C-SPAN Radio

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C-SPAN Radio (WCSP-FM, 90.1 MHz) is a prominent commercial-free public-affairs radio station based in Washington, D.C., and operated by the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN). The station officially launched its radio programming on October 9, 1997, after C-SPAN acquired the 90.1 FM frequency—a frequency with a rich broadcasting history dating back to its origins as Georgetown University's student station and later as UDC's WDCU. Since its inception, C-SPAN Radio has provided continuous, unedited coverage of United States government proceedings, congressional hearings, major political speeches, and public policy forums. The station's programming format is built around total transparency in government, featuring live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, alongside simulcasts of flagship programs such as 'Washington Journal' and 'Washington Today.' Listeners also benefit from regular audio features covering historical discussions, author interviews from Book TV, and press briefings from various federal agencies and national think tanks. By delivering unfiltered access to legislative debates and public affairs discussions, the station caters to an audience of policy-makers, journalists, students, and citizens deeply interested in American politics and governance. Owned by the National Cable Satellite Corporation, a nonprofit organization funded by the cable television industry, C-SPAN Radio broadcasts with 24,000 watts of power, covering the Washington metropolitan area and parts of Baltimore, while extending its reach worldwide via internet streaming platforms, mobile applications, and digital HD radio subchannels. Its unique commitment to zero commercial interruptions and objective, uncompromised coverage has made it an indispensable media institution for national civic education and political documentation.

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