About This Station

**Lumpen Radio** (WLPN-LP 105.5 FM, Chicago) is a community-driven, non-commercial radio station and a project of the Public Media Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Broadcasting live from Bridgeport, it celebrates a decade of low-power FM broadcasting with the motto "Radio es Cultura," offering a mix of indie, disco, and Latino music alongside interviews, conversations, and "the weirdest content" on the airwaves. The station is dedicated to amplifying voices often underrepresented in public media—including youth, seniors, teachers, and Spanish speakers—while championing music beyond the mainstream and providing a platform for sonic creatives. Its programming also features news, commentary, and stories that reflect the diverse communities of Chicago, with a commitment to spreading knowledge and "positive vibrations."