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
1664 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 indiana dot edu

  • From: WFIU
  • Updated: Jan 06, 2023
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115 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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40 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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189 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

Caption: A Moment of Science
Fire over Chelyabinsk: An Asteroid Hits Earth

  • Added: Nov 08, 2019
  • Length: 02:00

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  • Added: Nov 08, 2019
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You won't hear any Bing, Rosie, or Ella on this show! On this Afterglow Holiday Special, we'll hear some Christmastime favorites sung by contempora...

Bought by KCME, WVRU, KCME, WDET Detroit Public Radio, WJAB and more


  • Added: Nov 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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An hour-long program of early music, celebrating the holiday season with Christmas chant settings, music featuring angels, and more!

Bought by WHQR, WUAL, KRPS, NPR Illinois, and Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)


  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: A Saint Nicholas miracle legend: The dowry for the three virgins, depicted by Gentile da Fabriano, (c. 1425, Pinacoteca Vaticana, Rome)., Credit: (Wikipedia)
An hour-long program of early music, celebrating Christmas from a variety of traditions, including the original tunes of two well-known carols, me...

Bought by WUAL, KTTZ, Tri States Public Radio, KWIT, KTTZ and more


  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 7
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Not all winter songs are about Christmas! In this Afterglow special, we’ll hear some favorite wintertime songs from the Great American Songbook sun...

Bought by Radio Catskill, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, Northwest Public Broadcasting, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, KRPS and more


  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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It may be nearing the Christmas season, but don’t pour the hot cocoa just yet! On this holiday edition of Harmonia, we’re going outside – not into ...

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Harmonia we tune up strings of the violin, cello, viola da gamba, and lute, with music in scordatura, or alternate tunings, of strange...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2019
  • Length: 59:00