What is WRNI?
WRNI is Rhode Island's National Public Radio station. WRNI broadcasts to Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts.

Where are WRNI's offices?
WRNI's offices are located at 1 Union Station in Providence, Rhode Island.

What public radio programs has WRNI contributed?
Programs that are either taped and broadcast, or broadcast live from the WRNI station are Focus Rhode Island, Car Talk, The Connection, Here and Now, Only A Game and World of Ideas. In addition, occasional local Morning Edition pieces are broadcast nationally by NPR.

Does WRNI have another frequency?
WRNI broadcasts also at 1230 AM WXNI Westerly and online at www.wrni.org.

Where else in the world can I hear shows broadcast out of WRNI?
Please consult the site lists specific to the show you would like to hear. The Connection | Only a Game | Here and Now | One Union Station | World of Ideas

How can I get in touch with WRNI?
To get in touch with WRNI, please follow this link to go to our contact page. There you will find a form to e-mail WRNI's specific departments. In general, you can reach WRNI by calling 1 401-351-2800.

How can I become an underwriter for WRNI?
You can find contact information for underwriting WRNI at the underwriting web page.

What affiliation does WRNI have with Boston University?
The WRNI facilities are owned by Boston University. WRNI is, however, a public entity. The station's funding comes from our listeners and underwriting support.

What is WRNI's relationship to the BBC and NPR?
WRNI is a member station of NPR which means it is licensed to broadcast shows that NPR produces. WRNI also broadcasts specific BBC new programs.

What should I do if I want to get a copy of a show that I just heard or heard a while ago?
To get a copy of a program broadcast on WRNI, click here. You can can also go directly to the website corresponding to that program. WRNI programs, such as The Connection and Only A Game are available online in Real Audio format.

How can I volunteer at WRNI?
For information on volunteering at WRNI, please call 1-401-351-2800.

How do I donate money to WRNI?
You have several options for donating money to WRNI. If you would like to make a donation online, you can do so by clicking here. Otherwise, you can go to the Contact Us webpage and e-mail, call or write us so we can send you a pledge form.

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