Wyoming Public Radio

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We are a non-profit commercial free station, licensed to the University of Wyoming. WPR broadcasts to approximately two-thirds of the state, including the communities of Laramie, Casper, Cheyenne, Rock Springs, Green River, Evanston, Jackson, Lander, Riverton, Cody, Powell, Rawlins, Dubois, Gillette, Sheridan, Newcastle and Torrington plus numerous communities in between. Our programming is primarily news, classical music and contemporary music. We also air jazz, folk, bluegrass, and variety programs. Wyoming Public Radio is the state's only member of National Public Radio and an affiliate of Public Radio International, sources of such favorites as A Prairie Home Companion, The Thistle & Shamrock®, Morning Edition®, All Things Considered®, and Car Talk®. Wyoming Public Radio (WPR) is an outreach service of the University of Wyoming. The Network offers more variety than most other radio stations.

Series

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Beyond the Range Podcast is a series dedicated to exploring the topic of economic diversification in Wyoming.

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113 Pieces

Real stories where humans and our habitat meet.

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72 Pieces

Storytelling from Wyoming Public Media. An hour of podcast episodes from award-winning shows including HumaNature, The Modern West, and more, curated for the radio. The narrative pieces in this collection range from harrowing tales of adventure in the outdoors to serial deep dives on issues affecting the Mountain West region and beyond.

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A news and public affairs program about Wyoming and the West.

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Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and PRX. An unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and future are being shaped.

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25 Pieces

Wyoming education stories produced by reporters at Wyoming Public Radio in Laramie, Wyoming.


Latest Pieces

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Two stories about local food.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2022
  • Length: 51:08

  • Added: May 09, 2022
  • Length: 50:58
  • Purchases: 2
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Two stories about finding support in small towns.

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 28, 2022
  • Length: 51:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Two stories in which business people move to the American West.

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 27, 2022
  • Length: 51:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Two pieces about people trying to lay claim to a beautiful place.

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 26, 2022
  • Length: 51:01
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Apr 26, 2022
  • Length: 52:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Modern West-Part 1 of 12 in our Ghost Towning Series and HumaNature... close encounters of the wild kind.

Bought by KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio) and KHOL (Jackson Hole Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 14, 2022
  • Length: 51:16
  • Purchases: 2
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The pandemic wreaks havoc on the Carbon XPRIZE – it turns out, additional delays won't be the only impact. Upon arriving in Gillette, Cooper is in ...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2021
  • Length: 51:18
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Dimensional Energy is at a crossroads with the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE: can they afford to stay in? Their situation raises larger questions about t...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2021
  • Length: 49:50
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Cooper can't wait any longer to see carbon capture utilization technology, so he makes a slightly abnormal reporting trip… across the country. He w...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2021
  • Length: 52:42