WEPN 1050 🇺🇸

WEPN, broadcasting on 1050 AM in New York City, began its journey as WMGM, a popular Top 40 music station. In the 1990s, it transitioned to WQEW, featuring music from the Great American Songbook. In 2001, Disney/ESPN acquired the station and rebranded it as WEPN, becoming the flagship station for ESPN Radio in New York City, marking a pivotal shift to sports programming. Good Karma Brands acquired WEPN in 2022. WEPN provides a mix of local and national sports coverage. WEPN's programming heavily emphasizes New York City's professional sports teams, including the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, and Islanders. The station also carries national ESPN Radio content. WEPN features a lineup of sports talk shows hosted by various personalities, covering a wide range of sports topics, providing analysis, opinions, and interviews. WEPN broadcasts live games and related programming. WEPN is a major player in the competitive New York City sports radio market, competing with stations like WFAN. As the flagship station for ESPN Radio in New York, WEPN significantly influences the sports media landscape. WEPN boasts a strong digital presence, including a website (espn.com/newyork), mobile app, and social media accounts.