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WEXTEach year, WEXT has broadcast the speech known as "I Have a Dream" at 12n and 6pm. Several years ago, we added the "I Have Been to the Mountaintop" speech (his last public speech before being assassinated) after the 6pm airing of the "dream" speech. Throughout the day, we play music from all genres featuring some of the songs that bolstered the Civil Rights movement. This year, MLK Day is January 19th. -
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LOLO is back with a new holiday song! And it's like a warm hug from a long lost friend. We are so happy! Happy Christmas, Chanukah, or whatever holiday you celebrate this season! -
Here's a listing of our holiday programming from Thanksgiving through the New Year countdown! -
May Pang talks with Dave Michaels about her time with John Lennon and to share stories behind the candid photos featured in her upcoming exhibition. -
When the Hall reopens later this year, they begin to pull out all the stops. And in January of 2026, they're bringing Neko Case to town! -
The Old Songs Festival is back (6/27-29). Hear songs from artists playing the Festival this year on our "Old Songs Day," June 20th. -
Our Juneteenth celebration includes a full day playlist of songs by Black artists celebrating freedom and empowerment - all day on June 19, 2025. -
Each year, WEXT pays tribute to the awesomeness that is Bob Dylan! Listeners helped choose the songs, and to celebrate his birthday, we will play 100 Bob Dylan songs. -
Black History Month is February, and for 2025, we've come up with a month long celebration of some of the greatest Black artists we play. Each day will feature music from a different artist. Some days will feature music from larger realms of music - Stax Saturdays, Motown Mondays and The Women of Soul days will each feature music pertaining to the special days chosen. -
Here is our list of the top songs of 2024. The countdown aired from 10am until 5pm on January 1, 2025. -
2024 was a great year for new music discovery. Thank you for supporting WEXT, today!
