WABE 🇺🇸

WABE, broadcasting at 90.1 FM in Atlanta since 1948, is owned by Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and managed by the Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative, Inc. (AETC). The call letters, WABE, stand for 'Atlanta Board of Education', reflecting its origins as a non-commercial educational radio station. WABE has evolved into a comprehensive news and information source, offering a diverse range of programming, including national and local content. WABE is a major NPR affiliate, broadcasting programs such as *Morning Edition*, *All Things Considered*, *Weekend Edition*, and *Fresh Air*. The station also provides international news through the BBC World Service overnight. A key focus is local news and public affairs, featured in programs like *Closer Look*, the *Buried Truths* podcast, and *Political Rewind*. WABE supports Atlanta's arts community with *City Lights* and classical music on its HD2 channel. The station is committed to community engagement through events, partnerships, and outreach programs. WABE relies on listener support, corporate sponsorships, and grants to fund its operations, conducting regular fundraising drives throughout the year.