WRCT
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WRCT (88.3 FM) is a non-commercial free-form radio station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The volunteer-run station has a studio in the basement of Carnegie Mellon's University Center. It broadcasts throughout the city with an ERP of 1.75 kW, from atop Warner Hall. WRCT Radio, Inc. holds the station's license.
WRCT (88.3 FM) is a non-commercial free-form radio station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The volunteer-run station has a studio in the basement of Carnegie Mellon's University Center. It broadcasts throughout the city with an ERP of 1.75 kW, from atop Warner Hall. WRCT Radio, Inc. holds the station's license.
Programming
WRCT's mission is to present its listening audience with free-form, original programming not found on the other radio stations in Pittsburgh.
Music
The on-air DJs select the station's varied musical programming. WRCT's record library includes almost 70,000 records and CDs. Musical genres commonly in rotation include alternative country, blues, electronic, experimental, hip hop, heavy metal, indie rock, jazz, musical theater, and world music. Programmers also play locally produced music, including creative beats, conscious lyrics, and new artists.
Public affairs
WRCT's public affairs programming emphasizes news and issues from the Pittsburgh community. The station's original programming includes: Barrio Latino: The Latin American Radio Hour – the latest news from Latin America and the Pittsburgh Hispanic community Brazilian Radio Hour or Cantinho Brasileiro no Radio – Brazilian music and news broadcast in English and Portuguese History for the Future – interviews with academics and journalists to explore the history behind contemporary social issues Rustbelt Radio – the Pittsburgh Independent Media Center's weekly round-up of grassroots news The Saturday Light Brigade – one of the longest-running public radio shows in the country
Awards
Brazilian Radio Hour won the 2013 Brazilian International Press Award. In 2023, WRCT was recognized in the Greater Pittsburgh Community Media Awards for Community Radio.
Notable people
Electronic music artist, DJ, and record producer Yaeji was a member of WRCT and debuted some of her first sets on the station while studying at Carnegie Mellon.
See also
List of community radio stations in the United States
References
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