WDIY 88.1 FM
@wdiy.org
Lehigh Valley's NPR station since 1995 with local news, community discussion, and an eclectic mix of music.
Tonight from 7 to 8 PM on #HiddenCharms — the music of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s — hosts Neil and Shelly Hever look at the hazy shades of winter. The Bangles open up with "Hazy Shade of Winter" and the cold keeps coming with The Doors, Janis Ian, David Bowie, Gordon Lightfoot, Big Star, and more!
December 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tonight from 7 to 8 PM on #HiddenCharms — the music of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s — hosts Neil and Shelly Hever look at the hazy shades of winter. The Bangles open up with "Hazy Shade of Winter" and the cold keeps coming with The Doors, Janis Ian, David Bowie, Gordon Lightfoot, Big Star, and more!
🎄🍽️ Foodies, this one’s for YOU!
This week on the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, we celebrate the Lehigh Valley's culinary makers with guest Veronica Moore of the Taste Smokers.
📺 Watch now:
• WDIY's site: wdiy.org/hfth5
• PBS39's YouTube: youtu.be/XF7c9fOBocw
• Your favorite podcast site
This week on the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, we celebrate the Lehigh Valley's culinary makers with guest Veronica Moore of the Taste Smokers.
📺 Watch now:
• WDIY's site: wdiy.org/hfth5
• PBS39's YouTube: youtu.be/XF7c9fOBocw
• Your favorite podcast site
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🎄🍽️ Foodies, this one’s for YOU!
This week on the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, we celebrate the Lehigh Valley's culinary makers with guest Veronica Moore of the Taste Smokers.
📺 Watch now:
• WDIY's site: wdiy.org/hfth5
• PBS39's YouTube: youtu.be/XF7c9fOBocw
• Your favorite podcast site
This week on the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, we celebrate the Lehigh Valley's culinary makers with guest Veronica Moore of the Taste Smokers.
📺 Watch now:
• WDIY's site: wdiy.org/hfth5
• PBS39's YouTube: youtu.be/XF7c9fOBocw
• Your favorite podcast site
💡 Sandra Bieber's advice to those changing jobs
Sandra Bieber, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Community Action Lehigh Valley, was Louis Holzman's guest on #YoungValleyLeaders.
Watch this episode ⤵
wdiy.org/yvl22
Sandra Bieber, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Community Action Lehigh Valley, was Louis Holzman's guest on #YoungValleyLeaders.
Watch this episode ⤵
wdiy.org/yvl22
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
💡 Sandra Bieber's advice to those changing jobs
Sandra Bieber, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Community Action Lehigh Valley, was Louis Holzman's guest on #YoungValleyLeaders.
Watch this episode ⤵
wdiy.org/yvl22
Sandra Bieber, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Community Action Lehigh Valley, was Louis Holzman's guest on #YoungValleyLeaders.
Watch this episode ⤵
wdiy.org/yvl22
On this #GivingTuesday, Laurie Hackett reflects on hosting her WDIY show, A Closer Look, that profiles the many nonprofit organizations in the Lehigh Valley and the important work that they do.
Browse the archive for many local nonprofits worthy of your support. ⤵
wdiy.org/show/a-closer-look
Browse the archive for many local nonprofits worthy of your support. ⤵
wdiy.org/show/a-closer-look
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
On this #GivingTuesday, Laurie Hackett reflects on hosting her WDIY show, A Closer Look, that profiles the many nonprofit organizations in the Lehigh Valley and the important work that they do.
Browse the archive for many local nonprofits worthy of your support. ⤵
wdiy.org/show/a-closer-look
Browse the archive for many local nonprofits worthy of your support. ⤵
wdiy.org/show/a-closer-look
Join Arnie Lichten as he celebrates the first day of meteorological winter today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Hear new releases mixed in all afternoon from artists like Pete Muller, David Byrne, Arkells, Eric Bibb, and Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. Plus, a set of Joni Mitchell's music.
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join Arnie Lichten as he celebrates the first day of meteorological winter today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Hear new releases mixed in all afternoon from artists like Pete Muller, David Byrne, Arkells, Eric Bibb, and Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. Plus, a set of Joni Mitchell's music.
Come on back to the #HiddenCharms table tonight for some Thanksgiving leftovers! Listen from 7 to 8 PM as Neil and Shelly fill your musical plate with tunes from The Beatles The Who, New York Dolls, David Bowie, and more. Plus, a feature on music from 1983, a nod to Jimmy Cliff, and other surprises.
November 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Come on back to the #HiddenCharms table tonight for some Thanksgiving leftovers! Listen from 7 to 8 PM as Neil and Shelly fill your musical plate with tunes from The Beatles The Who, New York Dolls, David Bowie, and more. Plus, a feature on music from 1983, a nod to Jimmy Cliff, and other surprises.
Tonight on #TapeSwapRadio, 11 PM - 1 AM, host Shamus McGroggan features the Shards Session from Lehigh Valley alt metal band Leadpetal.
Plus, live sets recorded at the Ice House in Bethlehem earlier this year and an interview with William H. Travis about his show tomorrow at the GAP Theatre.
Plus, live sets recorded at the Ice House in Bethlehem earlier this year and an interview with William H. Travis about his show tomorrow at the GAP Theatre.
November 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Tonight on #TapeSwapRadio, 11 PM - 1 AM, host Shamus McGroggan features the Shards Session from Lehigh Valley alt metal band Leadpetal.
Plus, live sets recorded at the Ice House in Bethlehem earlier this year and an interview with William H. Travis about his show tomorrow at the GAP Theatre.
Plus, live sets recorded at the Ice House in Bethlehem earlier this year and an interview with William H. Travis about his show tomorrow at the GAP Theatre.
Our new collaborative podcast, #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, is being featured on WFMZ tomorrow morning! Tune in Saturday at 8:45 AM as podcast co-hosts Margaret McConnell and Tiffany Sondergaard along with Rachel Abott from the Yoga Loft talk about our efforts to support local businesses.
November 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Our new collaborative podcast, #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, is being featured on WFMZ tomorrow morning! Tune in Saturday at 8:45 AM as podcast co-hosts Margaret McConnell and Tiffany Sondergaard along with Rachel Abott from the Yoga Loft talk about our efforts to support local businesses.
This week's episode of the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast highlights the organizations feeding families across the Lehigh Valley. Our guest is Dawn Godshall of Community Action Lehigh Valley.
Enjoy the episode on:
- wdiy.org/hfth4
- youtube.com/@PBS39/podcasts
- Your favorite podcast platform!
Enjoy the episode on:
- wdiy.org/hfth4
- youtube.com/@PBS39/podcasts
- Your favorite podcast platform!
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This week's episode of the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast highlights the organizations feeding families across the Lehigh Valley. Our guest is Dawn Godshall of Community Action Lehigh Valley.
Enjoy the episode on:
- wdiy.org/hfth4
- youtube.com/@PBS39/podcasts
- Your favorite podcast platform!
Enjoy the episode on:
- wdiy.org/hfth4
- youtube.com/@PBS39/podcasts
- Your favorite podcast platform!
How about some new jazz releases for your Tuesday night? Tonight, 9-11 PM, John Dodds brings you #Doodlin, featuring Lehigh Valley local artist Corinne Mammana, Dave McMurray, Carl Schultz, and Jerry Weldon. Plus, a chilled-out section featuring Heather McKay, and BATIK. Light those candles!
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
How about some new jazz releases for your Tuesday night? Tonight, 9-11 PM, John Dodds brings you #Doodlin, featuring Lehigh Valley local artist Corinne Mammana, Dave McMurray, Carl Schultz, and Jerry Weldon. Plus, a chilled-out section featuring Heather McKay, and BATIK. Light those candles!
🪕 Mitch Hanna discovered a bluegrass community through WDIY.
Mitch Hanna from the Butz Family of Companies talks about what he likes doing for fun around the Lehigh Valley — and how he found the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Assoc.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
Mitch Hanna from the Butz Family of Companies talks about what he likes doing for fun around the Lehigh Valley — and how he found the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Assoc.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🪕 Mitch Hanna discovered a bluegrass community through WDIY.
Mitch Hanna from the Butz Family of Companies talks about what he likes doing for fun around the Lehigh Valley — and how he found the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Assoc.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
Mitch Hanna from the Butz Family of Companies talks about what he likes doing for fun around the Lehigh Valley — and how he found the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Assoc.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
This Monday on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM, it's Arnie Lichten's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner In Song! Neil Young will give some thanks, Sons of the East will pour some wine, and Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile will serve some cheese, all in the first hour. Then it's time for the turkey and all the fixings!
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This Monday on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM, it's Arnie Lichten's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner In Song! Neil Young will give some thanks, Sons of the East will pour some wine, and Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile will serve some cheese, all in the first hour. Then it's time for the turkey and all the fixings!
Tonight on #NoiseFloor, 11 PM-1 AM, Nick, Jess, Marc, and John once again dive into the sounds of the Lehigh Valley with music from local artists VoirVoir, Monkey God, William H. Travis, John Galm, The Simmers, The Living Things, and more. They also remember the life of beloved musician Nate Marks.
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Tonight on #NoiseFloor, 11 PM-1 AM, Nick, Jess, Marc, and John once again dive into the sounds of the Lehigh Valley with music from local artists VoirVoir, Monkey God, William H. Travis, John Galm, The Simmers, The Living Things, and more. They also remember the life of beloved musician Nate Marks.
Carlos Benjamin is your host for #TheBlend today, 1-4 PM! Discover what performances are happening in and around the Lehigh Valley. Plus, plenty of new releases.
At 3 PM, Asheville, North Carolina singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky stops by the studio for a live performance and interview.
At 3 PM, Asheville, North Carolina singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky stops by the studio for a live performance and interview.
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Carlos Benjamin is your host for #TheBlend today, 1-4 PM! Discover what performances are happening in and around the Lehigh Valley. Plus, plenty of new releases.
At 3 PM, Asheville, North Carolina singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky stops by the studio for a live performance and interview.
At 3 PM, Asheville, North Carolina singer-songwriter Chuck Brodsky stops by the studio for a live performance and interview.
Episode three of the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast has arrived! This week's theme is artful finds and local treasures. We're talking about those gifts that have a story — the kind you can't find in big-box stores.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth3
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth3
✨ Your favorite podcast site
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Episode three of the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast has arrived! This week's theme is artful finds and local treasures. We're talking about those gifts that have a story — the kind you can't find in big-box stores.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth3
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth3
✨ Your favorite podcast site
👷🏾♀️ 🔨 The Lehigh Valley's working class roots
Mitcha Hanna talks about his family and the trade partners he works with in his role at the Butz Family of Companies.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
Mitcha Hanna talks about his family and the trade partners he works with in his role at the Butz Family of Companies.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
👷🏾♀️ 🔨 The Lehigh Valley's working class roots
Mitcha Hanna talks about his family and the trade partners he works with in his role at the Butz Family of Companies.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
Mitcha Hanna talks about his family and the trade partners he works with in his role at the Butz Family of Companies.
Watch this episode of #YoungValleyLeaders. ⤵️
wdiy.org/yvl21
Episode two of the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast is now available! This week is all about buying gifts for readers and gamers.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ Your favorite podcast site
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Episode two of the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast is now available! This week is all about buying gifts for readers and gamers.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Bill Dautremont-Smith is back in the Lehigh Valley and has returned to hosting on Tuesdays for #TheBlend! Hear him this afternoon, 1-4 PM, and on the Tuesday, December 2nd as he brings you Blend favorites along with plenty of music with an international, jazz, and blues flare.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Bill Dautremont-Smith is back in the Lehigh Valley and has returned to hosting on Tuesdays for #TheBlend! Hear him this afternoon, 1-4 PM, and on the Tuesday, December 2nd as he brings you Blend favorites along with plenty of music with an international, jazz, and blues flare.
Arnie Lichten has your Monday afternoon soundtrack today, 1-4 PM, on #TheBlend! Hear new music from Wet Leg, D.K. Harrell, Altered Five Blues Band, New Enemies, and Courtney Barnett. We'll also hear from Jay and the Americans, The Cars, Diana Krall. And, a set of remixes.
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Arnie Lichten has your Monday afternoon soundtrack today, 1-4 PM, on #TheBlend! Hear new music from Wet Leg, D.K. Harrell, Altered Five Blues Band, New Enemies, and Courtney Barnett. We'll also hear from Jay and the Americans, The Cars, Diana Krall. And, a set of remixes.
Tonight, there's a thrill upon the #HiddenCharms hill! Neil and Shelly are in a house party mood. Join them from 7-8 PM for an hour of danceable tunes from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s! Music from Hank Ballard, the Kingsmen, Bruce Channel, Chic, King Floyd, Duran Duran, the Specials, and more.
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Tonight, there's a thrill upon the #HiddenCharms hill! Neil and Shelly are in a house party mood. Join them from 7-8 PM for an hour of danceable tunes from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s! Music from Hank Ballard, the Kingsmen, Bruce Channel, Chic, King Floyd, Duran Duran, the Specials, and more.
This week on the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, get ideas for the readers and gamers on your list!
Tiffany and Margaret spotlight Medina Books and Coffee, Trifecta Gaming, and The End Bookstore.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ youtu.be/kWIcrFRGHJAor
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Tiffany and Margaret spotlight Medina Books and Coffee, Trifecta Gaming, and The End Bookstore.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ youtu.be/kWIcrFRGHJAor
✨ Your favorite podcast site
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This week on the #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast, get ideas for the readers and gamers on your list!
Tiffany and Margaret spotlight Medina Books and Coffee, Trifecta Gaming, and The End Bookstore.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ youtu.be/kWIcrFRGHJAor
✨ Your favorite podcast site
Tiffany and Margaret spotlight Medina Books and Coffee, Trifecta Gaming, and The End Bookstore.
Watch or listen at:
✨ wdiy.org/hfth2
✨ youtu.be/kWIcrFRGHJAor
✨ Your favorite podcast site
🎄🎅🏾 How Anthony Sierra transforms historic Hotel Bethlehem for the holidays.
In the first #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast episode, Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs talks about creating the iconic holiday décor at @hotelbethlehem.bsky.social in Bethlehem, PA.
Watch now at wdiy.org/hfth1
In the first #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast episode, Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs talks about creating the iconic holiday décor at @hotelbethlehem.bsky.social in Bethlehem, PA.
Watch now at wdiy.org/hfth1
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
🎄🎅🏾 How Anthony Sierra transforms historic Hotel Bethlehem for the holidays.
In the first #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast episode, Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs talks about creating the iconic holiday décor at @hotelbethlehem.bsky.social in Bethlehem, PA.
Watch now at wdiy.org/hfth1
In the first #HomeForTheHolidaysPodcast episode, Anthony Sierra of Anthony Sierra Designs talks about creating the iconic holiday décor at @hotelbethlehem.bsky.social in Bethlehem, PA.
Watch now at wdiy.org/hfth1
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Kate Riess is hosting #GoodCleanFun tonight, 8-11 PM! Listen for three hours of indie rock and alterna-pop, with new releases from @thebeths.bsky.social, Frances of Delirium, The Belair Lip Bombs, Guided by Voices, and more.
November 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Kate Riess is hosting #GoodCleanFun tonight, 8-11 PM! Listen for three hours of indie rock and alterna-pop, with new releases from @thebeths.bsky.social, Frances of Delirium, The Belair Lip Bombs, Guided by Voices, and more.
Carlos Benjamin is in the studio this afternoon, 1-4 PM for The Blend. Listen in for a mix of bands playing in the region coming up along with some of our favorite new releases. Michigander and Alison Krauss are just two of the CDs he has ready to go.
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Carlos Benjamin is in the studio this afternoon, 1-4 PM for The Blend. Listen in for a mix of bands playing in the region coming up along with some of our favorite new releases. Michigander and Alison Krauss are just two of the CDs he has ready to go.