Encore: Hr 1 – Liz Phair joins host Raina Douris, Hr 2 – Michael McDonald joins host Stephen Kallao

World Cafe wraps up 2020 with some of the best interviews of the year – Including Liz Phair. Earlier this year, she performed a special live set in L.A. and shared stories behind her music, from her debut album, Exile in Guyville, to her latest release, Soberish. Then in the second hour, it’s a conversation with Michael McDonald, who released two timely singles this year – His covers of “What The World Needs Now” and “What’s Going On.” McDonald performs both classics live and reflects on his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year with The Doobie Brothers.

*Rilo Kiley “Portions for Foxes” More Adventurous
Liz Phair “6’1”” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Liz Phair “Good Side” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Liz Phair “Polyester Bride” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Liz Phair “Extraordinary” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Liz Phair “Mesmerizing” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Liz Phair “Why Can’t I” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Hour Two
*Steely Dan “I Got the News” Aja
Michael McDonald “What the World Needs Now” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Michael McDonald “What’s Going On” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Doobie Brothers “What a Fool Believes” Minute by Minute
Michael McDonald “Takin’ it to the Streets” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Michael McDonald “Sweet Freedom” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

*Optional Song