us through major issues and stories, linking \ global events directly to the American agenda.

The World's coverage is provided by a global network of \ international journalists. The program also has access to BBC \ correspondents located around the world. Unique in public radio, tThe World brings an exceptional depth of understanding \ and freshness of perspective to the program content.

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This online and radio program explores issues making news in our region \ and encourages people with different perspectives to talk with one \ another. Produced by OPB.

Think Out Loud is followed by The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor at 9:54pm

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Each week, host Ira Glass explores a theme -- fiascos, conventions, the job that takes over your life -- through a playful mix of radio monologues, mini-documentaries, "found tape," short fiction and unusual music.

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Award-winning host Fiona Ritchie explores the evolving Celtic musical traditions of Europe and North America.

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Journalist Ira Flatow is joined by listeners and studio guests to explore science-related topics -- from subatomic particles and the human genome to the Internet and earthquakes.

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This fun and practical talk show is a lively conversation between travelers and the experts as we learn to explore our world smartly, smoothly and thoughtfully.

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This morning newsmagazine covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories. Highlights include host Scott Simon's award-winning commentaries, along with clever, information-packed exchanges with NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr, sports columnist Ron Rapoport, gardening guru Ketzel Levine and many others.

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This morning newsmagazine combines the news with colorful arts and human-interest features. Highlights include word games and brainteasers with The Puzzlemaster, aka Will Shortz, and host Liane Hansen's discussions with regular contributors, including Daniel Schorr and special correspondent Juan Williams, who cover a wide range of national and international issues.

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Listeners set the agenda in this interactive, global conversation with guests and callers from around the world. From the BBC

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This six-minute program airs Monday-Friday at 9:54pm after the rebroadcast of Think Out Loud.

Daily programs, prose and literary history with host Garrison Keillor.

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