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WBFO Buffalo's NPR Station
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WBFO, Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station, operates the largest radio newsroom in Western New York. 

WBFO, your NPR station, continues to produce award-winning news that makes it one of the top news stations in the area. The station is dedicated to providing the best in local news coverage to complement national and world coverage from NPR and the BBC. In addition to providing timely, accurate and balanced coverage of day-to-day happenings, WBFO produces comprehensive “deep-dive” reports on issues of importance to our communities. 

Other unique programming on WBFO includes original productions like "What's Next?", "Mindful Music," "Friday Night Lights,"  and "Group Chat" alongside public radio favorites like “Wait Wait Don't Tell Me” and “Science Friday."

And when your looking for a break from the news cycle the best of alternative music with WBFO The Bridge on WBFO every night on 88.7 FM, beginning at 8pm Mon-Thurs, 7pm on Fridays, and 6pm on weekends!

WBFO’s widely-acclaimed programming broadcasts on 88.7 in Buffalo, 91.3 WOLN in Olean and 88.1 WUBJ in Jamestown. Buffalo Toronto Public Media's NPR station can also be streamed on this website and through apps.

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Audience Services

(716) 845-7000 ext. 343
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WBFO Newsroom:

Phone: 716-845-7040
E-mail: news@wbfo.org

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Podcasts

What's Next?

What’s Next? is a program that uncovers and discusses the issues and topics pertinent to marginalized and underrepresented populations of Western New York and Southern Ontario.From inception, days after the racist May 14, 2022 shooting in Buffalo, the show has tasked itself to be a champion for social equity and justice. Moving forward we will continue to feature voices from all parts of our shared community to celebrate our individual differences as well as the commonalities. The show is broadcast live on the air from 10am to 11am Monday through Thursday, and airs again Sundays at 6pm on WBFO. It is also available digitally through WBFO’s website, apps, and as a podcast.

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Group Chat

Group Chat is a pop culture program that brings people together. Each week, we'll talk about what you're talking about, wherever you’re talking about it. While we don't claim to be experts, we will add some expertise to the conversation with a revolving panel of friends who know a lot about film and music, theatre and video games, food, sports, social media, and what's trending in the country and right in our own region. Group chat gives you levity from the news with insightful yet entertaining commentary. Sure, it might get controversial, but that makes it interesting. Do people drive culture, or does culture drive people? Let's figure it out together on Group Chat, Fridays at 10am and Saturdays at 12pm on WBFO. It is also available digitally through WBFO’s website, apps, and wherever you get your podcasts. 

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WBFO NEWS DESKS

Arts & Culture News Desk

In many ways, the region’s identity is shaped by its arts and cultural arenas. From opera to performing arts programs in schools, the arts reach people of all ages...

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Business & Economy News Desk

Our economy has seen transformative improvements in recent years. Yet even with substantial investments that are being made at Canalside, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and...

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Older Adults News Desk

There are so many issues facing older adults--healthcare trends, retirement living, working during retirement, financial planning/security, transportation, exercise...

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Women's News Desk

This desk explores the rich legacy that women have played in our region, featuring stories about the women who have served as pioneers.

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WBFO REPORTING PROJECTS

Mental Health Initiative

Mental Health Initiative

The focus of WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative is to normalize the conversation about mental illness by bringing this issue from the shadows into everyday light.

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Download Our Apps

Enjoy the WNED PBS, WNED Classical, WBFO, and WBFO The Bridge, apps, now available on Apple and Android smart phones and tablets! The BTPM apps have everything you love most about our  stations. Features include live streaming, local and national news coverage, the ability to search playlists easily for your favorite pieces of  music , video on demand, and much more. Fan of all our stations? Each app flips seamlessly to our other services. Our apps give you the very best public media has to offer. Download them for free to your smart phone and tablet in the iTunes or Google Play store today!

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Special Series

WNY Conversations About Race

RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT | SPECIAL SERIES

WNY Conversations About Race

A five-part WBFO series on race relations — bringing people together to talk about equity, white privilege, systemic racism and diversity.

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WBFO SERIES

Theater Talk

For 25 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase.

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Heritage Moments

Western New York and Southern Ontario have rich histories dating back to the 17th century. WBFO has been exploring those histories in a series of weekly vignettes.

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Watch & Listen

Young Men of COlor

WBFO RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT | facebook Live Series

Young Men of Color

Buffalo Toronto Public Media partnered with Say Yes Buffalo and Breaking Barriers for a series of four Facebook Live events.

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Let's Talk Mental Health In the African American Community

WBFO Mental Health Initiative | Facebook Live

Let's Talk: Mental Health in the African American Community

African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental illness than the general population--why?African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental illne

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Teaching Mental Health | Watch this Community Conversation

As the school year begins, a new law mandates mental health education for students across New York. This panel discussed the new curriculum that aims to teach children about their mental well-being. And it explored what it means for teachers and students.

As part of WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative, senior reporter Eileen Buckley led a conversation with New York State Regent Catherine Fisher Collin

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Housing in Black and White | Racial Equity

WBFO recently hosted a Facebook Live community conversation about housing disparities in Western New York.

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