Thursday, November 27
9:00am: Blessings of Life
Celebrate the spirit of gratitude with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a special Thanksgiving edition of Music & the Spoken Word titled “Blessings of Life.” This uplifting broadcast features cherished performances including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” the majestic “Hallelujah Chorus,” and more inspiring music and messages that reflect the beauty of thankfulness, family, and faith.
12:00pm: Harvest Home with Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Harvest Home is an hour of music hosted by renowned folk duo Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, celebrating Thanksgiving, fall, and the harvest season with a tasty offering of American roots music.
1:00pm: Afterglow: Feasting With The Great American Songbook
It’s Thanksgiving, so take a seat at the dinner table with Afterglow, as we explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Fats Waller.
2:00pm: Songs of Hearth and Home
Hosted by Mark Chilla, a Thanksgiving music special from the Great American Songbook about the comforts of home life, performed by Frank Sinatra, Sam Cooke, and Norah Jones.
Friday, November 28
12:00pm: The Day John Lennon Died
December 8, 1980, musician John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his apartment building in New York City by a deluded fan. Producer Paul Ingles asked various people to recall how they heard the news and what John Lennon's music meant to them. The program also includes excerpts from an interview John and Yoko Ono gave the morning of December 8, The Day John Lennon Died.
1:00pm: Traveling on The Path of Joni Mitchell, with author Ann Powers
A 2-hour deep dive into the creative and personal path of revered musician Joni Mitchell with NPR Music Critic Ann Powers, author of the 2024 book TRAVELING ON THE PATH OF JONI MITCHELL.
In thoughtful conversation with host Paul Ingles, Ann shares just some of her well-researched observations about Joni's music, as the program samples the second half of 16 Joni songs spread out over the two hours.
8:00pm: Odd Numbers
Join Doug Chatham for a 20-piece serving of odd Thanksgiving tunes, including "Gobble Gobble" by Matthew West, "Stretchy Pants" by Carrie Underwood, and "Leftovers for Days" by Riley Weber.
Saturday, November 29
3:00pm: Odd Numbers
Join Doug Chatham for a 20-piece serving of odd Thanksgiving tunes, including "Gobble Gobble" by Matthew West, "Stretchy Pants" by Carrie Underwood, and "Leftovers for Days" by Riley Weber.
8:00pm - 11:00pm: NBTB 1995 Top 30 Countdown
Host Paul Hitchcock spins his 30 favorite albums from 1995 on this annual 30th anniversary three-hour countdown.
Sunday, November 30
3:00pm: The Apple Seed Thanksgiving Special
A special episode of The Apple Seed that will help you celebrate Thanksgiving. We’ll share stories of things we’re thankful for, stories about great food, and even a bit of the Thanksgiving Proclamation written in 1789 by George Washington. You’ll be thankful you joined us!