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Live Wire with Luke Burbank

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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Episodes
  • Jeff Chang and Okaidja Afroso

    Jeff Chang and Okaidja Afroso
    Jul 17 2026

    Writer and cultural critic Jeff Chang breaks down this latest book Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, which explores the life and legacy of the martial arts icon — from his days a pesky college kid in Seattle to teetering on the brink of Hollywood stardom; plus, Ghanaian singer and guitarist Okaidja Afroso explains how he uses his native language of Gã to create a new musical sensibility, before performing his song "Nū Ké Là" (Water and Fire) from his Ancient Africa Wisdom Trilogy.
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    52 mins
  • Aubrey Gordon, Jean Grae, and Rogê (REBROADCAST)

    Aubrey Gordon, Jean Grae, and Rogê (REBROADCAST)
    Jul 10 2026

    Podcaster Aubrey Gordon dives deep into topics tackled on her hit show Maintenance Phase, including the monopolization of weight-loss medications; multi-disciplinary artist Jean Grae explains why she's banning gum chewing and beatboxing at her funeral; and Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê performs "A Lenda Do Abaeté" from his album Curyman II.
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    52 mins
  • Jamie Loftus, Daisy Hernández, and Olive Klug

    Jamie Loftus, Daisy Hernández, and Olive Klug
    Jul 3 2026

    In this "Independence Day Special" podcaster and writer Jamie Loftus takes us on a roadtrip across America to understand the cultural and historical significance of the hot dog; writer Daisy Hernández unpacks her latest book Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth, which explores immigration and national identity; and singer-songwriter Olive Klug performs their single "Song About America."

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    52 mins
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