Cincinnati Public Radio Inc.

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Cincinnati Public Radio, Inc. is the broadcast license holder for 90.9 WGUC and 91.7 WVXU, serving the Greater Cincinnati community with the finest in classical music, news, information, and entertainment programming.

90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati's oldest and largest public radio station, was founded in 1960 by a group of citizens who wanted a radio station devoted to cultural and public affairs programming. Today, the station remains true to its founders, broadcasting classical music 24 hours a day. WGUC was one of the first stations in the nation to meet the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's qualification standards; a charter member of National Public Radio; and a founder of American Public Radio (now Public Radio International). WGUC was also one of the first NPR uplinks; the producer of the first digital west-to-east transatlantic broadcast; and is the only public radio station with an ongoing program to commission new music. In 2003, WGUC was the first public radio station in Ohio to broadcast a digital HD RadioTM signal. In June 2005, WGUC became one of the first stations in the nation to receive FCC authorization to experiment with FM multicasting. In 2006, the station added a second digital channel of fulltime jazz programming to the classical music service on its primary digital channel.

WGUC's signal covers a 60-mile radius. Almost 140,000 listeners tune to 90.9 FM for classical music each week. In addition, WGUC broadcasts many local musical events including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts, The Cincinnati May Festival and Cincinnati Opera seasons. The station currently produces and distributes The 90 Second Naturalist and Classics for Kids nationally. Holiday programs such as Tunes From the Crypt (Halloween), A Feast For the Ears (Thanksgiving), and Love Greetings (Valentine's Day) have also had national carriage. WGUC also serves as a friendly reference guide to Greater Cincinnati's vibrant and extensive cultural life, making its listeners aware of the many events and performances that take place throughout the area.

91.7 WVXU became a part of Cincinnati Public Radio on August 22, 2005. The station broadcasts news and information programming from its team of award-winning journalists, as well as national and international sources including National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International and the BBC. The schedule also includes classic radio, jazz, swing and blues programs.

WVXU's signal also covers a 60-mile radius. Each week 150,000 listeners tune to 91.7 FM. Throughout its history original documentaries became a cornerstone of WVXU programming, focusing on the rich history of Cincinnati radio and the Peabody award winning look back at the turning point of World War II, "D-Day + 50 Years." Other awards won by the station include the United Technology Best of the Best Award (for community involvement), the Angel and the Gabriel Awards for original programming, and the Edwin Howard Armstrong Award for programming innovation.