WESU 88.1 FM

Enjoy the best in music, talk, news, and entertainment with WESU 88.1 FM, bringing you top-quality radio from Connecticut. Stay tuned for an unbeatable listening experience. Broadcasting on FM, Internet and leading online streaming platforms.

As the non-commercial college and community radio station of Wesleyan University, WESU Radio on 88.1 FM enriches Central Connecticut with a unique hybrid format. Licensed to Middletown, this station blends in-depth public affairs and news programming with expansive free-form content. During daytime hours, WESU offers essential news and analysis from National Public Radio (NPR) programs like Morning Edition and 1A, alongside insightful broadcasts from Public Radio International (PRI) and the Pacifica Radio Network, including Democracy Now!

During nights and weekends, WESU FM transforms into a vibrant hub for diverse and experimental programming, where student and community volunteers curate an eclectic mix of music across numerous genres, alongside local talk shows. This “free-form” approach allows for unique and independent voices to be heard, fostering a rich cultural landscape. WESU, continually evolving since its origins in 1939, remains dedicated to serving both the Wesleyan University community and the wider region with distinctive, thought-provoking, and culturally varied content.