Earth Day

How We Survive: Adapting to Climate Change
Air Window: April 21 – May 31, 2020
This one-hour special from Marketplace, led by Molly Wood, explores the role of technology in helping humanity weather the impacts of climate change. Learn more.

Just Eat It: Why Food Waste Matters [encore]
Air Window: April 1 – July 8, 2020
Why does so much food go un-eaten in the United States? Host Jed Kim digs into the issue of food waste and taste tests some possible solutions involving date labels, food banks, dumpster diving and more. Learn more.

Mental Health Month

Regions of the Heart
Air Window: May 1 – May 31, 2020
To observe National Mental Health Month, this special, hosted by Steve Seel, will explore classical music’s connections with mental health and healing—from its earliest beginnings to today. Learn more.

Alone Together
Air Window: May 1 – May 31, 2020
Hosted by Julie Amacher and performed by the 8 male voices of Cantus, Alone Together, is a special program highlighting mental health topics including depression and anxiety. Learn more.

Classical Music

Performance Today’s Classical Critters
Air Window: March 18 – June 30, 2020
Audiences will hear a 60-minute classical music romp about and inspired by animals. Host Fred Child and kids tell stories, spark creativity, share ideas and listen to music together. Learn more.

Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil
Air Window: April 1 – April 30, 2020
Performed by the St. Petersburg Chamber Choir and hosted by Valerie Kahler, the All-Night Vigil is an a cappella setting of texts taken from the Russian Orthodox All-Night Vigil ceremony. Learn more.

Valor and Victory
Air Window: May 1 – May 31, 2020
In the special Valor and Victory, audiences will hear music that reflects the way in which classical music contributed to daily morale, celebrations and commemorations associated with World War Two. Learn more.

More from Marketplace

Explain-a-thon with Kai Ryssdal & Molly Wood
Working title – more coming soon and information subject to change
June 23 – July 31, 2020
Join Molly Wood and Kai Ryssdal in their first on-air “Explain-a-thon,” where they answer audience questions about technology and the economy, together. Learn more.