American Public Media, the nation’s second largest producer of national public radio programs, announced Thursday that it has agreed to supply a package of programs to XM Public Radio, a new channel that will be launched by XM Satellite Radio on September 1.
“American Public Media is committed to ensuring public radio listeners can enjoy their favorite programs on multiple media platforms, including terrestrial radio stations, the Internet and satellite radio,” said Jon McTaggart, American Public Media chief operating officer.
“With more than 2.1 million current subscribers, XM Radio is one of the nation’s fastest- growing entertainment media. This relationship will offer an additional option for current listeners and present some of the best of public radio programming to new audiences.”
The new XM channel will also include programming from Public Radio International and WBUR, including This American Life, Whad’Ya Know?, On Point and Only a Game. It will also feature a new morning interview program hosted by Bob Edwards.
