Programming Schedule
Hourly Schedule by Day
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A Man's View: Articles from Esquire, GQ, and more
Commentary (re-air from previous Monday)
Commentary (re-air from previous Tuesday)
Commentary (re-air from previous Wednesday)
Commentary (re-air from previous Thursday)
Commentary (re-air from previous Friday)
Chautauqua: Nonfiction books on science, philosophy, and other educational topics
The Conservative: Articles from National Review, Washington Examiner, and more
Morning Newspapers: Daily news stories from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MinnPost
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
BlindAlive: Exercise Program with Mel Scott
AARP: Public service announcements on aging issues
Green And Growing: Gardening news and tips from Northern Gardener and more
Past Is Prologue: Nonfiction books on history
Farm Market Report
Bookworm: Fiction books for wide audience daytime reading
The Writer's Voice: Nonfiction memoir and biography books
Choice Reading: Critically acclaimed fiction books
World Safari: Discover home and abroad from newspapers and travel magazines
Afternoon Report: Nonfiction books on current events
Commentary: Analysis and commentary from Commentary, The Nation, and more
Evening New York Times: Daily news and feature stories from the New York Times
Night Journey: Mystery and thriller fiction books
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Off The Shelf: Popular fiction books
Potpourri: General interest nonfiction books
Good Night Owl: A wide-ranging selection of fiction (and occasionally nonfiction) books
RTB After Hours: Adult-oriented fiction books such as romances and horror
Old Friends: News from AARP Magazine, AARP Bulletin, and more
Twin Cities (re-air from previous Saturday)
Consumer's Advocate (re-air from previous Thursday)
Money Matters (re-air from previous Saturday)
Business Commentary (re-air from previous Saturday)
Parenting: Expert advice from Washington Post, New York Times, and more
Chautauqua: Nonfiction books on science, philosophy, and other educational topics
Religion Update: Articles from Christianity Today, American Jewish World, and more
Morning Newspapers: Daily news stories from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MinnPost
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
BlindAlive: Exercise Program with Mel Scott
AARP: Public service announcements on aging issues
Reader's Digest: Articles from current issues of Readers Digest
Past Is Prologue: Nonfiction books on history
Farm Market Report
Bookworm: Fiction books for wide audience daytime reading
The Writer's Voice: Nonfiction memoir and biography books
Choice Reading: Critically acclaimed fiction books
National Geographic: Articles from current issues of National Geographic
Afternoon Report: Nonfiction books on current events
Commentary: Analysis and commentary from Commentary, In These Times, and more
Evening New York Times: Daily news and feature stories from the New York Times
Night Journey: Mystery and thriller fiction books
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Off The Shelf: Popular fiction books
Potpourri: General interest nonfiction books
Good Night Owl: A wide-ranging selection of fiction (and occasionally nonfiction) books
RTB After Hours: Adult-oriented fiction books such as romances and horror
Animal Watch: Flora and fauna from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more
People In The News: Profiles and features from People Magazine and more
Feminine Viewpoint (re-air from previous Friday)
Old Friends (re-air from previous Monday)
Search And Discover (re-air from previous Saturday)
Mother Earth: Environmental news from Minnesota Volunteer, Sierra, and more
Chautauqua: Nonfiction books on science, philosophy, and other educational topics
Tech Wire: Tech news and reviews from Wired, NYT, WSJ, and more
Morning Newspapers: Daily news stories from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MinnPost
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
BlindAlive: Exercise Program with Mel Scott
AARP: Public service announcements on aging issues
Suspense! Short mystery stories from Alfred Hitchcock, Ellery Queen, and more
Past Is Prologue: Nonfiction books on history
Farm Market Report
Bookworm: Fiction books for wide audience daytime reading
The Writer's Voice: Nonfiction memoir and biography books
Choice Reading: Critically acclaimed fiction books
The New Yorker: Articles from current issues of The New Yorker
Afternoon Report: Nonfiction books on current events
Commentary: Analysis and commentary from NYT, Washington Post, WSJ, and more
Evening New York Times: Daily news and feature stories from the New York Times
Night Journey: Mystery and thriller fiction books
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Off The Shelf: Popular fiction books
Potpourri: General interest nonfiction books
Good Night Owl: A wide-ranging selection of fiction (and occasionally nonfiction) books
RTB After Hours: Adult-oriented fiction books such as romances and horror
Heading Outdoors: Conservation and the outdoor life from Outdoor News, and more
At Home: Home and lifestyle from Real Simple, Wall Street Journal, and more
It Makes A Difference (re-air from previous Sunday)
The Tech Den, Blind Abilities, Eyes on Success, or Speaking for Ourselves (re-air from previous Sunday)
Disability Matters (re-air from previous Sunday)
National Enquirer: Articles from current issues of National Enquirer, The Star, and more
Chautauqua: Nonfiction books on science, philosophy, and other educational topics
Design Today: Home styles and trends from Star Tribune, WSJ, NYT, and more
Morning Newspapers: Daily news stories from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MinnPost
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
BlindAlive: Exercise Program with Mel Scott
AARP: Public service announcements on aging issues
Career Corner: The world of work from Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, WSJ, and more
Past Is Prologue: Nonfiction books on history
Farm Market Report
Bookworm: Fiction books for wide audience daytime reading
The Writer's Voice: Nonfiction memoir and biography books
Choice Reading: Critically acclaimed fiction books
Consumer's Advocate: Articles from Consumer Reports, USA Today, NYT, and more
Afternoon Report: Nonfiction books on current events
Commentary: Analysis and commentary from New Republic, Reason, and more
Evening New York Times: Daily news and feature stories from the New York Times
Night Journey: Mystery and thriller fiction books
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Off The Shelf: Popular fiction books
Potpourri: General interest nonfiction books
Good Night Owl: A wide-ranging selection of fiction (and occasionally nonfiction) books
RTB After Hours: Adult-oriented fiction books such as romances and horror
Famous And Infamous: Profiles and obituaries from NYT, WSJ, and more
Smithsonian: Articles from current issues of Smithsonian Magazine
Best In Short Stories (re-air from previous Sunday)
Nutrition And Health (re-air from previous Friday)
Apple A Day (re-air from previous Saturday)
Start With A Smile: Humorous pieces from The Funny Times, The Onion, and more
Chautauqua: Nonfiction books on science, philosophy, and other educational topics
Business News: Articles from TC Business Monthly, Star Tribune, and more
Morning Newspapers: Daily news stories from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MinnPost
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
BlindAlive: Exercise Program with Mel Scott
AARP: Public service announcements on aging issues
Entertainment News: News of upcoming weekend events in the metro area
Past Is Prologue: Nonfiction books on history
Farm Market Report
Bookworm: Fiction books for wide audience daytime reading
The Writer's Voice: Nonfiction memoir and biography books
Choice Reading: Critically acclaimed fiction books
Nutrition And Health: Nutrition, diet, and exercise tips from NYT, Prevention, and more
Afternoon Report: Nonfiction books on current events
Commentary: Articles from Time and more
Evening New York Times: Daily news and feature stories from the New York Times
Night Journey: Mystery and thriller fiction books
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Off The Shelf: Popular fiction books
Potpourri: General interest nonfiction books
Good Night Owl: A wide-ranging selection of fiction (and occasionally nonfiction) books
RTB After Hours: Adult-oriented fiction books such as romances and horror
Feminine Viewpoint: Contemporary topics from Minnesota Women's Press and more
CrossTime Café: Stories from Fantasy and Science Fiction and more
Wanderings: Unique and diverse articles from The American Scholar and more
The New Yorker (re-air from previous Wednesday)
Reading Room (re-air from previous Sunday)
Dinner Bell: Restaurant news and reviews from Mpls/St. Paul and the local papers
For Addicts And Others: Articles of interest and support for those dealing with addiction
In The Kitchen: Food and recipes from Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and more
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
BlindAlive: Exercise Program with Mel Scott
10,000 Tales: News from around the state
Extra Innings: The world of local, national, and international sports
Multicultural Press: News stories focusing on communities of color
Your Personal World: Self-help and inspirational nonfiction books
Money Matters: Personal finance articles from NYT, WSJ, USA Today and more
Apple A Day: Medical advances and information from NYT, WSJ, Star Tribune, and more
Mediality: Articles on the content and criticism of mass media
Business Commentary: News and opinions from NYT, WSJ, Forbes, and more
Twin Cities: Articles from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, and the local papers
Community Pages: Articles from neighborhood newspapers
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Search and Discover: Science news from Discover Magazine, NYT, and more
The Tease: Articles and insights for teens and young adults
Nothing But The Truth: Crimes, criminals, and courts from the current headlines
Rated R: Content with adult themes including sex, drugs, and alternative culture.
LGBTQ+ News: Selections from The Advocate, Out, and more
Featuring The Wall Street Journal: Features and news from The Wall Street Journal
Smithsonian (re-air from previous Friday)
National Geographic (re-air from previous Tuesday)
Multicultural Press (re-air from previous Friday)
Inner Life: Embracing the human spirit, within and without
The Curious Mind: science and esoterica from Scientific America and other sources
Harper's Magazine: Articles from the current issues of Harper's
Morning Newspapers: Daily news stories from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and MinnPost
RTB Daily Broadcast Schedule
Devotions: Articles that address prayer, meditation, and spiritual living
For The Younger Set: Young adult and children's fiction books
Poetic Reflections: Contemporary poetry
Sunday Comics: from the Cincinnati Radio Reading Service
Rolling Stone: featuring readings from Rolling Stone magazine
Bookcase: Reviews of upcoming books appearing on RTB
Art Fare: Profiles and reviews from home and abroad
The Great North: Nonfiction Stories and histories of the Upper Midwest
Kiosk Internationale: Global news and commentary from The Economist, and more
The New York Times Magazine: Articles from current issues of The New York Times Mag.
RTB Nightly Broadcast Schedule
Disability Matters: Empowering people with disabilities, with Joyce Bender
The Tech Den: News and reviews about accessible technology, with Dave Tanner (first Sunday)
Blind Abilities: Bridging the gap between limitation and realities, with Jeff Thompson (second Sunday and fourth Sunday in five-Sunday months)
Eyes on Success: Moving toward independence and success, with Nancy and Peter Torpey (third Sunday)
Speaking For Ourselves: Exploring the world through the medium of braille, with Tim Aune (final Sunday)
It Makes A Difference: Articles and viewpoints from mainstream and disability-oriented publications
Reading Room: Selections from The Atlantic, and more
Best in Short Stories: Short pieces from Hudson Review, The New Yorker, and more
Saturday, 10:20 a.m.
News from outstate Minnesota from various sources.
Monday – Friday, 4:00 p.m.
Nonfiction books on current events.
Every morning, 8:00 a.m.
Live, two-hour broadcast of the StarTribune and Pioneer Press.
Wednesday, 12:00 a.m.
Articles about animals and pets from various sources.
Saturday, 3:00 p.m.; rebroadcast following Friday, 4:00 a.m.
Medical advances and information from Harvard Medical School, Health Letters, New York Times Health Section, Prevention, and more.
Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
A smorgasbord of art profiles and reviews from home and abroad.
Thursday, 1:00 a.m.
Home and lifestyle articles from Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Midwest Living, Yankee, and more.
Sunday, 11:00 p.m.; rebroadcast following Friday, 2:00 a.m.
Short fiction from The Atlantic, Hudson Review, North American Review, The New Yorker, and more.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m. (second Sunday of each month, and fourth Sunday in five-Sunday months); rebroadcast Thursday, 3:00 a.m.
Bridging the gap between limitations and realities, with Jeff Thompson.
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Exercise program, with Mel Scott.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Featuring New York Times Book Review and reviews of books debuting on RTB the following week.
Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m.
Fiction books for wide audience daytime reading.
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Tuesday, 4:00 a.m.
News and opinion of the business world from Kiplinger Washington Letter, Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and more.
Friday, 7:00 a.m.
Local business news from TC Business Monthly, Business Journal, and the financial pages of Twin Cities newspapers.
Thursday, 10:20 a.m.
The world of work from the pages of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, local newspapers, and more.
Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.
Nonfiction books on science, philosophy, and other educational topics
Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m.
Critically acclaimed fiction.
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Various neighborhood newspapers of the Twin Cities metro.
The latest news analysis, opinions, and editorials from national and international newspapers and magazines.
Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m.; rebroadcast the following Monday, 1:00 a.m. to 6 a.m.
The Nation, Commentary, and more.
In These Times, Commentary, and more.
New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and more.
New Republic, Reason, and more.
Time Magazine and more.
Monday, 7:00 a.m.
Articles and commentary from a conservative viewpoint, including National Review, The Weekly Standard, Washington Examiner, and more.
Thursday, 3:00 p.m., rebroadcast following Tuesday, 2:00 a.m.
Consumer news and information from Consumer Reports and various newspapers.
Saturday, 1:00 a.m.
Short science fiction stories from the pages of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and more.
Sunday, 6:00 a.m.
Science and esoterica from Scientific American and other sources.
Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
Home styles and trends from THE StarTribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Articles and books to encourage prayer, meditation, and spiritual living.
Saturday, 5:00 a.m.
Restaurant news and reviews from MPLS/St. Paul, StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and more.
Sunday, 7:00 p.m.; rebroadcast following Thursday, 4:00 a.m.
Empowering people with disabilities, with Joyce Bender.
Friday, 10:20 a.m.
News of upcoming local events to help you plan your weekend.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Sports news and articles from Sports Illustrated, the sports sections of various newspapers, and more.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m. (third Sunday of each month); rebroadcast Thursday, 3:00 a.m.
Moving toward independence and success, with Nancy and Peter Torpey.
Friday, 12:00 a.m.
Profiles and obituaries from Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and more.
Farm Market Report
Monday – Friday, 11:58 a.m.
The Current agricultural market numbers
Sunday, 1:00 a.m.
The best of each week's front-page features and Life & Arts page.
Friday, 12:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Wednesday, 2:00 a.m.
Contemporary issues for women from Minnesota Women's Press and more.
Saturday, 6:00 a.m.
Articles of interest and support for those dealing with addiction.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Young Adult fiction books.
Monday – Friday, 10:00 p.m.
A wide-ranging selection of fiction (and occasionally nonfiction) books.
Sunday, 4:00 p.m.
Nonfiction books of the Upper Midwest region, history, and people.
Monday, 10:20 a.m.
Gardening news and tips from Northern Gardener and more.
Sunday, 7:00 a.m.
Articles from the current issues of Harper's.
Thursday, 12:00 a.m.
Conservation and the outdoor life from Outdoor News, and more.
Saturday, 7:00 a.m.
Food and recipes from the StarTribune, Pioneer Press, and more.
Sunday, 5:00 a.m.
Embracing the human spirit, within and without, from Science Of Mind and more.
Sunday, 9:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Thursday, 2:00 a.m.
Articles and viewpoints from mainstream and disability publications. The ACB Reports airs monthly. On the final Sunday of each month, Radio News, the schedule of the Radio Talking Book for the month to come, is read as the lead item.
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Global news and commentary from The Christian Science Monitor, The Economist, and more.
Sunday, 12:00 a.m.
News, views and interviews from The Advocate, Bay Area Reporter, Out, and more.
Monday, 12:00 a.m.
Articles from Esquire, Men's Health, GQ, and more
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Articles about, and criticism of, the mass media from Extra, StarTribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, And more.
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Tuesday, 3:00 a.m.
Personal finance management from the money sections of USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
Wednesday, 5:00 a.m.
Featuring news of the earth and environment from Minnesota Volunteer, Sierra, E The Environmental Magazine, and more.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Sunday, 4:00 a.m.
News from publications including Asian Pages, The Circle, American Jewish World, Insight News, and more.
Thursday, 5:00 a.m.
Tabloid news as reported by The National Enquirer.
Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Sunday, 3:00 a.m.
Articles from current issues of National Geographic.
Sunday, 6:00 p.m.
Articles from current issues of The New York Times Magazine.
Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Saturday, 3:00 a.m.
Articles from current issues of The New Yorker magazine.
Monday – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Mystery and thriller fiction books.
Saturday, 10:00 p.m.
Crimes and the courts, straight from today's headlines.
Friday, 3:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Friday, 3:00 a.m.
Health news and tips from the New York Times, Prevention, and more.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 p.m.
Popular fiction books.
Tuesday, 12:00 a.m.; rebroadcast Wednesday, 3:00 a.m.
News from AARP Magazine and Bulletin, Good Age, and more.
Tuesday, 5:00 a.m.
Expert advice from Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.
Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m.
Nonfiction books on history.
Wednesday, 1:00 a.m.
Profiles and features of people in the news from People Magazine and more.
Monday – Friday, 6:00 p.m.
Live, one-hour broadcast of the New York Times.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.
Contemporary poetry, including material from The American Poetry Review.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 p.m.
General interest nonfiction books.
Radio Talking Book full daily schedule
Every morning, 8:55 a.m.
Schedule for the remainder of the broadcast day
Every evening, 7:58 p.m.
Monday - Friday, 11:00 p.m.
Adult-oriented fiction books such as romances and horror.
Saturday, 11:00 p.m.
Articles (and occasionally books) with adult themes including sex, drugs, and alternative culture.
Tuesday, 10:20 a.m.
Featuring Reader's Digest.
Sunday, 10:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Saturday, 4:00 a.m.
Selections from The Atlantic and more.
Tuesday, 7:00 a.m.
From Christianity Today, American Jewish World, U.S. Catholic, and more.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Articles from current issues of Rolling Stone magazine.
Saturday, 8:00 p.m.; rebroadcast Wednesday 4:00 a.m.
Exploring science through Discover, Science News, the New York Times, and more.
Friday, 1:00 a.m.; rebroadcast Sunday, 2:00 a.m.
Articles from current issues of Smithsonian and Minnesota History.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m. (final Sunday of each month), rebroadcast the following Thursday at 3:00 a.m.
Exploring the world through the medium of Braille, with Time Aune.
Friday, 5:00 a.m.
Humor from The Funny Times, The Onion, The New Yorker, and more.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Rebroadcast from the Cincinnati Radio Reading Service.
Wednesday, 10:20 a.m.
Short mystery stories from Alfred Hitchcock, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazines, and more.
Saturday, 9:00 p.m.
For and about teens and young adults, from a wide variety of sources.
Sunday, 8:00 p.m. (first Sunday of each month), rebroadcast Thursday, 3:00 a.m.
News and reviews about accessible technology, with Dave Tanner.
Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.
Tech news and reviews from Wired, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.
Saturday, 6:00 p.m., rebroadcast Tuesday, 1:00 a.m.
Profiles of the metropolitan area from MPLS/St. Paul, Minnesota Monthly, and more.
Saturday, 2:00 a.m.
Wander through the pages of The American Scholar, The New Criterion, and more.
Monday, 3:00 p.m.
Discover home and abroad with the New York Times travel section, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel and Leisure, and various other magazines.
Monday – Friday, 1:00 p.m.
Nonfiction memoir and biography books.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Self-help and inspirational non-fiction books.