When Maryland went into lockdown at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the region’s public radio stations were deemed ‘essential businesses.’ The staff at WYPR, WEAA, WTMD, and WBJC had a challenge on their hands: How do you stay safe and, at

Local stations respond to The Uprising

Jun 29th, 2022 31m 47s

This episode of Wavelength explores local public radio stations’ coverage and response to the Baltimore Uprising following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.Production and support for this podcast was brought to you in part by PNC Ba

Radio pirates

May 25th, 2022 32m 57s

Since WJHU was the precursor to WYPR and this is WYPR’s 20th anniversary year, indulge us as we focus on the station’s early years in this episode of Wavelength: Baltimore's Public Radio Journey. A lot went on…Production and support for this p

Stations flip formats

Apr 27th, 2022 28m 30s

The 1980s and 1990s were a time when many local radio stations were coming into their own. Building, reorganizing, working out the kinks. It was also a time when many stations changed formats. You’ll hear more about that on this episode.Guests

College stations create radio proving grounds

Mar 29th, 2022 42m 21s

WBJC, WCVT, WEAA, and WJHU have a lot in common: the era in which they were founded, voices that were heard on more than one frequency, and all of their roots run back to local academic institutions. On this episode of Wavelength: the evolution

The early days of radio in Charm City

Feb 23rd, 2022 17m 15s

On the first episode of Wavelength: Baltimore’s Public Radio Journey, learn about the origins of radio in Baltimore. You’ll hear about a broadcast from a bedroom, a radio transmission from a train, and a station once owned by the King of Soul,

Audio trailer

Feb 21st, 2022 2m 44s

Get a preview of what you'll hear on Wavelength: Baltimore's Public Radio Journey, a six-episode limited podcast series from Your Public Studios.Hosted by noted storyteller and actress Maria Broom, and featuring interviews and archival tape, t

Wavelength episode 1 sneak peek

Feb 16th, 2022 2m 48s

Enjoy this sneak peek of the first 2 minutes of the podcast. Wavelength: Baltimore's Public Radio Journey premieres February 23.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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