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 Unbelievably true stories of chance encounters that changed the world. A pair of mail-order shoes that led to the film The Outsiders. A secret road to a California paradise.

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Honoring the singular and definitional musical space occupied by Tina Turner, FREAKS ONLY style.

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Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

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When it comes to R&B, Kool & The Gang , is the longest running group in history and most sampled in their genre. “ Celebration ” is a No.

Today’s Top Tune: Kool & The Gang - ‘Let’s Party’

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

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The new documentary “Sometimes When We Touch” explores the rise of soft rock during the 1970s and 1980s.

Encore: How 1970s saccharine soft rock influenced early hip-hop

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Author Alex Prud’homme explores the appetites of more than two dozen U.S. presidents in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.”

Encore: Garden veggies, fast food: How presidential meals shaped US

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In South India, a couple adopts an abandoned baby elephant named Raghu, showing how humans and animals can thrive together.

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From knockout alt-rock to Prince homages to lyrical wisdom, we can assure you: The kids are more than alright.

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Chris Douridas guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic for Memorial Day.

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Emerson once wrote that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; case in point with Stella Rose, the daughter of Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan, who recently released her debut album,…

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Emerson once wrote that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree; case in point with Stella Rose, the daughter of Depeche Mode ’s Dave Gahan, who recently released her debut album,…

from Today's Top Tune

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, May 28, 2023

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, May 28, 2023

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A sonic trip through the past, present and future of roots music.

Jeremy Sole's playlist, May 28, 2023

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from Jeremy Sole

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, May 28, 2023

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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New releases in all genres.

Chris Douridas' playlist, May 28, 2023

New releases in all genres.

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Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

Nassir Nassirzadeh's playlist May 28, 2023

Indie found sounds, nostalgic guilty pleasures, and introspective piano solos to help you feel deeply and move freely through life.

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Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

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Fanatic. This is a bit of a different show than we usually have for you. For tonight, it’s Garage Rock from the last century. Below tonight’s track list, I put in the notes I made.

from Henry Rollins

Metropolis playlist May 27, 2023.

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Metropolis playlist May 27, 2023.

from Metropolis