WVLP 103.1 FM · Valparaiso & Northwest Indiana
Local voices. Shared stories.
Your community radio.
Meet your neighbors through the music they love, the stories they share, and the conversations that bring us together. WVLP connects Northwest Indiana through independent, community-powered radio.
Tune in at 103.1 FM or listen online using the player on this page.
Made here. Heard here.
A place for our community to be heard.
Our locally produced shows put neighbors behind the microphone—sharing their knowledge, celebrating creativity, and exploring the issues that shape life in our region.
01 / OUR NEIGHBORS
People making a difference
Hear from local leaders, nonprofit organizations, business owners, and residents through Conversations With Community Voices and Community Matters.
02 / OUR CULTURE
Creativity close to home
Art On The Air connects listeners with artists, musicians, authors, and the people behind our region’s creative spaces. Our music hosts bring their own tastes and discoveries to the airwaves.
03 / OUR CONVERSATIONS
Issues worth talking about
From local decisions to wider public debates, Unscripted With Daniel, ABC At Noon, and Culture Wars make room for questions, perspectives, and conversation.
Our connection to Project Neighbors
Building community, on and off the air.
WVLP grew out of Project Neighbors’ work to strengthen the Valparaiso community. That connection reflects a shared belief: healthy neighborhoods begin with people who listen to one another and make room for everyone.
Project Neighbors serves as WVLP’s fiscal sponsor. WVLP’s leadership makes the decisions about the station’s programming and expenditures.
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Explore the voices and sounds of WVLP.
Discover locally produced programs alongside the wider perspectives of our syndicated shows. Browse music, community conversations, and news—or explore the full lineup.
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Agenda For A Better Community. Hosted by Paul Schreiner and Larry Baas. Focus on the salient issues in Valparaiso. City Council report. www.projectneighbors.org […]
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A show hosted by John Dillon and Viv Nesbitt exploring universal truths common to all creative expression. They explore the creative process, whether it be music, writing, visual arts, or just living your life as a work of art. We all have a song to sing. The show airs Tuesday 4-5pm and rebroadcasts Monday 10-11am. www.artofthesong.org […] -
Interviews with artists, musicians, authors, and creative leaders highlighting Northwest Indiana’s vibrant arts community. […]
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Progressive news analysis that uncovers stories and perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media. […]
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In-depth conversations with world-class musicians, producers, and songwriters about the stories behind the music. […]
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Blues music from local, regional, national, and international artists, t here is no limit on what the Blues Drive will provide. […]
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A celebration of classic pop and rock featuring legendary artists, memorable albums, and timeless hits. […]
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Thought-provoking conversations that explore the ideas and experiences connecting people across diverse backgrounds. […] -
Informative show brought to you by members of American Legion Post #94 . Emphasis on the positive with various guests each week telling us about what they do. Show hosts are Donnie Davis, Joe Baczynski, Mike Bottom, and Debi Zoumis. […] -
Four rotating show hosts talk to local voices about issues important to members of our community. On air since 2003, local authors, mayoral candidates, musicians, V.U. Professors, business owners and lots of other folks get to talk about their role in Valpo and their views on local and national issues. Show hosts: Hannah Villani : activistrn Minakshi Ghuman : real estate rn Kathy Sipple : Sociocracy advocatern Isiah Vargas : musicianrn Paul Schreiner : organizer […] -
A media criticism program examining news coverage through the lens of fairness, accuracy, and accountability. […] -
A curated collection of exceptional jazz performances spanning classic standards and modern favorites. […] -
A rotating panel examines today’s most important political, cultural, and social issues from multiple perspectives. […] -
Music with David and Jason Rudy. […] -
Discover overlooked tracks and hidden gems from familiar artists alongside exciting new musical discoveries. […] -
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now! is broadcast on Pacifica, NPR , community, and college radio stations; on public access, PBS , satellite television ( DISH network: Free Speech TV ch. 9415 and Link TV ch. 9410; DIRECTV : Free Speech TV ch. 348 and Link TV ch. 375); and on the internet. DN!’s podcast is one of the most popular on the web. www.democracynow.org […] -
Engaging philosophical conversations exploring life’s biggest questions with thoughtful guests and lively discussion. […]
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Live music performances and conversations promoting environmental awareness, community, and social responsibility. […]
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Delicious conversations about food, restaurants, cooking, and Northwest Indiana’s culinary scene. […]
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Comprehensive program of jazz music with Joe Alessi. […]
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Personal reflections and commentary offering fresh perspectives on current events, history, and everyday life.
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Featuring the best in local and national music. Interviews with local musicians and bands to promote their original music and the thriving Northwest Indiana music scene. Livin’ It Up Radio was started in July 2011 to keep the name of the local music festival to benefit Porter County Special Olympics alive. The show has a heavy emphasis on the local NWI music scene featuring the best in original music from the many talented artists in the region. This project is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. […]
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Each week on Matters of Substance we bring a timely topic to the table and invite you to join us for an hour as we provide insight, expertise and strategies for parents, families, and professionals in digestible bite-sized nuggets. Rotating hosts Dawn, Kaitlyn and Carley are credentialed in addiction and intervention; trauma; prevention; and recovery. Local, state, and national guests join the conversation to bring you current and trending topics of substance. Porter County Substance Abuse Council is the hub of all substance use disorder and related mental and behavioral health initiatives in Porter County as designated by the State of Indiana. Downloadable podcast “Matters of Substance” episodes are also available on Spotify. This program is Pre-Recorded www.hubcoalitionpc.org […]
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Practical financial discussions and expert advice to help listeners make informed money decisions. […]
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Conversations celebrating Black culture, leadership, history, and issues impacting today’s communities. […]
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A fun dive into gaming, comics, movies, technology, and everything that makes nerd culture exciting. […]
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A lively look at pop culture, entertainment news, celebrity gossip, and today’s biggest trends. […]
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Smart analysis of journalism, media, and the stories behind today’s headlines. […]
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Local elected officials and community leaders discuss the issues, decisions, and events shaping Porter County. […]
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Mostly classical, and some ‘indie’, music with Joel Hickman […]
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A carefully curated selection of music spanning a variety of genres throughout the day.
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Weekly sports talk covering local teams, national headlines, and everything in between. […]
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Current events with Paula and Robert Jackowski […]
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Entertainment and humor with Cort Chillian, and cohosts Mickie Carmichael, and Syd the Intern. www.thecortshow.org […] -
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Progressive rock from around the world – spanning over fifty years. www.progdj.com […]
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Country music, humor, weather, and down-home entertainment with Tank57. […] -
Mindfulness. Metaphysical and alternative topics with Kealah Parkinson […]
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Here, we dig into the stories, people, and decisions shaping our communities in Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana, and beyond. From local politics to statewide issues, I sit down with leaders, experts, and everyday citizens to talk about what’s really happening — without the spin. […] -
Valparaiso students share their perspectives on current events, school life, and issues that matter to young people. […]
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A warm blend of folk, Americana, roots, and acoustic music from around the world. […]
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Steve Adik and Larry Galler look at the events forming our contemporary world and comment, criticize, and argue about the good, the bad, and the indifferent from their perspectives. Sometimes they exult, other times they wring their hands in angst. The result is a lively discussion about the political, ecological, geographical, and human issues confronting us on a daily basis. […]
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Higher education researchers make fascinating academic discoveries accessible to everyday listeners. […]
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A show hosted by John Dillon and Viv Nesbitt exploring universal truths common to all creative expression. They explore the creative process, whether it be music, writing, visual arts, or just living your life as a work of art. We all have a song to sing. The show airs Tuesday 4-5pm and rebroadcasts Monday 10-11am. www.artofthesong.org […] -
Blues music from local, regional, national, and international artists, t here is no limit on what the Blues Drive will provide. […]
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A curated collection of exceptional jazz performances spanning classic standards and modern favorites. […] -
Discover overlooked tracks and hidden gems from familiar artists alongside exciting new musical discoveries. […] -
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now! is broadcast on Pacifica, NPR , community, and college radio stations; on public access, PBS , satellite television ( DISH network: Free Speech TV ch. 9415 and Link TV ch. 9410; DIRECTV : Free Speech TV ch. 348 and Link TV ch. 375); and on the internet. DN!’s podcast is one of the most popular on the web. www.democracynow.org […] -
Comprehensive program of jazz music with Joe Alessi. […]
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Mostly classical, and some ‘indie’, music with Joel Hickman […]
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A carefully curated selection of music spanning a variety of genres throughout the day.
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Entertainment and humor with Cort Chillian, and cohosts Mickie Carmichael, and Syd the Intern. www.thecortshow.org […] -
Progressive rock from around the world – spanning over fifty years. www.progdj.com […]
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Agenda For A Better Community. Hosted by Paul Schreiner and Larry Baas. Focus on the salient issues in Valparaiso. City Council report. www.projectneighbors.org […]
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Interviews with artists, musicians, authors, and creative leaders highlighting Northwest Indiana’s vibrant arts community. […]
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Informative show brought to you by members of American Legion Post #94 . Emphasis on the positive with various guests each week telling us about what they do. Show hosts are Donnie Davis, Joe Baczynski, Mike Bottom, and Debi Zoumis. […] -
Four rotating show hosts talk to local voices about issues important to members of our community. On air since 2003, local authors, mayoral candidates, musicians, V.U. Professors, business owners and lots of other folks get to talk about their role in Valpo and their views on local and national issues. Show hosts: Hannah Villani : activistrn Minakshi Ghuman : real estate rn Kathy Sipple : Sociocracy advocatern Isiah Vargas : musicianrn Paul Schreiner : organizer […] -
Here, we dig into the stories, people, and decisions shaping our communities in Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana, and beyond. From local politics to statewide issues, I sit down with leaders, experts, and everyday citizens to talk about what’s really happening — without the spin. […]
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Agenda For A Better Community. Hosted by Paul Schreiner and Larry Baas. Focus on the salient issues in Valparaiso. City Council report. www.projectneighbors.org […]
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Interviews with artists, musicians, authors, and creative leaders highlighting Northwest Indiana’s vibrant arts community. […]
-
Progressive news analysis that uncovers stories and perspectives often overlooked by mainstream media. […]
-
In-depth conversations with world-class musicians, producers, and songwriters about the stories behind the music. […]
-
Thought-provoking conversations that explore the ideas and experiences connecting people across diverse backgrounds. […] -
Informative show brought to you by members of American Legion Post #94 . Emphasis on the positive with various guests each week telling us about what they do. Show hosts are Donnie Davis, Joe Baczynski, Mike Bottom, and Debi Zoumis. […] -
Four rotating show hosts talk to local voices about issues important to members of our community. On air since 2003, local authors, mayoral candidates, musicians, V.U. Professors, business owners and lots of other folks get to talk about their role in Valpo and their views on local and national issues. Show hosts: Hannah Villani : activistrn Minakshi Ghuman : real estate rn Kathy Sipple : Sociocracy advocatern Isiah Vargas : musicianrn Paul Schreiner : organizer […] -
A media criticism program examining news coverage through the lens of fairness, accuracy, and accountability. […] -
A rotating panel examines today’s most important political, cultural, and social issues from multiple perspectives. […] -
Current events with Paula and Robert Jackowski […]
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Mindfulness. Metaphysical and alternative topics with Kealah Parkinson […]
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Here, we dig into the stories, people, and decisions shaping our communities in Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana, and beyond. From local politics to statewide issues, I sit down with leaders, experts, and everyday citizens to talk about what’s really happening — without the spin. […]
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