Morning Becomes Eclectic

New NPR Podcasts Include Video of "Morning Becomes Eclectic"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 13, 2007 - 1:26pm.

Washington - NPR announced that it has added a new slate of podcasts to its 390-title directory, including a full podcast for its "Fresh Air" program from WHYY Philadelphia; its first video podcast, for KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic"; "Car Talk Call of the Week"; and a new podcast from "Day to Day" contributor Xeni Jardin. In addition, the company said that it has upgraded the audio fidelity for its music-related podcasts, from 64K mono to 128K stereo. NPR said its podcasts have to date been downloaded more than 80 million times.

KCRW to Webcast First Yusuf (Cat Stevens) U.S. Performance

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 14, 2006 - 7:07am.

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Santa Monica, Calif. - KCRW, the Southern California public radio station, has announced that it will webcast the first U.S. live performance in nearly three decades from singer/songwriter Yusuf -- formerly known at Cat Stevens.

KCRW to Launch "Morning Becomes Eclectic" Video Podcasts

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 9, 2006 - 5:03am.
Santa Monica, Calif. - NPR flagship radio station KCRW announced on Monday that it will begin offering video podcasts of in-studio performances from its "Morning Becomes Eclectic" weekday program. The free podcasts will include 40-minute live performances by unsigned, independent and select established bands who appear on the show. Currently available for download from iTunes include past performances from the bands Sons & Daughters, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and The Like.