Today's talk shows on WMUB (http://www.wmub.org/Today.html)
Friday, December 24, 1999
Diane Rehm: "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling; Barry Moser,
illustrator of a new King James Bible (repeats)
Fresh Air: swing tunes, jazz versions of classical songs, and cartoon
music with the Don Byron band
Public Interest: sea-faring and Celtic music with "Great Big Sea" (repeat)
Talk of the Nation/Science Friday: the year and the century in
review; annual birding show
All Things Considered: Christmas songs with a twist, from the a
cappella group Vox Bop
For questions about Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, or All
Things Considered, call NPR's Audience Services at (202) 414-3232.
For tapes and transcripts call toll-free 1-877-NPR-TEXT
(1-877-677-8398).
The Diane Rehm Show, 10-12 noon (*2 full hours on WMUB)
Repeat broadcasts until January 3rd.
10-11 JK Rowling (Orig 10/20): Diane talks with Joanne Rowling --
better known to her millions of young fans as J.K. Rowling, author of
the series of books about wizard-in-training Harry Potter. She talks
about how her life has changed since Harry popped into her
imagination several years ago. (The three "Harry Potter" books are
published by Scholastic)
11-12 Barry Moser (Orig 11/9): Book designer Barry Moser discusses
his most recent project, a fully illustrated edition of the King
James Bible. He talks with Diane about what motivated him to take on
this challenge, and about how he chose models and created the images
for his "Pennyroyal Caxton Holy Bible" (Viking Studio).
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, 12:06-1 p.m.
We feature a concert with Don Byron and his band. They perform
Ellington swing tunes, jazz versions of classical songs, and cartoon
music from the CD "Bug Music."
For tapes and transcripts of Fresh Air, call Toll-Free 1-(877)-21-FRESH.
Public Interest
Host: Kojo Nnamdi
SEAFARING BALLADS, PARTY TUNES, AND MERRY JIGS ARE JUST SOME OF THE
MUSIC PLAYED BY THE AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN BAND "GREAT BIG SEA." IN
THIS HOLIDAY REBROADCAST, THE BAND JOINS KOJO FOR AN HOUR OF LIVE
MUSIC AND CONVERSATION ABOUT THEIR UNIQUE MIX OF TRADITIONAL MARITIME
MUSIC, CELTIC (KEL-TIC) INSTRUMENTS, AND A MODERN POP SOUND.
Guests: Great Big Sea: 1. Alan Doyle, musician; 2. Sean
McCann, musician; 3. Darrell Power, musician; 4. Bob Hallett, musician
Talk of the Nation/Science Friday, 2-4 p.m. (*live on WMUB)
Host: David Baron
HOUR ONE: SCIENCE YEAR AND CENTURY IN REVIEW: From genetically
engineered smart mice to the structure of DNA, the biggest scientific
advances of the year and the twentieth century.
HOUR TWO: ANNUAL BIRDING SHOW: Don't know a french hen from a turtle
dove? Some birdwatching tips, on our annual birding show.
All Things Considered, 4-7 p.m.
We'll hear some old Christmas standards... with a twist. The
a-capella quartet "Vox Bop" has a unique take on the season's
favorite tunes.
WMUB Forum, 9-10 a.m., repeated 7-8 p.m.
News Director Darrel Gray with an hour of conversations with guests,
and listener e-mail comments and questions
(http://www.wmub.org/forumcomment.html).
Friday, December 24: TBA
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