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.
Today In Music HistorySept. 16 in Music History: Kate Bush released 'Hounds of Love' Sep 16, 2025Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Twist on TraditionJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what fresh takes on classic folk or blues songs would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistorySept. 15 in Music History: The Jayhawks released 'Hollywood Town Hall' Sep 15, 2025Ric Ocasek and Johnny Ramone passed away; Elvis topped the chart with 'Don't Be Cruel'; the proto-Beach Boys had their first recording session; the Ford Motor Company offered eight-track players in its cars; and Johnny Cash was buried, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hispanic Heritage MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 15, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Hispanic and/or Latine heritage would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistorySept. 12 in Music History: Pink Floyd released 'Wish You Were Here' Sep 12, 2025The Monkees started their series; Michael Jackson started a run at the top of the charts; Johnny Cash died; and Ben Folds was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: EncouragementJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 12, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what encouraging and supportive songs would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistorySept. 11 in Music History: Low released 'Ones and Sixes' Sep 11, 2025Ahmet Ertegun began recording with Ray Charles; the Beatles needed no 'help' to the top of the album charts; the Jackson Five got their own cartoon on ABC; Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' video nailed the MTV awards; and Mellencamp topped the charts, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Numb3rsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 11, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with numbers in the title would you like to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyInterview: Lowell Pickett remembers 40 musical years of the DakotaJill Riley • Sep 10, 2025Ahead of the Minneapolis venue’s 40th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 20, Pickett spoke with The Morning Show host Jill Riley. He brought stories about hanging up on McCoy Tyner’s agent and Prince’s 2013 residency at the club.
Today In Music HistorySept. 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker Sep 10, 2025'Sweet Child O' Mine' hit No. 1; Rod Steward recorded his first single; the Beatles hit No. 1 with 'Revolver'; 'Maniac' was No. 1 in the singles charts; and Nirvana released a song that took the charts by storm, Today in Music History.