WWPR (1490

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) is an American AM radio station licensed to serve the community of Bradenton, the county seat of

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, United States. The station is currently owned and operated by Vidify Media, Inc.

Programming

On weekdays, WWPR broadcasts a talk radio

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, as well as parts of Sarasota, Pinellas, and

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counties. On weekday mornings and mid-days these are local political talk programs. Weekday programs also include talk shows on health, boating, and sports. Weekends include religious and

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programs.

History

The station, founded in 1946 as WDHL, was assigned the call sign WWPR by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 3,

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References

External links

WWPR official website
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