The Public Radio Hour

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we explore some of the amazing programs on our HD3 News/Talk channel and encourage you to make a donation for our Spring Fund Drive. The show includes segments from Ask Me Another, Live From Here, The Hidden Brain, Planet Money's How I Built This and The Big Listen. 

This episode of The Public Radio Hour celebrates Black History Month through conversations with two of Huntsville's top music educators. WLRH Community Newsroom producer Tim Miller with the "In Tune with TMill" podcast talks with Mario Maitlin of The Maitland Conservatory about how a love for the arts can translate into a career opportunity for young people. Then, Beth Norwood visits with Oakwood University Academy Choir conductor Justin Jordan about music's role in telling the story of America.

During the month of November 2017, the Public Radio Hour presents a new documentary series on the US Supreme Court titled 'More Perfect'. Tune in 7pm Thursday November 2nd-23rd, or listen to the episodes on the More Perfect website. 

During the month of October, we'll be airing special fundraising segments from some of the best shows on our FM/HD1 Main and HD3 News/Talk stations. Unforunately, we aren't allowed to post them online, so be sure to listen to the live stream here >> http://wlrh.org/Listen-Online.

During the month of September, The Public Radio Hour presents a series of documentaries on education from APM Reports.

During the month of September, The Public Radio Hour presents a series of documentaries on education from APM Reports. Part One is titled Keeping Teachers ... CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we enjoy a visit with classical musicians Susanna Phillips and Matthew McDonald. These Huntsville natives return home every August to host Twickenham Fest, which has become Alabama's premiere chamber music festival. We'll also hear more from this month's featured podcasts, Engines of Our Ingenuity and 51%. And during our Alabama Legacy Moment, we'll hear about Old Cahawba.

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Twickenham Fest - Reserve tickets here 

In tonight's show, our featured podcasts (51% and Engines Of Our Ingenuity) bring us stories about Girl Scouts in STEM and Samuri Swords. The Public Microphone heads to a hidden room full of voting machines and poll watchers. We also talk about a wide range of voting topics with Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, including new voting freedoms for overseas military personnel, the Description of Moral Turpitude Act and voter turnout projections for Tuesday's Primary Election. This weekly mix of podcasts and homemade radio features is produced by WLRH staff and volunteers.

In this week's show, we continue our discussion with Huntsville Manager of Urban and Long Range Planning, Dennis Madsen about the future of downtown Huntsville. We'll also get some perspective from the local business side from John Kvach with UG White. And we'll contclude our podcast spotlight for Planetary Radio and Earthdate. Also, send us your questions and comments about our topic, or anything else, on the WLRH Facebook and Twitter feeds ...

In this week's show, we conclude our interview series by Ginny Kennedy examining 'end-of-life' health care challenges that you may face for yourself or for loved ones. Today, we'll hear from Hopsice Family Care executive director Kristina Johnson and the story of their final moments with their critical ill young daughter.. We'll also pick up some storytelling tips from The Moth Radio Hour's artistic director Catherine Burns.