WCSU Jazzy 88.9 FM is Central State University’s voice on the airwaves, delivering jazz, news, and student-produced programming to our community. Your support helps us provide hands-on training for students, preserve the legacy of jazz, and keep quality, educational radio thriving. A gift to Jazzy 88.9 FM ensures we continue inspiring, informing, and entertaining our listeners while preparing the next generation of media professionals.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson pictured with Dr. Milton Wilson, left, the first dean of Howard University's School of Business, and Quiester Craig, center, dean of North Carolina A&T School of Business and Economics. (Photo: Howard University School of Business)
Trent Darby brings you upbeat jazz to energize your morning at 9 AM. Funky Friday's are back!
Research Connection Podcast focuses on research activities and projects that are occupying the attention of CSU research faculty and students. You can listen to this and other Extension podcasts on wcsufm.org - John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (JWGCESTA)/1890 Land-Grant Program
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. They are safeguarding at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities.
In recognition of Black History Month, Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories features excerpts from the project’s growing collection of oral history interviews, focusing on WCSU at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
You can listen to oral histories from the HBCU Radio Preservation Project on YouTube in collaboration with their partners at the Margaret Walker Center.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is part of the The Center for Radio Preservation and Archives at WYSO.
In recognition of Black History Month, Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories features excerpts from the project’s growing collection of oral history interviews, focusing on WCSU at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
You can listen to oral histories from the HBCU Radio Preservation Project on YouTube in collaboration with their partners at the Margaret Walker Center.
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is part of the The Center for Radio Preservation and Archives at WYSO.
Naykishia Darby, Thee Cardigan Professor, reads excerpts from some of her favorite (and topical!) poets and authors. Presented by wcsufm.org.
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Top Stories
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President Trump claimed the justices opposing his position were acting because of partisanship, though three of those ruling against his tariffs were appointed by Republican presidents. -
After an overtime nailbiter in the quarterfinals, the Americans return to the ice Friday in Milan to face the upstart Slovakia for a chance to play Canada in Sunday's Olympic gold medal game. -
The four astronauts heading to the moon for the lunar fly-by are the first humans to venture there since 1972. The ten-day mission will travel more than 600,000 miles. -
A number of Olympic athletes have turned to knitting during the heat of the Games, including Ben Ogden, who this week became the most decorated American male Olympic cross-country skier. -
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in having shared confidential trade information with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. -
On his new album, the violinist completely rethinks The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and leans into old folk songs with the help of Sam Amidon. -
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision. -
Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics. -
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. -
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.
The Real Deal Press is the premier fully digital news organization in Northeast Ohio targeting the news and information needs of the more than 400,000 African American residents of our area.
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Café Jazz is a mix of original vinyl recordings with contemporary jazz releases on CD. The show is energetic, classic and classy. The show also features the very best of the Bebop era and Straight Ahead jazz.
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Highly successful businesses understand the importance of underwriting as well as the importance of social responsibility. What if you could do both and save money?
Download the WCSU Public Radio App. The WCSU Public Radio App allows you to conveniently listen to your favorite jazz and news programs on your favorite mobile device.
Student-run and Marauder-powered, On Our Own Radio can be heard via 88.9fm HD2 from Wilberforce, Ohio, and around the world at oooradio.com!
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- U.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza
- What I learned watching every sport at the Winter Olympics
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Brother Ronald L. Murray, Your Soldier For The Lord, will get you up and moving with the best in traditional, contemporary and inspirational music.
You will hear stories about how our lives, all living beings and our living systems are intertwined: big and small, close and far, including us, human beings.
"Catch the Flo" is a weekly music show hosted by contemporary jazz keyboard artist, Marcus Johnson. "Catch the Flo" features jazz music, both straight and smooth.
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“As a filmmaker, my goal is to inspire the audience to reflect on life and personal questions while entertaining them and making them laugh at the same time.” - Jennifer Sharp
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!