WCBE-FM (Columbus, OH)

WCBE 90.5 FM plays a vital role in the community by enhancing lives through high-quality original, independent, and network programming. The station collaborates with its audience and local groups to nurture and support the area's cultural and educational scene. Since its establishment in 1956, WCBE has been delivering exceptional public radio content to the people of Columbus and nearby regions. The station reaches listeners from Marion in the north to Chillicothe in the south, extending east to Zanesville and west to Springfield. Approximately 120,000 people tune in to WCBE each week.

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Air traffic overhaul obstacles

2 days ago | wcbe.org | Joel Rose

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes. Copyright 2025 NPR
WCBE Presents Rick & Mery Live From Studio A Thu. June 5, 2025@11AM!

4 days ago | wcbe.org | Mike Taylor

Rick & Mery will be stopping by WCBE to talk about "Diamonds In The Rough", a tribute to John Prine, taking place at Rambling House June 6th and 7th. Some of the artists appearing at this year's tribute show include Moe Reen, Lydia Brownfield, Neil Havener & Friends and Ryan Horns & Mark Sims. Proceeds from this event will benefit NAICCO's Land Back Campaign. Tune in to hear Rick & Mery live from studio A, right here on 90.5 FM WCBE Columbus, 106.3 FM Newark, online at wcbe.org and on the WCBE app.
A gazillionaire becomes conflicted in Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme'

1 week ago | wcbe.org | Bob Mondello
Josh Krajcik's chat with The Morning Mix

1 week ago | wcbe.org | Mike Foley

Josh Krajcik joined The Morning Mix to chat about his latest release and upcoming shows, which include performances at Spoonful Records this Saturday at 3pm and Natalie's on June 13. Links to explore:https://www.joshkrajcik.com/https://spoonfulrecords.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-spoonful-sessions.htmlhttps://nataliesgrandview.com/events/krajcik-peppercorn-loveless-bloom/
Cinema Classics May 29, '25 Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning

1 week ago | wcbe.org | John DeSando |Maria Durant

Film discussion: Mission Impossible—The Final Reckoningwith host John DeSando, guest Maria DurantAward-winning Cinema Classics discusses great movies then and now. From films, genres, directors, and actors to everything else in between, the hosts don't always agree, but they are always fun and informative.
Double Take: Mission Impossible--The Final Solution

1 week ago | wcbe.org | John DeSando |Maria Durant

Double Take: critical, sometimes confrontational podcast conversations about movies. A Cinema Classics production hosted by John DeSando, Double Take is listed by Feedspot in the top 10 NPR movie podcasts. John DeSando is a Los Angeles Press Club national entertainment broadcast winner and also hosts NPR’s It’s Movie Time for WCBE. Contact at [email protected]. Guest Maria Durant directs communications for The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and was formerly an anchor at ABC/Fox TV.
Double Take: Mission Impossible--The Final Reckoning

1 week ago | wcbe.org | John DeSando |Maria Durant

Double Take: critical, sometimes confrontational podcast conversations about movies. A Cinema Classics production hosted by John DeSando, Double Take is listed by Feedspot in the top 10 NPR movie podcasts. John DeSando is a Los Angeles Press Club national entertainment broadcast winner and also hosts NPR’s It’s Movie Time for WCBE. Contact at [email protected]. Guest: Maria Durant directs communications for The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and was formerly an anchor for ABC/Fox TV.
Music Journeys: Chuck Prophet

1 week ago | wcbe.org | Mike Foley

On this edition of Music Journeys, Chuck Prophet details the making of his latest release Wake The Dead. The album reflects his love of Cumbia music and finds members of ¿Qiensave? joining his own band for a special sound. He shares the challenges of cancer treatment, his gratitude for life, and the healing power of music. Chuck also gives us some wonderful selections to explore in the segment we call the Fast Five. Thanks for listening.
Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning

2 weeks ago | wcbe.org | John DeSando

“I need you one more time to trust me.” Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise)Trust we have given over 30 years to a Mission Impossible franchise that has given us a durable hero in the form of Ethan Hunt: played by Tom Cruise, now 62 years old and more vigorous and brighter than most beings half his age. The new Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning is as long on Cruise’s stunts as it is on The Entity, an AI cyber villain for our times.
WCBE Presents Lydia Brownfield Live From Studio A Fri. May 23, 2025 @ 2PM!

2 weeks ago | wcbe.org | Maggie Brennan

Lydia Brownfield will perform Live From Studio A with Jeff Dalrymple in advance of the show that night at Natalie's Grandview!Tune in for a mini concert and conversation and a chance to win tickets to the show from WCBE... where local music matters!It's all waiting for you on 90.5FM Columbus, 106.3FM Newark and on line at www.wcbe.org!LISTEN HERE!Join singer/songwriter Lydia Brownfield (and friends) on a journey through 30+ years of songwriting.