Spring is a time of renewal, and here at WPKN, it’s also a moment to reaffirm something rare and essential: freeform, independent, community media.

Every day, WPKN brings you wide-ranging music and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. In 2025–2026, your support helped make all of this possible:

More than 1,800 locally produced programs, created by over 125 DJs and hosts, heard across FM radio, on-demand archives, and major podcast platform
Nearly one-third of our programming now distributed as podcasts, generating more than 40,000 annual downloads
Daily streaming audiences grew from 1,200 to 3,400 listeners, averaging 85,000 streams each month

From Kicksville to Digging in the Dirt, Sounds of the Studio to Soundprint Asia, PURE to Radio HEAVEN, WPKN’s distinctly human sound reflects the depth and diversity of our community, not the priorities of commercial media.

As costs rise and the media landscape continues to consolidate, independent stations like WPKN depend more than ever on listener support. Right now, we’re asking you to make a spring contribution to help sustain WPKN through a pivotal year and keep this momentum going. You can:

Visit wpkn.org/spring
Mail a check payable to WPKN Inc. to WPKN ℅ Spring Appeal 277 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06604
Call 203-331-9756

A contribution of any size helps, but if you’re able, a gift of $25, $50, $100, or more provides critical support for our operations this spring. We know there are many worthy causes competing for your attention. That you choose to support WPKN means you value independent media, creative freedom, and community connection.

Thank you for being part of WPKN,

Brendan Toller, General Manager - WPKN

WPKN's 2026 Spring Appeal

Renew your freeform, community radio commitment!