On FRESH AIR WEEKEND, Terry Gross talks with Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig - co-writers of the new film "Frances Ha". (Gerwig stars in it, Baumbach directed it.) Also, actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley tells us about her new documentary "Stories We Tell" - plus rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new, third album by the band Dawes called "Stories Don't End." Today at 12 NOON on RADIO IQ (and Sunday evening at 6 on WVTF).

Michael Feldman’s WHAD’YA KNOW? returns with full two-hour shows each week throughout the Summer and Fall beginning at 11 o’clock on WVTF! On today’s encore show, Marcia Ball plays a few tunes from her CD “Roadside Attractions” and John T. Edge talks Food Trucks. (Plus All the News that Isn’t, Thanks for the Memos, music from the trio, and two rounds of the WYK? Quiz!) Mel Royer has SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS for us from 1:00 ‘til 5:00. Then NPR will update today’s news on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED at 5 o’clock! It's a PUBLIC RADIO Saturday!

After years of being stuck, the national conversation on climate change finally started to shift just a little last year, the hottest year on record in the U.S., with Hurricane Sandy flooding the New York subway, drought devastating Midwest farms, and California and Colorado on fire. Lots of people were wondering if global warming had finally arrived, here at home. This week, stories about this new reality. It’s “Hot in My Backyard” this week on THIS AMERICAN LIFE! Listen this morning at 10 on RADIO IQ.

Best-selling author Dan Brown of "The Da Vinci Code" has a new novel. It's called "Inferno" and once again features the tweedy Harvard art professor Robert Langden on a quest to save the world from catastrophe. Brown talks about his new work with Scott Simon on NPR's WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY this morning at 9:40 on WVTF!

This weekend on THE PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: Fewer and fewer physicians feel they have enough time with their patients, and few patients feel they’re getting real personal attention and care from their doctors. Years ago, Dr. Pamela Wible asked her community what they wanted from her as their family physician. She implemented their suggestions in her Eugene, Oregon, clinic and advocates for other clinicians who want to invite their communities to help design their practices. She says seeing health care as a partnership between patients and doctors can lead to greater satisfaction for both parties! Join us for the next People’s Pharmacy - Saturday morning at 7 on WVTF and Saturday & Sunday afternoons at 4 on RADIO IQ! (Saturday morning call-in #: 888-472-3366.)

Republican Convention in Richmond - More than 13,000 GOP convention delegates have converged on Richmond from all over the state to confirm Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as the party's gubernatorial nominee—and to nominate their candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General on Saturday.  

Tab O'Neal hard at work on Morning Edition. Thank you for listening!

Our art open houses return! Join us this evening, 5-7:00 at WVTF/Radio IQ for food from Center Stage Catering and live jazz by WVTF's own Charlie Perkinson, along with pianist Tom Floyd and drummer Bob Peckman. Music starts around 5:20/5:30. The League of Roanoke Artists presents Artists and Friends of The Studio School: Images of Italy. See you there!

On this morning's "Virginia Conversations" here on WVTF and RADIO IQ, an hour with Virginia Senator, and former Governor, Mark Warner. He organized the so called "Gang of Six" to end the partisan gridlock in the Senate. We'll ask him how those efforts are going today... and get his take on other domestic and foreign issues as well. Plus your questions for Senator Mark Warner, on the next Virginia Conversations with host May Lily Lee... this morning at 9:00 on WVTF and RADIO IQ.

UVa Professor Helps Children Improve Reading Skills - A University of Virginia Professor of Education has won two new grants to help American children read. 

UVa Professor Helps Children Improve Reading Skillswvtf.orgA University of Virginia Professor of Education has won two new grants to help American children read. The program she’s developed is already in use

Liberty University Continues Fight Over Health Care Law - Liberty University is once again rolling the dice by asking a three-judge panel appointed by Presidents Clinton and Obama to side with the Christian-based college against some of the mandates in the Affordable Care Act. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel  pointed out that Liberty's case is broader than other, similar suits. 

Fotos de la biografíaThursday’s classical music on WVTF starts off with Grieg’s PEER GYNT SUITE #1, and goes on to a Dvorak STRING QUARTET, Brahms’ DOUBLE CONCERTO, JUPITER from Holst’s THE PLANETS, and Tchaikovsky’s CORONATION CANTATA, MOSCOW. From the familiar to the obscure, it’s all great!

Virginia Tech Helps Japan Document a Tragedy - The exhibit is called, “We Are All Photographers” A title which echoes the phrase, “We are all Hokies” heard around the world after the Virginia Tech tragedy.  On March 11th, 2011 the Tsunami that struck the coast of Japan demolished the town of Iwaizumi.Junko Matsukowa: “They lost everything.”Junko Matsukowa is President of UIFA; the Union of International Female Architects, Japan Chapter.

A look at the role Virginia Tech played in the photography documentation of the Japan Tsunami. The full story at 9 on Radio IQ.Virginia Tech Helps Japan Document a Tragedywvtf.orgThe exhibit is called, “We Are All Photographers” A title which echoes the phrase, “We are all Hokies” heard around the world after the Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech President Charles Steger has announced his retirement, but it doesn't look like he will be sitting still for very long. He'll soon be known as Author, Charles Steger. That story at 8:06 on Morning Edition with Tab O'Neal.

F.R.E.E. Foundation Equips Patients - Some patients leave the hospital with walker or wheelchair in tow, ready to begin their rehabilitation at home.  But for others, it’s not so easy.  Maybe they don’t have insurance or their insurance might not pay for the medical equipment they need to continue to improve. That’s where a program which started in Roanoke steps in. 

We Are All Photographers Now - In the wake of great tragedy, great beauty has been known to emerge.A photography project by people living in temporary housing in a Japanese coastal town devastated by the Tsunami two years ago, offers a record of rebuilding and recovery for the photographers.The exhibit is called, “We Are All Photographers, a title echoing the phrase, “We are all Hokies”  heard around the world after the Virginia Tech tragedy.

Arts in the Air - Students across the country are celebrating graduation in a variety ways – but none quite like a troupe of dancers at Washington & Lee here in Virginia.  They’ll be dancing on air – literally, with a performance 40 feet above the ground. They dangle from ropes far above the theater floor, swinging and spinning, turning flips or hanging upside down, tapping their toes on the wall and flapping their arms as if to fly.  Aerial dancing i...

Date Set in Chef's Embezzlement Case - A Richmond judge has set a trial date for the felony embezzlement case of former Executive Mansion chef Todd Schneider, who is accused of stealing food from the residence. Schneider also catered the wedding of Governor McDonnell’s daughter, and his descriptions of the relationships between Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams, the McDonnell family, and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli have prompted new investigations but no new ...

Fotos de la biografíaThursday’s music on WVTF features Delius' OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY, Schumann’s early ZWICKAU SYMPHONY, Mendelssohn’s SCOTTISH SYMPHONY, Elgar’s CORONATION MARCH, a STRING QUARTET by Fauré, and Mozart’s LINZ SYMPHONY. Another day of great music is in store!

TechNite - In Hollywood there’s the ‘Oscars.’   In Nashville, the Country Music Awards.  In the New River and RoanokeValleys, it’s the “Tech” Awards. Every year, the Roanoke- Blacksburg Technology council honors its stars. This Thursday (5/16/13) evening, 600 people will gather at the Hotel Roanoke for an awards ceremony and party announcing the  winners of the Roanoke/ Blacksburg Technology Council’s Tech Nite Awards.

Lawmakers Weigh In On Military Red Flags - Virginia lawmakers say they’re united in their attempts to combat sexual harassment in the military.The U-S military has rapidly evolved in recent years. Gays and lesbians can now serve openly. And women can now officially do what they've been doing unofficially for years: join men on the battlefield.

Fotos de la biografíaTuesday’s music on WVTF starts off with Joplin’s HELIOTROPE BOUQUET, and we’ll also be treated to the FOURTH BRANDENBURG CONCERTO, Mozart’s Eb MAJOR PIANO QUARTET, Rachmaninoff’s FOURTH PIANO CONCERTO, Beethoven’s PATHETIQUE SONATA, Schubert’s SECOND SYMPHONY, and music from JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. We’re ranging far and wide today!

Learn how you can reduce your taxes while saving for college with Virginia 529, an underwriting supporter of WVTF & RADIO IQ. "Like" Virginia 529 or get more information at529 - Virginia College Savings Plan | 529 Daywww.virginia529.comWhat is 529 Day?It’s the perfect time to educate individuals, parents, grandparents, family members and friends on the importance of saving for college and the many advantages of saving in a 529 plan. We encourage others to join us in our celebration and on May 29th take action in making your higher...

New Approach to Stopping Superbugs - The race to stay ahead of drug resistant ‘super bugs’ threatens to be a losing battle.  But a Blacksburg company is working on an innovative solution to the problem. 

The Run for Lieutenant Governor: Ralph Northam & Aneese Chopra

VaNews for 05.13.13 - One of Virginia’s worst political scandals  is back in the headlines while a statewide political race that usually gets little attention will be in the spotlight this year.Those stories have been among the the most read this past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s VaNews at VPAP.org.VaNews is a free public service of the Virginia Public Access Project and can be found at vpap.org.

Fotos de la biografíaWhat does a Japanese temple have to do with today's music? John Williams' SOUND THE BELLS! was inspired by Japanese temple bells... we're also featuring Mendelssohn’s sunny ITALIAN SYMPHONY, Massenet’s PIANO CONCERTO, Kodaly’s DANCES OF GALANTA, the PINEAPPLE POLL BALLET with music from Gilbert and Sullivan, Mozart’s OBOE CONCERTO, and Copland’s DANZON CUBANO. Steve and Cara have some great music for you here on WVTF!

Mendelssohn’s sunny ITALIAN SYMPHONY is featured on Monday’s music on WVTF, along with Massenet’s PIANO CONCERTO, Kodaly’s DANCES OF GALANTA, the PINEAPPLE POLL BALLET with music from Gilbert and Sullivan, Mozart’s OBOE CONCERTO, and Copland’s DANZON CUBANO. Steve and Cara have some great music for you here on WVTF!

At 10 this morning it’s the NPR news quiz WAIT WAIT DON’T TELL ME on WVTF! This week’s panelists are Roxanne Roberts, Brian Babylon and Charlie Pierce; legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis fills in for Carl Cassell; and Google’s Eric Schmidt plays ‘Not My Job’!

On the next "On Being": "What We Nurture" with Sylvia Boorstein. The teacher and psychotherapist shares her warmth and wisdom on nurturing children's inner lives by taking care of our own. Join Krista Tippett this morning at 9 on RADIO IQ!

The METROPOLITAN OPERA’s 82nd broadcast season wraps up today at 11 with the 4th and final opera in Wagner’s Ring Cycle – Götterdämmerung! The Ring's cataclysmic finale stars Deborah Voigt and Katarina Dalayman as Brünnhilde, opposite Jay Hunter Morris and Lars Cleveman as Siegfried. Hans-Peter König is Hagen and Fabio Luisi conducts! After the burning Rhine overflows its banks and Valhalla goes up in flames, Mel Royer will have SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS around 4:40, and NPR will update today’s news on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED at 5 o’clock!

On THIS AMERICAN LIFE this morning at 10 - stories about kids being mean to each other... including a mysterious handbook for bullies, a surprising experiment conducted by a teacher who wants to make kids be nice, and a story of youthful backstabbing told by David Sedaris. Join Ira Glass on listener-supported RADIO IQ!

This weekend on THE PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: “Protecting Your Digestive Tract” While heartburn remains a constant companion for millions, new technology can break the link between reflux, Barrett's esophagus and cancer. Popular pain relievers can ease discomfort but may cause life-threatening ulcers. Find out how to keep your GI tract healthy on the next People’s Pharmacy - Saturday morning at 7 on WVTF and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 4 on RADIO IQ! (Saturday morning call-in #: 888-472-3366.)

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The Run for Lieutenant Governor: Steve Martin and Corey Stewart

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Will Fracking Be Allowed in the George Washington National Forest?

Schumann’s FOURTH SYMPHONY, the PRELUDE TO THE AFTERNOON OF A FAUN, Beethoven’s ARCHDUKE TRIO and APPASSIONATA SONATA, and Bach’s MUSICAL OFFERING are just a few of the works on Friday’s music on WVTF. Steve and Cara have some great music for you, so TGIF indeed!

This morning on Virginia Conversations, a look at how state vineyards are doing, and a chat with "The Father of the Modern Virginia Wine Industry". Plus two distinguished wine critics weigh in on how state wines measure up. Your questions and comments are welcome. That's Virginia Conversations coming up at 9 AM on WVTF and Radio IQ with May-Lily Lee.

At 8:06 on Morning Edition, we continue our look at the candidates in the Virginia Lieutenant Governor race. Today a visit with Steve Martin and Corey Stewart.

What are your thoughts on the possible drilling in the George Washington National Forest, or "fracking" in general?

The controversial topic of "fracking" is back in the news and this morning, Sandy Hausman has a report on whether the federal government will allow drilling of natural gas in the George Washington National Forest. That story at 7:04 and 8:35 this on Morning Edition with Tab O'Neal.

The Run for Lieutenant Governor: E.W. Jackson and Pete Snyder

Thursday’s music on WVTF features Dvorak’s CELLO CONCERTO, Kodaly’s SUITE FROM HARY JANOS, the G MAJOR MASS by Schubert, Grieg’s PIANO CONCERTO, and the Brahms FOURTH SYMPHONY. A wide variety of great music awaits you today on WVTF!

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for people between 3 and 33, but scientists at Virginia Tech are hoping to prevent those deaths by learning how to prevent vehicle accidents. Robbie Harris brings you that story at 8:35 on Morning Edition.

Among the seven candidates seeking to become the Republicans’ nominee for Lieutenant Governor two have no public office experience. But, from their point-of-view, that’s a good thing. Anne Marie Morgan introduces us to the only African-American running for Lieutenant Governor this year and a Northern Virginia businessman: E.W. Jackson and Pete Snyder. That's coming up at 8:04 on Morning Edition with Tab O'Neal.

Transportation Champion of Change - Traffic accidents cause more injuries than anything else in our society.  And they’re the leading cause of death for people between the ages of three and 33.Driver distraction is the most common cause of traffic accidents.  And because vehicles are moving at relatively high speeds, what happens in one, affects many others.The director of Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute, Professor Tom Dingus, says one solution coming...