Programs on Vermont Public Radio
Choose a program below for details about that program, including broadcast time and archives (if available). Visit the Schedule pages to view the schedules for VPR and VPR Classical.
An occasional program on VPR
Vermont Public Radio President Robin Turnau answers your questions and responds to comments and suggestions about VPR and VPR Classical during live call-in programs several times a year.
Live, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; Rebroadcast 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday on VPR
Garrison Keillor hosts two hours of comedy sketches and music, ending with his signature monologue, "The News from Lake Wobegon."
1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday on VPR
Robert Resnik is your host for folk music and details on upcoming performances in the VPR listening area.
4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Weekdays; 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on VPR
Hosts Robert Siegel, Michele Norris, and Melissa Block present NPR's mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features.
9 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday on VPR
Musical journeys through American music, from blues to klezmer to roots rock.
9 a.m.-10 a.m. Weekdays on VPR
Timely, accurate, essential world news from the BBC.
Overnights on VPR
International news and perspective with the BBC. Offered as a 24-hour live stream, and airs late night and early morning on VPR.
5 a.m.-6 a.m. Weekdays on VPR
Your daily briefing on news of the world from the world's most respected news source, the BBC.
Occasional specials on VPR
The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday on VPR
Imagine the Marx Brothers answering questions about automobiles. Picture Monty Python trying to imitate car noises. Think of A.J. Foyt telling someone how to open the car hood. Mix it all up, throw in a little Dr. Ruth and a little Smothers Brothers, and you've got Car Talk.
10 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday on VPR Classical
Classical Music with Alison Young
Sun 11p-12a; Mon & Tues 10p-1a; Fri 10p-1a; Sat 6p-12a on VPR Classical
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen
8 a.m.-10 a.m. Weekdays on VPR Classical
Join Cheryl Willoughby for lively and uplifting classics.
6 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday on VPR Classical
Classical Music with Gillian Martin
3 p.m.-7 p.m. Weekdays on VPR Classical
A passionate and playful afternoon of classical music.
6 a.m.-8 a.m. Weekdays on VPR Classical
Classical Music with John Zech
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sunday on VPR Classical
Lynne Warfel returns to a 24-year radio career after a four-year hiatus.
12 noon-5 p.m. Sunday on VPR Classical
Classical Music with Mindy Ratner
1 a.m.- 6 a.m. Tuesday on VPR Classical
Classical Music with Scott Blankenship
7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday on VPR Classical
Valerie Kahler came to the Classical 24 team after more than a decade as a classical host and music director at KNAU in Flagstaff, Arizona.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Weekdays on VPR Classical
The best in classical music, from familiar favorites, to little-known gems.
1 a.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday on VPR Classical
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson
8:06 a.m. and 4:06 p.m. Friday on VPR Classical
Classical music's great composers come to life through music and stories.
7:55 a.m. and 5:55 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
Perspective and opinion about current events, topics of interest, and a showcase for writers and storytellers.
Times vary; check schedule on VPR
Vermont Public Radio is your source for ongoing NPR election coverage
and extensive regional election coverage. Keep checking here for
upcoming coverage or to listen on demand if you missed the broadcast.
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Weeknights on VPR Classical
Bill McLaughlin guides you through a new musical theme each week.
4:30 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
Mark Breen is your guide to help you find and observe constellations and other objects visible to the eye in the night sky.
Throughout the day on VPR
Region-wide, detailed weather information complemented by science, history, astronomy, and lore.
3 p.m.-4 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
In-depth interviews as well as reviews and commentaries on film, books, language, television, and jazz, pop, and classical music with host Terry Gross.
5 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday on VPR Classical
A weekly showcase of the nation's most outstanding young classical musicians, hosted by pianist Christopher O'Riley.
7 a.m.-8 a.m. Sunday on VPR Classical
Private and rare archival recordings of Early Music.
11 p.m.-Midnight Saturday on VPR
Contemplative music, broadly defined.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
Here & Now is an energetic news magazine that combines the best in
journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging discussions. The fast-paced
program updates the news from the morning and adds important
conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and
technology. Each hour-long program also boasts special features on the
arts and culture.
Times vary
Celebrate with special holiday programming on VPR and VPR Classical.
8 p.m.-10 p.m. Weeknights on VPR Classical
Today's top musicians, in performances from the world's best concert halls.
12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday on VPR Classical
Peter Fox Smith presents stunning music and historic recordings.
9 p.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 p.m.-Midnight Friday on VPR
From Sarah Vaughn to Joshua Redman...the best in jazz with host George Thomas.
9 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday on VPR
Environmental news and information program hosted by Steve Curwood.
6:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
A broad and refreshing view of the business world.
1 p.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on VPR
Smart topics, expert advice, and information for your financial well-being.
6 a.m.-9 a.m. Weekdays on VPR
Jump start your day with NPR's Morning Edition.
8 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday on VPR
'50s and '60s Rock'n' Roll music and its curious history with host Joel Najman.
10 a.m.-12 noon Weekdays on VPR
In-depth conversation and compelling personal reactions to news and important issues with host Tom Ashbrook.
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sunday on VPR
On the Media decodes the media barrage with wit, analysis, and savvy.
7 a.m.-8 a.m. Saturday on VPR
A sound-rich, weekly tour of the world of sports for sports fans and sports avoiders alike.
2 p.m.-3 p.m. Weekdays on VPR Classical
Live concerts by famous artists in concert halls around the globe, plus interviews, news, and features.
8 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday on VPR
Legendary pianist Marian McPartland welcomes a stellar line-up of jazz artists for conversation and improvisation.
9 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday on VPR Classical
The pipe organ is the exclusive focus of this weekly program.
Occasional specials on VPR
Radio Lab is an experiential investigation of One Big Idea, using a patchwork of sound and style. Hosts Robert Krulwich and Jad Abumrad create a program that allows science to fuse with culture and information to sound like music.
Occasional on VPR
Share your thoughts with Vermont Public Radio President during this live call-in program.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday on VPR Classical
Spend Saturday afternoon with the MET Opera and Peter Fox Smith.
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday on VPR
A game of words and whimsy, bluff and bluster.
8 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday on VPR
Great actors bring short stories to life.
Saturdays 1-2pm on VPR
Spark is a weekly audio blog of smart and unexpected trendwatching. It's
not just for gearheads - it tackles topics like dealing with too many emails,
and how the digital age has changed the way we learn and retain
information.
7 a.m.-8 a.m. Sunday on VPR
Public radio's conversation about religion, meaning, ethics, and ideas.
4 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday on VPR
Kurt Anderson explores art's creative influence and transformative power in everyday life with richly textured stories and insightful conversation.
8 a.m.-11 a.m. on Sunday on VPR Classical
VPR Classical welcomes the return of Sunday Baroque with Suzanne Bona, Sunday mornings starting at 8.
No longer in production on VPR
Archive of locally produced public affairs program.
On demand, web site exclusive on VPR.net
A VPR panel discussion exploring the future of classical music and music education.
Occasional series on VPR
The Moth Radio Hour features true stories told live on stage
without scripts, notes, props, or accompaniment. Listen to this occasional series for humorous, heartbreaking, and
poignant tales told with honesty, bravery, and wit.
Noon Saturday on VPR
Explore culinary delights with host Lynne Rossetto Kasper.
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
Real life experiences that help you understand issues of importance.
Saturdays at 4pm on VPR on VPR
The VPR Saturday Special
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Weeknights on VPR
Host Lisa Mullins guides you through major issues and stories, linking global events directly to American concerns.
6 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday on VPR
Ira Glass' weekly program describing and documenting contemporary American life.
Satudays 2-3pm on VPR
To the Best of Our Knowledge won the Peabody Award for radio programming in
2004. Hosted by Jim Fleming, the program is an audio magazine of ideas and oddities
for people with curious minds.
12 Noon and 7 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
News and conversation about issues affecting your life - plus a bit of the unexpected.
24 hours a day on VPR Classical
VPR Classical is Vermont Public Radio's 24-hour, all classical music network.
Occasional on VPR Classical
VPR Classical sometimes spotlights a special artist or occasion throughout the day.
on VPR
Award-winning news coverage from Vermont Public Radio.
Broadcast times vary on VPR
VPR's occasional series featuring compelling thoughts and ideas from a wide variety of people.
on VPR
VPR's series of in-depth reporting on major stories in our region.
Times vary on VPR
VPR Specials features multi-part series, documentaries and unique programs produced in conjunction with Vermont Public Radio. These series air throughout the year for brief periods of time.
Occasionally On-air but mostly Online on VPR.net
This is where you'll find extra online content and programming of all sorts. Check back here often as we expand the VPR.net Extras!
Occasional on VPR.net
An informal discussion previewing an upcoming VSO concert.
11 a.m.-12 noon Saturday
The oddly informative news quiz from NPR.
8 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on VPR
NPR's news magazine for the weekend.
8:35am and 7:54pm Weekdays on VPR
Garrison Keillor recounts the highlights of that day in history and reads a short poem or two.
