What’s coming up from APM July 27-August 2

Here are the latest updates for upcoming programs. PLEASE NOTE: All details are subject to change. Additional details will be shared via ContentDepot as they become available.

Use the links below to visit our dedicated program pages, where you’ll find show logos, digital assets and more.

News

BBC World Service

Coronavirus Coverage

Marketplace

Week of July 27

Marketplace (PM)

  • Kai talks with Claire Babineaux-Fonteno, the CEO of Feeding America.
  • Many consumers, fearing that they may contract COVID-19, are staying away from stores to minimize contact with others. China’s Livestream – a web-based shopping promotion service – is coming to the rescue of retailers. Livestream, however, is not a silver bullet. Marketplace’s Jennifer Pak looks at how some companies are thriving and others struggling to benefit from Livestream.

Classical

Performance Today

July 29: Performance Today will feature the performance of Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir – 1,500 singers from around the world – for Sing Gently.

Arts and Culture

Live from Here

Please see our post on the APM Distribution blog regarding the changes to Live from Here . The entire remaining rebroadcast schedule is available on the APM Distribution site.

August 1: Rebroadcast – New York City, NY
Guests:

  • They Might Be Giants
  • Big Thief
  • Marina Franklin
  • Cast of Betrayal
  • Aoife O’Donovan
  • Author DW Gibson

The Splendid Table

As The Splendid Table continues to take listener home cooking questions, follow the program’s updates on Twitter and encourage listeners to send in their questions as voice memos to contact@splendidtable.org, or via phone at 800-537-5252.

New episode – July 31: We are spending the hour talking about summer produce and gardening. Chef Abra Berens, author of Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables, teams up with Francis to answer listener questions, and we talk to Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm about the intersection of community farming and social justice.   

Questions? Please contact your Station Representative.