People dance at the Greensboro Kwanzaa Collective's annual celebration in 2019. Photo courtesy of Dawn Hicks Tafari
WFDD Public Radio is a renowned NPR station serving the Piedmont region of North Carolina. As the state's first and longest-running public radio broadcaster, WFDD provides comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and national news, information, and public affairs programming.
With a focus on government and politics, education, culture and society, human resources and employment, and crime, WFDD keeps its listeners informed about the issues and events shaping their communities. The station's coverage includes in-depth reporting on evolving stories, live event broadcasts, expert analysis, and dissemination of official government announcements, press releases, and legal policies.
WFDD's audience consists of engaged citizens, students, educators, policymakers, and professionals who value objective, insightful journalism and programming. As a broadcast service of Wake Forest University, WFDD also serves as an educational resource, fostering intellectual discourse and promoting civic engagement.
Listeners can access WFDD's content through traditional radio broadcasts and the station's university website, ensuring widespread accessibility and reach throughout the Piedmont region.