Celebrate Independence Day with a collection of specials honoring our country and American culture. All air on KPBX 91.1, or live online at our Listen Live link.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence during Morning Edition Segment (program airs twice between 5-9a
On this date in 1776, church bells rang out over Philadelphia as the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. NPR continues a tradition of reading that revolutionary document, articulating the ideals of human equality and self-determination that still serve as the guiding principles of American government.
9 a.m.Verne’s Red, White and Blue Holiday Music
Program Director Verne Windham shares a collection of 20th Century Americana.
11 a.m. Hamilton: A Story of US
In New York City this spring, thousands of students from underserved neighborhoods saw Hamilton as part of an innovative American history curriculum. NPR's Audie Cornish hosts a special that follows some of these students before they see the hit Broadway show, post-performance meetings with writer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a mix of recordings from the show. The result engages diverse voices to the story and questions of a democratic republic.
Noon, Capitol Steps, Politics Takes a Holiday
This Independence Day, celebrate our country by helping the Capitol Steps make fun of it! Clap your "big" hands as the comedy troupe from the "other" Washington take on The Donald, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and all the other newsmakers in this hour-long special. With this much material to work with, this special will be HUGE!
Repeats at 6 p.m. on KPBX. KSFC airings: Sunday July 3 at 6 p.m., Monday July 4 at 8 p.m.
2 p.m. A Bow to Prince: An Appreciation of the Artist
A reflection on Prince's music with colleagues and friends sharing their fondest memories of the legendary music icon, who passed away on April 21, 2016. Produced by Paul Ingles.
6 p.m. Capitol Steps (reairing from Noon)
7 p.m. A Capitol Fourth 2016
America's national Independence Day celebration broadcasts live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. NPR's Korva Coleman and TV personality Tom Bergeron host performances from some of America's best known celebrities and musical artists including Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Amber Riley, Sutton Foster, the cast of Gloria Estefan's On Your Fee, and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jack Everly.
10 p.m. B.B.’s Blues: A B.B. King Appreciation
A music-intensive program of B.B. King performances, celebrating his long-standing role as the unassailable "King of The Blues." Award-winning music documentary producer Paul Ingles hosts.