WNYC AM 820

Non-commercial public radio station operated by a nonprofit public radio organization and licensed to New York City. Broadcasts from studios in lower Manhattan with transmission infrastructure in a neighboring state. The station has established itself as an early adopter of broadcast technologies including HD Radio, live audio streaming, and podcast distribution. Programming is produced in-house and includes nationally syndicated programs covering media analysis, cultural commentary, and science topics, supplemented by local news and interview programming. The station maintains a substantial news organization with over 60 journalists and numerous production professionals. All programming is simultaneously streamed over the internet, enabling the station to reach listeners nationwide and internationally. The complete programming schedule is accessible through a dedicated mobile application.