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Race into the weekend with WQRT this Saturday, May 23. 🏎️🏁

12 p.m. – Tune in to this new episode of “Create Hear” to listen to Aurora PhotoCenter (@auroraphotocenter) Director Mary Goodwin in conversation with photographers Jason

Race into the weekend with WQRT this Saturday, May 23. 🏎️🏁 12 p.m. – Tune in to this new episode of “Create Hear” to listen to Aurora PhotoCenter (@auroraphotocenter) Director Mary Goodwin in conversation with photographers Jason Lee (jasonlee) and Taylor Galloway (@taylortgalloway) about their recent time in Indianapolis creating work for an upcoming 2027 exhibition and book project at Aurora. 1 p.m. – Listen to another new episode of “Create Hear” as Will Higgins discusses his exhibition “The Speedway’s Attic” at CAMi (@camimuseum) and the strange, funny, and unforgettable stories surrounding the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its lasting place in Indianapolis culture. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule. 99.1 FM WQRT is an experimental art & music & community project by Big Car Collaborative. Stream WQRT 24/7 at wqrt.org. 📸 | Photo 1: Casey Cronin | Photo 2: Raymond Molinar

Tune into WQRT 99.1 FM this Saturday, May 16 📻

12 p.m. – Listen to a new episode of “Create Hear” as CAMi Director & Chief Curator Shauta Marsh (@shautamarsh) sits down with Puerto Rico-based artist Ivelisse Jiménez (@i

Tune into WQRT 99.1 FM this Saturday, May 16 📻 12 p.m. – Listen to a new episode of “Create Hear” as CAMi Director & Chief Curator Shauta Marsh (@shautamarsh) sits down with Puerto Rico-based artist Ivelisse Jiménez (@iximenez) to discuss her background, artistic process, and new exhibition at CAMi, “Campo de Resonancia.” 1 p.m. – Tune in to “Design Minded” (@designmindedindiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer interview Judd Lord, Senior Director of Industrial Design at Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis. Hear how Delta approaches product design, branding, and improving the human experience at home. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule. WQRT is an experimental art & music & community project by Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix). Stream WQRT 24/7 at wqrt.org

Spend part of your Saturday with WQRT on May 9. 📻

9 a.m. – Tune in to “A Vagrant Hum” for experimental music from lesser-known artists including Matmos, Lea Bertucci, Bernard Parmegiani, and more.

7 p.m. – Turn up “B

Spend part of your Saturday with WQRT on May 9. 📻 9 a.m. – Tune in to “A Vagrant Hum” for experimental music from lesser-known artists including Matmos, Lea Bertucci, Bernard Parmegiani, and more. 7 p.m. – Turn up “Boogie 1983” for a Pure Boogie session featuring 15 upbeat tracks from artists like Melba Moore, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Arthur Adams, Wynd Chymes, and Denroy Morgan — plus more grooves to carry you through the evening. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Tune in this Saturday, May 2, to celebrate CAMi (@CAMiMuseum) with us. 📻 We’re highlighting the artists and community that make WQRT possible with brand new shows from “Secretly 30,” “Lärm,” “Rummage Radio,” “The Purple Crown Show,” and “State Street Beats” — plus selections from the archive to keep things moving all day. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org. Image: @jasonamolina

Spend your Saturday with WQRT on April 25. 📻

1 p.m. – Listen to “Design Minded” (@designmindedindiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer interview Jim Walker and Shauta Marsh of Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix). Hear how the Cont

Spend your Saturday with WQRT on April 25. 📻 1 p.m. – Listen to “Design Minded” (@designmindedindiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer interview Jim Walker and Shauta Marsh of Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix). Hear how the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) (@camimuseum) is emerging as a cultural campus in the Garfield Park neighborhood — the culmination of Big Car’s 10-year vision. 12 p.m. – Tune in to “Real Life, Revised,” a reading series of stories, poems, and other truths featuring Indiana writers. Produced by Sam Ferrante and John Strauss, the series is supported by Indiana Humanities, the Butler University MFA Program in Creative Writing, Booth magazine, and WQRT. For show times and open mic opportunities, follow @reallife_revised. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org.

Spend your Saturday with WQRT on April 18. 🎶

10 a.m. – Start your morning with “Morning Meditation,” featuring tracks from the likes of Oneohtrix Point Never (pictured), Joe Westerlund, claire rousay, and more.

11 p.m. – J

Spend your Saturday with WQRT on April 18. 🎶 10 a.m. – Start your morning with “Morning Meditation,” featuring tracks from the likes of Oneohtrix Point Never (pictured), Joe Westerlund, claire rousay, and more. 11 p.m. – Join “State Street Beats” as host Johnny Dujour spotlights Indianapolis producers, with a focus on the latest solo project from Sanford Black. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Tune in to WQRT 99.1 FM this Saturday, April 11. 📻

12 p.m. – Listen to “Design Minded” as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer sit down with architect Jonathan Hess, executive principal of Browning Day. As Indiana’s 2025 AIA Gold M

Tune in to WQRT 99.1 FM this Saturday, April 11. 📻 12 p.m. – Listen to “Design Minded” as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer sit down with architect Jonathan Hess, executive principal of Browning Day. As Indiana’s 2025 AIA Gold Medal winner, Hess reflects on his 40-year career and what it means to live up to his oath to “make no ugly.” Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Turn to WQRT this Saturday, April 4. 📻

6 p.m. – Tune in to “Venus Underground” for the “Dark Divas” episode with DJ P-Raw (@indy_mystic). This hour moves through intensity, introspection, and raw emotion — from t

Turn to WQRT this Saturday, April 4. 📻 6 p.m. – Tune in to “Venus Underground” for the “Dark Divas” episode with DJ P-Raw (@indy_mystic). This hour moves through intensity, introspection, and raw emotion — from the confrontational grit of Sleater-Kinney and L7 to the haunting beauty of PJ Harvey, Portishead, and Amy Winehouse. Through moody electronics, soulful vocals, and fearless storytelling, these artists turn darkness into something compelling, provocative, and unforgettable. 11 p.m. – “State Street Beats Radio” Season 2 premiers, hosted by defame (@defamebeats), featuring underground beat scene sounds from Naptown and beyond. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Turn to WQRT this Saturday, March 28 🎶

9 p.m. – Celebrate six years of “The Purple Crown Show” with Mr. Kinetic! Tune in for a multigenerational soul vibration session filled with deep cuts and funky grooves.

1 p.m. – Join

Turn to WQRT this Saturday, March 28 🎶 9 p.m. – Celebrate six years of “The Purple Crown Show” with Mr. Kinetic! Tune in for a multigenerational soul vibration session filled with deep cuts and funky grooves. 1 p.m. – Join “Radio Free Book Club” as Ken Honeywell, Alex Mattingly, Steve Woods, and Carol Divish head back to 1932 alongside P.I. Hicks McTaggart in Thomas Pynchon’s “Shadow Ticket” (2025). Expect a wild search for a missing cheese heiress — and plenty of spoilers along the way. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Make plans to listen to WQRT this Saturday, March 21. 📻

1 p.m. – Tune in to a new episode of “Real Life, Revised” (@reallife_revised) a reading series of stories, poems, and other truths featuring Indiana writers. Produced by John

Make plans to listen to WQRT this Saturday, March 21. 📻 1 p.m. – Tune in to a new episode of “Real Life, Revised” (@reallife_revised) a reading series of stories, poems, and other truths featuring Indiana writers. Produced by John Strauss (@indyjohn) and Sam Ferrante (@samjferrante), the series is supported by Indiana Humanities and the Butler University MFA Program in Creative Writing. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Tune in to WQRT this Saturday, March 14 ✨

6 p.m. – Listen to the newest episode of “Venus Underground,” where DJ P-Raw guides listeners through an intimate and eclectic journey of music and storytelling, exploring themes of empower

Tune in to WQRT this Saturday, March 14 ✨ 6 p.m. – Listen to the newest episode of “Venus Underground,” where DJ P-Raw guides listeners through an intimate and eclectic journey of music and storytelling, exploring themes of empowerment, identity, and personal memory. Hear voices from divas across genres — from Peaches and Yoko Ono to Janet Jackson, Annie Lennox, Madonna, Björk, and more. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Make WQRT part of your Saturday on March 7. 📻

12 p.m. – Tune in to “Design Minded” (@DesignMindedIndiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Brian McCutcheon (@dontthinkaboutthebluedoor), owner of Ignition Arts (@IgnitionA

Make WQRT part of your Saturday on March 7. 📻 12 p.m. – Tune in to “Design Minded” (@DesignMindedIndiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Brian McCutcheon (@dontthinkaboutthebluedoor), owner of Ignition Arts (@IgnitionArts) in Indianapolis. Hear about innovative fabrication for the arts and industry, and how partnerships with emerging artists from around the world shape the work coming out of Ignition’s studio. 2 p.m. – Catch “Flick Fix” as Mary Ann Laker — an IPS high school librarian for 40 years (and Anne’s mom) — joins host Anne Laker (@Anne.Laker) to discuss “The Librarians” (2025). Directed by Kim A. Snyder, this documentary examines the political and personal stakes of book-banning in the United States. Mary Ann shares real-life stories about how books can — and do — change students’ lives. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Listen along to great community programming on WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 28. 📻

12 p.m. – Join “Radio Free Book Club” as Susan Neville, Dan Barden, Anne Laker, and Ken Honeywell discuss Walker Percy’s National Book Award-winni

Listen along to great community programming on WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 28. 📻 12 p.m. – Join “Radio Free Book Club” as Susan Neville, Dan Barden, Anne Laker, and Ken Honeywell discuss Walker Percy’s National Book Award-winning debut novel “The Moviegoer” (1961) in the February 2026 edition of the series. 7 p.m. – Tune in to “Boogie 1983” as the show heads to Europe for 15 danceable tracks from Italy, France, and Germany, including selections from French disco icon Marc Cerrone, German “Rasputin” hitmakers Boney M, and experimental electronic oddballs Supersempfft. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Make time for WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 21. 🎶

12 p.m. – Tune in to “Secretly 30,” the monthly series marking the 30th anniversary of Bloomington-based indie label Secretly Canadian (@secretlycanadian). While the label is home to ar

Make time for WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 21. 🎶 12 p.m. – Tune in to “Secretly 30,” the monthly series marking the 30th anniversary of Bloomington-based indie label Secretly Canadian (@secretlycanadian). While the label is home to artists like Faye Webster, The War on Drugs, and serpentwithfeet, this hour goes Secretly Deep, exploring its avant and experimental catalog — from William Eggleston’s piano and Yoko Ono’s post-language work to B-sides, remixes, and overlooked classics that deserve another listen. New episodes air each month throughout 2026. 1 p.m. – Catch “Flick Fix” as Oscar expert Dennis Bingham joins host Anne Laker (@anne.laker)for a discussion of “One Battle After Another” (2025), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, exploring how it fits into Anderson’s career — and how it stacks up in the fiercely competitive 2026 Oscar race alongside Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.”Along the way: man buns, Robert Altman, VistaVision, Indiana’s own Chase Infiniti, and the 1967 Oscars. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Show some love to community radio by listening to WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 14. ❤️

1 p.m. – Listen to “The Black Experience” episode of “Mari Evans: An Audio Family Album,” which revisits a television program Mari wrote

Show some love to community radio by listening to WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 14. ❤️ 1 p.m. – Listen to “The Black Experience” episode of “Mari Evans: An Audio Family Album,” which revisits a television program Mari wrote and directed in Indianapolis. The broadcast features an interview with Mari, along with her son Derek Phemster reading her poems. 7 p.m. – Join DJ Cat Magic for a new episode of “Boogie 1983!” Tonight’s episode brings 56 minutes of boogie from funk icons Lakeside, Chaka Khan, Starpoint, and Con Funk Shun, plus legendary producer Leon Ware and ’50s sensation Gene Chandler — the Duke of Earl himself. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Oreo Jones celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who helped shape Indianapolis and the world — tune in all February to listen!

Highlighted leaders include Nikki Giovanni, Pauli Murray, Richard Wright, Dr. Mae Jemison, Ja

Oreo Jones celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who helped shape Indianapolis and the world — tune in all February to listen! Highlighted leaders include Nikki Giovanni, Pauli Murray, Richard Wright, Dr. Mae Jemison, Jack Johnson, Marsha P. Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, and others. Set your dial to 99.1 FM WQRT-LP Indianapolis or stream 24/7 online at wqrt.org. 📸 Image 1: @sarahjordan.jpg

Turn the dial to 99.1 FM Indianapolis this Saturday, Feb. 7. 📻

11 a.m. – Tune in to “NECTAR Indy” (@nectarindy), a program celebrating women in ambient, electronic, and experimental music. Join host Laurel Judkins (@laurelrayman)

Turn the dial to 99.1 FM Indianapolis this Saturday, Feb. 7. 📻 11 a.m. – Tune in to “NECTAR Indy” (@nectarindy), a program celebrating women in ambient, electronic, and experimental music. Join host Laurel Judkins (@laurelrayman) for a new episode as she shares sounds from Sofie Birch, Elori Saxl, and more. 1 p.m. – Listen in to “Real Life, Revised,” a reading series of stories, poems, and other truths featuring Indiana writers — produced by Sam Ferrante (@samjferrante) and John Strauss (@indyjohn), with support from Indiana Humanities (@inhumanities), and the Butler University MFA Program in Creative Writing (@butlermfa). 2 p.m. – Catch “Flick Fix” as writer and K-culture lover Brandi Metzger (@slowwwblinks) joins host Anne Laker (@anne.laker) to discuss “NO OTHER CHOICE” (2025), directed by Park Chan-wook — a humane comic murder caper filled with anxiety, charm, and commentary on modern disposability. 6 p.m. – Tune in for the debut of “Venus Underground,” a two-hour, music-driven show featuring all-female artists across genres and generations. Host DJ P-Raw curates tracks spanning punk, indie, soul, global, and alternative sounds — all spotlighting women’s voices. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Set aside some listening time for WQRT on Saturday, Jan. 31 🔊

2 p.m. – Tune in as Justin Cooper (@coops203) returns with another hour of reggae, dub, and more, ripped straight from vinyl and mixed just for WQRT. 

11 p.m. – Join &l

Set aside some listening time for WQRT on Saturday, Jan. 31 🔊 2 p.m. – Tune in as Justin Cooper (@coops203) returns with another hour of reggae, dub, and more, ripped straight from vinyl and mixed just for WQRT. 11 p.m. – Join “State Street Beats Radio” (@statestreetbeats) for a special episode highlighting “Dead Weightt,” the latest release from Indianapolis native producer and DJ Scott Matelic (@scottmatelic). Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Spend Saturday, Jan. 24 with WQRT. 🎶

10 a.m. – We’re celebrating 100 episodes of “Morning Meditation!” To mark 100 adventures in sound and music on WQRT, host Landon Caldwell (@landonscaldwell) brings together radio works wo

Spend Saturday, Jan. 24 with WQRT. 🎶 10 a.m. – We’re celebrating 100 episodes of “Morning Meditation!” To mark 100 adventures in sound and music on WQRT, host Landon Caldwell (@landonscaldwell) brings together radio works woven throughout the previous ninety-nine episodes — sometimes hidden within the mix, other times clearly announced, including his radio play “An Accident in the Bay.” This special episode celebrates broadcast as a creative medium. 12 p.m. – Listen in to “Design Minded” as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Pauline Moffat about the origins of IndyFringe and The District Theatre, and how the scene continues to create opportunities for emerging playwrights and actors on a repurposed block of Mass Ave in Indianapolis. Swipe to see the full Saturday schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Tune in to 99.1 FM WQRT-LP Indianapolis this Saturday, Jan. 17 📻

12 p.m. – Listen to “Secretly 30,” the first episode in a new monthly series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Bloomington-based indie label Secretly Canadian (@Se

Tune in to 99.1 FM WQRT-LP Indianapolis this Saturday, Jan. 17 📻 12 p.m. – Listen to “Secretly 30,” the first episode in a new monthly series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Bloomington-based indie label Secretly Canadian (@SecretlyCanadian). While the label is home to artists like Faye Webster, The War on Drugs, and serpentwithfeet, this hour takes a Secretly deep dive into its more exploratory catalog — from William Eggleston’s piano and Yoko Ono’s post-language work to B-sides, remixes, and overlooked classics that deserve some shine. New episodes air monthly throughout 2026. Swipe to see the full schedule + stream 24/7 at wqrt.org

Tune into WQRT 99.1 FM this Saturday, May 16 📻

12 p.m. – Listen to a new episode of “Create Hear” as CAMi Director & Chief Curator Shauta Marsh (@shautamarsh) sits down with Puerto Rico-based artist Ivelisse Jiménez (@i

Spend part of your Saturday with WQRT on May 9. 📻

9 a.m. – Tune in to “A Vagrant Hum” for experimental music from lesser-known artists including Matmos, Lea Bertucci, Bernard Parmegiani, and more.

7 p.m. – Turn up “B

Spend your Saturday with WQRT on April 25. 📻

1 p.m. – Listen to “Design Minded” (@designmindedindiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer interview Jim Walker and Shauta Marsh of Big Car Collaborative (@bigcarpix). Hear how the Cont

Spend your Saturday with WQRT on April 18. 🎶

10 a.m. – Start your morning with “Morning Meditation,” featuring tracks from the likes of Oneohtrix Point Never (pictured), Joe Westerlund, claire rousay, and more.

11 p.m. – J

Tune in to WQRT 99.1 FM this Saturday, April 11. 📻

12 p.m. – Listen to “Design Minded” as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer sit down with architect Jonathan Hess, executive principal of Browning Day. As Indiana’s 2025 AIA Gold M

Turn to WQRT this Saturday, April 4. 📻

6 p.m. – Tune in to “Venus Underground” for the “Dark Divas” episode with DJ P-Raw (@indy_mystic). This hour moves through intensity, introspection, and raw emotion — from t

Turn to WQRT this Saturday, March 28 🎶

9 p.m. – Celebrate six years of “The Purple Crown Show” with Mr. Kinetic! Tune in for a multigenerational soul vibration session filled with deep cuts and funky grooves.

1 p.m. – Join

Make plans to listen to WQRT this Saturday, March 21. 📻

1 p.m. – Tune in to a new episode of “Real Life, Revised” (@reallife_revised) a reading series of stories, poems, and other truths featuring Indiana writers. Produced by John

Tune in to WQRT this Saturday, March 14 ✨

6 p.m. – Listen to the newest episode of “Venus Underground,” where DJ P-Raw guides listeners through an intimate and eclectic journey of music and storytelling, exploring themes of empower

Make WQRT part of your Saturday on March 7. 📻

12 p.m. – Tune in to “Design Minded” (@DesignMindedIndiana) as Lee Alig and Steve Mannheimer talk with Brian McCutcheon (@dontthinkaboutthebluedoor), owner of Ignition Arts (@IgnitionA

Listen along to great community programming on WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 28. 📻

12 p.m. – Join “Radio Free Book Club” as Susan Neville, Dan Barden, Anne Laker, and Ken Honeywell discuss Walker Percy’s National Book Award-winni

Make time for WQRT this Saturday, Feb. 21. 🎶

12 p.m. – Tune in to “Secretly 30,” the monthly series marking the 30th anniversary of Bloomington-based indie label Secretly Canadian (@secretlycanadian). While the label is home to ar

Oreo Jones celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders who helped shape Indianapolis and the world — tune in all February to listen!

Highlighted leaders include Nikki Giovanni, Pauli Murray, Richard Wright, Dr. Mae Jemison, Ja

Turn the dial to 99.1 FM Indianapolis this Saturday, Feb. 7. 📻

11 a.m. – Tune in to “NECTAR Indy” (@nectarindy), a program celebrating women in ambient, electronic, and experimental music. Join host Laurel Judkins (@laurelrayman)

Set aside some listening time for WQRT on Saturday, Jan. 31 🔊

2 p.m. – Tune in as Justin Cooper (@coops203) returns with another hour of reggae, dub, and more, ripped straight from vinyl and mixed just for WQRT. 

11 p.m. – Join &l

Spend Saturday, Jan. 24 with WQRT. 🎶

10 a.m. – We’re celebrating 100 episodes of “Morning Meditation!” To mark 100 adventures in sound and music on WQRT, host Landon Caldwell (@landonscaldwell) brings together radio works wo

Tune in to 99.1 FM WQRT-LP Indianapolis this Saturday, Jan. 17 📻

12 p.m. – Listen to “Secretly 30,” the first episode in a new monthly series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Bloomington-based indie label Secretly Canadian (@Se

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