Thanksgiving Audio Sources – Archived & Seasonal Radio Broadcasts

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WNIU 90.5 - Dekalb, IL​

Classical WNIU Holiday Specials​

Throughout December and into the New Year, Classical WNIU provides the soundtrack to your holiday season. Happy holidays from everyone at Classical WNIU!

Find WNIJ Holiday Specials!

• All Day!
  Your WNIU hosts welcome you in - all day long! As you gather with loved ones, and the smell of yummy food fills your home, we’ll be featuring the loveliest classical music with special pieces by American composers; autumn and harvest selections; and familiar favorites.
• Thanksgiving Day, 10:00-11:00am
  Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's "Every Good Thing" — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
• Thanksgiving Evening, 7:00-8:00pm
  This special program is an innovative new production by Cantus, the 8-member a cappella ensemble based in Minneapolis. Through their signature low vocal ranges, the acclaimed octet will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community as you celebrate Thanksgiving!
• 7:00-8:00pm
  This Thanksgiving we have a special hour of music celebrating late November, the American sound and the richness of the holiday. Music from Appalachian-inspired “Spoonbread” by Michael Torke to the lovely “The Song I Came to Sing” by Craig Hella Johnson. Nice company for your after-Thanksgiving weekend!
• 7:00-10:00am
  As you wind up your Thanksgiving holiday weekend, spend some time on Sunday morning with Classical WNIU and SUNDAY BAROQUE. As the saying goes, “Eat your bread with joy, drink your wine with a merry heart.” Host Suzanne Bona has a wonderful banquet of music celebrating gratitude with music by baroque composers, and lovely, lighthearted playlist for your holiday weekend! Suzanne also launces her annual Sunday Baroque Holiday Gift List at this time!

 

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WNIJ 89.5 FM - Dekalb, IL​

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WNIJ 2025 Holiday Highlights​

Find WNIU Holiday Specials!

• Thursday 11.27 — Turkey Confidential​

  11:00am-1:00pm
  THE SPLENDID TABLE’S annual, Thanksgiving show for cooks is back! Host Francis Lam and his guests will be taking your questions ahead of time, coming to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks and kitchen helpers during the biggest cooking day of the year!
  Special guests this year include:
  
  • Samin Nosrat, author of the blockbuster Salt, Fat Acid, Heat and her latest, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love.
  • Yossy Arefi, best-selling author of Snacking Bakes.
  • Vivian Howard, chef and host of PBS's brand-new series Kitchen Curious, premiering October 6.
  • Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW’s Good Food and beloved voice of public radio.
  • And of course, our charming and helpful Francis!

• Saturday 11.30 — Marketplace Feeding the Family​

  2:00-3:00pm
  For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel… a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your mind. Or new SNAP paperwork requirements. Maybe you’re a farmer - struggling after the USDA cut grant and loan forgiveness programs. This holiday season, MARKETPLACE brings you a collection of stories about the economics and business of food – with a touch of history. Join us for this special report the Sunday after Thanksgiving on 89-5 WNIJ.