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'''WPRO''' is an [[Amplitude modulation|AM]] [[radio station]] located in [[Providence, Rhode Island]] on 630 [[kilohertz|kHz]]. The station is owned by [[Citadel Broadcasting Corporation]], and airs a [[Talk radio|talk]] format. Many legendary RI broadcasters worked at WPRO over the years. Among them, Salty Brine, Jimmy Gray, [http://hollandcooke.com Holland Cooke], Gary Berkowitz, Larry Kruger, Ed Cherubino, Joe Thomas, Gary Degraide, Davy Jones, Andy "Big Ange" Jackson, and [http://www.projo.com/news/bobkerr/kerr_column_16_03-16-08_TR9COKJ_v16.312be7e.html Brother Bill Goodman]. New York media personalities who previously worked at WPRO include WABC Radio host [[Mark Simone]] and [http://wcbstv.com/bios/Magee.Hickey.WCBS.9.8619.html WCBS-TV correspondent Magee Hickey]. |
'''WPRO''' is an [[Amplitude modulation|AM]] [[radio station]] located in [[Providence, Rhode Island]] on 630 [[kilohertz|kHz]]. The station is owned by [[Citadel Broadcasting Corporation]], and airs a [[Talk radio|talk]] format. Many legendary RI broadcasters worked at WPRO over the years. Among them, Salty Brine, Jimmy Gray, [http://hollandcooke.com/WPRO77.html Holland Cooke], Gary Berkowitz, Larry Kruger, Ed Cherubino, Joe Thomas, Gary Degraide, Davy Jones, Andy "Big Ange" Jackson, and [http://www.projo.com/news/bobkerr/kerr_column_16_03-16-08_TR9COKJ_v16.312be7e.html Brother Bill Goodman]. New York media personalities who previously worked at WPRO include WABC Radio host [[Mark Simone]] and [http://wcbstv.com/bios/Magee.Hickey.WCBS.9.8619.html WCBS-TV correspondent Magee Hickey]. |
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WPRO programming is also heard on [[WEAN-FM]]/99.7; this arrangement has been in place since [[March 11]], [[2008]]. |
WPRO programming is also heard on [[WEAN-FM]]/99.7; this arrangement has been in place since [[March 11]], [[2008]]. |
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Revision as of 22:22, 18 March 2008
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| Broadcast area | Providence metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 630 (kHz) |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Citadel Broadcasting Corporation |
| WEAN-FM, WPRO-FM, WPRV, WWKX, WWLI | |
| History | |
First air date | 1924, 2 predecessors, WLSI & WDWK, merged into WPRO on October 16, 1931. |
Call sign meaning | PROvidence |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B (formerly III) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WPRO-AM Live Feed |
| Website | 630wpro.com |
WPRO is an AM radio station located in Providence, Rhode Island on 630 kHz. The station is owned by Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, and airs a talk format. Many legendary RI broadcasters worked at WPRO over the years. Among them, Salty Brine, Jimmy Gray, Holland Cooke, Gary Berkowitz, Larry Kruger, Ed Cherubino, Joe Thomas, Gary Degraide, Davy Jones, Andy "Big Ange" Jackson, and Brother Bill Goodman. New York media personalities who previously worked at WPRO include WABC Radio host Mark Simone and WCBS-TV correspondent Magee Hickey.
WPRO programming is also heard on WEAN-FM/99.7; this arrangement has been in place since March 11, 2008.
WPRO's current program director is Paul Giammarco, who previously held the position at WSAR in Fall River, MA.
On August 16, 2007, WPRO announced that former Providence mayor Buddy Cianci would be hosting a weekday program on the station starting September 20. The announcement came after a bidding war for Cianci with cross-town rival WHJJ. He is joined by veteran WPRO broadcaster Ron St Pierre.
Schedule
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| Weekdays | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start Time | End Time | Program |
| 5:00AM | 6:00AM | WPRO News with Bill Haberman |
| 6:00AM | 10:00AM | The WPRO Morning News With John DePetro |
| 10:00AM | 1:45PM | The Buddy Cianci Show with Ron St. Pierre |
| 1:45PM | 2:00PM | Paul Harvey News and Comment |
| 2:00PM | 6:00PM | The Dan Yorke Show |
| 6:00PM | 7:00PM | The Matt Allen Show |
| 7:00PM | 10:00PM | The Savage Nation with Michael Savage |
| 10:00PM | 1:00AM | The Jerry Doyle Show |
| 1:00AM | 5:00AM | Coast to Coast AM with George Noory |
| Saturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start Time | End Time | Program |
| 6:00AM | 8:00AM | The WPRO Saturday Morning News with Pat Mastors |
| 8:00AM | 9:00AM | Pet Care With Dr. Dan Simpson |
| 9:00AM | 11:45PM | The Matt Allen Show |
| 11:45AM | 12:00PM | Paul Harvey News and Comment |
| 12:00PM | 2:00PM | MoneyTalk with Don Sowa |
| 2:00PM | 3:00PM | The New England Pest Control Show with Tony DeJesus |
| 3:00PM | 4:00PM | Dr. Dean Edell |
| 4:00PM | 5:00PM | Drive-Thru Radio |
| 5:00PM | 7:00PM | Myrna Lamb |
| 7:00PM | 10:00PM | Beyond Reality Radio |
| 10:00PM | 1:00AM | Coast to Coast Live with Ian Punnett |
| 1:00AM | 5:00AM | Coast to Coast AM |
| Sunday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start Time | End Time | Program |
| 7:00AM | 8:00AM | Dr. Dean Edell |
| 8:00AM | 8:30AM | The Citadel Community |
| 8:30AM | 9:00AM | Amazing Women |
| 10:00AM | 12:00PM | Real Estate 101 |
| 12:00PM | 1:00PM | Livin' The Good Life with Steve Kass |
| 1:00PM | 2:00PM | Dr. Dean Edell |
| 2:00PM | 4:00PM | The Money Pit |
| 4:00PM | 6:00PM | The Dolans |
| 6:00PM | 7:00PM | Meet The Press |
| 7:00PM | 10:00PM | Dr. Dean Edell |
| 10:00PM | 1:00AM | Matt Drudge |
| 1:00AM | 5:00AM | Coast to Coast AM |
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