As general manager of WQCS 88.9-FM, I read with interest The Palm Beach Post editorial advocating for WLRN’s expansion into our region. While I respect WLRN’s work in Miami-Dade, the editorial overlooks an important fact: The Treasure Coast already has exceptional public radio coverage.
For over 40 years, WQCS has served Stuart, Port Saint Lucie, and the surrounding region with comprehensive local, regional, national, and international news from our studios at Indian River State College. We’re affiliated with NPR, BBC, and other leading public radio networks, delivering the same quality programming the editorial suggests this region needs.
What sets WQCS apart is our deep connection to this community. We’re not expanding into the Treasure Coast—we’ve been here for four decades, covering local stories, supporting regional arts and culture, and providing the news and public affairs coverage that reflects our community’s values and concerns…