The Public's Radio

The Public's Radio
Broadcast areaRhode Island - Southeastern Massachusetts
FrequencyWNPN 89.3 FM Newport
WNPE 102.7 FM Narragansett Pier
W275DA 102.9 FM Providence
WPVD 1290 AM Providence
WNPH 90.7 FM Portsmouth
Programming
FormatPublic Radio - News - Talk
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
Public Radio Exchange
American Public Media
BBC World Service
Ownership
OwnerRhode Island Public Radio, Inc
History
First air date
May 1, 1998; 26 years ago (May 1, 1998)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitethepublicsradio.org

Rhode Island Public Radio, doing business as The Public's Radio, is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio network for the state of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. It carries news, talk and information programs on several FM frequencies and one AM station. It holds periodic on-air fundraisers and seeks donations on its website. The studios and offices are in the historic Union Station in Downtown Providence.