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5AA is Adelaide's only commercial talkback radio station. The station has a range of programs dealing with issues including news, sport, current affairs, social issues, gardening, lifestyle and health. While most programs also have interviews, they are all mostly talk-based.
Programs
Weekday Schedule
Midnight-Dawn
12:00am-5:30am
Hosted by Brian Bennett.
Completely call based program, Adelaide's only live overnight radio program during the week.
Breakfast
5:30am-9:00am
Hosted by Keith Conlon, Tony Pilkington & Jon Blake.
A light-hearted breakfast show with a mix of news, sport, current events and calls.
Mornings
9:00am-1:00pm
Hosted by Leon Byner.
Talk and interview based current affairs show. South Australian politicans often join Byner to discuss the news of the day and take calls from listeners.
Afternoons
1:00pm-4:00pm
Hosted by Nicole Haack.
A lighter afternoon program with a mix of lifestyle and culinary guests as well as calls on the issues of the day.
The 5AA Sports Show
4:00pm-7:00pm
Hosted by Ken Cunningham and Graham Cornes.
Drive-time sports program with guests and callers discussing the big issues in sport.
The Phil Sheldon Show
7:00pm-8:00pm
Hosted by Phil Sheldon.
A health-based program where Sheldon answers callers questions on their health problems.
Evenings
8:00pm-12:00am
Hosted by Bob Francis.
A largely call driven program hosted by the opinionated and outspoken Bob Francis who also has regular guests.
Saturday Schedule
Midnight-Dawn
12:00am-6:00am
Hosted by Jon Hart.
Adelaide's only live overnight radio program on a Saturday.
Michael Keelan's Weekend
6:00am-10:00am
Hosted by Michael Keelan.
Gardening expert and Adelaide TV personality, Michael Keelan takes calls on gardening, lifestyle and events happening in Adelaide over the weekend.
Saturday Sports Show
10:00am-1:00pm
Hosted by Ken Cunningham, Graham Cornes, Michelangelo Rucci and Russell Ebert. KG heads this panel as they discect the week's sporting events and preview the upcoming weekend's events.
Live Coverage of AFL Footy
1:00pm-5:00pm
Hosted by 3AW and 5AA commentators.
Live broadcasts of AFL matches during the season.
Best of KG and Cornesy
5:00pm-7:00pm
Hosted by Ken Cunningham and Graham Cornes.
The best of KG and Cornsey's interviews from their weekday program.
Saturday Nights
7:00pm-12:00am
Hosted by Gerard Stone.
Gerard Stone takes calls on any issue right through to midnight.
Sunday Schedule
Midnight-Dawn
12:00am-6:00am
Hosted by Dave Waterman.
Completely talk-based show, Adelaide's only live overnight program on a Sunday.
Michael Keelan's Weekend
6:00am-10:00am
Hosted by Michael Keelan.
Gardening expert and Adelaide TV personality, Michael Keelan takes calls on gardening, lifestyle and events happening in Adelaide over the weekend.
Sunday Roast
10:00am-1:00pm
Hosted by Stephen Rowe.
Talk and interview based sports show with sporting guests joining Stephen Rowe.
Live Coverage of AFL Footy
1:00pm-7:00pm
Hosted by 3AW and 5AA commentators.
Live broadcasts of AFL matches during the season.
Sunday Evening
7:00pm-12:00am
Hosted by Dave Waterman.
Talk-based show covering a wide range of topics.
External links
AM radio stations in Adelaide
Station/Frequency:531 5ILR | 729 5RN | 891 5ABC | 972 5NR | Cruise 1323 | 1395 5AA | 1539 Radio TAB | New 1611 | 1629 Radio 2
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