WYSU 88.5 FM

WYSU 88.5 FM WYSU-FM is non-commercial, listener-supported public radio, committed to being our community's leadin

WYSU-FM is non-commercial, listener-supported public radio, committed to being our community’s leading source for trusted, in-depth news; engaging conversation; and music that stimulates the mind and spirit.

We are excited to share that David Gloss will be joining WYSU as a late-night jazz host! Dave began his radio career whi...
01/18/2025

We are excited to share that David Gloss will be joining WYSU as a late-night jazz host!

Dave began his radio career while a student at the University of Colorado in 1978. A year later, he began hosting “Swing Shift”, a weekly big band and mainstream jazz program at KGNU, Boulder-Denver. Reflecting his long-term love and commitment to the music, he interviewed such jazz luminaries as Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and so many others, and featured live broadcasts of jazz on his program for forty years.

Migrating to our valley in 2018, Dave now brings his knowledge and experience to WYSU. He is thrilled to share his program “Jazz Essentials with David Gloss” with you all and hopes you will join him every Saturday night at 10:00pm after The Jazz Sofa!

WYSU is excited to share a new program with you airing Sunday mornings at 10:00am! With “On Shifting Ground with Ray Sua...
01/10/2025

WYSU is excited to share a new program with you airing Sunday mornings at 10:00am!

With “On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez” ending its run, WYSU was faced with finding a suitable replacement program that followed our mission of lifelong learning and informational programming. After much research, we are excited to share with you PRX’s “Living on Earth” will begin airing January 12.

“Living on Earth” will be your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Each week, host Steve Curwood delves into the leading issues affecting the world we inhabit in this award winning environmental news and information program distributed by PRX. Tune in every Sunday at 10:00am to hear “Living on Earth”

The program, “On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez” will come to an end this Sunday, January 5th. Each week, NPR veteran R...
01/05/2025

The program, “On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez” will come to an end this Sunday, January 5th.

Each week, NPR veteran Ray Suarez hosted conversations with journalists, leaders, and policy experts to help us read between the headlines-and give us a hope for human resilience. “On Shifting Ground” has been a great addition to WYSU’s commitment to informational programming and lifelong learning, so there is no doubt we will miss this intelligent program.

Join us Sunday, January 5th at 10:00am to bid farewell to “On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez” Tune in at 88.5 FM, on the WYSU app, or at wysu.org!

This afternoon on “Today from the Ohio Newsroom,” Erin Gottsacker reports on Mahoning County’s Blue Envelope program, wh...
01/03/2025

This afternoon on “Today from the Ohio Newsroom,” Erin Gottsacker reports on Mahoning County’s Blue Envelope program, which works to improve communication between disabled drivers and law enforcement. Listen at 4:44pm today on 88.5 FM, on the WYSU app, or streaming online at https://wysu.org/

Support for WYSU is provided by The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
12/31/2024

Support for WYSU is provided by The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.

Your Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will return to Stambaugh Auditorium on January 19th for the opening of its 2025 season!

Join us for a matinee performance showcasing the delightful sounds of Beethoven and Cherubini.

🎟️ Call 330-259-9651
🎟️ Order Online at stambaughauditorium.com

Don’t miss our holiday specials happening today and tomorrow! Tune in at 88.5 FM, on the WYSU app, or streaming at https...
12/24/2024

Don’t miss our holiday specials happening today and tomorrow! Tune in at 88.5 FM, on the WYSU app, or streaming at https://wysu.org/

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa, from all of us here at WYSU: Byran, Caitlyn, Ed, Gary, Giang, Gina, Jake, Jenny, Lisa, Melissa, Mo, Nick, Rick, Ron, Theresa, and Tim. We wish you a holiday season filled with good times, good friends, kindness, joy, and love. We remain committed to providing the best service to the community we can. Thanks so much for listening to, and supporting, local public radio!

Well done Tim! Be sure to check out Tim's interviews on WYSU. They air on Wednesdays at 6:45am and 8:45am.https://wysu.o...
12/16/2024

Well done Tim! Be sure to check out Tim's interviews on WYSU. They air on Wednesdays at 6:45am and 8:45am.
https://wysu.org/show/tim-francisco

Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Francisco, professor of English at YSU, for being named one of the University of Alabama’s 100 most influential graduate alumni in honor of the university's centennial celebration. Dr. Francisco earned his graduate degree from Alabama in 2001 before transitioning from a career in journalism to one focused on Shakespeare and Renaissance literature. Well done!

https://wysu.org/.../classical.../2024-12-11/alexis-smithIf you listen to my classical music program on WYSU, you know t...
12/11/2024

https://wysu.org/.../classical.../2024-12-11/alexis-smith
If you listen to my classical music program on WYSU, you know that I tag it every day saying, "Be kind, be patient, be positive, and listen to 88.5." I now have a once-a-week segment during my Wednesday program that I call the KPP Break, in which I take a deeper dive into that tag by asking a guest 4 basic questions. My guest today was Dr. Alexis Smith, who is a radiologist, and a lover of family, the human body, the earth, and people of the Mahoning Valley. - Gary Sexton

As part of WYSU-FM's 55th-Anniversary Celebration, WYSU is hosting a holiday open house at our studio on Tuesday, Decemb...
12/10/2024

As part of WYSU-FM's 55th-Anniversary Celebration, WYSU is hosting a holiday open house at our studio on Tuesday, December 17th, from 4:00-6:00pm. We are located at 655 Wick Ave (2nd floor), across from the Arms Family Museum on YSU’s campus.

Please join us for an evening of conversation, treats, and holiday cheer! No reservation is required — just show up and have a good time - We hope to see you there!

12/07/2024

2 great shows today! Come in and get in the holiday spirit!

12/07/2024

Join us next Sunday for the YSU Youth Orchestra Concert at 4pm!

These talented students have a great concert prepared including pieces by Sibelius, Handel, and more!

Tickets are available at stambaughauditorium.com or call 330-259-9651!

We apologize for the broadcasting error Friday night and Saturday morning that caused programs people expected to hear, ...
12/07/2024

We apologize for the broadcasting error Friday night and Saturday morning that caused programs people expected to hear, like Radio Deluxe, Hearts of Space, and On the Media, to not air. Please be assured that all of those programs are still important programs on our broadcast schedule. - Gary Sexton, Director of Broadcasting

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Oops!! But this is a reminder that you can hear Jenny hosting classical music every weekday from 11am-1pm!

He may look tired but don’t worry about him! You can hear Gary Sexton hosting classical music every weekday from 9-11am!

An important request from Assistant Director Jenny Tullis!

Turn that great old ride into a great donation in support of LOCAL PUBLIC RADIO! Donate your unwanted vehicle to WYSU today. The process is easy, the pickup is free, and you might qualify for a tax deduction. Click here for more information, or to get started with your donation: https://wysu.org/vehicle-donation

Make room for your 'Summer Staycation' by donating that unwanted vehicle to WYSU! The process is easy, the pick-up is free, and you might even qualify for a tax deduction. To learn more, or to get started with your vehicle donation, visit https://wysu.org/vehicle-donation

Turn your great old ride into a great donation to WYSU! Our vehicle donation program accepts all manner of vehicles, and we make the process as easy as possible. We pick-up the vehicle, handle all the paperwork, and turn your vehicle donation into a tax-deductible gift to WYSU! Click here to learn more about our vehicle donation program or to get started with your donation today: https://wysu.org/vehicle-donation

Donating your unwanted vehicle to WYSU is as easy as can bee! We'll use the proceeds from your donated car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or even airplane to bring you more hours of the public radio programs you rely on! Click here for more information, or to get started with your vehicle donation: https://wysu.org/vehicle-donation

WYSU is excited to expand our Ohio news coverage with 'Today from The Ohio Newsroom'. Beginning on Monday, June 12, 'Today from The Ohio Newsroom' will air on WYSU weekdays at 7:45 a.m. and again at 4:45 p.m. Tune in! Click here to learn more: https://wysu.org/2023-06-05/today-from-the-ohio-newsroom-premieres-june-12

Are you listening to?... 'Open to Debate' | Sunday mornings at 7:00 America is more divided than ever - but it doesn't have to be. 'Open to Debate' brings multiple perspectives together for real debates that are structured, respectful, provocative, and fact-driven. They examine the issues of the day with influential thinkers to build a stronger democracy through the civil exchange of ideas. Tune-in, to 88.5 FM, or listen on the WYSU app, or stream at wysu.org

Donate your unwanted vehicle to WYSU. You may save on your taxes, but you will definitely make a difference for Local Public Radio! Click here for more information, or to get started with your vehicle donation: https://wysu.org/vehicle-donation

There are many ways to give to WYSU. Consider donating your unwanted vehicle to the station! We accept cars, boats, motorcycles, RVs, and even jet skies. The process is fast and easy, and the pick-up is free! For more information, or to get started with your vehicle donation click here: https://wysu.org/vehicledonation

Here's Dr. Kivie Cahn-Lipman of the Dana School of Music previewing the WYSU sponsored Diderot String Quartet concert this coming Sunday at St. Patrick's Church. It should be a wonderful performance! Join us - Sunday, January 29th at 3:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 1420 Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown. This concert is free and open to the public.

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