WLVL

American news radio formats evolved from different assumptions than music programming, and WLVL represents that model directly: news, sports, talk, and information delivered on cycles that serve community needs rather than entertainment algorithms. The station's daily schedule structures around commute times when listeners actually pay attention to broadcasts. Morning blocks combine news updates with traffic information, weather reporting, and sports coverage addressing local interests. Afternoon programming shifts toward longer-form talk shows addressing current events, local issues, and list…