News 88.7 or also known by its call letter KUHF, is a radio brand hosting public programming for the public of Greater Houston. The local serving of the broadcaster is carried out on 88.7 MHz and on HD Radio while rest of audience enjoys it from its web portal. The English language broadcaster is known in the market as “Listener-funded radio from the University of Houston.” The University of Houston owns the campus broadcaster along with its sister broadcaster KUHT.
The channel provides its services without any charges, totally funded by its listeners. It reaches to the global audience with the help of 100,000 watts of effective radiated power. “The Engines of Our Ingenuity” is a daily radio series which it jointly produces with the co-operation of KUHF-FM locally. Other featured programs of the station are taken from its affiliation partners National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and The Public Radio Exchange. The format that station uses is mostly Public Programming.
Breaking news, arts and agriculture, education, technology, community stories, and updates related to local events are some featured topics of the broadcaster. News 88.7 begins broadcasting on 6th of November 1950 and currently ranks among C class broadcasters of the market. The call sign it currently uses, stands for “University of Houston FM Radio.” You can head over to the official web app of the channel for live streaming, podcast as well as following on the social media for updates.
Shows of News 88.7
Next Question
Houston Matters
Texas Standard
Country covers
Skyline Sessions
Health Matters
Country Covers
All Things Considered
Downton Abbey
Morning Edition
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
Unwrap Your Candies Now
The official website of the broadcaster can be reached at houstonpublicmedia.org.
