WLIW - FM

Long Island's only NPR station Long Island's only NPR station, 88.3 WLIW-FM (formerly 88.3 WPPB-FM) serves Long Island and Southern Connecticut.

In 2020, The WNET Group acquired the station, rebranded it as WLIW-FM, and to complement local favorites like Morning Edition Long Island Local News with Michael Mackey, Heart of the East End with Gianna Volpe, The Afternoon Ramble with Brian Cosgrove, and The Urban Jazz Experience with Ed German, expanded its programming to include popular NPR programming like Morning Edition, All Things Consider

ed, and Fresh Air, among others. In July 2020, the listener-supported station opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Southampton, where it broadcasts on the radio and via streaming on wliw.org/radio, as well as on apps like NPR One and smart speakers. According to Long Island native and resident Diane Masciale, Vice President and General Manager of WLIW-FM, "We are truly tapping into the power of public media to provide our community a better listening experience on Long Island's only NPR channel."

10/17/2025

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, the panel takes another deep dive into the cannabis issues on the East End, spurred by a legalization lawsuit filed by Southampton and Riverhead Towns. They also talk about the challenges of local zoning laws, the evacuation of a nursing home during a nor’easter, the expansion of the Riverhead Ambulance Corps, and the controversial purchase of an armored vehicle by the Southampton Town Police Department. Beth and Denise close the conversation with tributes and recognition of recently passed community leaders.

Live on WLIW-FM Saturday and Sunday at 10am and Saturday at 8pm, or Sunday at 8am. Also available wherever you get podcasts every Saturday at 10am, including YouTube.

10/16/2025

09/18/2025

MEL TORME SWINGS SHUBERT ALLEY
The great Mel Tormé served up the Broadway show tune songbook like a master; we're joined by another master, Eric Comstock, to celebrate Tormé's 100th birthday; songs from Pal Joey, City of Angels, Carnival and so much more. This Sunday at 3PM, live or streaming, on WLIW - FM

08/29/2025

Bill McGowan and Juliana Silva joined WLIW-FM host Michael Mackey for a chat about their recent book "Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience" at the 2025 East Hampton Library's Authors Night.

08/28/2025

Jessica Seinfeld joined WLIW-FM The Heart of The East End host Gianna Volpe for a chat about her recent book "Not Too Sweet" at the 2025 East Hampton Library's Authors Night.
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WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island.

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08/27/2025

Hilaria Baldwin joined Afternoon Ramble with Brian Cosgrove for a chat about her recent book "Manual Not Included" at the 2025 East Hampton Public Library Authors Night.

08/26/2025

Christie Brinkley joined WLIW-FM host Gianna Volpe for a chat about her recent book "Uptown Girl" at the 2025 East Hampton Public Library Authors Night.
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WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island.

Donate to WLIW-FM: http://www.wliw.org/support/contribute/thank-you-for-supporting-wliw-fm/?ms=wliwfmtopbutton

Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat!
for Apple devices: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wliw-fm/id6504888210
for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.publicmediaapps.wliw&pcampaignid=web_share

08/13/2025

Another wonderful live broadcast from East Hampton Library’s Authors Night! Every year just gets better and better, we’re so proud to partner with the library on this production each year and grateful to all the authors who shared their time with us on the air. Check out the video archive on wliw.org/radio and on YouTube, or find & follow WLIW-FM Book Club to listen to the full broadcast as well as individual author interviews. 📚 💕

first photo by Richard Lewin

07/22/2025

Our deepest gratitude to all who stood up for the local programming on WLIW-FM and our wider public media community. Even in the face of devastating news, your support reminds us why this work matters and why we’ll keep pushing to protect it.

07/03/2025

We're looking forward to continuing our yearly tradition of broadcasting LIVE from the Southampton Village 4th of July Parade! Will we see you there?? Or will you be listening in from somewhere else? Let us know in the comments!

Live Broadcast from the Southampton Village July 4th parade starts after the 9am headlines and goes til 11am when we'll be back to our regular programming.

And remember, we can't do this kind of on-the-ground community media with your support. No donation is too small, especially during our Community Challenge. Donate any time at wliwfm.org.

06/27/2025

Check out Gianna’s interview from May with Mandy Gonzalez! On demand any time you want at wliw.org/radio by going to the Heart of the East End page 💙 and consider making a donation while you’re there! Contributions are still being matched in our Community Matching Gift Challenge!

You can also find Mandy’s dazzling performance “Mandy Gonzalez in Concert” from - streaming free nationwide!

06/13/2025

KISS ME, KATE
To profile the Great Performances l PBS streaming presentation (through June 30th) of this magnificent Cole Porter, we play highlights of the score with Stephanie J. Block, Alfred Drake, Marin Mazzie, Sammy Davis, Jr. and others. This Sunday at 3, live or streaming on WLIW - FM. (Photo" GP/Johan Persson)

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Long Island's only NPR station, 88.3 WLIW-FM (formerly 88.3 WPPB-FM) serves Long Island and Southern Connecticut. In 2020, The WNET Group acquired the station, rebranded it as WLIW-FM, and to complement local favorites like Morning Edition Long Island Local News with Michael Mackey, Heart of the East End with Gianna Volpe, The Afternoon Ramble with Brian Cosgrove, and The Urban Jazz Experience with Ed German, expanded its programming to include popular NPR programming like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Fresh Air, among others.

In July 2020, the listener-supported station opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Southampton, where it broadcasts on the radio and via streaming on wliw.org/radio, as well as on apps like NPR One and smart speakers.

According to Long Island native and resident Diane Masciale, Vice President and General Manager of WLIW-FM, "We are truly tapping into the power of public media to provide our community a better listening experience on Long Island's only NPR channel."