Northwest Public Broadcasting

Name: Northwest Public Broadcasting
Rating: 4.5 (422 reviews)
Author: Public Media Apps

By: Public Media Apps

Listen to NWPB live and watch NWPB, explore your favorite programs on demand!

Features & Capabilities

The Northwest Public Broadcasting App:

The Northwest Public Broadcasting App allows you to enjoy the services of Northwest Public Broadcasting - radio and TV (NPR and PBS). Listen and watch your favorite shows/clips anywhere you want to. You can also pause and rewind live audio, and view radio and TV program schedules! You can explore, watch and listen to On Demand stories whenever you want and share stories with your friends!

Live Radio Streaming:

• DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed!
• Listen to live streams from Northwest Public Broadcasting even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing.
• Integrated program schedules for Northwest Public Broadcasting streams!
• One-click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click.
• Listen to Northwest Public Broadcasting in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails!

Stream Video Content:

• Watch your favorite PBS shows using our DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). Catch up on your favorite shows or important news programs you count on every day.
• Stream your favorite Northwest Public Broadcasting shows including: Jam with Dan, Access NW, Dr. U and more, all in one place!
• Northwest Public Broadcasting members can access their NWPB Passport account, allowing you to watch special curated content!

News:

• Specially curated local news to make sure you know what's happening throughout your day. News that includes: NPR News, Northwest News Network, PBS Newshour, Earthfix and many other public media news outlets. You can even opt in for TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS for breaking news.
• Environmental stories from our friends at EarthFix, covering stories that impact our environment
• Curated NPR and PBS Newshour hour to give you a national perspective on issues

Additional features

• Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button.
• A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station.

The Northwest Public Broadcasting app is brought to you by the people at Public Radio and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued viewers and listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever device you have!

Please support Northwest Public Broadcasting by becoming a member today!

nwpb.org/support

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Downloads:

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Version:

7.4.4 Last updated: 2026-04-27

Version code:

564

Creation date:

2012-02-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

36.72MB

Email:

su*****@publicmediaapps.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 523,518 ▼ 1,911

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Developed by:

Public Media Apps

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacobsmedia.nwpr

Email:

su*****@publicmediaapps.com

Website:

http://www.publicmediaapps.com/support

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's access to classical music, NPR programming, and news content, finding it a valuable alternative to other sources. However, multiple complaints highlight frequent interruptions, slow startup times, confusing navigation, and technical issues like battery drain and network errors. While some users praise its robustness and features, many report that playback problems and instability diminish their experience. Improvements to streaming stability, user interface clarity, and app performance are needed to enhance overall satisfaction.

Pros

Provides access to classical music and NPR programming, appreciated by users who love this content.
Offers live streaming and access to previously broadcast programs and news articles easily.
Robust and better than other public radio apps according to some users.
Allows users to listen without static when radio signal is poor, useful while driving.
Content includes a variety of news stories and in-depth journalism, with opportunities for listener interaction.

Cons

App frequently cuts out or stops unexpectedly during use, causing frustration.
App can be slow to start, sometimes taking several minutes to load and begin streaming.
User interface can be confusing, requiring multiple steps to access desired programming such as classical music.
App drains battery quickly and causes phone overheating even when not actively listening.
Network error messages occur despite good internet connection, indicating app or server issues.

Recent reviews

Excellent app. I always listening to classic music. First time I heard it was when I was young. Peter and the wolf, in my hometown Walla Walla.

Vi*****, 2024-12-17

It took me so long to find the actual radio. if you just press the play button you will only get news. if you want to listen to classical you have to work for it. 1. Press the top left menu. 2. Press Radio Schedules 3. Press the top left menu below the NWPB tree. 4. Click the Radio drop-down menu (the little arrow not the words). 5. Click "Listen Live" 6. Click "NPR News & Classical" 7. For God's sake don't press anything else or it will stop. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO LISTEN TO RADIO? Awful.