The Gary Henderson Show

Schedule
88.5-2
Monday
12:00 pm
Tuesday
2:00 am
Saturday
8:00 am

Gary Henderson, 1999 IBMA Broadcast Personality of the Year and co-founder of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine, has been involved in bluegrass programming at WAMU 88.5 since 1967. Gary has recorded shows for WAMU’s Bluegrass Country from its inception and beginning 9/22/07 on alternate Saturdays you can hear Gary LIVE in the studio taking your e-mail and phone requests. Studio phone requests: 202.885.8860.

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Arts & Culture

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Book News: Newly Found Pearl Buck Novel To Be Published This Fall

Also: shameless book blurbs; new plays from Ayad Ahktar; and a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone draws a record price at auction.

Food

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

Politics

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Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor

The former congressman's career appeared to be over when he resigned in 2011 because of an extramarital sexting scandal and his lies about it. Now, he tells voters, "I've made some big mistakes. ... I hope I get a second chance to work for you." The Democratic primary is set for Sept. 10.

Technology

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Microsoft Unveils Its new Xbox One

Microsoft has designs on your living room. The software giant's new game console — Xbox One — uses speech-recognition technology and physical commands. Not just to control games, but also your TV, Skype and recorded video. Microsoft demonstrated the new device Tuesday.