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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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#743
Today · 52 min
Mary Fariba Afsari, Joey Clift, and Kassa Overall
This episode features doctor and writer Mary Fariba Afsari, comedian Joey Clift, and jazz drummer Kassa Overall.
#742
November 6 · 52 min
Hari Kondabolu, Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays, and John Craigie
This episode features comedian Hari Kondabolu, podcasters Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays, and singer-songwriter John Craigie.
#741
October 30 · 51 min
Chuck Klosterman, Alicia J. Rose & Gilly Ann Hanner, and Ages and Ages
This episode features writer and culture critic Chuck Klosterman, musicians and "Menopunks" Alicia J. Rose & Gilly Ann Hanner, with music from indie rock group Ages & Ages.
#740
October 23 · 51 min
Jeff Hiller, Mohanad Elshieky, and Edna Vázquez
This episode features actor and writer Jeff Hiller, comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music from singer-songwriter Edna Vázquez.
#739
October 16 · 51 min
Sam Roberts and Gaby Moreno
This episode features New York Times obituary writer Sam Roberts with music from singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno.
#738
October 9 · 52 min
Susan Orlean and David Ramirez
This episode features New Yorker writer Susan Orlean and singer-songwriter David Ramirez.
#737
October 2 · 51 min
Eliot Glazer, Paisley Rekdal, and Jonny's Day Out
This episode features writer and comedian Eliot Glazer, poet Paisley Rekdal, and music from indie rock band Jonny's Day Out.
#736
September 25 · 51 min
Tamara Yajia, Susan Rice, and Anna Tivel
This episode features writer Tamara Yajia, stand-up comedy Susan Rice, and music from singer-songwriter Anna Tivel.
#735
September 18 · 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.

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