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Summer Programming

The Radio Clinic

It’s time for Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM/WSGN 91.5 FM to get a check-up at The Radio Clinic, and the listener is the doctor! During evening hours Monday through Saturday in June and July, North Central Alabama listeners will be able to go on Radio Clinic “rounds” both on the air and online at wbhm.org to get – and give – a read on the vital signs of a variety of new music, talk, debate and entertainment programs.

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Programs

Week at a Glance

WBHM's weekly program schedule.

Technology Notice

Thanks to the generosity of our members, WBHM 90.3 FM is currently undergoing major technology and infrastructure upgrades. During this time, we may experience technical difficulties. While our goal is to ensure there are no disruptions in our service, unanticipated issues still may occur, and we want you to know why. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to improve your public radio station.

Content Partners

Saturday Night Opera

ROSSINI: Le Comte Ory

Rossini's penultimate opera is based on a medieval ballad about randy knights set loose in a convent. This version of the story is a bit more polite, with the nuns turned into a castle full of faithful wives, chastely awaiting the return of their husbands. (airs May 26 at 7p.m.)

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Android:

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iOS:

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Regional News

What Makes a Good Teacher?

Good teaching is central to effective education, but it's not easy to pin down what actually constitutes good teaching. WBHM and the Southern Education Desk want your opinion. Join us for Issues & Ales to have your say.

Magic City Marketplace

A Montgomery-based frozen roll maker is moving its operation to the Birmingham area. We hear about that in today's Magic City Marketplace.

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Good Teaching Series Overview

For the past year, the Southern Education Desk has been digging into the challenges facing education in the south. One core question that has surfaced over and over again is: What is good teaching? The answer is complicated. There are no easy answers. Real understanding takes time, context and perspective. This week, Southern Education Desk journalists from five states begin a series of reports that will seek to provide some answers.

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Adventure the Great Brings the Show to Birmingham

Starting a band is a time-honored tradition in college towns. And there’s a new band from Auburn that’s starting to get some attention. The Southern Public Media Group’s Kelly Walker spent some time with them and has this profile.

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Capitol Journal Update

The 2012 regular session of the Alabama legislature is in the books. Lawmakers wrapped up the session late Wednesday night. But they didn't have much of a reprieve as legislators went right back into a special session on Thursday. We have an update from Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey.

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NPR News

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Membership Support

Public Radio WBHM 90.3 FM is a listener-supported service of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which means that individual memberships are the station's primary source of operating funds. WBHM is 'Your NPR News Station' and home to the Alabama Radio Reading Service, a resource for the blind and print-impaired. WBHM programming also can be heard in North Central Alabama on WSGN 91.5 FM through a partnership with Gadsden State Community College.

Business Support

WBHM-FM offers businesses and organizations the opportunity to support the quality programming public radio offers and, at the same time, inform listeners about their products or services. Reach the best radio audience for your business through corporate underwriting with WBHM, and support an important community service. For more information on WBHM underwriting, call 205-934-2606 or email underwriting@wbhm.org.

Member Services

WBHM Members have access to pledge history and payment information, eRenewal and ePledge sections.

Driveway Moments

We know you listen to WBHM every day, but did you know that we want to listen to you? Share your favorite driveway moment with us by calling 934-2606 – your NPR news station – where you can listen AND be heard.

Donate Your Vehicle

Car Talk is teaming up with WBHM to help you get rid of your unwanted car or truck, and help WBHM in the process!

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