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Live Wire with Luke Burbank

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Like late-night for radio, Live Wire is hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) and artfully blends an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, and cultural observers.

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#735
Friday · 51 min
Sean Sherman, Jackie Kashian, and Laura Veirs
This episode features chef Sean Sherman, comedian Jackie Kashian, and music from indie folk artist Laura Veirs.
#734
September 11 · 51 min
Alexis Okeowo, Maria Bamford, and Pete Droge
This episode features writer Alexis Okeowo, comedian Maria Bamford, and music from singer-songwriter Pete Droge.
#733
September 4 · 52 min
Lindy West, Angela Nissel, and Pedro the Lion
This episode features author Lindy West, TV writer Angela Nissel, and music from indie rockers Pedro the Lion.
#732
August 28 · 52 min
Maria Bamford, Brandi Brown, and The Reasonable Doubts (REBROADCAST)
This episode features stand-up from Maria Bamford, comedian and crop artist Brandi Brown, and music from The Reasonable Doubts.
#731
August 21 · 52 min
Edgar Gomez, River Selby, and Hunter Noack (REBROADCAST)
This episode features writer Edgar Gomez, author and former wildland firefighter River Selby, with music from Hunter Noack.
#730
August 14 · 52 min
Mary Roach, Janesh Rahlan, and Amy Millan (REBROADCAST)
This episode features science and humor author Mary Roach, stand-up comedian Janesh Rahlan, and music from singer-songwriter Amy Millan.
#729
August 7 · 52 min
Paul F. Tompkins and Meklit (REBROADCAST)
This episode features comedian Paul F. Tompkins and music from Ethio-jazz performer Meklit. Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins chats about taking his variety show Varietopia back on the road after his (surprise!) coronation as Live Wire's most frequently appearing guest; and vocalist Meklit offers her exquisite blend of Ethio-jazz during a performance of the track "Tizita" from her new album A Piece of Infinity.
#728
July 31 · 52 min
W. Kamau Bell, Rick Steves, and Edna Vázquez
This episode features comedian and podcaster W. Kamau Bell, travel writer Rick Steves, and music from Edna Vázquez.
#727
July 24 · 51 min
Sam Sanders, Sandi DuBowski, and The Lowest Pair (REBROADCAST)
This episode features radio host and podcaster Sam Sanders, filmmaker Sandi DuBowski, and music from indie folk duo The Lowest Pair.
#726
July 17 · 52 min
Jeff Chang and Okaidja Afroso
This episode features writer and cultural critic Jeff Chang and music from singer and multi-instrumentalist Okaidja Afroso.
#725
July 10 · 52 min
Aubrey Gordon, Jean Grae, and Rogê (REBROADCAST)
This episode feature podcaster Aubrey Gordon (Maintenance Phase), writer and multidisciplinary artist Jean Grae, and music from Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rogê.
#724
July 3 · 52 min
Jamie Loftus, Daisy Hernández, and Olive Klug
This Independence Day Special features writer and podcaster Jamie Loftus, author Daisy Hernández, and music from singer-songwriter Olive Klug.
#723
June 26 · 52 min
Atsuko Okatsuka, Jack Balderrama Morley, and Tyler Ballgame
This episode features comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, writer Jack Balderrama Morley, and music from Tyler Ballgame.
#722
June 19 · 52 min
Melissa Febos, Evan Ratliff, and Tropa Magica (REBROADCAST)
This episode features writer Melissa Febos, journalist and podcaster Evan Ratliff, and music from psychedelic cumbia punk band Tropa Magica.
#721
June 12 · 52 min
Sarah Marshall, Camille Dungy, and Kassa Overall
This episode features podcaster Sarah Marshall, author and poet Camille Dungy, and music from jazz performer Kassa Overall.
#720
June 5 · 52 min
J. Kenji López-Alt, Ann Powers, and Khatumu (REBROADCAST)
This episode features chef and author J. Kenji López-Alt, music journalist Ann Powers, and music from singer-songwriter Khatumu.
#719
May 29 · 51 min
Earlonne Woods & Nigel Poor, Dylan Adler, and Margo Cilker
This episode features podcasters Earlonne Woods & Nigel Poor (Ear Hustle), comedian Dylan Adler, and music from singer-songwriter Margo Cilker.
#718
May 22 · 51 min
Gabe Henry, William Nuʻutupu Giles, and Sir Woman (REBROADCAST)
This episode features writer Gabe Henry, poet William Nuʻutupu Giles, and music from soul group Sir Woman.
#717
May 15 · 51 min
Avery Trufelman, Kyle Kinane, and Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
This episode features podcaster Avery Trufelman, stand-up comedian Kyle Kinane, and music from Johnny Franco & His Real Brother Dom.
#716
May 8 · 51 min
Rick Steves and The Lullaby Project (REBROADCAST)
This episode features travel writer Rick Steves and music from The Lullaby Project.

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