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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | NBC | |
Nielsen DMA | Tallahassee-Thomasville GA | |
Web Home Page Address | www.wtwc40.com |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazytown |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12pm-12:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazytown |
List date and time rescheduled | 2/22/2014 9am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-02-22 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazytown |
List date and time rescheduled | 2/8/2014 9am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-02-08 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 7am-7:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The program has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Teen Kids News |
List date and time rescheduled | 2/22/2014 8:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-02-23 |
Episode # | 2/23/2014 #1124 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (3 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30am-11am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Noodle & Doodle along with host, Sean, demonstrate step-by-step "how to" projects, encouraging parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that objects can be repurposed. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Steal The Show |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8am(1/11/14-3/29/14), 8:30am(1/4/14-3/29/14) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 27 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This music reality television show follows Ariel, Zoey & Eli (AZE) as they work with Jim Peterik in the recording studio to create a new album. Viewers are taken behind the scenes to learn the recording process and the collaboration behind creating a song. During the show, Jim introduces AZE to a variety of music genres. AZE also seeks advice from other famous musicians, entertainers, and advocates about songwriting. The song topics AZE cover include coping with the loss of a friend to how to stop bullying. This program will air on the secondary digital stream WTWC channel 40.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am-12pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is about a young boy, Tom, who enters the enchanted and magical kingdom of Treetopolis. With his friends in Treetopolis and armed with the magic he collects when the viewer performs certain movements Tom asks them to do, he solves problems through teamwork and cooperation. The movements he asks the viewers to perform are a good way to have the viewer exercise. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Make Way For Noddy |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30pm-1pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 5 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is based on the Sampson Low and Enid Blyton book series featuring Noddy, who delivers mail and is a friend to all in Toy Town. There are many other characters, some of whom are mentors and some who are mischief makers. In each episode there is a challenge that lends itself to a resolution showing that the characters in Toy Town are able to work out their issues through team work, and problem solving, which allows them to continue to live in harmony. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way For Noddy |
List date and time rescheduled | 2/1/2014 9:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-02-01 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way For Noddy |
List date and time rescheduled | 2/22/2014 9:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-02-22 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way For Noddy |
List date and time rescheduled | 2/8/2014 9:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-02-08 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way For Noddy |
List date and time rescheduled | 1/11/2014 9:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-01-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way For Noddy |
List date and time rescheduled | 1/18/2014 9:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2014-01-18 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (7 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | The Chica Show |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10am-10:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Through this program the viewer joins Chica for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable, The Chica Show through animation, live action and lots of surprises teaches preschoolers about the world around them today and in history. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Ariel and Zooey, Eli Too |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Satudays 7am, 7:30am, 8am(1/4/2014), 9am(1/11/14-3/29/14), 9:30am(1/11/14-3/29/14) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 51 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is a musical variety show that is driven by three siblings, and empowers children to accomplish their goals and their dreams. AZE2 accomplishes this through interviewing people who excel in their profession and have a positive message for kids. As hosts, these children entertain and inform their audience through song, dance, music and dialogue. This show supports and encourages respect for others, having integrity, following directions, putting forth your best effort and taking responsibility. This program is an upbeat, diverse and entertaining series that will inform young people on a variety of subjects, while keeping their interest. This program will air on the secondary digital stream WTWC channel 40.3. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Justin Time |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11am-11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin is a little boy who wants to master his destiny, have great adventures and solve problems. The episodes begin with Justin being vexed with a problem and he daydreams himself along with his imaginary friends into an adventure which takes him to different places around the world and also provides him with an experience that helps him solve the problem when he returns home. Through the daydreams, Justin learns that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what to do the next time to succeed and if one way to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. This program airs on the station's main digital stream. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | Scott Bradsher |
Address | 3012 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 101 |
City | Raleigh |
State | NC |
Zip | 27604 |
Telephone Number | 919-872-9535 |
Email Address | sbradsher@sbgtv.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. | To supplement and enhance the educational value of the network's NBC Kids programs, NBC aired a number promos in its prime time schedule to promote the NBC Kids programs that air on the weekends. NBC also aired a number of promos and public service announcements from the AD Council and The More You Know campaign to give information to those who are 16 and under. In addition to core children's programming, WTWC airs public service announcements and Network news programming that have educational and informational value for children. WTWC airs NBC's "The More You Know "PSA series.NBC has a website that also gives information to children 16 and under."The More You Know" comprehensive website(themoreyouknow.com) compliments the on-air public service announcements, while providing in-depth referral information for viewers. Content includes: video of all current public service announcements, a general campaign overview, message boards,press releases, kids pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSA's. The site includes a comprehensive list of the campaign's accolades, including Emmy and Peabody awards. In addition, a behind-the-scenes story with clips from talent interviews can be viewed. |
Other Matters (1 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30am-12pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is about a young boy, Tom, who enters the enchanted and magical kingdom of Treetopolis. With his friends in Treetopolis and armed with the magic he collects when the viewer performs certain movements Tom asks them to do, he solves problems through teamwork and cooperation. The movements he asks the viewers to perform are a good way to have the viewer exercise. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (2 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Justin Time |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11am-11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin is a little boy who wants to master his destiny, have great adventures and solve problems. The episodes begin with Justin being vexed with a problem and he daydreams himself along with his imaginary friends into an adventure which takes him to different places around the world and also provides him with an experience that helps him solve the problem when he returns home. Through the daydreams, Justin learns that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what to do the next time to succeed and if one way to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (3 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazytown |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12pm-12:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (4 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30am-11am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Noodle & Doodle along with host, Sean, demonstrate step-by-step "how to" projects, encouraging parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that objects can be repurposed. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (5 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | The Chica Show |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10am-10:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Through this program the viewer joins Chica for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable, The Chica Show through animation, live action and lots of surprises teaches preschoolers about the world around them today and in history. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (6 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Zou |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30pm-1pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Five-year old Zou lives with his Zebra family in a large Zebra house. Well supported by his close-knit family, Zou is keen to gain more independence and tries to stretch himself and broaden his horizons. His family is always there for him whenever there's a problem, whether it's an issue with his friends, other family members, or that he just needs a fun, new game to play. Each day brings a new sense of discovery and exploration to Zou, who finds the world around him a source of constant fascination. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (7 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 7am-7:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The program has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
Other Matters (8 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Ariel and Zooey, Eli Too |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7am, 7:30am, 8am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is a musical variety show that is driven by three siblings, and empowers children to accomplish their goals and their dreams. AZE2 accomplishes this through interviewing people who excel in their profession and have a positive message for kids. As hosts, these children entertain and inform their audience through song, dance, music and dialogue. This show supports and encourages respect for others, having integrity, following directions, putting forth your best effort and taking responsibility. This program is an upbeat, diverse and entertaining series that will inform young people on a variety of subjects, while keeping their interest. This program will air on the secondary digital stream WTWC channel 40.3. |
Other Matters (9 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Steal The Show |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This music reality television show follows Ariel, Zoey & Eli (AZE) as they work with Jim Peterik in the recording studio to create a new album. Viewers are taken behind the scenes to learn the recording process and the collaboration behind creating a song. During the show, Jim introduces AZE to a variety of music genres. AZE also seeks advice from other famous musicians, entertainers, and advocates about songwriting. The song topics AZE cover include coping with the loss of a friend to how to stop bullying. This program will air on the secondary digital stream WTWC channel 40.3. |
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