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July 4, 2009
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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.



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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.



Sunday On WKSU

12:00
Classical Music with Scott Blankenship



What’s On Now?

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.



Also Playing Now:

 WKSU On Air:
This American Life
 WKSU 3 Classical:
Classical Music with Mindy Ratner



Later Today On WKSU's News Channel

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.



Sunday On WKSU 2

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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.

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Classical Music
With Mindy Ratner

3:47
Leonard Bernstein: On the Town: 3 Dance Episodes (Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra)


4:01
John Williams: Song for World Peace (Recording Arts Orchestra of L.A.)


4:06
John Philip Sousa: The Liberty Bell (Wallace Collection)


4:10
Henri Vieuxtemps: American Souvenir: Yankee Doodle (Tchaikovsky Chamber Orchestra)


4:17
Randall Thompson: Alleluia (Robert Shaw Chamber Singers)


4:23
Virgil Thomson: Plow That Broke the Plains Suite (Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra)



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6:00
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen





Sunday On WKSU 3

12:00
Classical Music with Scott Blankenship



5:00
Classical Music with Scott Blankenship



6:00
Classical Music with Gillian Martin



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Akron Parties for Young Professionals

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Communities around the nation, and the world, are vying to attract young professionals, and Northeast Ohio cities want to stay in the competition. Cleveland is considering a development plan to remake the Flats so its more suitable for a downtown neighborhood. In Akron, the business community has given some money, and some leadership positions, to a group of young professionals, in hopes of generating buzz about their city.

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