WAER, Syracuse Switches to More News

WAER, the public radio station at Syracuse University, is switching its daytime lineup from jazz to news starting June 30. The station will continue with jazz on weeknights and SU sports.

In a letter to listeners,  WAER said:

Over the past year, we have researched the listening needs and preferences of our audience. The results have indicated a desire for more news and information programming on WAER. The research also highlights the challenges of building a steady and consistent audience when the broadcast day features multiple formats. As a result, WAER will now feature news and information from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday followed by jazz music weeknights from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

 During the day, you'll hear quality programs not currently found on the FM dial locally, such as BBC Newshour, The Takeaway and The World. We will also bring you public radio favorites On Point and Here & Now. These programs feature solid, credible reporting and a variety of voices, cultures and ideas, along with an international flair that serves the needs and interests of the Syracuse University and Central New York communities.

 Weekends will now feature entertainment programs like Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me,Ask Me Another, Snap Judgment and Bullseye. View the PDF file below for descriptions for the new programs.

Of course, our rich tradition of award-winning sports coverage continues, including play-by-play broadcasts of Syracuse University basketball, football, and lacrosse.

See WAER's weekday new schedule.