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Hampton Sides and Beto O'Rourke - S15 E3

Acclaimed bestselling author Hampton Sides examines the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration in his most recent work, "The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook." He discusses this ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas with former Texas congressman and history enthusiast Beto O'Rourke.

• Monday September 21, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday September 21, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 23, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 23, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 23, 2026 5:00 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 23, 2026 4:00 am CT on KET2
• Saturday September 26, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 26, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2

Ann Patchett & Kevin Wilson - S13 E3

Writer and bookstore owner Ann Patchett, the author of more than a dozen books, discusses her most recent work, "Tom Lake," a #1 New York Times bestseller, with Kevin Wilson, professor and author of the novel "Nothing to See Here." The program is recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum.

• Sunday September 27, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 27, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 27, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 27, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 27, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 27, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY

Renee Fleming - S13 E4

Acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming has written a new book, "Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness," which contains essays from preeminent experts about the powerful impacts of music on health. She discusses her book with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Richard Powers, author of "The Overstory," at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum.

• Sunday October 4, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 4, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY
• Sunday October 4, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 4, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday October 4, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 4, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY

Amor Towles and Alexandra Jacobs - S14 E1

Novelist Amor Towles discusses his book "Table for Two: Fictions" with Alexandra Jacobs, an author and book critic for The New York Times. Recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2024 KET production.

• Sunday October 11, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 11, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY
• Sunday October 11, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 11, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday October 11, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY

Joan Baez and Diane Rehm - S14 E2

Singer-songwriter, activist and author Joan Baez discusses her book of poetry, "When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems" with Diane Rehm, journalist, author and host of "On My Mind" podcast. Recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. A 2024 KET production.

• Sunday October 18, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 18, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY
• Sunday October 18, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 18, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday October 18, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday October 18, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY

Recent

Stephen Bright & James Forman, Jr. - S13 E2

• Sunday September 20, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 20, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 20, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 20, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 20, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY

Maureen Dowd and Todd Purdum - S15 E2

• Saturday September 19, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 19, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 16, 2026 5:00 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 16, 2026 4:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
• Monday September 14, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday September 14, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2

Jill Lepore & Congressman Jamie Raskin - S13 E1

• Sunday September 13, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 13, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 13, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 13, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY

Congressman James E. Clyburn & John Yarmuth - S15 E1

• Saturday September 12, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET2
• Saturday September 12, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 9, 2026 5:00 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 9, 2026 4:00 am CT on KET2
• Wednesday September 9, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
• Wednesday September 9, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
• Monday September 7, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday September 7, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2

Geraldine Brooks and Jacki Lyden - S12 E3

• Sunday September 6, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 6, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 6, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 6, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday September 6, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday September 6, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY

Maggie Haberman and Laura Coates - S12 E2

• Sunday August 30, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday August 30, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday August 30, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday August 30, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday August 30, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday August 30, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY

Josh Chin with Evan Osnos - S12 E1

• Sunday August 23, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday August 23, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday August 23, 2026 4:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Sunday August 23, 2026 3:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Sunday August 23, 2026 5:00 am ET on KETKY
• Sunday August 23, 2026 4:00 am CT on KETKY