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Application update as of February, 2026

We are proud to have nearly 70 local shows on the airwaves. This means spots of new locally made programs are limited! We still welcome anyone to apply and pitch us a show. Landing a show still requires it to be a fit with our programming needs and values, and, now, if we can find a slot that works for you and the station.

All new shows are vetted by our Programming Committee. We prioritize shows that can help us build up our local news coverage, tell the stories of our community, provide listener interaction with call-in shows, and/or that captures the lives and experiences of our diverse community members. We are still accepting locally curated music shows, but they need to expand upon the music shows you currently already hear on the air. Please listen to what the station already sounds like and consider this as you apply! What could you add to the mix?

As of February, 2026 we are pausing any new show applications until the fall due to major station upgrades (new WGDR antenna, etc.) that our small staff need to focus on.

But, that doesn’t mean you can’t apply - go aheads and we’ll keep your application. Or better yet, volunteer with us in other ways in the meantime, so we can get to know you.

For later this year, the timeline will be:

• Open apps September & October.

• Programming Committee Review in November

• New Programmer Training December & January

If you have questions about a doing a new show, feel free to reach out to Levi@WGDR.org our Program Manager.