WOUB Public Media

WOUB Public Media WOUB Public Media is an NPR and PBS affiliate from Ohio University. Online at woub.org. The NPR affiliate operates 24 hours a day.

The WOUB Center for Public Media provides services that support lifelong learning in southeastern Ohio, western West Virginia and northeastern Kentucky. WOUB Public Media is a unique broadcasting service licensed to Ohio University. WOUB is an experiential learning unit of the Scripps College of Communication and services the community by providing television, radio, online and other media service

s. The PBS affiliate operates seven television signals between two transmitters in Athens and Cambridge, WOUB-TV serves 55 counties in four states – Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The PBS affiliate operates 24 hours a day to serve the region with news and educational programming. The WOUB Radio Network serves three states – Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky - with five transmitters in Athens, Chillicothe, Ironton, Zanesville and Cambridge. WOUB-AM serves the immediate Athens area with a variety of talk and music programs. Both can be heard online at woub.org. One of the most important services of WOUB Public Media is to train Ohio University students. More than 200 students a year work in all departments within WOUB to gets hands-on training to accelerate their skills and gain experience in order to help gain employment. WOUB-TV is available over the air on 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4. 20.5, 20.6 & 20.7(Athens) and 44.1, 44.2, 44.3, 44.4, 44.5, 44.6, 44.7 (Cambridge). To find out what channel WOUB appears on cable/satellite, contact your provider. Listen to the WOUB Radio network on 91.3 Athens; 89.1 Cambridge; 89.1 Ironton; 91.9 Chillicothe; and 91.1 Zanesville. WOUB is available via livestream on many devices including the WOUB app.

The Hall of Fame was established in 1993 and honors professionals who exhibit lifetime professional achievement and indi...
05/01/2025

The Hall of Fame was established in 1993 and honors professionals who exhibit lifetime professional achievement and individuals and foundations who show lifetime commitment to the college.

ATHENS, OH – Even though Larry Katz’s career was not one of a typical Scripps College of Communication graduate, the radio and television major who graduated in 1977 never forgot... Read More

“Because it is a nationwide event, Public Media Giving Days is a wonderful opportunity to create greater awareness about...
05/01/2025

“Because it is a nationwide event, Public Media Giving Days is a wonderful opportunity to create greater awareness about the value WOUB brings to our community and welcome new people into the WOUB family.”

May 1 and 2 ATHENS, OH – Public Media Giving Days, a nationwide event asking viewers, listeners, members, music lovers, journalism aficionados, educators and fans to take a stand in... Read More

Tonight at 8 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/30/2025

Tonight at 8 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

Nature: Niagara Falls Wednesday, April 30 at 8:00 pm on PBS, pbs.org/nature, YouTube and the PBS App Witness the story of an extraordinary ecosystem – larger than the... Read More

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/29/2025

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

“FREE FOR ALL: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY” PREMIERES ON INDEPENDENT LENS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025 at 10:00 pm New Documentary Tells the Extraordinary Story of How a Simple Yet Powerful... Read More

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/28/2025

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

‘POV’ Presents Three Generations of Women As They Untangle the Painful Knots of Their Past in: “The Taste of Mango” Monday, April 28 at 10:00 pm   POV, the multi-Emmy®... Read More

“It’s great to see that someone who did the same thing as me is still so involved in supporting it to this day. Getting ...
04/28/2025

“It’s great to see that someone who did the same thing as me is still so involved in supporting it to this day. Getting this scholarship cements for me that this is where I’m supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing.”

ATHENS, OH – Three current Scripps College students can breathe a little easier financially going into the next school year thanks to the generosity of two alumni who worked at... Read More

Starting tonight at 8 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/27/2025

Starting tonight at 8 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

Your Favorite Sunday Stories Continue! April 27 from 8:00 – 11:00 pm   Call The Midwife – Season 14 Episode 5 Sunday, April 27 at 8:00 pm On her rounds,... Read More

04/27/2025

WOUB is a trusted resource and a lifeline for many of our listeners. We cover stories that shape our community, deliver lifesaving emergency alerts, and offer important cultural programming to keep local traditions alive. It’s up to all of us to safeguard WOUB ’s future. You can learn more at https://protectmypublicmedia.org/

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/26/2025

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Saturday, April 26 at 9 pm “Baroness Oona King and Dame Jenni Murray” Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that... Read More

04/26/2025
Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/25/2025

Tonight at 10 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

International Jazz Day from Morocco Friday, April 25 at 10:00pm   Hosted by Jeremy Irons, this one-hour concert features jazz legends Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Marcus Miller, along... Read More

“WOUB has so many great opportunities to grow,” said C***a. “You can get your hands on equipment that is industry standa...
04/25/2025

“WOUB has so many great opportunities to grow,” said C***a. “You can get your hands on equipment that is industry standard.”

By: Annabelle Dilts ATHENS, OH – Aidan C***a, a media arts production major, is excited to start the next chapter of his life upon graduating from Ohio University this May.... Read More

Thanks to a generous WOUB supporter, a TRIPLE MATCH is available for ALL DONATIONS today to the WOUB pledge drive up to ...
04/25/2025

Thanks to a generous WOUB supporter, a TRIPLE MATCH is available for ALL DONATIONS today to the WOUB pledge drive up to $10,000! Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your impact for public radio. DONATE NOW: https://woubradio.pledgecart.org/give

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44
04/24/2025

Tonight at 9 p.m. on WOUB 20/44

THE VIETNAM WAR The Landmark Documentary Event by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick Returns Thursday, April 24 at 9:00 pm Episode Five: “This is What We Do” (July 1967 –... Read More

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