the readings are recorded live and become the basis of a one-hour radio program, hosted by actors, authors, and entertainers such as david sedaris, stephen colbert, cynthia nixon, wyatt cenac, and jane kaczmarek, with literary commentator hannah tinti of one story magazine, and are produced in conjunction with wnyc. the programs are distributed by public radio international and air on pri-affiliated public radio stations in the united states. the radio program airs weekly throughout the year.