We Were Wondering...What are our listeners' favorite shows?

In July, WFDD introduced two new programs, Snap Judgement and The New Yorker Radio Hour. This change resulted in the difficult decision to drop two of our shows, but it allowed us the opportunity to rearrange our schedule and deliver fresh content. When we released the announcement, we shared in our listeners' joy and sorrow for the changes, but were surprised to find a few comments that mentioned how they didn't know we carried a few of the shows that would now be aired at a different time!

This made us curious, so we turned to you for some insight. We were wondering...what shows do WFDD listeners tune in to hear? Thank you everyone who responded. We've compiled a list of favorite shows submitted by listeners with a brief description and a link to check out a recent episode. If you're looking to tune in and hear something new, this is a great place to start!

American Routes - Sundays at 6 PM

American Routes is a weekly two-hour public radio program produced in New Orleans, presenting a broad range of American music — blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical. American Routes explores the shared musical and cultural threads in these American styles and genres of music — and how they are distinguished.

Highlight - The Best of American Routes LIVE.

Marketplace - Weekdays at 6 PM

Marketplace gives in-depth focus on the latest business news both nationally and internationally, the global economy, and wider events linked to the financial markets. The only national daily business news program originating from the West Coast, Marketplace is noted for its timely, relevant, and accessible coverage of business, economics, and personal finance. 

Highlight - Remember the $5 footlong? Thank behavioral economics.

The Martha Bassett Show - Saturdays at 7 PM

The Martha Bassett Show is produced in collaboration with WFDD and is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. This weekly one-hour music program blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich artistry, history, and flair of North Carolina's Piedmont region.

Highlight - John Howie Jr. / Sonny Miles – Live at the Reeves. 

The Moth Radio Hour - Sundays at 1 PM

Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes. Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.

Highlight - Kid Stuff: On this episode, we learn from children.

On Point - Weekdays at 2 PM

Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR for APM.

Highlight - Awe: Science's answer to your search for happiness.

Performance Today - Weekdays at 8 PM

Featuring timely recordings that can't be heard anywhere else, recent performances by the great artists of our time and by the next generation of classical artists, from concert halls around the globe...plus interviews and performances from the APM studios, and from concert stages around the country, along with classical music news and features.

Highlight - Strings for Peace, blending Western and Indian classical music.

Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me! - Saturdays at 11 AM, Sundays at 2 PM

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! is NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program. Test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.

Highlight - August 26: With Not My Job guest Mark Ronson, producer of the Barbie Soundtrack.

Finally, we have to give an honorable mention to RadioLab which listener John M. mentioned as a favorite. We no longer carry this program as of July 1st (you can read more about why here) but we loved the program and you can still listen to episodes on their website.