Favourite World Radio - KPCC at 89.3 FM

KPCC

I am a great fan of KPCC, part of the US National Public Radio (NPR) network of non-political radio stations much like the BBC. Indeed some of their output is taken from BBC and World Service programmes. It goes out on 83.9FM and as it comes mainly from Los Angeles, is first heard here at night. However, the programmes can also be listened to at any time by following the link to the schedule.

The particular programmes I listen to regularly are shown below - with their most recent broadcasts to give a flavour of what one hears. They are always instructive, in depth discussions, and call on the expertise of trusted experts to explain difficult subjects rather in the manner of In Our Time or the best of Woman's Hour. They always ready to examine both sides of an issue, which is a tremendous relief. The presenters are extraordinarily fluid and 'fluff-free', which makes them all the easier to listen to.  

1A with Jenn White - What China’s infrastructure investments in Africa mean for the world

'1A is a show for a changing America'.

On Point with Megan Chakrabati - Omicron and Health Care - What's Really Going on in America's hospitals 

'Let's make sense of the world – together. Produced by WBUR in Boston, On Point’s vibrant conversation covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry, and features writers, politicians, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world'.

Fresh Air with Terry Gross - Heartbroken - There's a Scientific Reason Why Breaking-up Feels So Rotten - by Florence Williams 

'Fresh Air with Terry Gross is weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues with intimate conversations and unusual insights'. She is an icon in America and her warm humanity draws out the best in her guests. I have ordered many of the books reviewed with their authors here from The Bookmark.