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The most popular Public Radio stations in the US in one place: 554 stations from 51 states, playing live 24 hours a day. Pick one and listen free in your browser.

Stations
554
Cities
416
Regions
51

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States with the most Public Radio stations

Where Public Radio plays most on American radio.

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The most popular Public Radio stations

The most popular Public Radio stations in the US are WAMU 88.5, 88.5 KQED, GBH 89.7, WNYC 93.9 FM and 90.9 WBUR. The list above is ordered by popularity and brings together 554 stations playing Public Radio. You can also sort them A–Z or see the newest.

Public Radio across the US

California has the most Public Radio stations (37), followed by Texas (31), New York (26) and Alaska (22). Among cities, San Francisco, Ashland and Chicago stand out.

Live, free and no sign-up

Every Public Radio station plays live, 24 hours a day, for free. There is no app to install and no account to create: click a station and press play. Streams load fast, even on 4G.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular Public Radio station?

The most popular Public Radio station in the US is WAMU 88.5, followed by 88.5 KQED, GBH 89.7 and WNYC 93.9 FM.

How many Public Radio stations are there?

We list 554 stations playing Public Radio in 51 states and 416 towns and cities, and new ones are added all the time.

Which state has the most Public Radio stations?

California, with 37 Public Radio stations, followed by Texas and New York.

How do I listen to Public Radio radio for free?

Click any Public Radio station on this page to open it and press play. It starts straight away, live and free, in your browser.

Do I have to pay or sign up?

No. Every station is 100% free and needs no account or app.