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Long Island's only NPR station Long Island's only NPR station, 88.3 WLIW-FM (formerly 88.3 WPPB-FM) serves Long Island and Southern Connecticut.

In 2020, The WNET Group acquired the station, rebranded it as WLIW-FM, and to complement local favorites like Morning Edition Long Island Local News with Michael Mackey, Heart of the East End with Gianna Volpe, The Afternoon Ramble with Brian Cosgrove, and The Urban Jazz Experience with Ed German, expanded its programming to include popular NPR programming like Morning Edition, All Things Consider

ed, and Fresh Air, among others. In July 2020, the listener-supported station opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Southampton, where it broadcasts on the radio and via streaming on wliw.org/radio, as well as on apps like NPR One and smart speakers. According to Long Island native and resident Diane Masciale, Vice President and General Manager of WLIW-FM, "We are truly tapping into the power of public media to provide our community a better listening experience on Long Island's only NPR channel."

10/09/2024

After over 30 years on the air, Mark Edwards and his producers Larry O’Neill and Rosemary Carlson are retiring Sock Hop Saturday Night. They have been bringing the nostalgic sounds of 50’s and 60’s rock’n’roll to a devoted base of listeners since April 2nd, 1994, starting on a station in Bridgeport, Connecticut then finding a home at WPPB, now WLIW-FM. We are sad to see this beloved program end, and grateful to Mark and his team for the phenomenal curation and personality he brought to our community every week.

Listen to the final show this Saturday, October 12th at 8pm.

Images courtesy of Sock Hop Saturday Night.

10/01/2024

Tune into the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, Tuesday, October 1st on CBS or simulcast by NPR on WLIW-FM starting at 9pm.

On your FM dial at 88.3 throughout Eastern Long Island and Southern Connecticut, 88.7 on the East End, and 96.8 in Western Suffolk. Or stream at wliw.org/radio, the new WLIW-FM app, or ask your smart speaker to play WLIW-FM.

Part of , a special collection of programs, series, and resources from The WNET Group to illuminate election issues on-air, online, and on YouTube leading into the November 5th elections.

09/17/2024

Thanks again to these talented Hofstra students for contributing reporting from the field during the Democratic National Convention and the recent presidential debate! Catch up on their stories any time at wliw.org/radio

09/09/2024

Special Coverage Alert: NPR will air the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.

In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event on Aug. 18 in Rochester, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event on Aug. 19 in York.

Tune in to listen to the debate live starting Tuesday at 9pm on WLIW-FM at 88.3, 96.9, and 88.7 FM, ask your smart speaker to play WLIW-FM, or visit wliw.org/radio.

Stream us live anywhere, any time with the brand-new WLIW-FM app. Available for all Apple and Android devices.

08/19/2024

Camryn Bowden and Kenny Forman are students at Hofstra University. They are currently in the field in Chicago at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, reporting daily on key issues that Long Islanders need to know. Each day, they’ll be sending stories to WLIW-FM to air during All Things Considered at 4:48 pm and 5:48 pm Monday through Thursday.

Listen live, listen on demand at wliw.org/radio, or follow “Hofstra Student Reporting” wherever you get podcasts so you never miss these short but pressing stories.

08/15/2024

Alec Baldwin will join Brian Cosgrove’s Afternoon Ramble on Saturday, August 17th for the entire show, noon to 3pm! Alec will be choosing all the music, share what he’s been up to with his family on the East End this summer, plus whatever else comes up!

Alec has joined Brian many times in the past on WLIW-FM, and it’s always filled with great music and some laughs! Join us at wliw.org/radio !

08/06/2024

We’ll be back at East Hampton Library’s Authors Night this Saturday! Celebrate 20 years of the iconic literary event by tuning in for our live broadcast starting at 5pm. Our hosts will be talking to some of the many writers who take part in the fundraiser. See you out there!

06/28/2024

1776
The perfect Fourth of July musical. So, sit down for an hour with this classic as we hear the Broadway cast and the rare film soundtrack, united for posterity This Sunday 3, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM

06/20/2024

06/15/2024

Please join us today (Saturday) at 1:15 for our next WLIW-FM Studio 51 Session with Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams! They’ve produced & performed with Levon Helm & Bob Dylan among others, and remember you can watch & listen to past WLIW-FM Studio 51 sessions at wliw.org/radio, that’s this Saturday at 1:15 on 88.3 & 96.9 & streaming both audio & video at wliw.org/radio.

06/14/2024

On Sunday afternoon, “Broadway to Main” will have the best preview of the 2024 Tony Awards with selections from all the major nominees, including Hell’s Kitchen, The Outsiders, Suffs, Merrily We Roll Along, and more. Mark your calendar and tune in Sunday, June 16th at 3PM, live or streaming, to WLIW - FM, Long Island’s only NPR station.

06/12/2024

This Sunday at 3pm! Ask your smart speaker to play WLIW-FM!

THE 2024 TONY AWARDS
The best preview of Sunday night's 2024 Tony Awards. Selections from all the major nominees: Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, Suffs, Merrily We Roll Along, and more. This Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM, Long Island's only NPR station.

06/07/2024

WLIW-FM is proud to announce we have received 4 Folio awards from the Fair Media Council! The Folio Award illustrates recognition by industry professionals and news consumers alike. National, New York regional and Long Island hyperlocal news stories that illustrate exceptional, relevant journalism are what it takes to win.

Thank you to our incredible partners and to the listeners and donors who make our work possible. Check out the award-winning programs at wliw.org/radio.

06/06/2024

THE 1974 TONY AWARDS
In our run-up to the 2024 Tonys, we look at Broadway 50 years ago: Raisin, Seesaw, Over Here! plus performances by Christopher Plummer, Michelle Lee, Alfred Drake, Lewis J. Stadlen and more, this Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM

05/31/2024

SONDHEIM, ROLLING ALONG
Since Sondheim's passing in 2021, there have been several exciting revivals and revitalizations; here are a few: Merrily We Roll Along, Here We Are, Into the Woods, Melissa Errico, Liz Callaway and more. This Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

05/30/2024

WLIW-FM was recently awarded a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the category “Radio | Large Market – News Documentary” for the radio documentary “A Year of Harm Reduction“. The Murrow Awards are the embodiment of the values, principles and standards set forth by Edward R. Murrow, a journalism pioneer who set the standards for the highest quality of broadcast journalism. Of the awards given to journalists, the Murrow Awards are among the most respected journalism awards in the world. The documentary will automatically advance to the National Murrow Award competition, winners of which will be announced August 2024.

“A Year of Harm Reduction” explores the impacts of federal funding for harm reduction as part of ongoing efforts to combat what has become a historic number of overdose deaths. In New York this change has resulted in millions of additional dollars – for a broad set of tactics that include the widespread distribution of the overdose reversing drug Naloxone to the expansion of needle exchange programs.

Throughout 2023, reporter Christopher Booker explored this tactical change – meeting with a broad group of people – from the states Office of Addiction Services and Supports, to researchers, to the police and individuals in recovery all in an attempt to understand how, if it all, Harm Reduction might help help the city and state turn the tide on a relentlessly tragic situation.

We’re incredibly proud to work with outstanding partners on programs like “A Year of Harm Reduction” and continue to platform important journalistic work with contributions from our listeners.

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05/24/2024

MY FAVORITE R&H
To tee up the "Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert" on Great Performances l PBS on May 31st, I've selected some of my favorite things: performances by Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Nina Simone, Ray Charles and a surrey full of others. This Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM.

05/17/2024

More exciting news as we continue exploring with The WNET Group’s Broadway and Beyond!

First, our own Larry Maslon recently wrote about the trend of movie-based musicals on Broadway as more and more iconic stories enter the public domain, and movie studios open their vaults to the potentially lucrative realm of stage productions. Find the full article at wliw.org/radio

Plus, this weekend’s Broadway To Main Street will dive into the rich history of Black musicals of the 1970’s in anticipation of the May 24th premier of PBS’s production of Purlie Victorious. Tune in Sunday at 3pm wherever you listen to WLIW-FM, or listen on demand after the broadcast at wliw.org/radio.

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05/08/2024

AUDRA MCDONALD: GREATEST PERFORMANCES
In preparation for the Great Performances l PBS
concert of Audra McDonald from the London Palladium (May 17), we play some of her finest moments from across her storied career: rarities and Tony-winners, this Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming on WLIW - FM, your Broadway and Beyond station.

05/03/2024

Sunday at 3pm! And find lots more at wliw.org/broadway

BROADWAY AND BEYOND
We're kicking off the WNET Group's month-long tribute to Broadway (Great Performances l PBS) with a special episode of game changers and groundbreakers: Show Boat, Pal Joey, Company, The Producers, Hamilton, and more. This Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM, your destination for Broadway and Beyond.

05/01/2024

A fun and unique way to kick off Broadway and Beyond! Broadway and Beyond is a special collection of Broadway and other theater and arts programming from The WNET Group premiering on-air, online, and on YouTube in May and June. Curated especially for theater lovers, the line-up kicks off with Great Performances’ “Broadway’s Best” and includes programs from ALL ARTS, American Masters, and more.

Check it out at wliw.org/broadway

THE OTHER COUPLE
In classic American musicals, there's usually a supporting--other--couple. Here's a tribute to Nathan and Adelaide, Ado Annie and Will Parker, Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz, and many more. Just click on https://wavve.link/broadwaytomainstreet for so many download options!

04/26/2024

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04/24/2024

Brian Cosgrove is welcoming Miles to Dayton into the studio today at 2pm for a live WLIW-FM Studio 51! They'll perform and discuss their upcoming 20th anniversary. Watch it LIVE right here: https://www.wliw.org/radio/2024/04/24/miles-to-dayton-live-at-2pm-studio-51/

04/10/2024

Find out more information about any of these community events by heading to our website and going to the "Events" tab!

This Saturday is especially packed, spring on the East End has sprung and we can't wait to get out and explore all it has to offer. Tag a friend you want to go out with this weekend!

• The Chef's Table at Grace and Grit Pop ups
• Long Island Parks with Stories To Tell and High Seas Treaty Public Lecture at Quogue Library
• Making Long Island at The Bridgehampton Museum
• East End Food Spring Market at Twin Fork Beer Co
• Ghost Hunting at The Rogers Mansion Southampton History Museum
• Educator of Note Awards at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

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Greenport's own The Second Hands joined Brian Cosgrove in the studio back in the fall, and this sweet love song is perfect for Valentine's Day. #SupportPublicMedia #SupportLocalMusic #Hamptons #NorthFork #Greenport #EastEndLongIsland

Maybe it's not "brand new" any more but we still dig Pete Mancini & The Hillside Airmen's "Killing The Old Ways." Looking forward to more new music coming from him, plus he's got a show in Brooklyn on February 16th. Check out the full live session with The Heart of The East End any time at wliw.org/radio. #SupportLiveMusic #SupportLocalMusic #SupportPublicMedia

Gene Casey / Gene Casey and Lone Sharks will be at Bay Street Theater this Saturday afternoon!

The one & only Nancy Atlas will be with her band this Saturday at Bay Street Theater! Runaway R&R with The Realm will be opening up the show for the last of her series, The Fireside Sessions. Not one to miss! #SagHarbor #EastEndExplorer #EastEndLongIsland #Hamptons

Join us on a tour of Katherine Wallach's Amagansett store Shoplift! She showed us around the space and shared some of her unique pieces. Tune in at 7pm Friday October 13th to hear a new episode of In Conversation with Katherine and our own General Manager Diane Masciale! Also available on-demand by finding and following WLIW-FM In Conversation on your favorite podcast platform.

This evening at 6 p.m., The Southampton Town Board will hold public hearings regarding its property tax exemption for first responders, enhanced enforcement of dark skies laws, and installing a groundwater monitoring well on Beach Road in Hampton Bays, as well as several parking issues. That's this evening at 6 p.m. in Southampton Town Hall. The meeting can be viewed live on SeaTV's YouTube channel. Meanwhile, in Riverhead The Suffolk at 118 East Main Street hosts a free active shooter response training seminar for the general public, this evening at 7 p.m. The seminar will provide participants with knowledge, techniques and skills that will best equip them to survive an active shooter incident. 7 p.m. at the Suffolk Theater. #LongIsland #LongIslandNews #EasternLongIsland #LongIslandLife #LifeonLongIsland #LongIslandThings #LongIslandReels #LongIslandReel

We are so excited to thank everyone who gave to WLIW-FM on Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022. By helping us reach our goal, you can look forward to a year of award-winning journalism, hand-picked music, and mindful entertainment. We thank our Giving Tuesday donors by name in the video, above. WLIW-FM is proud to be Long Island's only NPR station, serving our community with a mix of national and locally produced programs. WLIW21 and WLIW-FM are part of The WNET Group, media made possible by all of you. We can’t do it without your support! Thank you! Giving Tuesday is a day to support nonprofit organizations, and falls every year on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Back on Public Radio Music Day, Inda Eaton announced her December 17th show at Stephen Talkhouse. It's right around the corner now! Catch the full interview and live performance of Inda Eaton on the Studio 51 series at wliw.org/radio. #StephenTalkhouse #Amagansett #PublicRadioMusicDay #PublicMedia #PublicRadio #CommunityRadio #LongIsland #EasternLongIsland #EastEnd #EastEndLongIsland #Southampton

Former Attorney General William Barr talks to @margarethoover about his time at @TheJusticeDept, his views on executive power, and his reaction to #DonaldTrump's 2024 bid. Listen to @firinglineshow Sunday at 6:30pm wliw.org/radio or 88.3FM

"Even though I'm disappointed in that outcome, it's refreshing that democracy really demonstrated that it's alive and well and working." GOP Gov. @AsaHutchinson discusses the #midterms, the @GOP's future, and #DonaldTrump. Listen to @firinglineshow Sunday at 6:30pm http://wliw.org/radio or 88.3FM.

Go behind the scenes with artist and East End resident Fitzhugh Karol! Our own General Manager Diane Masciale recently caught up with him about his studio, his background, forming the The Brooklyn Home Company, and more on a recent edition of WLIW-FM In Conversation. Catch up wherever you get podcasts or on our website here: https://www.wliw.org/radio/programs/in-conversation/

"When I write a song that really is personal to me, it seems to reach more people as well." Singer-songwriter @kennyloggins talks to @margarethoover about the highs and lows of his decades-long #music career—and what's next. Listen to @firinglineshow Sunday at 6:30pm wliw.org/radio or 88.3FM

Behind the Headlines - August 23rd, 2022

Get up to speed with Behind The Headlines! Hosted by Joseph P. Shaw and Bill Sutton with insights from local journalists Denise Civiletti, Michael Mackey and J.D. Allen. This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the Republican congressional primary; the scallop die-off in Peconic Bay; Monkeypox; and development in Riverhead. Listen on Saturday at 10 am on wliw.org/radio or over the air at 88.3 for the East End and Southern Connecticut and 96.9 in Western Suffolk! Behind The Headlines airs on Local TV, Inc. Mondays at 10 pm; Tuesdays at 10:30 am; Wednesdays at 6 pm; and Thursdays at 6 am Sun20 TV will air the program Mondays and Thursdays at 7 pm; Tuesdays at 8 pm; and Wednesdays at 10 pm

Behind the Headlines - August 16th, 2022

Get up to speed with Behind The Headlines! Hosted by Joseph P. Shaw and Bill Sutton with insights from local journalists Denise Civiletti, Beth Young and Annette Hinkle. This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a proposed overlay district for the SANS neighborhoods in Sag Harbor; a proposed ice hockey rink in Riverhead; and proposed deer culling in Southold. Listen on Saturday at 10 am on wliw.org/radio or over the air at 88.3 for the East End and Southern Connecticut and 96.9 in Western Suffolk! Behind The Headlines airs on Local TV, Inc. Mondays at 10 pm; Tuesdays at 10:30 am; Wednesdays at 6 pm; and Thursdays at 6 am Sun20 TV will air the program Mondays and Thursdays at 7 pm; Tuesdays at 8 pm; and Wednesdays at 10 pm

Former Republican NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman calls the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe judicial activism and says women will be harmed. She reflects on how the GOP became an anti-choice party and on polarization in America.

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Long Island's only NPR station, 88.3 WLIW-FM (formerly 88.3 WPPB-FM) serves Long Island and Southern Connecticut. In 2020, The WNET Group acquired the station, rebranded it as WLIW-FM, and to complement local favorites like Morning Edition Long Island Local News with Michael Mackey, Heart of the East End with Gianna Volpe, The Afternoon Ramble with Brian Cosgrove, and The Urban Jazz Experience with Ed German, expanded its programming to include popular NPR programming like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Fresh Air, among others.

In July 2020, the listener-supported station opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Southampton, where it broadcasts on the radio and via streaming on wliw.org/radio, as well as on apps like NPR One and smart speakers.

According to Long Island native and resident Diane Masciale, Vice President and General Manager of WLIW-FM, "We are truly tapping into the power of public media to provide our community a better listening experience on Long Island's only NPR channel."