WBUR

WBUR

WBUR is Boston’s NPR. A public media leader committed to exceptional journalism on-air, online, on-demand and on stage. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community for an expanding circle of people. Our vision is to become a daily habit for every person in Boston and beyond who seeks to engage with the most consequential issues of our times.

WBUR is best known as an exceptional audio brand, reaching 7 million listeners across the country each week with two national shows, On Point and Here & Now. A pioneering podcaster, we’ve built new audiences with critically acclaimed podcasts like Endless Thread, Circle Round and Beyond All Repair. A trusted and beloved local news source, WBUR has one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country, known for reporting original stories of significance to Boston and the region.

Beyond audio, WBUR produces an impressive roster of newsletters from WBUR Today and Cognoscenti to short-run series like Cooked and seasonal election guides. WBUR CitySpace on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston is our state-of-the-art events venue with luminaries from Boston and beyond, live on stage.

Margaret Low
CEO

WBUR is my editor of choice to create my anthology for the day.
Engaging, not activating.
Give it a listen. It could change your life.
Nourishing food for the brain and for the soul.
Quite frankly, I feel that when I listen, that I am not living alone.