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88.5 WFDD is a non-profit radio station committed to integrity and to upholding the trust placed on us by our contributors. This page outlines our policies regarding privacy, social media, and more.

Come out for some fun at our Bar Meetups! It’s the perfect time to connect with your favorite WFDD team members and friends over a refreshing pint...and we’re so excited to do that with you!

With a donation in any amount, you’ll receive a collectible pint glass and your first drink is on us!

Why Underwriting with WFDD?

88.5 WFDD covers 32 counties in North Carolina and Virginia and broadcasts to 103,600 listeners per week.*

April Laissle is a senior reporter and editor at WFDD. Her work has been featured on several national news programs and recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Before joining WFDD in 2019, she worked at public radio stations in Ohio and California.

Bethany is WFDD's editorial director. She joined the staff in the fall of 2012. She received her B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from Wake Forest University. Between undergraduate studies and graduate school, Bethany served as the intern to Talk of the Nation at NPR in D.C., participating in live NPR Election Night Coverage, Presidential debate broadcasts, regular Talk of the Nation shows, and helping to plan the inaugural broadcast of ‘Talk of the World.' She enjoys engaging with her interests in books, politics, and art in the interdisciplinary world of public radio. Before becoming editorial director, Bethany was assistant news Director, a reporter and associate producer for WFDD's Triad Arts and Triad Arts Weekend. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Bethany enjoys calling the Piedmont home.