Programs
WXPN carries primarily locally-originated programs, supplemented by a few nationally-syndicated shows. The station's weekday programs are all produced by its own staff, including World Cafe, a show developed and hosted by WXPN deejay David Dye and now distributed by National Public Radio. The station also produces most of its night and weekend specialty programs, including Kids Corner with Kathy O'Connell, The Geater's R&R, R&B Express with legendary Philadelphia deejay Jerry Blavat, The Blues Show with Jonny Meister, The Folk Show with Gene Shay and Y-Rock On XPN, which highlights the alternative rock carried on the station's HD radio channel. The station's syndicated offerings include The Grateful Dead Hour with David Gans, Echoes with John Diliberto and Mountain Stage with Larry Groce.
WXPN also broadcasts the Penn Quakers men's basketball games.
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