Louisville Public Media

With more than 150,000 weekly listeners, Louisville Public Media delivers local and international news, eclectic music varieties, and classical music.

In the United States, there are only two other organizations that oversee three public radio stations. Instead of a major company owning these radio stations, L.P.M is funded by their 11,000 members.

L.P.M.s mission is “an informed and educated citizenry is vital to a healthy democracy and a thriving city, Louisville Public Media provides broad access to news and cultural programming that is free from commercial and political influence.”

L.P.M. has been given many awards for their 24/7 broadcasting, hosts, programs and for their commitment to their community. In a poll taken by SHA students, 44% of voters said they have not heard of Louisville Public Media.

Layla George, a SHA alumnae is the Louisville Public Media Development Officer, said “I am very proud of where I work and the product we put out.”

Nicknamed “the news for Louisville,” WFPL is also partnered with NPR which provides up to date and informative local, national and international news. WFPL FM station 89.3 provides coverage that is “working to expand the breadth of local news and give voice to multiple perspectives.” With news from education, politics to the local art scene WFPL covers it all. George said, “I listen to WFPL on my way to and from work to catch up on the news. I also love the Saturday programming – This American Life and The Moth Story Slam. The Moth is actually a favorite program of my children, too – it’s a great show with everyday people telling a fantastic story in about 5 minutes.” L.P.M also started the KY Center for Investigative Reporting “needs to be able to educate the public on what is happening and where their tax dollars are going.”

WFPK 91.9 Radio Louisville plays a musical arrangement of local, independent, bluegrass and jazz. “WFPK is an interactive community on air, online, and at our live performances.”

Senior Claire Holmberg has listened to WFPK since she was a young child and when asked what her favorite part about WFPK was she responded in saying there are “no commercials and I never usually hear the same song twice and it is a nice break from pop music.” From Live Lunch, to The Weekly Feed, to Waterfront Wednesday, WFPK interacts and gives listeners and locals great musical opportunities.

WUOL, FM channel 90.5 is Louisville’s only fine arts and classical music radio station. Lunchtime Classics is a free weekly performance by local and visiting musicians that can be heard online or on air. George said, “My favorite time of the year to listen to WUOL is Christmas – the holiday programming is beautiful. There’s not a better way to celebrate than wrapping presents at my dining room table and listening to WUOL.”