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“BETA” comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. “BETA” is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.

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WPR Music, Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., WPR News, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Latest Episodes

  • Episode 803: Paul Hunter, Vijay Khurana, Alex Braverman

    This week on “BETA, Paul Hunter talks about his very funny Apple TV+ comedy drama series, “Government Cheese.” And Vijay Khurana on his powerful debut novel, “The Passenger’s Seat.”  Also, […]

    Episode 803: Paul Hunter, Vijay Khurana, Alex Braverman
  • Episode 802: Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman, Christine Wenc, Felipe Torres Medina

    This week on “BETA, “Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman join us to talk about the sixth and final season of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” And Christine Wence on her book, […]

    Episode 802: Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman, Christine Wenc, Felipe Torres Medina
  • Episode 716: Mark Blake, Nora Lange, Charles Yu

    This week on “BETA,” …music journalist Mark Blake on his latest book, “Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac.” And Nora Lange joins us to discuss her incredible debut novel, “US Fools.” Author Charles Yu also discusses adapting his novel Interior Chinatown into a mind-bending Hulu streaming series.

    Episode 716: Mark Blake, Nora Lange, Charles Yu
  • Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan

    Musician JD McPherson sits down with us to discuss his latest album – “Nite Owls.” Also, Jean Hanff Korelitz joins us to talk about the sequel to her best-selling novel, “The Plot.” It’s called…”The Sequel.” And one of our favorite film critics, Ian Nathan, returns to share his thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s movies.

    Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan
  • Episode 714: Nick Lowe, Emily St. James/Noel Murray, Dan Kois

    This week on “BETA,” … Britain’s greatest living songwriter, Nick Lowe, joins us to talk about his newest album, “Indoor Safari.” Also, Emily St. James and Noel Murray take us back to the island to revisit the significance of the TV series, “Lost.” And Dan Kois revisits selling newspaper subscriptions on a cold winter’s night…

    Episode 714: Nick Lowe, Emily St. James/Noel Murray, Dan Kois

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