CapRadio

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CapRadio serves California's Capital Region, Central Valley and Sierra Nevada as the public-supported alternative to for-profit media.  As the NPR-member station based in Sacramento, CapRadio connects with communities through seven broadcast stations, live streaming, podcasts, digital communities and more.

Known for its award-winning newsroom, CapRadio is recognized as a leader in community-engaged journalism and state government reporting, and CapRadio Music is the exclusive broadcast source of classical and jazz in the region. With more than 500,000 weekly listeners on-air and online, CapRadio provides a trusted and indispensable source of information and music.

Mission

To provide a trusted and indispensable source of information and music while strengthening the civic and cultural life of the communities we serve.

Needs

Local Journalism: As local and independent newsrooms across the country are threatened by a lack of resources, corporate buyouts and challenges created by disinformation, CapRadio is committed to addressing the gaps in community coverage.

Insight: Insight empowers local communities to navigate their daily lives with a sense of place and connection, providing listeners with deep contextual background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture. As a live, daily show, it elevates diverse voices and local perspectives through conversations with community leaders and advocates, local and national experts, artists and more.

NPR Programming: NPR shows — such as All Things Considered and Morning Edition — take listeners around the country and the world with multi-faceted stories and interviews that inform, challenge and amuse. This programming also includes insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment. Sharing these shows offers a diverse and engaging listening experience, connecting audiences to a broader perspective and fostering a more informed and culturally enriched community.

Music: We are committed to being the go-to source for music discovery in the region. Each day our music hosts curate classical and jazz playlists that provide inspiration, joy and respite for our audiences.

SacramenKnow: With an increased focus and expansion on diversifying our local news and information offerings, CapRadio developed and launched the SacramenKnow newsletter. The newsletter provides a more personal and digestible way to stay informed, involved and entertained in the Sacramento region.

Equity Statement

In order to strengthen the civic and cultural life of the communities we serve, CapRadio must reflect and represent those communities, their diverse perspectives and their unique experiences. We must continue to elevate the voices of those traditionally underrepresented and marginalized, share different thoughts and viewpoints and welcome authenticity.

To shape the future of CapRadio, we are committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our work and thinking. As we begin this effort, we must look both internally and externally in order to make meaningful progress toward this goal.

We are working to create a thriving company culture that breaks down barriers, empowers staff and embraces varying perspectives. We are prioritizing efforts to understand our communities and their needs. We are building the infrastructure required to serve all our audiences better. And we are making advances in documenting our efforts to measure progress.

These steps are just the beginning. This is an ongoing process, and we recognize that we still have much to do. We know this work is essential to serving our communities, and we are grateful for your support as we continue on this journey.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

CapRadio

Year Established

1979

Tax id (EIN)

68-0223271

Mission Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Operating Budget

$5,000,001-$10 million

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Funding: Other, Funding: Unrestricted

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

7055 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

Chico, CA, US

Tahoe City, CA, US

Stockton, CA, US

Modesto, CA, US

Phone

916-278-8900

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