Show Descriptions

Sunday

Sunday

1:00pm-2:00pm

Voices of Virtue with Roxanne

Host: Roxanne Dubose
Voices of Virture, Features a mixture of Gospel (hip hop, pop, traditional), praise, and worship (with a little bit of knowledge) for your mental and spiritual weekly refresher & listening pleasure.

5:00pm-6:00pm

Lost in Translation

Hosts: Chris Ngirumpatse, Vanessa Dominguez
A talk show where international student life meets music, misunderstandings, and maybe a little homesickness (but in a fun way). Tune in every Sunday at 5 PM as we navigate cultural quirks, swap stories, and play tunes that make you feel at home—wherever that may be. No subtitles needed, just good vibes!

6:00pm-7:00pm

Afrobeats & R&B 101

Host: Nana Kofi
Afrobeats & R&B 101 will be a mix of Afrobeats and R&B music. Each week, students and guests will come into the studio to share their favorite tracks, whether from the Afrobeats or R&B genres. They will break down the meaning of the songs, share personal stories, and discuss why these tracks resonate with them. The show aims to connect listeners through music, creating an engaging and personal space for storytelling and rhythm.

7:00pm-9:00pm

Studio Sessions

Host: DJ Judai Smith
Simply a moment for music and thoughts.

10:00pm-12:00am

Project Unknown

Host: Brandon Lis
Project Unknown is where rave culture accelerates into tomorrow. Frosty, masked in feline static, broadcasts techno, hardcore, and bass into both FM air and VR landscapes. Guest DJs from Chicago’s underground and across timezones sync into the signal, pushing sound toward its singularity. This is what your headset was built for → linktr.ee/puvr

Monday

Monday

8:00am-9:00am

The Heart of Mexico

Host: Haziel Herrera
Welcome to Heart of Mexico, the sound of home.
Enjoy a personally curated mix of Latin American music, ranging from the classic boleros of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema in the 1940s to today’s corridos tumbados. Whether you’re looking to dance, sing, cry, or simply relax, there’s a home for everyone on this station.
So tune in, turn it up, and let the music take you home.

1:00pm-3:00pm

Liminal Radio

Host:
The universe of Liminal Radio is an invitation to unite mind and body through cerebral, cathartic, and impassioned soundscapes. With a philosophical consciousness, Liminal Radio explores the darker, otherworldly facets of electronic music as a means of grappling with existential anguish. Immerse yourself in surreal, sinister techno, sultry EBM/darkwave, experimental ambient music, and everything in between as we highlight underground artists and labels. Join our host Shanti and talented guest DJs who embody the spirit of liminality every second Monday of the month from 1-3pm CST.

3:30pm-4:30pm

Sound Objects

Host: Isaac Lowenstein
Sound Objects are defined loosely: pieces of magnetic tape physically constructing the earliest electronic music compositions; speaker cabinets responsible for the explosive amplification of Jamaican soundclashes; drum machines soundtracking the dawn of the rave movement.
Sound objects are always revolutionary. They pioneer new technology, new composition, and new ideas, in music, changing culture with their unorthodoxy. Sound Objects, as a program, documents these changes, these whiplashes of Genre, and revels in the (de/re)construction of tradition, familiarity, and dancability.

5:00pm-7:00pm

The Toy Reporters

Host: Nick Greyer
‘The Toy Reporters’ is an informative and interactive radio show that captures the excitement of the social revolution of fan based toy, comic, and movie properties. Nick Greyer takes listeners on a weekly experience into the world of fandom, technology, and industry trends. ‘The Toy Reporters’ features a mix of interviews, trending topics, brand evolution, and a totally unique approach to the growth and expansion of the collectible toy and comic book markets.

7:00pm-8:00pm

Live to Create

Host: Alejandro Martinez
Live to Create with Alejandro Martinez is a radio talk show that dives into the minds of creatives from all walks of life—artists, photographers, designers, and more. Each episode explores their passions, past projects, and creative processes, uncovering what it truly means to create. Whether you’re an artist yourself or just looking for inspiration, tune in for insightful conversations that celebrate the power of creativity.

9:00pm-10:00pm

Mixed Bag of Marbles

Host: Abigail DiModica
Mixed Bag of Marbles is a show where no two episodes are alike—like reaching into a bag and pulling out a marble, you never know what color, shape, or sound you’ll get.

10:00pm-11:00pm

Off the Deep End

Host: Tamar Agam
Learn to swim with host Tamar Agam as she jumps from the shallow waters of music listening, and into the depths of its history! Tune in for weekly deep dives, discussions of fishy figures, and tunes that will keep you from drowning in boredom 😉

Tuesday

Tuesday

12:00pm-1:00pm

2 Cents

Hosts: Victoria Akirtava, Sofia Zakhem
2 pennies for your thoughts, a playlist for your soul. Tune in to our radio show where we give our “2 cents” and dive deep into the music that moves you. Through interviews we explore personal playlists, discuss the stories behind your favorite tracks, and broaden horizons with new genres you never knew you’d love. We’ll have you discovering fresh sounds and hidden gems.

1:00pm-2:00pm

GINA

Host: Roberto Cassano
I am so sick of people not wanting to dance anymore- disgusted with people’s lack of energy. No matter when I am playing, you will want to werk.

4:00pm-5:00pm

Scarlet Hawk Talk

Host: Eric Willuweit
All things Illinois Tech Athletics, Recreational Sports, and Fitness.

5:00pm-6:00pm

The Backstage Pass

Host: Mike Caliberz
Join your host, Mike Caliberz, for his take on Pop Culture and Entertainment along with the occasional guest interview and DJ mix!

7:00pm-9:00pm

Mixtape

Host: Sara Pec
Mixtapes are a collection of music all on one device. In this case, the mixtape is a collection of genres of music all played on one station. The show isn’t just limited to one genre, a collection will be played ranging from indie to folk and house to pop. The only way to tell which genre is on, is to listen. So tune in to the Mixtape and take a listen!

10:00pm-11:00pm

Rousing the Rabble

Host: Ocean Kwock
The average person will go through life either ignorant or oblivious to the world around them, creating a comfortable bubble to live out their days without ever having to worry about the injustice, hate, and bigotry that surrounds them. They suck. Don’t be the average person. Question the world, the systems imposed, those that are in power, and ask why it has to be this way. The answer is: it doesn’t. You just have to be the change. Get loud, get angry, and radicalize today!

Wednesday

Wednesday

11:00am-2:00pm

Fight For Your Life

Host: Mark Anealan
FFYL Show is an overall human wellness Show. Covering all areas of life’s experiences from mental health to entrepreneurial development we will provide an outlet for discussion.

2:00pm-3:00pm

What’s Left

Host: Nathan Apanavicius
What’s Left is where music meets the movement. Each episode dives deep into a select genre, while tying in sharp leftist commentary and political analysis. From local topics in Chicago to national headlines, we take on the topics that really matter to working people. Whether it’s punk, house, hip-hop, or jazz, What’s Left brings the sound of resistance and solidarity.

6:00pm-7:00pm

NEW SIGNAL

Host: Huslen Erdene
“NEW SIGNAL” is a show documenting the early stages of a DJ. Listeners get to tune in for the first mixes, first experiments slowly building up into something real! Tune in from the start: it’s a progress you can hear.

7:00pm-9:00pm

XKL Radio

Host: Pat Shelton
DJ Pat XKLusive

9:00pm-10:00pm

Studio Confessions

Hosts: Ayesha Sultan, Eunice Semana
Join us, two architecture students navigating the late-night grind of design studios, caffeine-fueled all-nighters, and the rollercoaster of our creative journeys. In each episode, we share our triumphs and disasters, dive into the quirks of architecture school, and explore the unique stories that come from our experiences. Whether you’re sketching into the wee hours or just looking for a relatable listen, tune in for candid conversations, practical tips, and a few laughs as we build our dreams one draft at a time

10:00pm-11:00pm

Red String Theory

Host: Nicolas Raden
Who do you think you are? Who do other people think you are? Find out!!

Thursday

Thursday

11:00pm-12:00am

House Arrest

Hosts: Taryn Jones, Karla Leonte
House Arrest will be dedicated to house, tech house, and similar genres within EDM. This show will be co-hosted by Taryn Jones and Karla Leonte, who will curate a mix that highlights both established and emerging artists in the EDM scene. Listeners will have to opportunity to listen to good music, and get to know us through our commentary!

5:300pm-7:30pm

Shades of Neon Gray

Hosts:

8:00pm-9:00pm

A Taste of Theatre

Host: Victor Gulley
A Taste of Theatre radio show interviews playwrights, theatre owners, directors and other theatre professionals to learn more about theatre and what it takes to succeed at it. Our goal is to inform our audience of shows they may not have heard of so they can attend a live show.

9:00pm-10:00pm

mood ring radio

Host: Bethany Wareing
each episode is a sonic mood ring- changing colors and styles to match that one specific feeling. every week, the show will capture an eclectic mix of songs to reflect an oddly specific vibe, from frolicking through a field to taking a late night drive.

10:00pm-11:00pm

To Jam

Hosts: Victoria Aspurez, Olivia Mcmath
y’know the vibes

11:00pm-12:00am

The Arsenal with Miss Jane Clique

Hosts: Jacqueline Rossbach
If a warrior’s arsenal is their weapons, then a DJ’s arsenal is their music, and Miss Jane Clique (and the occasional guest) hopes to provide a proper supply. Each week is a new sonic dungeon, focusing on a different genre every time and highlighting the history and many facets of that genre in one continuous mix. Tune in if you dare, musical warrior, and allow your own arsenal to build. 

Friday

Friday

5:00pm-6:00pm

BODY PROJECT

Host: Reno Waswil
A mix of atypical sounds and surreal entertainment: THE BODY PROJECT is an hour of ominous visions & fever-dream comedy.

7:00pm-9:00pm

Earwax

Host: Morgan Rittenhouse
That yummy substance that you want in your ears (good, new music)

9:00pm-10:00pm

The Medicine of Music

Host: Annika Torbensen
The Medicine of Music explores the intersection of music and health, highlighting folk artists who battled illness or medical conditions. Through a mix of storytelling and song, the show delves into how their experiences shaped their art, the impact of their music, and the medical perspectives behind their struggles. Tune in for an hour of music with a side of science!

10:00pm-11:00pm

Life Support

Host: Dominique James
Music to impact the hearts and minds of the melancholic. Music that swells in our hearts and fills us with awe. This show will be dedicated to healing listeners through sounds of all genres with a commitment to beauty and warmth.

11:00pm-12:00am

PJ Party

Host: Payton Carlson

Saturday

Saturday

9:30am-11:30am

Beyond the Surface

Host(s):

12:00pm-3:00pm

The Breeze

Host: Antia Morris
The Afternoon Breeze is a jazz showcase featuring legends both past and present, and providing a platform for the music of new jazz artists. Join The Afternoon Breeze Jazz Team as they play the music you want, when you want it.

3:00pm-5:00pm

Fusion Radio

Hosts: Brian Stinson, Marquise Parham
A blend of hip hop, R&B, and gospel music. Stinson aims to serve the listener by bringing new and fresh music every week, covering local and national topics that affect the listener, and providing an outlet for independent musicians to be heard.

7:00pm-9:00pm

Tea & Tech

Host: Hari Pudipeddi
Tea and Tech started as an experimental podcast in 2018 to celebrate the lesser-known flavors of Chicago underground music, with the warmth and intimacy of sharing some Chai at the WIIT 88.9FM studio. We strive to be a platform where artists from Chicago and beyond can share their music, and showcase the ties of friendship that weave our creative journeys together.