Deutschlandfunk Nova Explained

Deutschlandfunk Nova
City:Cologne
Area:Germany
Frequency:DAB+, DVB-S, DVB-C, Internet
Format:Speech
Language:German
Former Names:DRadio Wissen (2010–17)
Owner:Deutschlandradio
Sister Stations:Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Dokumente und Debatten
Website:deutschlandfunknova.de

Deutschlandfunk Nova (pronounced as /de/; abbreviated DLF Nova), formerly known as DRadio Wissen, is a public broadcasting radio station and part of Deutschlandradio. The program is aimed at students and young adults. Their broadcasting studios are situated in Cologne, as are most of the other Deutschlandradio formats. However, in contrast to Deutschlandfunk and Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Deutschlandfunk Nova broadcasts primarily over digital radio and online.

Their slogan 'Es ist kompliziert. Dazu guter Pop' (It's complicated. With a side of good pop) is meant to describe the range of music played and the topics covered.

History

Deutschlandfunk Nova is a spoken word station, started in 2010, targeting young adults, and broadcast only digitally - via satellite, cable, DAB, and online.

On 1 May 2017, DRadio Wissen was renamed Deutschlandfunk Nova.

Formats

Hielscher oder Haase

A morning show, aired from 6:30 to 10 a.m., the show covers the internet, politics, pop culture and science

Grünstreifen

Broadcasting from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week, 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. News and music.

Update

Broadcasting Monday til Friday between 6 and 8 p.m., topics: 'Was war los heute? Unsere Nachrichten des Tages plus Hintergrundwissen und Unterhaltung.'[1] (English: What happened today? Our News of the day including background information and entertainment.)

Einhundert

Broadcasting Sundays between 4 and 6 p.m., topics: 'In 100 Minuten erzählen Menschen etwas Bewegendes über sich. Bringen uns zum Lachen oder Weinen, machen uns wütend oder nachdenklich. Oder alles zusammen'[2] (English: in 100 minutes, people narrate what moves them. They make us laugh or cry, make us feel angry or pensive. Sometimes everything at once.)

Eine Stunde Film

Broadcast on Tuesdays between 8 and 9 p.m. Covers film and TV.

Early Bird

Saturday Morning Show broadcasting every Saturday between 7 and 10 a.m.[3]

Hörsaal

Broadcasting Saturdays and Sundays between 6 and 7 p.m., topic: 'wohin uns die Wissenschaft bringt. Was Forscher über unser Leben herausfinden. Welche Antworten sie für unsere Zukunft haben'[4] (English: where science is taking us. What are scientists working at? What answers do they have for our future?)

Club der Republik

Mainly electronic music.[5]

Eine Stunde History

Broadcasting Mondays between 8 and 9 p.m., topics: 'Was hat Gestern mit Heute zu tun? Wie Vergangenheit und Zukunft miteinander zusammenhängen'[6] (English: What happened yesterday, that is relevant today? How past and present are connected)

Ab 21

Mondays to Fridays between 9 p.m. and midnight. Mainly electronic music.[7]

Soundtrack

The show's slogan is 'let the music do the talking'[8]

Eine Stunde Talk

Broadcasting Wednesdays between 8 and 9 p.m., theme: 'Emotional, empathisch, echt. Mit Gästen, die wirklich was zu sagen haben.'[9] (English: emotional, empathetic, real. Including guests who know what they're talking about)

Eine Stunde was mit Medien

Broadcasting Thursdays between 8 and 9 p.m., topics: 'die wichtigsten Medienthemen der Woche und die Hintergründe dazu'[10] (English: the most important news of the week about media and important background information)

Eine Stunde Liebe

Broadcasting every Friday between 8 and 9 p.m., theme: 'Wir alle wissen viel über Liebe, Sex und Beziehungen. Aber wir wollen noch mehr wissen'[11] (English: We all know a lot about love, sex and relationships. But we want to know more.)

Endlich Samstag

Broadcasting Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.[12]

Dein Sonntag

Sunday Morning Show broadcasting Sundays between 9 and 12 a.m.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Update. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  2. Web site: Einhundert. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  3. Web site: Early Bird. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  4. Web site: Hörsaal. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  5. Web site: Club der Republik. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  6. Web site: Eine Stunde History. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  7. Web site: Ab 21. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  8. Web site: Soundtrack. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  9. Web site: Eine Stunde Talk. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  10. Web site: Eine Stunde Was mit Medien. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  11. Web site: Eine Stunde Liebe. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  12. Web site: Endlich Samstag. Deutschlandfunk Nova.
  13. Web site: Dein Sonntag. Deutschlandfunk Nova.