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Trent Darby brings you upbeat jazz to energize your morning at 9 AM. Funky Friday's are back!
Forget movie of the year — “Sinners” is a cultural event, a cinematic reckoning that redefines what Black horror and Southern storytelling can look like. Vampires, hoodoo, southern blackness, religion, blues and blood infiltrated our minds when the film opened in April. If you’re like me, some notable scenes constantly replay in your head.
Research Connection Podcast focuses on research activities and projects that are occupying the attention of CSU research faculty and students. You can listen to this and other Extension podcasts on wcsufm.org - John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (JWGCESTA)/1890 Land-Grant Program
Naykishia Darby, Thee Cardigan Professor, reads excerpts from some of her favorite (and topical!) poets and authors. Presented by wcsufm.org.
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Top Stories
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Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades. -
The Travis Scott signee came up in the shadow of his mentor's rootless sound. On Octane, he taps his hometown's lineage and finds a star power all his own. -
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran's underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival. -
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. -
These wildly different artists both reach the top of the pop charts this week. -
Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, as in the rest of the world, resistance takes place closer to the ground. -
The Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census, as Republicans push to alter the counts behind voting maps. -
A special corps of health care workers have been called in to work with detained immigrants and many feel deeply conflicted about the assignment, saying they're not able to provide good care. -
Julia Loktev's documentary My Undesirable Friends follows young independent journalists covering Putin's invasion of Ukraine. -
As South Carolina's outbreak grows to 876 confirmed cases, vaccinations in the state surged in January. Cases have also been reported in two ICE detention facilities.
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Café Jazz is a mix of original vinyl recordings with contemporary jazz releases on CD. The show is energetic, classic and classy. The show also features the very best of the Bebop era and Straight Ahead jazz.
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Highly successful businesses understand the importance of underwriting as well as the importance of social responsibility. What if you could do both and save money?
Download the WCSU Public Radio App. The WCSU Public Radio App allows you to conveniently listen to your favorite jazz and news programs on your favorite mobile device.
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NPR News
- Without Venezuelan oil, Cuba's economic crisis and energy problems will get even worse
- What to expect ahead of the U.S.-Iran negotiations
- Where states stand on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement
- Aid workers in Gaza say children still face deadly conditions, despite a formal ceasefire
- Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires
- The Winter Olympics get 8 new events, including the first new sport in decades
- Team USA settles in to athletes' villages, 'smash' pizzas
- As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains
Brother Ronald L. Murray, Your Soldier For The Lord, will get you up and moving with the best in traditional, contemporary and inspirational music.
You will hear stories about how our lives, all living beings and our living systems are intertwined: big and small, close and far, including us, human beings.
"Catch the Flo" is a weekly music show hosted by contemporary jazz keyboard artist, Marcus Johnson. "Catch the Flo" features jazz music, both straight and smooth.
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“As a filmmaker, my goal is to inspire the audience to reflect on life and personal questions while entertaining them and making them laugh at the same time.” - Jennifer Sharp
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!