WCVE Public Radio

Is Radio Sound Salvation?

Fri, May 24, 2013

The great Elvis Costello (one of my hero's) once sang that "radio is a sound salvation." Well on this week's World Music Show (5/25), the sounds you'll hear may not bring you salvation but they'll certainly be able to entertain you.

The Electric Croude

The Different Doors of Perception

by George Maida

Thu, May 23, 2013

You don’t need to be under the influence of anything to get the most out of music or life...but I do enjoy the title spin on the Huxley book. And it does tie into this week’s show for the Memorial Day weekend.

The World Music Show

A Simple Thing

by Ian Stewart

Fri, May 17, 2013

On one level, music is a simple thing, right? We know what we like and often times we may not even pay attention to what's being played. Many times music is even background noise, simply sounds to absorb throughout the day.

Science on the Radio

Tomorrow’s Jets Could Fly with Flower Power

Due to rising oil prices and environmental concerns, the aviation industry is now looking at many biofuels as alternatives to petroleum derived fuel. NASA researchers conducted a series of test flights recently that proved a commercial jet can fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from Camelina plant oil.

WCVE Public Radio’s Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

Tune In

TED Radio Hour

An idea is the one gift that you can hang onto even after you've given it away. Welcome to TED Radio Hour hosted by Guy Raz – a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create.

Be Informed

Artsline Presents: “Angel’s Summer Camp 2013”

From Angel Limb, Artsline Producer – Due to the large number of responses to last year's launch of “Angel’s Summer Camp,” I am posting this information a little earlier so that everyone has a head start on keeping adults and children aware of summer arts and cultural events taking place around our listening areas. If you represent an arts or cultural entity that will offer artsy summer camps, workshops, exhibitions, etc. geared toward children, please visit ideastations.org/artsline.

Science on the Radio

Question Your World: How Did Everyone Really End Up Everywhere?

For about 200,000 years humanity has been making its way from Africa to just about every corner of this planet. The study of our past helps explain the evolution of life here on Earth. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into digging through the past and have constructed the time line of our story, all the while continually making new discoveries. So, what happens when we make a new discovery that totally contradicts what we've learned? Listen to the latest Question Your World Radio Report from the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.

Jazz with Peter Solomon

James Gates Releases New CD

by Peter Solomon

Tue, May 14, 2013

Saxophonist James Gates has just released a new cd called “Gates Wide Open.” Gates is a native Richmonder who has played with many jazz greats, including Walter Bishop, Jr. and Art Blakey. He currently runs the jazz program at Virginia State University but hasn’t let his performing career slide.

He’s playing a CD release party tonight (5/14) at Capitol Ale House, part of the Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educator Concert series.