Radio Catskill is updating its programming and consolidating operations in response to the permanent elimination of federal funding for public media. The changes take effect October 4, 2025, and aim to maintain the station’s award-winning local, regional, and national coverage while introducing new voices and timely stories.
These changes are part of a careful plan to focus on content that delivers the most impact and relevance for the community in an era of reduced federal support. The new lineup will bring listeners even more stories that spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and celebrate what makes the Catskills, Northeast Pennsylvania, and beyond so vibrant.
Highlights of the new schedule include:
- Kaatscast with Brett Barry: the award-winning podcast becomes a weekly radio show. Host/Producer Brett Barry brings listeners stories and conversations rooted in the heart of the Catskills –culture, history, sustainability, literature, the arts, and more. Produced by Silver Hollow Audio.
- The Capitol Pressroom: A daily program with the latest insight and analysis from the New York State Capitol with host David Lombardo, broadcast from the Legislative Correspondents Association Pressroom in Albany. The show features interviews with state representatives and important newsmakers. Produced by WCNY.
In tandem with the programming changes, Radio Catskill will also consolidate its operations and close its satellite studio in Honesdale, PA, located in The Cooperage. The decision is a direct response to the loss of federal funding, which has forced the station to make difficult, but necessary choices about how to steward its resources.
Despite the closure, Radio Catskill will continue to serve listeners in Wayne and Pike counties with local news, culture, and community voices.
“Although we’ll no longer have a physical studio in Honesdale, our commitment to Northeast Pennsylvania remains unwavering,” said Radio Catskill General Manager Tim Bruno. “Listeners there will continue to hear stories and programming that reflect their communities.”
The following shows will be retired from the schedule: Fresh Air, The TED Radio Hour, Jazz Night in America, Living Jazz, Le Show, Bioneers, New Urban Jazz Lounge, and Upfront Soul.
Helpful Links:
You can listen live at 90.5FM and you can also enjoy your favorite Radio Catskill shows anytime, anywhere on your computer, phone, the free Radio Catskill mobile app, or ask your smart speaker to play “Radio Catskill.”
The following changes take effect on October 4, 2025 |
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|---|---|---|
| Program | New Time | Change Description |
| With Good Reason | Saturday @ 6am | New addition |
| 51% | Saturday @ 6:30am | Moved from Mondays @ 8pm |
| Kaatscast w/Brett Barry | Saturday @ 11am | New addition |
| Jazz Lives w/David Dann | Saturday @ 12pm | New addition |
| Return to the Source | Sunday @ 8pm | Moved from 9pm |
| The Capitol Pressroom | Monday-Friday @ 1pm | New addition |
| Hidden Brain | Monday @ 2pm | Moved from 1pm |
| The Janus Adams Show | Monday @ 8pm | Moved from Saturdays @ 11am |
| La Voz en Breve | Monday @ 9pm | Moved from 10pm |
| Freakonomics | Tuesday @ 2pm | Moved from 1pm |
| Ambient Barn | Tuesday @ 9pm | Moved from Friday @ Midnight |
| Radiolab | Wednesday @ 2pm | Moved from 1pm |
| Virtual Soundscapes | Wednesday @ 9pm | Moved from Thursday @ 10pm |
| Latino USA | Thursday @ 2pm | Moved from 1pm |
| Soul Deluxe | Friday @ Midnight | Moved from Sunday @2am |
| The Mainstream | Monday-Thursday @ 10p | Moved from Midnight |
| BBC World Service | Monday-Saturday @ Midnight | Moved from 2am |
Image: Detail of Nya Reebe’s Winning Radio Catskill 35th Anniversary T-Shirt Design (Credit: Nya Reebe)
Thank you for doing you absolute best to keep our community informed, entertained and connected. I’m sorry to see a few of the shows go (though appreciate we can find through other stations) and especially glad that you kep diverse news programming, including Democracy Now!
I will keep being a regular supporter – journalism and public radio is critica, now and for our democtractic future!
** Listening to Upfront Soul now -which has gotten me through many a Wednesday nights of work – I am very sad to see this one go from the schedule, even as I understand tough choices had to be made!