Access Talk : 1st and 3rd Sunday, 8:00 PM
First Sunday of each month. What is new in the world of access technology.

Animal Watch : Saturday, 4:00 PM
Nature studies from ANIMALS, CONSERVATIONIST, INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE, NATIONAL WILDLIFE, NATURAL HISTORY, and WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.

Apple a Day : Saturday, 3:00 PM
Medical advances and information from DIABETES FORECAST, DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL HEALTH LETTERS, HEALTH, PREVENTION, and VOICE OF THE DIABETIC.

Art Fare : Sunday, 3:00 PM
A smorgasbord of art from home and abroad.

At Home : Wednesday, 1:00 PM
Selections from GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, MORE MIDWEST LIVING, and LADIES’ HOME JOURNAL.

The Best in Short Stories : Sunday, 11:00 PM
Short pieces from THE ATLANTIC, HUDSON REVIEW, NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW, NEW YORKER, and THE SUN.

The Best in Short Stories : Friday, 2:00 AM
New and classic short stories from the archives.

Bookcase : Sunday, 2:00 PM
Featuring the NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS, reviews from the NEW YORK TIMES, and the NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW.

Bookworm : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00 AM
Novels and non-fiction books for daytime reading.

Business Commentary : Saturday, 5:00 PM
News of the business world from KIPLINGER WASHINGTON LETTER, CORPORATE REPORT-MINNESOTA, NATION’S BUSINESS, FORBES, FORTUNE, and THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

Business News : Monday, 6:15 AM
From the financial pages of Twin Cities newspapers.

Career Corner : The world of work from the pages of the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, and local newspapers.

Chautauqua : Non-Fiction books on many topics.

Cross Time Cafe : Saturday, 9:00 AM
Short science fiction stories from the pages of AMAZING STORIES, ANALOG, FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION, and ASIMOV’S SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINE.

Choice Reading : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 4:00 PM
Critically acclaimed books on a wide variety of subjects.

City Pages : Saturday, 7:00 PM
The best of alternative newspapers featuring CITY PAGES.

Commentary Encore : Monday, 1:00 AM
A re-broadcast of the previous week’s Commentary programs, originally aired at 5 p.m. weekdays.

Commentary: The latest issues of national news magazines : Monday, 5:00 PM
COMMENTARY, WASHINGTON MONTHLY, and WORLD PRESS REVIEW.

Commentary: The latest issues of national news magazines : Tuesday, 5:00 PM
COMMON CAUSE, IN THESE TIMES, NATION, THE LIGHTHOUSE, and VITAL SPEECHES.

Commentary: The latest issues of national news magazines : Wednesday, 5:00 PM
NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE, POLICY REVIEW, PUBLIC INTEREST, and WILSON QUARTERLY.

Commentary: The latest issues of national news magazines : Thursday, 5:00 PM
COMMONWEAL, REASON, THE PROGRESSIVE, and THE WASHINGTON POST NATIONAL WEEKLY EDITION.

Commentary: The latest issues of national news magazines : Friday, 5:00 PM
Feature stories from TIME or NEWSWEEK.

The Conservative : Monday, 10:20 AM
Articles and commentary from the conservative viewpoint — including THE AMERICAN SPECTATOR, CHRONICLES, and NATIONAL REVIEW magazines.

Consumer’s Advocate : Thursday, 12:00 PM
Consumer information from CONSUMER’S DIGEST, CONSUMER REPORTS, and various newspaper articles.

TV-ality: Sunday, 12:30 PM
Featuring a soap opera update and other articles of interest to video buffs from the New York Times and local papers.

Crosstime Cafe : Tuesday, 4:00 AM
The Best Of Past Programs (Selected from the RTB library).

Design Today : Thursday, 10:20 AM
A program of home style and trends taken from publications such as Martha Stewart Living, Architectural Digest, and more.

Devotions : Sunday, 10:00 AM
Articles to encourage prayer, meditation, and spiritual living.

Dinner Bell : Saturday, 6:15 AM
What the critics say about Minnesota dining spots.

Encyclopedia of the Air : Sunday, 1:00 PM
Exploring knowledge through NOETIC SCIENCES REVIEW, SKEPTICAL INQUIRER, and SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE.

Encyclopedia of the Air : Saturday, 4:00 AM
The Best Of Past Programs (Selected from the RTB library).

Entertainment News : Friday, 6:15 AM
News of upcoming events to help you plan your weekend.

Evening Newspapers : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:00 PM
Live broadcast of the Saint PAUL PIONEER PRESS.

Evening Newspapers : Sunday, 6:00 PM
Live broadcast of the Sunday NEW YORK TIMES.

Evening Odyssey : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00 PM
Widely reviewed, current fiction for adults.

Extra Innings : Saturday, 11:00 AM
Articles from SPORT and SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.

Famous and Infamous : Thursday, 1:00 PM
Notable personages from the pages of ENTERTAINMENT Magazine, STAR TRIBUNE, PIONEER PRESS, NEW YORK TIMES, BIOGRAPHY, and appropriate magazine articles, including obituaries from the NEW YORK TIMES.

The Feminine Viewpoint : Friday, 12:00 PM, rebroadcast Thursday, 3:00 AM
Contemporary issues for women from MINNESOTA WOMEN’S PRESS, MS., etc.

For Addicts And Others : Saturday, 6:35 AM
A few minutes in the week for those dealing with addictions.

Gay And Lesbian News : Saturday, 12:00 AM
News, views and interviews from gay and lesbian publications including THE ADVOCATE, BAY AREA REPORTER, CURVE, FRONTIERS, 10 PERCENT, PLANET OUT, and more.

Good Night Owl : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12:00 AM
A wide-ranging assortment of books.

Green and Growing : Tuesday, 10:20 AM
Featuring help for the backyard gardener from GARDEN GATE, FLOWER AND GARDEN, HORTICULTURE, and Minnesota HORTICULTURIST.

Hook, Line and Sinker : Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Outdoor activities and advice from BACKPACKER, FIELD AND STREAM, OUTDOOR LIFE, OUTDOOR NEWS, and more.

Inner Life : Sunday, 5:00 AM
Embracing the human spirit, within and without

It Makes A Difference : Sunday, 9:00 PM; rebroadcast Thursday, 2:00 AM
“The ACB Report” airs monthly. Articles from AFB NEWS, THE BRAILLE MONITOR, FUTURE REFLECTIONS, MOUTH, MAINSTREAM, BRAILLE FORUM, and more are also read on this program. On the final Sunday of each month, ACCESS PRESS, the schedule of the Radio Talking Book for the month to come, is read as the lead item on this program.

Kiosk Internationale : Sunday, 5:00 PM
A program of international news and commentary from foreign publications, including New Internationalist, International Herald Tribune, New Statesman, and World Press Review.

Multicultural Press : Saturday, 12:00 PM
News from minority publications including ASIAN PAGES, THE CIRCLE, MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN, AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD, NATIVE AMERICAN PRESS, and more.

A Man’s View : Sunday, 12:00 AM
Articles from ESQUIRE, MEN’S HEALTH, and MEN’S JOURNAL.

Money Matters : Saturday, 2:00 PM; rebroadcast Thursday, 3:00 AM
Personal finance management from SMART MONEY, MONEY, YOUR MONEY, and the money sections of USA TODAY.

Morning Newspapers : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 AM
Live broadcast of the Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE.

Mother Earth : Wednesday, 5:00 AM
Featuring news of the earth and environment from Minnesota VOLUNTEER, EARTH WATCH, SIERRA, "E" THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE.

National Enquirer : Thursday, 5:00 AM
The news from Hollywood and behind the scenes as reported by THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER.

National Geographic : Tuesday, 3:00 PM
Vicarious travel via NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and CANADIAN GEOGRAPHIC.

New York Times : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Live 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The best of each week’s front page features.

The New Yorker : Tuesday, 1:00 PM; rebroadcast Saturday, 3:00 AM
Featuring THE NEW YORKER magazine.

News, Weather and Sports : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 AM
From the wire services of the Associated Press.

Night Journey : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 PM
Mystery books of intrigue and suspense.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH : Saturday, 2:00 AM
Crimes and the courts, straight from today's headlines.

Off the Shelf : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:00 PM
Mostly best sellers.

Old Friends : Monday, 1:00 PM; rebroadcast Wednesday, 3:00 AM
Retirement news from AARP NEWSLETTER, GOOD AGE, MATURE OUTLOOK, MODERN MATURITY, NEW CHOICES, and MN SENIOR NEWS.

Once Upon a Time : Sunday, 11:00 AM
Stories for kids from 5 to 105.

Parenting : Tuesday, 5:00 AM
Expert advice from FAMILY IN AMERICA, MINNESOTA PARENT, PARENTING, and PARENTS magazine.

Past is Prologue : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 AM
Books about historical events and people of the past, including some historical fiction.

People in The News : Tuesday, 12:00 PM; rebroadcast Wednesday, 2:00 AM
Profiles of people in the news from PEOPLE MAGAZINE and the feature pages of the local newspapers.

PM Report : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 AM
Books discussing critical, contemporary and controversial issues.

Poetic Reflections : Sunday, 12:00 PM
Selected poetry from yesterday and today, including material from THE AMERICAN POETRY REVIEW.

Potpourri : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 2:00 PM
A wide variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, for afternoon reading.

Radio Talking Book schedule for the day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:55 AM.

Radio Talking Book Schedule for the remainder of the broadcast day : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:55 PM.

Rated R : Saturday, 11:00 PM
Selections from PLAYBOY, PENTHOUSE, COSMOPOLITAN, and PLAYGIRL.

Reader’s Digest : Friday, 10:20 AM
Featuring Reader’s Digest.

Religion Update : Tuesday, 6:15 AM
From BIBLE REVIEW, CHRISTIAN CENTURY, FREE INQUIRY, METRO LUTHERAN, REPORTER, REFORM JUDAISM, RISE, THE LUTHERAN, NATIONAL CATHOLIC SOJOURNERS, U. S. CATHOLIC, and more.

Saturday Nightpost : Saturday, 10:00 PM
Featuring THE ATLANTIC, MOTHER JONES, and NEW CRITERION.

Search And Discover : Saturday, 8:00 PM
Science fact, fiction and fantasy from AIR and SPACE, DISCOVER, and SCIENCE NEWS.

Shopper’s Hotline : Monday, 12:00 PM
This week’s local ads and specials, & In the Kitchen—Featuring the “Taste” section of the STAR-TRIBUNE and the “Food” section of the ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, BON APPETIT, and COOK'S COUNTRY.

Smithsonian : Thursday, 3:00 PM; rebroadcast Sunday, 2:00 AM
Featuring magazines from the Smithsonian Institution.

Snippets : Sunday, 6:15 AM
Articles and briefs from just about every source imaginable.

Something Special : Saturday, 5:00 AM
Information worth getting up for from the pages of GRIT, THREE-PENNY REVIEW, and YANKEE.

Speaking for Ourselves : Sunday, 8:00 PM
Last Sunday of each month. A chance to explore new horizons through the medium of braille. Produced by the National Association to Promote the Use of Braille.

Start with a Smile : Friday, 5:00 AM
Short humorous pieces to start your day, including THE FUNNY TIMES and THE ONION.

Style : Saturday, 10:20 AM
The latest in fashion and lifestyle from the pages of COSMOPOLITAN, GLAMOUR, and newspapers. The final Saturday of the month is devoted to men’s fashion from DETAILS, ESQUIRE, GENTLEMAN, GENTLEMEN’S QUARTERLY, and PLAYBOY.

The Sunday Comics : Sunday, 9:00 AM
Twin Cities’ editions.

Sunday Magazine : Sunday, 9:30 AM
Featuring PARADE MAGAZINE and USA WEEKEND.

Sunday Newspapers : Sunday, 7:00 AM
Live broadcast of the Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE and the SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS.

Suspense : Wednesday, 10:20 AM
Short mystery stories from ALFRED HITCHCOCK and ELLERY QUEEN mystery magazines.

Take Twenty for Fitness : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 AM
Ten minutes of exercise for the sedentary and those in wheelchairs, working into ten more vigorous minutes, all designed to lift heart and spirit.

Tech Wire : Wednesday, 6:15 AM
The world of computers for the visually impaired including materials from COMPUTER USER, CLOSING THE GAP, RAISED DOT COMPUTING

Teensight : Saturday, 9:00 PM
Strictly for teenagers. Featured publications include ROLLING STONE, SASSY, SEVENTEEN, TEEN, and YOUNG AND MODERN.

To Your Health : Friday, 1:00 PM; rebroadcast Friday, 3:00 AM
Nutrition, diet and exercise tips and trends from AMERICAN HEALTH, THE HEALTH LETTER, HEALTHLINE, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH LETTER, NUTRITION-ACTION, and TUFTS DIET and NUTRITION LETTER.

Twin Cities : Saturday, 6:00 PM
Profiles the metropolitan area via Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MIDWEST LIVING, MINNESOTA, THE RAKE, DOWNTOWN JOURNAL, and MINNESOTA MONTHLY magazines.

The U.S. and Us : Sunday, 4:00 PM
Exploring the diverse origins of the American people.

U.S. And Us : Sunday, 4:00 AM
The Best Of Past Programs (Selected from the RTB library).

Wanderings : Sunday, 10:00 PM
A perusal of what is on the bookshelf this weekend. Sometimes it may be a book or items from CURRENT BOOKS, GRANTA, AMERICAN SCHOLAR, or THE SUN.

World Safari : Monday, 3:00 PM
Visit strange lands or rediscover America featuring the Sunday NEW YORK TIMES travel section.

World Safari : Wednesday, 3:00 PM
Visit strange lands or rediscover America featuring ALASKA, ARIZONA HIGHWAYS, KANSAS, LAKE SUPERIOR, and the travel sections from the local newspapers.

World Safari : Friday, 3:00 PM
Visit strange lands or rediscover America featuring CONDE NAST TRAVELER, ALOHA, and various other magazines.

Your Personal World : Saturday, 1:00 PM
Books which explore you and your relationships.