The Public Radio Hour

How would you like to age, and what concerns do you have once you start? Learn more with our Elder Care Panel, Tweed Riders and members of Monte Sano Village.

Take a trip to space with WLRH as we hear a rare interview with astronaut Sally Ride, preview our new Local Aliens CD and get the 411 on VBAS' Astronomy Day event!

We're honoring the Chandra Observatory's 20th anniversary! Hear about the past, present and future of X-ray observation from Marshall Space Flight Center chief scientist Dr. Martin Weisskopf, MSFC historian Brian Odom and NASA study scientist Dr. Jessica Gaskin ...

This episode of The Public Radio Hour feature part 1 of 2 special podcasts from Planet Money on recycling, a visit with musician DeQn Sue, a chat with Sally Warden about upcoming Bicentennial events and the final installment of a three part series exploring challenges faced by Huntsville's theater community ...

This episode of Public Radio Hour features an update on MAZDA TOYOTA’s efforts to build a workforce, part 1 of a 3-part series on local theater spaces, Sundial Young Writer Olivia Fox and more.

On this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we launch our Elder Care series, we hear an eerie radio drama depicting an alternate outcome for the Apollo 11 mission, take an adventure with Sundial Young Writer winner, and preview upcoming Bicentennial events happening around Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley ...

On this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we’ll hear about the rediscovery of The Clotilda, learn about Next Flex student training efforts, discuss the problem with the ‘Us Versus Them’ mentality, and get updates on Listen Local Huntsville's 'Music From The Moon' songwriting contest.

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, the WLRH Sundial Writers Corner honors Mother's Day with a series of stories, poems and commentaries. Featured writers include Rita Monteiro, Terri French, Sri Bhooshanan, Chris Ferguson, Mariah Beachboard, Monita Soni, Rose Battle, Peggy Tucker, Margaret Vann, Rebecca Harbor Jones, Nancy Rohr, Sally Estes and Cindy Small. And a shout out to the Mother of Sundial and Hall of Fame broadcaster Judy Watters!

On this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we get an update on the Alabama Legislative Session, learn about microplastics and other pollutants in the Tennessee River and hear about a new study on gynecological cancers.

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we'll have the first of a two-part discussion with NASA's chief historian Dr. Bill Barry and Marshall Space Flight Center historian Brian Odom about America's 'Race to the Moon. We'll also explore the legacy of Werner von Braun, and his connection to the Nazi party and to desegregation in Alabama. We'll also preview Bicentennial events around Huntsville with Sally Warden, executive director of the Huntsville Madison County Bicentennial Committee.