Programs + Schedule

Local News on NSPR

Stay informed with North State news and local weather updates throughout the day.

Morning Edition

• Local newscasts at 6:04, 6:19, 6:31, and 6:49 a.m., with weather updates at 6:19 and 6:49 a.m. The same schedule repeats during the 7 and 8 a.m. hours.

All Things Considered

• Local newscasts at 4:04, 4:18, 4:31, 4:48 p.m. with weather updates at 4:18 and 4:48 p.m. The same schedule repeats in the 5 and 6 p.m. hours.

Missed a newscast? Catch up anytime with our NSPR Headlines podcast — your quick, daily update on what’s happening across the North State. It’s the same local news you hear on air, whenever it fits your day.

Local Programs & Segments

Discover NSPR’s original programs and features — thoughtful conversations, local stories and creative perspectives from across California and beyond.

Click any program name to listen or learn more, or follow along in your favorite podcast app.

Program & Air Time 

Listen Up — Thursdays at 4:44, 5:44 and 6:44 p.m.

Blue Dot — Fridays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m.

Cultivating Place — Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m.

Nancy’s Bookshelf — Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 8 p.m.

Afternoon Classics — Weekdays 1-3:30 p.m.

National & Network Programs

NSPR brings you trusted national shows from National Public Radio, American Public Media and Public Radio International alongside locally produced programs.

See our complete lineup on the Programs page, or check the Weekly Schedule (above) for details.

Where to Listen

You can hear North State Public Radio across Northern California on multiple frequencies. Find the closest signal to you — from your car or home radio — on our full list of Frequencies and Translators page.

Or stream from anywhere:

• mynspr.org/listen-live — listen live on any device
• NPR App — available for iOS and Android
• Smart Speakers — say “Play North State Public Radio on NPR.”

More Ways to Stay Connected

Follow NSPR for local news updates, behind-the-scenes stories and community conversations.

• Instagram —@nsprnews
• Facebook — facebook.com/NorthStatePublicRadio
• Nextdoor — Follow “North State Public Radio” for local stories and station updates.

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Missed Something?

Can’t find what you heard on air? Email news@mynspr.org or call 530-898-NEWS — we’ll help you track it down.