About This Station

WKCR 89.9 FM is a freeform radio station operated by students at Columbia University in New York City. Programming features innovative, live-hosted shows covering an eclectic mix of music genres, with a noted emphasis on jazz as highlighted by their specialized birthday broadcasts for legends like Louis Armstrong and Sun Ra. The station also provides local sports coverage for teams such as the New York Yankees. As a listener-supported station, it relies on tax-deductible donations to continue its unique, student-driven broadcasting.