Richmond Independent Radio

Richmond Independent Radio, known as WRIR 97.3 FM, is a low-power community radio station based in Richmond, Virginia. It began broadcasting on January 1, 2005, and is operated by the nonprofit organization Virginia Center for Public Press. WRIR features a diverse mix of music, news, and talk programming, with a focus on underrepresented voices and independent content. The station is run primarily by volunteers and relies on listener donations and sponsorships for funding. WRIR is one of the largest low-power FM stations in the United States by audience size.