Lichtenberg, A Cross-Section: Jun 29, 2019: 3pm - 4pm

“Lichtenberg: A Cross-Section” (written by Walter Benjamin) is a science-fiction narrative about a society of beings on the Moon who conduct surveillance of humanity, and in particular the 18th centur...

I Thought Turkeys Could Fly: Nov 22, 2018: 3:30 pm - 4pm

Radio Thanksgiving traditions such as playing Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" and Rush Limbaugh's "The True Story of Thanksgiving," and dropping live turkeys from helicopters continue to this day....

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 94 The Enemy of the People: Nov 03, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 94 The Enemy of the People. This week, our hero leaves not doubt who the enemy of the people is. With songs this week from Tim Heidecker ("Ballad of The Incel Man"), and Go...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 94 The Enemy of the People: Nov 01, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 94 The Enemy of the People. This week, our hero leaves not doubt who the enemy of the people is. With songs this week from Tim Heidecker ("Ballad of The Incel Man"), and Go...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 90 Here's To You!: Oct 04, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 90 Here's To You! Songs from UB40 ("Red Red Wine"), The Rolling Stones ("Shattered"), and Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"). Clips and excerpts from Sarah Sanders, Rudy Giul...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 88 Hurricane: Sep 22, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 88 Hurricane. Here is the story of the hurricane. Songs and skits from Lin Manuel Miranda ("Hurricane"), Bob Dylan ("Hurricane"), "Flipper TV Theme," and Golden Earring ("T...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 88 Hurricane: Sep 20, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 88 Hurricane. Here is the story of the hurricane. Songs and skits from Lin Manuel Miranda ("Hurricane"), Bob Dylan ("Hurricane"), "Flipper TV Theme," and Golden Earring ("T...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 87 Fear Itself: Sep 13, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 87 Fear Itself. This week our hero is afraid of the book thrown at him. Songs this week from Piero Umiliani ("Mah Na Mah Na"), and Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"). Clips a...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 86 The Book I Read: Sep 06, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 86 The Book I Read. Bob Woodward writes a book about our hero, with recordings. Thanks to Talking Heads for the song "The Book I Read." Clips and excerpts from Sarah Sanders...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 85 Orange Crush: Sep 01, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 85 Orange Crush. This week, our hero is a mime, with walls closing in. Songs and skits this week from Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Speakerphone"), R.E.M. ("Orange Crush"), R...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 85 Orange Crush: Aug 30, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 85 Orange Crush. This week, our hero is a mime, with walls closing in. Songs and skits this week from Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Speakerphone"), R.E.M. ("Orange Crush"), R...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 84 Truth Isn't Truth: Aug 25, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 84 Truth Isn't Truth. This week, our hero's lawyer turns the truth upside down. Songs and skits this week from The Honey Drippers ("Impeach the President"), Randy Rainbow (...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 84 Truth Isn't Truth: Aug 23, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 84 Truth Isn't Truth. This week, our hero's lawyer turns the truth upside down. Songs and skits this week from The Honey Drippers ("Impeach the President"), Randy Rainbow (...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 83 Racist: Aug 18, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 83 Racist. This week our hero's lawyers host a radio show. Songs this week from Dragnet ("Opening Theme"), The Clash ("Rudie Can't Fail"), and Golden Earring ("Twilight Zon...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 83 Racist: Aug 16, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 83 Racist. This week our hero's lawyers host a radio show. Songs this week from Dragnet ("Opening Theme"), The Clash ("Rudie Can't Fail"), and Golden Earring ("Twilight Zon...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 82 True: Aug 09, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 82 True. This week our hero can't not tell a lie. With songs from Spandau Ballet ("True"), Meghan Trainor ("Lips Are Movin'"), Camper Van Beethoven ("Shut Us Down"), Mike Po...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 81 Changing Channels: Aug 02, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 81 Changing Channels. This week our hero can't keep his fingers off the little buttons. Songs this week from King Tubby ("The Channel One Feel"), Public Enemy ("She Watch C...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 80 Get Me a Coke, Please.: Jul 26, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 80 Get Me a Coke, Please. The chum is in the water this week for our hero. A skit from Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Trump: I Believe Putin") starts things off this week. There...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 79 Would I Lie to You?: Jul 19, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 79 Would I Lie to You? This week our hero has something to talk about. Songs this week from Randy Rainbow ("A Very Stable Genius"), Eurythmics ("Would I Lie to You?"), Eek-...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 78 The Manchurian Candidate: Jul 12, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 78 The Manchurian Candidate. On this week's episode, shot in black and white, our hero reveals a long, deep undercover mission. Songs this week from Gangstarr ("Conspirancy...

20180705: Jul 05, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Original radio theatre and new productions from Pacifica Radio, including historic radio theatre from the archives. Now running weekly and produced by Tom Roe, "Donald Drumpf Theatre" is an original r...

20180628: Jun 28, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Original radio theatre and new productions from Pacifica Radio, including historic radio theatre from the archives. Now running weekly and produced by Tom Roe, "Donald Drumpf Theatre" is an original r...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 75 Keep 'Em Separated: Jun 21, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 75 Keep 'Em Separated. This week, our hero locks up evil infants. Songs this week from R.E.M. ("Losing My Religion"), The Offspring ("Keep 'Em Separated"), Paul Simon ("Mot...

Pledge Drive: Jun 14, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Pledge Drive programming.

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 73 No More Kings: Jun 07, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 73. No More Kings. This week, the coronation continues. Songs and skits this week from Schoolhouse Rock ("No More Kings"), Lynn Anderson ("I Never Promised You a Rose Garde...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 72 Nobel: May 31, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 72 Nobel. This week our hero reaches for the prize. Skits and songs this week from The Rolling Stones ("Jumpin' Jack Flash"), "The Informant" movie trailer, and Golden Earr...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 71 Crossfire Hurricane: May 24, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 71 Crossfire Hurricane. Skits and songs this week from Fleetwood Mac ("Little Lies"), Brian Dewan ("The Civil War"), The dB's ("Spy in the House of Love"), The Clash ("Rudie...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 70 No One Tells The President What to Do: May 17, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 70 No One Tells The President What to Do. Songs and skits this week from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ("No One Tells The President What To Do"), The Bobby Fuller Four ("I Foug...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 69 Rudy Can't Fail: May 10, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 69 Rudy Can't Fail. This week our hero's friend says all the wrong things. Songs and skits this week from The Clash ("Rudie Can't Fail"), Randy Rainbow ("Rudy and the Beast"...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 68 Rashoman: May 03, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 68 Rashoman. This week, our hero calls in to a television show from many sides and viewpoints. From the point of view of the French president, from the point of view of a G...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 67 They Call Him Flipper: Apr 28, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 67 They Call Him Flipper. Will our hero's lawyer flip? Or will it all flop? Songs and skits this week from Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Trump Listens To Multi-Part Question F...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 67 They Call Him Flipper: Apr 26, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 67 They Call Him Flipper. Will our hero's lawyer flip? Or will it all flop? Songs and skits this week from Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Trump Listens To Multi-Part Question F...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 66 Client Number Three: Apr 21, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:05 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 66 Client Number Three. For tax day, our hero's lawyer reveals his client list. Songs and skits this week from Junior Parker ("Taxman"), Billie Holiday ("Stormy Weather"),...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 66 Client Number Three: Apr 19, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 66 Client Number Three. For tax day, our hero's lawyer reveals his client list. Songs and skits this week from Junior Parker ("Taxman"), Billie Holiday ("Stormy Weather"),...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 65 Raid: Apr 12, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 65 Raid. This week, our hero's lawyer gets a very special visit. Songs and skits this week from Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Trump Movie (2018) Teaser Trailer"), "Our Cartoon...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 64 Fox and I: Apr 07, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 64 Fox and I. This week our hero interacts with foxes and bunnies. Songs and skits this week from Elvis Presley ("You're the Devil in Disguise"), Elton John ("Madman Across...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 64 Fox and I: Apr 05, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 64 Fox and I. This week our hero interacts with foxes and bunnies. Songs and skits this week from Elvis Presley ("You're the Devil in Disguise"), Elton John ("Madman Across...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 63 A Tale of Two Drumpfs: Mar 29, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 63 A Tale of Two Drumpfs. Songs and skits this week from Buck Owens ("Agree to Disagree"), Anthony Atamanuik ("The President Fights with Himself") The Simpsons ("A Tale Of...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 62 Putin: Mar 22, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 62 Putin. This week our hero and his best buddy win elections all over the world. Songs this week from Spike Jones ("Der Fuehrer's Face"), Sam Cooke ("Cupid"), and Golden Ea...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 61 Stormy Weather: Mar 15, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 61 Stormy Weather. This week, there is a storm of controversy for our hero. Songs this week from Etta James ("Stormy Weather"), Art Tatum ("Stormy Weather"), Oscar Peterson...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 60 This is Madness: Mar 08, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 60 This is Madness. This week, there is a descent. Songs and skits this week from The Last Poets ("This is Madness"), John Williams ("Jaws"), The Young Fresh Fellows ("Fail...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 59 Shooting From The Lip: Mar 01, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 59 Shooting From The Lip. This week our hero rushes into a school under attack to save all the victims, and comes out carrying Russians. Songs and skits this week from "Gun...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 58 Stand By Your Man: Feb 22, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 58 Stand By Your Man. After a school shooting scatters things, our hero stands by a wife beater, his son-in-law without a security clearance, and a special prosecutor. Two...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 57 I Love a Parade: Feb 15, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Vol. 57 I Love a Parade. This week, our hero demands a parade, as a parade of domestic abusers give him trouble. Songs this week from Harry Richman ("I Love A Parade"); Future (...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 56 Upside Down: Feb 08, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 56 Upside Down. This week, everything is turned topsy turvy into a land of stranger things. This week, songs and skits from Dustin, Mike, Lucas, Eleven, and Mr. Clarke from...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 55 Slowed-Down Saturday Night Massacre: Feb 01, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 55 Slow-Motion Saturday Night Massacre. Around the "State of the Union" speech, news speeds up about our hero, who tries to slow things down. Songs and skits this week from...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 54 Testify: Jan 25, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 54 Testify. Will our hero testify? What did all the others testify? Songs and skits this week from Saturday Night Live ("What Even Matters Anymore?"); Camper Van Beethoven (...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 53 Way Down in the Hole: Jan 18, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Vol. 53 Way Down in the Hole. Our hero has fallen in a hole and he can't get up. Songs and skits this week from "The Cartoon President;" Peter Serafinowicz ("Sassy Trump My Meeti...

Donald Drumpf Theatre Volume 52 Crazy For Your: Jan 11, 2018: 3pm - 3:30 pm

Donald Drumpf Theatre Volume 52 Crazy. Is it you or me that's insane? Songs and skits this week from Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Guillermo Rodriguez from "The Ji...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Volume 51 The FBI and The Button: Jan 06, 2018: 9:05 am - 9:35 am

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Volume 51 The FBI and The Button. Which gets pressed harder? Who has a bigger button? Songs and skits this week from Spike Jones (Der Fuehrer's Face), The Hollies ("Long Cool Wo...