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Wbez

848 E Grand Ave Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 832-9150
chicagopublicradio.org
4 star rating based on 3 reviews

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As serious as the news programs are, WBEZ has a big slate of humor programs ranging from "Car Talk" to "A Prairie Home Companion."

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Chicago's National Public Radio outpost mixes in-depth news reporting with hours of great jazz.

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The Station On the one hand, public radio stations everywhere are pretty much the same. But it's in the spaces between the NPR standards like "All Things Considered" and "Fresh Air" that WBEZ (91.5 FM) earns its reputation. The staff gives an in-depth, Chicago spin to the morning news, and locally produced weekly morning show "848" is packed with an engrossing, magazine-like mix of... more

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Astoundingly Bad Public Radio

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I came to Chicago recently as an avowed NPR junkie, having honed my listening skills growing up in a very public radio friendly town like Seattle. I've been surprised at how poorly Chicago's WBEZ operates... administratively as well as its program schedule. My sister has endured an ongoing drama of making donations without receiving promised gifts. Both of us endure a ridiculous number of... more

Smart, entertaining radio

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Intellegent, entertaining programming every day--this is where I get my news and where I get a laugh. Whether I'm pulled into a story from Selected Shorts, giggling along with Car Talk or listening to community issues, I feel it's time well spent.

Phenomenal Public Radio

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I love this radio station. They have a great mix of programs - they offer a lot of news, so you can know, in depth, what's going on in the world. They also have great feature programs on random topics, which expands your knowledge of the world around you. They play some music, but mostly talk radio. You wont' be sorry you listen.
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