The Morning Show - with Jill Riley The Morning Show with Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala is on the air from 5 to 10 a.m. on weekdays. With occasional guests and the daily Coffee Break, you'll get what you need to start your day.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: LollapaloozaJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 31, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Lollapalooza lineup would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: Michigander on his new record 'Over Before You Know It'Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Jul 30, 2026Jason Singer, the driving force behind the project Michigander, spoke with host Jill Riley about his new album Over Before You Know It, staying present through the ups and down of life, and performing at The Current Happy Hour Series.
Today In Music HistoryJuly 30 in Music History: Yola released 'Stand for Myself' Jul 30, 2026The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HinterlandJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 30, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Hinterland Music Festival lineup would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsInterview: St. Paul Peterson on keeping the Minneapolis sound's legacy aliveJill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Jul 29, 2026Musician St. Paul Peterson talked with host Jill Riley about the history of the Minneapolis sound, Prince, and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars.
Today In Music HistoryJuly 29 in Music History: The Time released their debut album Jul 29, 2026Danger Mouse was born; Bob Dylan was injured in a motorbike accident; the Doors lit the singles chart on fire; Gilbert O'Sullivan was alone at the top of the charts; Michigan declared it Four Tops Day;and Cass Elliot passed away, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Funky Jams! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 29, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funky jams would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJuly 28 in Music History: R.E.M. released 'Lifes Rich Pageant' Jul 28, 2026Elvis Presley's first interview appeared in print; Moscow teens were pilfering pay-phone parts to make their own electric guitars; Mick Jagger made his acting debut; Natalie Merchant sang her last gig with 10,000 Maniacs; and Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on The Steve Allen Show, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: World Nature Conservation DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 28, 2026For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to conservation would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryJuly 27 in Music History: Stevie Nicks released 'Bella Donna' Jul 27, 2026Bobby Day passed away; The film 'Purple Rain' was released; Juliana Hatfield was born; Cass Elliot released her first solo single; John Denver got his second No. 1 hit; 'Men in Black' soundtrack was a bestseller; Pete Yorn and the late Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller was born, Today in Music History.