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Necktie Optional

12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Friends, new and old. Welcome to Necktie Optional on Pirate Cat Radio. Two hours of indie rock that slips past the algorithm. Deep cuts, left turns, and songs that still have teeth. Every Thursday, noon to 2 PM. Cody’s in the driver’s seat. New set every week. Loose collar. Lo…

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Alive & Kicking

Alive & Kicking

Thursdays 4 PM

Alive & Kicking is the soundtrack of your life — hosted by DJ Jim Stellar, it's two hours of the right song at the right time. New Wave, Northern Soul, Afro-Boogie, Dreampop, Post-Punk, '60s French Pop, '70s Light FM, and the best new music from around the world. Eclectic, feel-good, and never predictable. Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri · 2–4 PM

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Darque Party

Darque Party

Thursdays 8 PM

Darque Party Tune in to our Darque Party radio show for a mix of old, new, and undead darkwave, post punk, goth, deathrock, shoegaze, and industrial music. Get lost in tracks by Lebanon Hanover, Joy Division, and new releases from…

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Art Bell Somewhere in Time

Art Bell Somewhere in Time

Thursdays 10 PM

Art bell was the host of the famous late-night radio talk show Coast to Coast AM. His radio program dealt with various topics, including conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, ghosts, time travel, and other paranormal topics. Bell had a large…

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Democracy Now!

Democracy Now!

Fridays 5 AM

Democracy Now! is an independent daily TV & radio news program, hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. We provide daily global news headlines, in-depth interviews and investigative reports without any…

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Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Fridays 10 AM

Ralph Nader Radio Hour Ralph Nader is a well-known political figure who has been active in American politics for many years. In recent months, he has become increasingly vocal about the state of the country and the world. On his popular…

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The Chelsea GodsCast

The Chelsea GodsCast

Fridays 11 AM

Cooler than your mom. Casual menace and comedian. Funnier than you A political news and comedy show that takes on the week’s headlines with sharp wit and unfiltered honesty. Hosts mix current events, satire, and cultural commentary to…

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