WGCU Public Media App

Listen to WGCU Public Media live and explore your favorite programs On Demand!

Public Media Apps · com.skyblue.pra.wgcu

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v12.0.8 34 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v12.0.8 (608)
Updated: Sep 20, 2026 (19 days ago)
APK size: 34 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Apr 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 24 (4 sensitive)
Website: publicmediaapps.com/support
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

WGCU Public Media App is an app by Public Media Apps in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 7.4.4, the APK grew from 28.1 MB to 34 MB. Since version 6.2.30, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 24 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, record audio and call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.0.3.

What's new in v12.0.8

Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

WGCU Public Media App: The WGCU Public Media App allows you to listen to WGCU live, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule for the WGCU stream all at once! You can explore On Demand content, search for stories, bookmark a story for later, and wake up to WGCU with the alarm clock! Live 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 WGCU even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing – no clicks to start listening. • Integrated program schedules for every station. You can display up to three of your favorites at a time or flick once to see the schedules for all of your favorite stations. • One click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click. • Listen to WGCU in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! On Demand • Access public radio and TV programs from multiple content providers (NPR, PBS and WGCU) easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to national programs, individual story segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The WGCU Public Media App displays the web page associated with the program or story segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Radio Bookmarks • Save what you were listening to (Live or On Demand) so you can replay, follow-up, or share it later by simply clicking “Bookmark”. • Compatible with the popular Radio Bookmark device (www.radiobookmark.com). Search • The unique “Search Public Radio” feature finds stories or programs across hundreds of stations and web pages and makes it easy to play instantly. 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 WGCU Public Media App is brought to you by the people at the WGCU and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support WGCU Public Media by becoming a member today! http://www.wgcu.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.2.30. Since v7.4.4 it requires Android 7.0+.

v12.0.8 LATEST Sep 20, 2026 34 MB TRUSTED v12.0.3 Jul 29, 2026 28.5 MB TRUSTED v7.4.4 May 16, 2026 28.1 MB TRUSTED v6.2.30 Feb 26, 2025 19.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 20, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sky Blue Technologies” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 20, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 20, 2026
Signed byCN=Peter Baker, OU=Sky Blue Technologies, O=Sky Blue Technologies, L=Lafayette, ST=IN, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E3:2B:13:B7:32:35:24:D3:F5:51:F4:3C:98:B4:D4:38:AC:88:E3:72
File MD5ff723fb5e6cb42f4dcd510fbd08efeba
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (24)

WGCU Public Media App requests 24 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.skyblue.pra.wgcu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

WGCU Public Media App APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of WGCU Public Media App for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.2.30 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.2.30 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the WGCU Public Media App APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ff723fb5e6cb42f4dcd510fbd08efeba.