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WKMS provides free podcasts of its news and commentary, updated weekly. Listed below are also links to podcasts of nationally produced programs broadcasted on WKMS. Subscribe to a program listed below to get the podcast.

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WKMS Podcasts

	WKMS: Afternoon Stock Report A report of activity on the stock market provided by the investment firm of the regional office of Wachovia Securities in Paducah. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: Commentaries and Reviews Hear the voices and opinions of the Four Rivers Region on topics ranging from politics, musicians, book reviews, and special events. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: Datebook We give you an overview of regional events. Get out your calendar for this podcast and find out what's going on in the Four Rivers Region. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: Featured Stories Hear featured reports on events and issues affecting the Four Rivers Region. Produced by the WKMS News Team. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: Friday Night Live Friday Night Live showcases great music, including a variety of classical, jazz, and acoustic performances, recorded live from several regional venues. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: In-Depth News Reports The WKMS News Team provides in-depth news from the region. These reports take an inside look at the headlines. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: My Source Through My Source, public broadcasting supporters are able to tell their own unique and personal stories about how public broadcasting serves as a source for information, entertainment and empowerment. Hear why WKMS is valuable to its listeners. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: Newscasts Updated throughout the day, local anchors read top headline news from The Four Rivers Region. Subscribe to this podcast
	WKMS: The Front Page An hour-long weekly show featuring an in-depth look at news, events and culture in The Four Rivers Region. Learn more about this show on The Front Page page. Subscribe to this podcast

National Podcasts

BBC World Service Global News
The best stories, interviews and on the spot reporting from around the world including highlights from Newshour, The World Today and World Briefing. Up to 30 minutes Compiled twice a day from the 24 hour News coverage from the BBC World Service.

Car Talk
America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one hour weekly laugh fest.

Clear Voices for Science
World renowned scientists share their insights with EarthSky reporters in these extended 8-minute interviews. See the other EarthSky podcast below.

Composer's Datebook
"Composer's Datebook" is a daily two-minute window into the world of classical music. It features music from composers past and present, and fascinating stories tying the music to each day.

The Diane Rehm Show
From NPR and WAMU 88.5 FM in Washington, DC, The Diane Rehm Show is a live, award-winning NPR program featuring smart conversation and civil dialogue on top news stories and new ideas, two hours a day, five days a week.

The Diane Rehm Show Friday News Roundup
From NPR and WAMU in Washington, The Diane Rehm Show's Friday News Roundup is a fast-paced, informed discussion of the week's top news. The Roundup is a two-hour program, devoting one hour each to domestic and international topics.

Earth and Sky
Science podcasts heard 12 million times daily. Web community for a thoughtful future.

Fresh Air
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.

From the Top
From the Top, hosted by acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O'Riley, showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians.

Marketplace
American Public Media's Marketplace is public radio's daily magazine on business and economics news for the rest of us. Each day, host Kai Ryssdal and guests bring you the best in business news from wallet to Wall Street. The Marketplace podcast is updated Monday through Friday.

Marketplace Morning Report
American Public Media's Marketplace Morning Report provides a quick jump on the day's business news. Every Monday through Friday morning, this podcast brings you the first two broadcasts of the day.

NPR Hourly News Summary
Five minutes of NPR news, updated hourly.

Performance Today - Piano Puzzler
Test your ears as Bruce Adolphe takes a popular tune and transforms it into something that sounds like it was composed by one of the greats. Guess the great and the song. Then listen to a piece by the composer in question.

Only A Game
A weekly podcast from veteran NPR commentator Bill Littlefield. Only A Game is an award-winning weekly radio show for the serious sports fan and the steadfast sports avoider. Produced by WBUR in Boston.

Radiolab
On Radio Lab, science meets culture and information sounds like music. Each episode of Radio Lab. is an investigation -- a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radio Lab is produced by WNYC public radio.

Speaking of Faith
A weekly national conversation about belief, meaning, ethics, and ideas. You can download and listen to the full Speaking of Faith program in digital audio anytime, anywhere.

Studio 360
Studio 360 is a weekly, one-hour look at the myriad intersections between the arts, popular culture and everyday life, hosted by Kurt Andersen.

Sunday Baroque Conversations
Sunday Baroque Host Suzanne Bona talks with musicians and music enthusiasts.

Talk of the Nation
Talk of the Nation is NPR's midday news-talk show. Journalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and healthcare, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians, and artists from around the world.

Talk of the Nation Science Friday
Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Hear it each week on NPR stations nationwide -- or online here!

The Splendid Table
A free hour-long podcast of each week's full episode featuring Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Follow Jane and Michael Stern as they find the best road food across the country. Listen in to our special guests from the culinary world, and as always, Lynne takes listeners' calls.

The World: Global Hit
PRI's The World presents the Global Hit podcast, a daily spotlight on international musical artists or trends. Created by The World's Marco Werman, the Global Hit features interviews with musicians, critics and deejays around the globe.

The World: Latest Edition
Hear the latest edition of PRI's The World. The World is an US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH Public Radio in Boston.

The World Café Words and Music
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

The Writer's Alamanc
Subscribe to The Writer's Almanac for daily poems, prose and literary history, with host Garrison Keillor.

This American Life
This American Life offers offer each of our radio episodes as a free mp3 podcast for exactly one week, beginning the Monday after broadcast.

This I Believe
Americans from all walks of life describe their core personal beliefs. One of the most popular NPR series ever.

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour
Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour is a worldwide multi-media celebration of grassroots, Americana music. Explore the beautiful world of folk, bluegrass, songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts.

Explore other music, news and cultural podcasts available from NPR

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