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WNED (AM)
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WNED is an American
radio station broadcasting in Buffalo, New York
at a frequency of 970 kHz. It offers an all-news format.
WNED is one of two National Public Radio affiliates in Buffalo. The other is WBFO
, operated by the University of Buffalo. WNED agreed to purchase WBFO in July 2011.
. In 1975, the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association bought WEBR and WREZ-FM
, adopting an (almost) all-news format a year later (although an evening and overnight jazz program, Jazz In The Nighttime with Al Wallack, remained on the air). In 1993 the station was renamed WNED and all non-news programming was dropped.
Unlike its counterpart WBFO, which (as of 2010) still has music programming overnights and weekends, WNED focuses entirely on news and talk programming. Several of the programs on WNED and WBFO overlap, with different production teams (for instance, Morning Edition
airs on both WNED and WBFO, each with its own host for local inserts). Programs heard uniquely on WNED include Here and Now
, The World
, Marketplace
, and As it Happens
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
radio station broadcasting in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
at a frequency of 970 kHz. It offers an all-news format.
WNED is one of two National Public Radio affiliates in Buffalo. The other is WBFO
WBFO
WBFO, broadcast on 88.7 FM, is the largest NPR member station for Buffalo, New York. It is broadcast from the South campus of the University at Buffalo....
, operated by the University of Buffalo. WNED agreed to purchase WBFO in July 2011.
History
WNED was launched on October 14, 1924 as WEBR, making it the second-longest running radio station in Buffalo behind WGRWGR
WGR, or WGR Sports Radio 550, is an all sports radio station in Buffalo, New York that broadcasts on 550 AM. It is the flagship station of the Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Bandits, and is currently the only full-time sports talk station in the city of Buffalo. Its studios are located in Amherst,...
. In 1975, the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association bought WEBR and WREZ-FM
WNED-FM
WNED-FM is an American radio station broadcasting in Buffalo, New York at a frequency of 94.5 MHz. It offers a classical music format.WNED-FM simulcasts its classical format on WNJA 89.7 FM in Jamestown, New York.-History:...
, adopting an (almost) all-news format a year later (although an evening and overnight jazz program, Jazz In The Nighttime with Al Wallack, remained on the air). In 1993 the station was renamed WNED and all non-news programming was dropped.
Unlike its counterpart WBFO, which (as of 2010) still has music programming overnights and weekends, WNED focuses entirely on news and talk programming. Several of the programs on WNED and WBFO overlap, with different production teams (for instance, Morning Edition
Morning Edition
Morning Edition is an American radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio . It airs weekday mornings and runs for two hours, and many stations repeat one or both hours. The show feeds live from 05:00 to 09:00 ET, with feeds and updates as required until noon...
airs on both WNED and WBFO, each with its own host for local inserts). Programs heard uniquely on WNED include Here and Now
Here and Now (Boston)
Here and Now is a public radio magazine program produced by WBUR in Boston, Massachusetts, and distributed across the United States by Public Radio International. The one-hour program airs Monday to Friday at noon locally and generally at 11am, noon or 1pm on affiliate stations...
, The World
The World (radio program)
PRI's The World is a global news radio, audio and multi-platform program created by Public Radio International based on the program's congruence with PRI's mission, and in order to fulfill the critical need for more original global news created for and provided to Americans. This was partly a...
, Marketplace
Marketplace (radio program)
Marketplace is a radio program that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, the show is produced and distributed by American Public Media, in association with the University of Southern California...
, and As it Happens
As It Happens
As It Happens is a long-running interview show on CBC Radio One in Canada. Its 40th anniversary was celebrated on-air on 18 November 2008. It has been one of the most popular and acclaimed shows on CBC Radio; it is also distributed in the United States by Public Radio International.The bulk of the...
.