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May 17, 2008
What’s On Now?
Weekend America
 From American Public Media
Also Playing Now:
Later Today On WKSU
4:00
This American Life®
Contemporary life in America and the world is documented and described as host Ira Glass presents a weekly collection of innovative radio stories linked by a central theme.
5:00
All Things Considered®
6:00
A Prairie Home Companion®
with Garrison Keillor
Visit a simpler time as Garrison Keillor and friends take listeners on a weekly journey to Lake Wobegon, Minnesota with music, comedy, and the host’s beloved monologue.
8:00
Folk Music with Jim Blum
Join host Jim Blum in discovering the best from the world of folk music, featuring the work of legends and others devoted to acoustic sounds.
What’s On Now?
Weekend America
From American Public Media
Also Playing Now:
Later Today On WKSU's News Channel
4:00
This American Life®
Contemporary life in America and the world is documented and described as host Ira Glass presents a weekly collection of innovative radio stories linked by a central theme.
5:00
All Things Considered®
6:00
A Prairie Home Companion®
with Garrison Keillor
Visit a simpler time as Garrison Keillor and friends take listeners on a weekly journey to Lake Wobegon, Minnesota with music, comedy, and the host’s beloved monologue.
8:00
BBC World Service
For over 70 years, BBC World Service has been the globe's most comprehensive source for news. When news breaks — anywhere, anytime — BBC is there.
What’s Playing Now?
Classical Music
With Mindy Ratner
2:40
George Gershwin: An American in Paris (Boston Pops)
3:01
Antonin Dvorak: Sextet: Furiant (Boston Symphony Chamber Players)
3:06
Bohuslav Martinu: Flute Sonata No. 1: I. Allegro moderato (Tanya Dusevic Witek, flute)
3:13
Bedrich Smetana: Minuet (Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Also Playing Now:
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Later Today On WKSU's Classical Channel
6:00
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen
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Funding for WKSU is made possible in part through support from the following businesses and organizations.
For more information on how your company or organization can support WKSU, download the WKSU Media Kit.
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WKSU creates a shared civic and cultural life
that connects communities through a diverse mix of media
and that extends the heritage of Kent State University.
WKSU is committed to building relationships with communities of listeners whose lives are enriched with news, information and cultural offerings that utilize appropriate media platforms.
WKSU will leverage its strengths as Ohio's leading public radio station by providing distinctive regional coverage that has national appeal and that capitalizes on WKSU's increasingly valued role as media institution for the region.
- Increase public service by providing significant programming for significant audiences in the appropriate media platforms with content that meets audience needs, exceeds customer expectations, is delivered promptly, and focuses on news, classical music, and folk music.
- Adopt an outcome-driven approach that establishes goals and determines desired results in all aspects of our work, including but not limited to on-air delivery and content, financial return, promotional objectives, and performance standards.
- Promote WKSU's role as a community-based institution in the region that works with listeners and members, corporate and non-profit communities, foundations, media partners, Kent State University, and WKSU Community Advisory Council members.
- Develop a workforce of talented professionals by actively encouraging and supporting professional development opportunities, stronger and more effective working relationships, and growth within the organization.
Service
We work with honesty and openness-placing service above self.
Collaboration
We believe that working in collaboration with others strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission.
Quality
We aspire to the highest standards of performance in our work and professional relationships.
Stewardship
As stewards of WKSU, a noncommercial public trust, we manage the resources entrusted to us with integrity and accountability.
Diversity
Diversity is integral to our mission, and we value it in all of our activities.
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