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July 4, 2009

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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.

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A Prairie Home Companion®
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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.

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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:

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

12:00
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.

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Classical Music
With Mindy Ratner

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

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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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This American Life

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Classical Music with Bob Christiansen

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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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Government

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Cleveland preparing to cut city council

WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports


	Reporter Kevin Niedermier

Cleveland voters want a smaller city council. By a 20 point margin they approved Issue 39, a charter amendment that will trim the 21 member body by as many as four seats next year.

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