On the radio
The Public’s Radio transmits on WNPN 89.3FM across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
Programming from 89.3 FM is also simulcast via the following “supplemental” signals:
- 102.9 FM W275DA in Providence
- 102.7 FM WNPE in South County & Newport
- 1290 AM WPVD in Providence
- COMING SOON: 89.5 FM WNPW Westerly and 91.9 FM WNPK Block Island
Learn more about our signal coverage here.
HD Radio : Listen to our primary broadcast at 89.3-HD1, and find BBC World Service at 89.3-HD2.
Streaming / Webcasts
Desktop: To listen to our live stream on your computer, simply click the triangular “play” button below. You can also access our direct stream via direct links: AAC or MP3. (You may need to copy and paste the URL address.)
On the go: Download The Public’s Radio app.
Smart speakers: tell your smart speaker to “play The Public’s Radio” to access our live stream.
Alternative phrases for both Alexa and Google Home:
- “Play W-N-P-N”
- “Play W-N-P-E”
- “Play W-P-V-D”
- “Play W-X-N-I”
- “Play 89 point three F-M in Providence” (or “Newport”)
- Substitute “stream” for the word “play”
Still have questions or need to report a problem? Send an email to engineer@thepublicsradio.org and include the following:
- What FM transmitter (frequency and/or call letters) you were trying to listen to?
- Was listening to another frequency any better/worse?
- Where were you trying to listen? (approx address)
- What was the date & time you were trying to listen? (as accurate as you can be)
- What make & model of receiver were you using? (if it’s a stock car radio, note the year/make/model of the car)