WFIU

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WFIU Public Media has been broadcasting from the Bloomington campus of Indiana University since October, 1950. The station is a charter member of the National Public Radio network, and along with 90 other stations, it carried the premiere broadcast of NPR's in-depth news program, All Things Considered, on May 3, 1971. WFIU now broadcasts classical music, jazz, and news and information 24 hours a day. WFIU can be heard throughout Southern and Central Indiana: * 103.7 FM | Bloomington * 100.7 FM | Columbus * 101.7 FM | French Lick/West Baden * 98.9 FM | Greensburg * 106.1 FM | Kokomo * 95.1 FM | Terre Haute and on WFIU2 * 101.9 FM | Bloomington * and online at wfiu.org. Our mission: We inspire, inform, and involve. Our values and activities are born of the purposes and hopes of Indiana University and of our listeners. For us, this work is a public trust.

Series

Caption: A Moment of Science
1677 Pieces

A Moment of Science presents scientific information clearly, concisely, and with good humor. In just two minutes, you'll get the scientific story behind some of the simplest and most curious phenomena from everyday life. A Moment of Science is now FREE! Contact LuAnn Johnson at WFIU for access to mp3 files. lujohnso at iu dot edu

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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120 Pieces

Afterglow is a weekly, one-hour program of vocal jazz and popular song from the Great American Songbook, hosted by Mark Chilla.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Nov 07, 2023
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41 Pieces

Enjoy these special editions of Afterglow -- a one-hour program of vocal jazz and American popular song. They are perfect for holidays and special programming. Check it out!

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Oct 03, 2019
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435 Pieces

ClassicalWorks is an evergreen, file-based classical music service from WFIU Public Radio in Bloomington, Indiana. Produced and hosted by WFIU's music director Aaron Cain and drawing upon the station's collection of more than 70,000 pieces of classical music, ClassicalWorks is available from 10 pm through 10 am Eastern Time, 7 days a week. Hours may be time-shifted to fit other dayparts if needed – please contact WFIU for assistance if your station would like to air ClassicalWorks files outside of the 10 pm – 10 am Eastern Time window.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Jul 01, 2022
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3 Pieces

Extra materials for ClassicalWorks---an evergreen, file-based classical music service from WFIU Public Radio in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Nov 01, 2018
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Crash Course in Islam debunks common myths about the Islamic faith in brief, informational segments.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Jul 02, 2009
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200 Pieces

Earth Eats is a weekly, one hour radio program about food and farming. We share the freshest news and recipes inspired by local food and sustainable agriculture.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Feb 02, 2024
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4 Pieces

Enjoy these special editions of Earth Eats, a public radio program delivering the freshest news and recipes inspired by local food and sustainable agriculture.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Jan 18, 2017
Caption: Do you want to hear a scary story? The Festival of Ghost Stories is your chance to be spooked while enjoying a crisp fall evening at Bryan Park., Credit: eskimoblood (flickr)
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Bloomington, Indiana's "Festival of Ghost Stories" has been scaring audiences for more three decades. In this series, storytellers share some of their most terrifying tales.

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Oct 26, 2010
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1 Piece

Fundraising for Harmonia

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Jul 01, 2019

Latest Pieces


  • Added: May 16, 2024
  • Length: 01:56:00
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Put on a sweater, because this week on Harmonia, we’re touring the Nordic countries. Often left out of the discussion when it comes to early music,...

  • Added: May 16, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
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In her book, At the Table, Katherine Miller offers guidance for chefs on effecting change in food policy.

  • Added: May 16, 2024
  • Length: 54:00
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Home, Heaven, Happiness

  • Added: May 15, 2024
  • Length: 01:56:00
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We’re living life among the jet set this week on Afterglow, as we explore songs about traveling from the Great American Songbook, including “Come F...

  • Added: May 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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An Afterglow tradition returns this week, as I bring you some tradition songs of the season, and play some summertime favorites sung by Frank Sinat...

  • Added: May 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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We explore wants and desires this week, hearing “I want” songs from the American Songbook, including “I Want To Be Happy,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” a...

  • Added: May 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the film studio MGM, so this week, we’re celebrating one of MGM’s biggest stars: Judy Garland! We’ll take a clo...

  • Added: May 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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Our 1920s retrospective concludes this week with a look at songs from 100 years ago: 1924. We’ll hear some songs from this year that have resonated...

  • Added: May 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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In the late 1970s the Columbia label was home to an array of talented jazz musicians, including Woody Shaw, Arthur Blythe, Dexter Gordon, and Weath...

  • Added: May 09, 2024
  • Length: 59:04