Black History Month Programming on the Community Idea Stations

"Slavery by Another Name"

From history to performing arts to independent film, the Community Idea Stations offer viewers the opportunity to explore the rich and vibrant history and cultural contributions of African Americans throughout the year, and will offer a special slate of new and encore programs in honor of Black History Month.

WCVE Forum: “Responding to Disasters–From Prediction to Recovery”

tornado

Engineers of the New Millennium: Responding to Disasters is a one-hour long program examining technological innovations in disaster emergency response.

Engineers of the New Millennium is a radio series that tells stories from the frontiers of engineering. The series, developed as a partnership between IEEE Spectrum Radio and the National Science Foundation, is broadcast on public radio stations across the U.S.

“Tony Bennett: Duets II” on Great Performances

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

In celebration of his 85th birthday, the legendary Tony Bennett released the critically acclaimed “Duets II,” which followed his Grammy-winning Duets CD, released in honor of his 80th birthday. Bennett made music history with "Duets II" when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Album charts, making Bennett the oldest artist to ever achieve the #1 spot.

"American Experience: Geronimo"

Born around 1820, Geronimo grew into a leading warrior and healer of the Chiricahua. But after his tribe was relocated to an Arizona reservation in 1872, he became a focus of the fury of terrified white settlers and of the growing tensions that divided Apaches struggling to survive under almost unendurable pressures. To angry whites, Geronimo became the archfiend, perpetrator of unspeakable savage cruelties. To his supporters, he remained the embodiment of proud resistance, the upholder of the old Chiricahua ways.

WCVE Forum: “In the Beginning: Evolution & Creation in American History”

Darwin cartoon

More than 85 years after the Scopes “Monkey Trial,” debates over the proper place of Darwin in American schools are alive and well. In this episode of BackStory, the History Guys explore the relationship between science and religion throughout American history, especially where questions of human origins are concerned.

WCVE Forum January 15: “America and the Middle East: What Lies Ahead”

America and the Middle East

Today, the Middle East is at a crossroads. And so is American policy in the region. Last December, after 9 years of war, US troops left Iraq - probably for good. The war in Afghanistan is winding down too - as American soldiers begin to transfer authority to Afghan forces. And as the Arab revolutions rippled across the region over the past year, toppling the old order, America largely looked on from the sidelines. On top of it all, in light of the financial crisis, Americans are increasingly focused inward – on jobs and the economy.

"A King Celebration Concert with Yo-Yo Ma and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra"

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For the past 20 years, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has performed a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program, A King Celebration Concert with Yo-Yo Ma and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is recorded live and will air on Monday, January 16 beginning at noon on WCVE Public Radio.

The famed celllist joins conductor Robert Spano; choruses from Atlanta will add vocals, including the choir from Morehouse College, Dr. King’s alma mater. Kasim Reed, the mayor of Atlanta, will narrate a spoken-word portion of the program.

Moyers & Company Debuts on January 15

Moyers & Company

Bill Moyers is back on TV – and online.  Continuing his long-running conversation with the American public, Moyers returns to television in mid-January with Moyers & Company, a weekly series the veteran journalist says will try to make sense of our tumultuous times, “for myself and hopefully for anyone who wants to keep me company.” The new series begins with three broadcasts exploring how America’s gross inequality is no accident, but was in fact “politically engineered,” says Moyers.

Riverwalk's Jim Cullum Celebrates 50 Years in Music

Bandleader and cornetist Jim Cullum blows up a storm—and reminisces about his 50 years in music.

Barely a teen, it all began for Cullum with a $7 pawn shop cornet and gigs at the local Dairy Queen. His passion for the music of Beiderbecke, Oliver and Armstrong has led his Band to an internationally acclaimed career on the stage of Carnegie Hall, concert tours of Russia, Australia, Mexico and their longest-running gig, at their home base at The Landing jazz club in San Antonio, Texas.

WCVE Public Radio broadcasts “Virginia General Assembly's Bicentennial of the War of 1812: A Symphonic Tribute”

High school students, their teachers and members of the public will join members of the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia for this special afternoon concert performance at Richmond CenterStage. WCVE Public Radio will re-broadcast the concert following the State of the Commonwealth address and news from NPR.