Live Wire with Luke Burbank
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 716
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
"Hindsight" with Sebastian Junger, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, Claire Mulaney, and La Luz
Author Sebastian Junger examines the struggles soldiers face readjusting to life at home and what they can tell us about the flaws of modern society, comedians Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher discus…
01:03:36 |
Tue 14 Jun 2016
"Playing by Ear" with Chris Thile, Dave Hill, and The Wild Reeds
Mandolinist Chris Thile discusses what excites him about his new gig as host of A Prairie Home Companion, comedian Dave Hill recounts what it was like writing ringtones for Donald Trump, and The Wild…
01:14:06 |
Mon 30 May 2016
"Secret Worlds" with Paul Gilmartin, Neal Bascomb, and Open Mike Eagle
Comedian Paul Gilmartin discusses how his podcast helps erase the stigma around mental illness, Neal Bascomb recounts a courageous group of Norwegians that stopped the Nazis from obtaining the atomic…
00:09:59 |
Mon 23 May 2016
"Under Pressure" with Peggy Orenstein, D. Watkins, and Walter Martin
Peggy Orenstein discusses how young women struggle to achieve “intimate justice” in their sex lives, professor D. Watkins recounts the path that took him from selling drugs in East Baltimore to his l…
01:25:04 |
Mon 16 May 2016
"If Memory Serves" with Sarah Vowell, Chris Offutt and Sam Outlaw
Sarah Vowell challenges Luke's public radio references, writer Chris Offutt examine's his father's secret profession, Sam Outlaw's sings about heading home again, and the Live Wire Lovebirds face-off…
01:08:19 |
Mon 09 May 2016
"Pretty Big Deal" with Jack Ohman, Kevin Young, Andrea Swensson and The von Trapps
Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Jack Ohman talks about the most amazing moment of his career, poet Kevin Young reads from his latest collection, Minnesota Public Radio music host Andrea S…
00:09:59 |
Mon 02 May 2016
"How on Earth?" with Gerrit Vyn, Nicole Apelian, Anis Mojgani and Fruition
Live Wire celebrates Earth Day! Survivalist and Alone reality show contestant Dr. Nicole Apelian reveals her packing list for living solo in the wilderness, two teen activists explain why they are su…
01:19:07 |
Mon 25 Apr 2016
"Uh Oh" with Paolo Bacigalupi, Ijeoma Oluo, Sallie Tisdale and Liz Vice
Author Paolo Bacigalupi warns us about the dangers of magical thinking when it comes to the environment, Ijeoma Oluo tells us why she has hope for the future of race relations, Sallie Tisdale discuss…
01:20:48 |
Mon 18 Apr 2016
"Tight Five" with Eliza Skinner, Bri Pruett, Alex Falcone, Anthony Lopez and Ayron Jones
Four comedians share some of their best material and do battle with hecklers you’d only hear on public radio. Eliza Skinner describes the “magic intelligence” that is comedy, Alex Falcone shares the …
01:18:11 |
Mon 11 Apr 2016
"Rebel Rebel" with Paul F. Tompkins, Timothy Egan and Patterson Hood
This week on Live Wire, Paul F. Tompkins explains the difference between a fop and a dandy, Timothy Egan tells us what the struggles of an Irish revolutionary can tell us about our current political …
00:09:59 |
Mon 04 Apr 2016
"Just Visiting" with Tom Bodett, Betsy Hodges, Chris Coleman, Fancy Ray and The Jayhawks
Live Wire visits the Twin Cities! Local TV pitchman Fancy Ray McCloney shows Tom Bodett how to spice up his Motel 6 ads, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis (Chris Coleman and Betsy Hodges) face-o…
00:56:10 |
Fri 25 Mar 2016
"Bonus: The Jayhawks"
A special preview of last week's show at The Fitzgerald Theater featuring two classic songs from the Twin Cities' own (and Live Wire favorites) The Jayhawks. The Jayhawks If there is an OG of America…
00:15:51 |
Fri 18 Mar 2016
"Making History" with Rebecca Traister, Ruth Goodman and The Last Artful, Dodgr
Author Rebecca Traister explores the rising power of unmarried women, historian Ruth Goodman reveals what living like a Tudor can teach us about modern life, and musical artist The Last Artful, Dodgr…
00:53:00 |
Fri 11 Mar 2016
"Learning Curve" with Jen Kirkman, Lance Bangs and Hey Marseilles
Writer and comedian Jen Kirkman recounts a horrific blind date in Sweden, filmmaker Lance Bangs imagines an elaborate Burning Man prank, and Hey Marseilles provide the soundtrack.
00:53:11 |
Fri 04 Mar 2016
"If Memory Serves" with Sarah Vowell, Chris Offutt and Sam Outlaw
Sarah Vowell challenges Luke's public radio references, writer Chris Offutt examine's his father's secret profession, Sam Outlaw's sings about heading home again, and the Live Wire Lovebirds face-off…
00:53:01 |
Fri 26 Feb 2016
"Here Goes Something..." with Stephen Tobolowsky, Dale Scott and Matisyahu
Stephen Tobolowsky recalls getting held up at gunpoint while browsing for mangoes, MLB umpire Dale Scott talks about coming out as gay in the world of baseball, and Jewish reggae icon Matisyahu attem…
00:53:08 |
Fri 19 Feb 2016
"Diving In" with Aasif Mandvi, Wallace J. Nichols and Joseph
"Diving In" with Aasif Mandvi, Wallace J. Nichols and Joseph
00:51:45 |
Fri 12 Feb 2016
"The Long Haul" with Rinker Buck, Bri Pruett and Christopher Paul Stelling
"The Long Haul" with Rinker Buck, Bri Pruett and Christopher Paul Stelling
00:52:35 |
Fri 05 Feb 2016
"For the Record" with Cheryl Strayed, Anis Mojgani, Jenn Nelson and LOLO
"For the Record" with Cheryl Strayed, Anis Mojgani, Jenn Nelson and LOLO
00:52:32 |
Fri 29 Jan 2016
"Back to Basics" with Ruth Reichl, Jackie Kashian and Van Dyke Parks
"Back to Basics" with Ruth Reichl, Jackie Kashian and Van Dyke Parks
00:56:58 |
Fri 22 Jan 2016
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