The Sonic IDs
APM pioneered and continues to create the “Sonic IDs,” stories and anecdotes woven throughout the day, connecting the listeners in our broadcast area.
Local Radio
Atlantic Public Media began its life as the founding organization for public radio stations WCAI, WNAN and WZAI on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Brewster and Nantucket, known collectively as WCAI. APM is actively involved in the daily life of the station, providing regular programming and special feature content (both local and national) for broadcast.
APM pioneered and continues to create the “Sonic IDs,” stories and anecdotes woven throughout the day, connecting the listeners in our broadcast area.
Creator Elspeth Hay, along with editor Viki Merrick, takes us to the heart of the local food movement to talk with growers, harvesters, modern pioneers, harvesters, cooks, and visionaries.
Stories from inside the work and passion of our local science community.
A weekly 4-hour “documentary DJ” program for non-mainstream radio documentary.
Atlantic Public Media works with local writers to produce essays for both local and national broadcast.
APM periodically creates fundraising spots, often humorous, always featuring a special local flavor.
There was a journey in creating the Cape and Island’s first public radio station. Learn more about APM’s role and efforts in founding WCAI/NAN.
In 2021, staff, friends, and supporters of WCAI/NAN joined founder Jay Allison for an online celebration of the station’s first two decades.
In addition to local voices, Jay was joined by public radio’s Ira Glass, Jad Abulmrad, and other national figures who have been friends to APM and the station.