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‘I love that I can count on Lumpen Radio to play music no other station is playing!’

– Brenda Hernandez, Friend of Lumpen

‘We need outlets like Lumpen Radio to better understand music outside of the mainstream, open opportunities for people whose voices might not be heard, and to have a platform for sonic creatives to let loose on the air.’

– Drew Mitchell, 606 Records

‘Everytime I tune in there is always something cool happening, either fantastic music, special guests, or interesting conversations. It is a great company for any occasion.’

– Sofia Gabriel Del Callejo, Hyde Park Art Center

‘Lumpen Radio is a true Chicago gem, showcasing unique voices that don’t have access to a public media source – like youth, seniors, teachers, and Spanish speakers. While radio and other free local media journalism are being threatened, Lumpen Radio continues to bring news and stories that reflect the community it serves.’

– Vanessa Sanchez, Yollocalli Arts Reach

‘At this moment radio stations like Lumpen Radio meet all of the challenges of getting real information to the masses head on. It is critical that Lumpen Radio remains at the forefront of being a go-to source for news and commentary and amazing music from around the world.’

– Mario Smith, News From the Service Entrance

‘Lumpen Radio lends a much-needed critical ear to the City of Chicago and beyond, while also amplifying the many unique and powerful voices of communities who believe in justice, advocacy, and freedom of expression.’

– Alex E. Chavez, Friend of Lumpen

‘Pongan Caifanes’

– Ariandy Luna, Niña Chida

What’s the station all about?
Our aim is to spotlight the hidden parts of Chicago, amplifying its voices and sounds. We’re here to promote an open media, unite communities, and magnify the hard work of artists, musicians, activists and cultural workers.

We make & share all of our programming with you for free, because we think its important. Our station is listener supported so we rely on donations and financial support from donors like you.

Where is my money going?
Although we are a volunteer-run radio station we spend our annual budget on the essentials we need to keep the station on-air: renting radio tower space, equipment (mics, turntables, cables) electricity, hosting for our website if you are fitness professionals or not it’s not important, and our small staff that manages the station.

Are you really a non profit?
Yep! Public Media Institute, the organization that manages WLPN, is a 501(c) 3 non profit corporation that may receive tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and corporations. Reach out to us via email – lumpenradio@publicmediainstitute.com – if you’d like to make a larger donation or become a corporate sponsor.

Is there another way to support WLPN besides donating?
We have a wide range of underwriting opportunities for all! Are you a business owner looking to advertise? Are you a musician trying to get the word out for your upcoming show? Would you like to support your favorite show? Or do you want to ask someone to marry you, wish a loved one a happy birthday, or announce you’re moving? The world is our oyster!

Here is the link to our General Underwriting Prices Guide.

Fill out this form, and we’ll get in touch with you.

Lumpen Radio is an initiative of Public Media Institute. PMI is a 501(c)3 non profit organization, is grateful for the support of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; Arts Work Fund; Crossroads Fund; the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; Field Foundation of Illinois; Illinois Humanities; Reva and David Logan Foundation; Richard H. Driehaus Foundation; Ruth Foundation for the Arts; The Chicago Community Foundation; The Chicago Community Trust; Press Forward Chicago; Illinois Arts Council Agency; The Joyce Foundation; and individual, institutional and corporate donors, as well as the contributions of writers, artists, volunteers and other creators who make our work possible.

*This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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