Live At The Bop Stop
In January 2021, BOP STOP launched Live At The BOP STOP, a terrestrial radio program with an accompanying podcast which features a full set of music that was recorded live on the BOP STOP stage by a local, regional, or national act. The program is recorded at the Robert Conrad Studios at the BOP STOP with additional production by Graham Rosen. Editing for WOBC and WNPA is provided by Dr. Pete Naegele. Shawn Gilbert and Carsen Gilbert at GilAzar media edit the program for the podcast and other ra ... (04:00 AM - 05:00 AM CT)
Morning Ayre
Rotating hosts bring you a unique selection of Classical music and more from the past 1,000 years, medieval through the modern era. M: Bruce Gordon T: Dale Langford W: Carol Greenspan Th: Karl Skala F: Charles Turner (05:00 AM - 08:00 AM CT)
Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is a daily, global, independent news hour featuring in-depth interviews with people on the front lines of the world's most pressing issues. (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM CT)
Background Briefing
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the
radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media, featuring international and national news, expert
guests, policymakers, and critics offering analysis and insight. (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT)
Against The Grain
In-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters — political,
economic, social, and cultural — important to progressive activism. (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT)
Fresh Air
A weekday audio magazine of
contemporary arts and issues hosted by Terry Gross, featuring intimate
conversations with today's biggest luminaries. (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT)
Democracy Now! (rebroadcast)
Democracy Now! is a daily, global, independent news hour featuring
in-depth interviews with people on the front lines of the world's most
pressing issues. (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM CT)
Think
National call-in program hosted by journalist Krys
Boyd featuring thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across
the globe. (01:00 PM - 02:00 PM CT)
The World
The World covers American issues
and events through the eyes of foreign observers, contextualizing
foreign affairs for American listeners. The
World starts with individuals at the core of a story and expands from
there, providing listeners with daily access to voices and stories not heard anywhere else. (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM CT)
Music Without Borders
with
PIPPA & BRUCE GORDON
Pippa hosts Music Without Borders with rotating host Bruce Gordon taking the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month. (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM CT)
Open to Debate
Through weekly debates distributed on public radio, in podcasts and digital videos, Open to Debate systematically brings opposing viewpoints together for a respectful and open-minded exchange of ideas. Open to Debate airs on KOPN on Wednesdays at 10:05am, right after NHK's Asian View news program from Japan. (05:00 PM - 06:00 PM CT)
Evening Edition
with
KOPN & LAURA
Evening Edition covers issues often
overlooked in the mainstream media and gives underrepresented
perspectives the opportunity to be heard. Topics include peace,
social justice, the environment, and politics on the national, state, and
local scene. (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM CT)
Sex, Drugs, & Civil Liberties
Attorney Dan Viets discusses legal news affecting social justice causes
including sex, drugs, and civil rights. Programs regularly involve
guests and live call-ins by listeners. (07:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT)
Accent on Swing
with
LAIRD OKIE
Big band, bebop, swing, standards, and more. (08:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT)
Movies & Moods
with
MATTHEW
An hour of music inspired by a scene in a movie, selected by host Matthew Shallow. (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM CT)