A Program with a History of Quality

Commonwealth Journal originally began airing in 1987, and was broadcast weekly on more than 30 radio stations around New England. Before production was suspended in 1992 due to lack of funding, the show won several state and international awards including:

• First Place, Public Affairs, Associated Press of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

• First Place, Public Affairs, Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

• Silver Award, Public Affairs, International Radio Festival of New York

When the show ceased production, it left a void in Massachusetts media. A partnership between WUMB Radio and the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities allowed Commonwealth Journal to be reborn in 1999.

Commonwealth Journal is produced by the WUMB Public Radio network and is carried by nearly two dozen radio stations around Massachusetts. WUMB is a National Public Radio affiliate owned by the University of Massachusetts with studios at the University's Boston campus.

The program is distributed free of charge to radio stations across Massachusetts. Each program is typically comprised of two 12-15 minute segments. For more information on how you can hear Commonwealth Journal in your area, or if you are a radio station that wants to carry the program contact Commonwealth Journal today.