Programming
Five times a week, the live call-in show Native America Calling originates from KUNM's Studio A, which the programmers refer to as "Studio 49". Native America Calling is the only nationally syndicated call-in talk show focusing on Native American issues. In fall of 2006, the in-house, half-hour "Evening Report" was reformatted to incorporate local and regional news stories into NPR's national newsmagazine, "All Things Considered", thus eliminating some NPR stories.
Early weekday afternoons highlight locally produced jazz programming, and "Free Form", which features a variety of hosts playing a wide range of music. Late mornings feature classical music from American Public Media. Evening music programming varies from acoustic folk to experimental electronic.
KUNM broadcasts syndicated programming for several hours each day. National Public Radio (NPR) is broadcast during the morning and evening "drive time", interspersed with local news. NPR programming provides national news programs seven days a week. KUNM is an NPR Member Station. Notwithstanding, KUNM has minimal NPR coverage for a market this size. This is due to staff dislikes of NPR in general (witness the "listener discretion is advised" announcement that is often played before NPR news programs). Pacifica Radio programming includes "Democracy Now", "This Way Out", and "Counterspin". Public Radio International programming includes "Afropop Worldwide", "This American Life", and occasional seasonal programs.
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