# C-SPAN RADIO

> Live and on-demand audio streams of C-SPAN networks and podcasts. (iPhone/iPad app by C-SPAN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 166 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301/reviews.md

## What is C?

Listen to the network that covers Washington like no other.

Live commercial-free audio streams of the four C-SPAN networks: C-SPAN Radio, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 and C-SPAN3. 

Downloadable audio podcasts.

Up-to-the-minute schedule information.

Created by Cable. Offered as a public service.

## Key features

- Live audio streams
- Commercial-free networks
- Downloadable podcasts
- Up-to-the-minute schedule
- Four C-SPAN networks

## What do users think of C?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Unfiltered information
- 👍 Fair and balanced coverage
- 👍 Good for political junkies
- 👍 Accessible live audio streams
- 👍 Works well on mobile

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent stream interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Audio volume too low
- 🐛 Poor performance
- 🐛 Unreliable playback
- 🐛 App freezes or stops
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Portrait-only on iPad
- 🐛 Broken for blind users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stream stops working completely
- Loses connection frequently
- Crashing and looping dialogue
- App stops playing after short intervals
- App crashes when tapping schedule
- Audio not working for channels and podcasts
- App hangs on iPad after update
- Program running that cannot be closed
- Unlabeled buttons for blind users

**Most requested features**

- Add video streaming
- Add AppleTV app
- Improve audio volume
- Add player controls (play, rewind, skip)
- Link schedule slots to more descriptive pages
- Save podcast episode and position
- Add horizontal display option for iPad
- Fix schedule display
- Add skip buttons for podcasts (-10s, +10s)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301/reviews.md

### 1/5 — CSPAN radio app stopped working on iPhone

*2026-03-13, version 4.3.4*

I used to be able to stream  content on the app but as of Israel’s war with Iran it stopped streaming completely

### 1/5 — App connection problem

*2023-02-02*

C-Span radio app loses the connection for no apparent reason, forcing the listener to press the play button to resume listening. Stoppage occurs every minute or so of listening. This is problem is occurring on my iPhone 12 mini with an updated OS. I am on WiFi with a cold connection. According to the Apple Store, the C-Span app was last updated 2 mo ago. 
If it weren’t for this problem, my rating would be 4 stars.

### 3/5 — Needs 5 stars but loses for performance

*2022-04-28, version 4.2.3*

I love this app but of late it has been crashing as well as looping the same dialogue every 20 or so seconds. 
Please fix it!

### 1/5 — App lost function

*2022-03-13, version 4.2.2*

A lot of use poor people have older devices.  It upsets me that you no longer can see the daily program schedule.   WHY?

### 3/5 — Audio to low on App

*2022-02-24*

It’s great when I’m indoors and alone but when I’m outside or around people I can’t hear what’s being said even with AirPods on highest level. Please add feature to raise in app audio volume

### 3/5 — Was a 5 star app until a few days ago

*2021-11-15*

I think C-span is trying to force everyone to C-span now. I have rejected that app for a few weeks but starting now it is popping up every few minutes. The C-span radio stream keeps cutting out where you have to restart it every few minutes if it will restart at all. So I gave it and downloaded the C-span Now app thinking that I would be able to listen to the Washington Journal as I have for years now with out an issue and without tying it to cable same as I listen in my car. I use to love this app bu if you need to put a bug in it to force us onto another platform that requires an outside paid subscription why not say that up front. If long time users of the C-span Radio app are going to be cut off from listening just be upfront about it. Don’t annoy us with intermittent cut off. Use yo love the app now I’m just annoyed with it.

### 1/5 — C-span is good

*2021-11-15, version 4.1.9*

It’s not CSPAN’s’s faults that this app IS LOUSY(🪳)—but lousy it has been, nonetheless.

Needs
1.) player UI: Play, Rewind, skip, so forth, etc.

2.) Schedule slots should contain link to more descriptive page, keep what is there, add a (“more....>>”) link, so the user is presented with comp. descr. of the content, event, broadcast, etc.

### 2/5 — Keeps stopping?

*2021-11-14, version 4.1.9*

Every.minute.or.three. Even if in foreground, it just quits. This seems to be a characteristic of the more recent versions.  I got bored flipping back to the app to restart the stream.

### 1/5 — Crashes too often!

*2021-11-14*

It worked well for a few years, but the last year or so it constantly loses connection and now even completely cashes. It is extremely unstable. The C-SPAN Now app requires a cable subscription and the radio portion of it only streams the main C-SPAN radio station. The ad tech trackers may be the culprit as they make hundreds of connections to their servers and if you block them, which you should, they continuously try to make connections in the background which compromises the stream. Ugh, I am utterly disappointed in you C-SPAN and I’ll never pay for cable again! Good bye C-SPAN!

### 2/5 — Unstable

*2021-04-26*

I love listening to the c-span channels, but the app frequently crashes, randomly pauses in a fashion that requires re-entering the app to resume.  I’d mention other issues, but I read a review from 2019 that well covered the issues that motivated a response from the developer.  Well …

## Frequently asked questions about C

### What does C-SPAN RADIO do?

C-SPAN RADIO provides live, commercial-free audio streams of the four C-SPAN networks: C-SPAN Radio, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, and C-SPAN3. It also offers downloadable audio podcasts and up-to-the-minute schedule information.

### What are the key features of C-SPAN RADIO?

Key features include live audio streaming of all four C-SPAN networks, downloadable podcasts for on-demand listening, and access to the latest schedule information. All streams are commercial-free.

### Is C-SPAN RADIO free to use?

Yes, C-SPAN RADIO is offered as a public service and is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Who is C-SPAN RADIO for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about Washington D.C. politics, government proceedings, and related events through audio content. It's ideal for those who prefer unbiased, in-depth coverage.

### Can I listen to C-SPAN RADIO offline?

You can listen to C-SPAN RADIO offline by downloading the available audio podcasts. The live streams require an active internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.4 — 2025-11-12

Minor podcast updates

### 4.3.3 — 2025-10-21

Updated podcast library.

### 4.3.2 — 2025-08-29

Updated podcast content

### 4.3.1 — 2025-07-28

Updated podcast list

### 4.3.0 — 2024-12-07

Updated Podcast list

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