Starting August 16th, WFDD is making some changes to our weekend lineup. We’re adding new shows and shifting a few familiar favorites to new times. Take a look at what’s new and when to tune in.
Your weekend listening just got an upgrade.
New Shows:
Unexpected Elements
This isn’t your average science show. Unexpected Elements takes you on a surprising journey across the globe, digging into the strange, the fascinating, and the deeply human side of science. From the story of Afronauts to the mysteries of animal lifespans — and even why we argue — each episode uncovers connections you didn’t see coming. Curious minds welcome.
A Way With Words
If you love language, this show is your happy place. Each week, author Martha Barnette and linguist Grant Barrett take listener calls and dive into the quirky, fascinating, and heartfelt stories behind the words we use every day — smart, funny, and full of aha moments.
Retro Cocktail Hour
Shake up your weekend with this weekly hi-fi highball of vintage cool — bachelor pad music, exotica, spy jazz, and offbeat pop from the ’50s–’70s — plus a splash of modern lounge revival. Perfect for tiki dreams, martini nights, or anytime you want to slip into a more stylish era.
Full Weekend Schedule:
Saturday | Sunday |
| 7 am: Unexpected Elements 8 am: Weekend Edition 10 am: The New Yorker Radio Hour 11 am: Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! 12 pm: This American Life 1 pm: Snap Judgement 2 pm: The TED Radio Hour 3 pm: Hidden Brain 4 pm: Freakonomics Radio 5 pm: All Things Considered 6 pm: Throughline 7 pm: The Martha Bassett Show 8 pm: Mountain Stage | 7 am: With Heart and Voice 8 am: Weekend Edition 10 am: A Way with Words 11 am: Planet Money & How I Built This 12 pm: Code Switch & Life Kit 1 pm: Latino USA 2 pm: Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! 3 pm: The Moth Radio Hour 4 pm: Reveal 5 pm: All Things Considered 6 pm: American Routes 8 pm: Retro Cocktail Hour |