89.9 WWNO

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WWNO (89.9 FM), known widely as New Orleans Public Radio, is a non-commercial, listener-supported National Public Radio (NPR) member station licensed to and operated by the University of New Orleans. Signed on the air on February 20, 1972, the station has served as a cornerstone of public broadcasting and cultural life across southeast Louisiana and parts of southwest Mississippi. From its early days broadcasting from the university's lakefront campus, WWNO has expanded its reach, currently operating with a robust 35,000-watt signal that blankets the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area and beyond. The station famously demonstrated incredible resilience during and after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when dedicated staff members hunkered down to keep vital emergency information flowing and later restored broadcasting through innovative satellite partnerships. The station's daily programming features an extensive lineup of acclaimed national and international news, talk, and cultural programs from NPR, American Public Media, and PRX, including staples like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air, and This American Life. Alongside its comprehensive news coverage delivered by both dedicated local journalists and global networks, WWNO highlights the unique cultural fabric of New Orleans with regional music programs and weekend jazz features. The station also embraces digital innovation, broadcasting in the hybrid HD Radio format to support multi-cast services including Classical 104.9 FM on its HD2 subchannel and a 24-hour jazz stream on its HD3 subchannel. Operated from studios situated in the Earl K. Long Library on the University of New Orleans campus, WWNO functions as an essential educational and cultural resource for the community. It relies heavily on financial backing from individual donors, corporate underwriters, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. By delivering rigorous journalism, thoughtful cultural commentary, and diverse musical programming, 89.9 WWNO remains an indispensable public media institution for Louisiana residents seeking deep insight into local and world events.

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