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: Songs of SupportJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 19, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a supportive message would you like to hear?
WatchInterview: Kathleen Edwards talks earlier shows and the Minnesota connections on her new album, 'Billionaire'Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025The day after playing a show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards visited The Current for a funny and heartfelt conversation with Morning Show host Jill Riley.
Today In Music HistoryNov. 18 in Music History: The Jesus and Mary Chain released 'Psychocandy' Nov 18, 2025Sharon Jones passed away; Fats Domino performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Cat Stevens had a No. 1 album; R.E.M. made their first appearance outside the U.S.; the Rolling Stones became the first band to stream a concert on the Internet; Nirvana recorded their MTV Unplugged set; and U2 released Achtung Baby, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Double Trouble DrummersJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 18, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from drummers who sing would you like to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Take a HikeJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 17, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what breakup songs would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryNov. 17 in Music History: Dolly Parton released '9 to 5 and Odd Jobs' Nov 17, 2025The Four Seasons had a hit with 'Big Girls Don't Cry'; The Who launched a second tour of North America; The Commodores went to No. 1 with 'Still'; singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley was born in Anaheim, Calif.; and Patti Smith won a National Book Award, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Get Funky!Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 14, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funk tracks would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryNov. 14 in Music History: Tracy Chapman released 'New Beginning' Nov 14, 2025The Police had their fourth U.K. No. 1 single; 'Faith' went No. 1 in the U.K.; The Rolling Stones went acoustic; Blur put out a book; and Brendan Benson was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hug a Musician DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 13, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from an artist you would like to show appreciation to would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryNov. 13 in Music History: Madonna released 'The Immaculate Collection' Nov 13, 2025Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, Today in Music History.