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Capital Public Radio App

Capital Public Radio App

by Capital Public Radio

237 ratings
83 reviews
🎵 Music
📡 News
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2011
  • June 23, 2026

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Capital Public Radio
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Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind, and explore on-demand content. Search for stories, bookmark favorites, and set alarms to wake up to your preferred station. Access programs from multiple providers with ease.

✓Live streaming with DVR controls
✓On-demand program access
✓Search public radio content
✓Bookmark stories and programs
✓Integrated program schedules
✓Sleep timer and alarm clock
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Capital Public Radio App. Based on 237 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 📻Access to NPR and local news anywhere
  • 🎵Excellent music variety (jazz, classical, opera)
  • 👍User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 📱Multi-device compatibility (phone, tablet, watch, car)
  • ⏸️Ability to pause and replay live radio
  • 📚On-demand access to shows and archives
  • 🎧High-quality audio streaming
  • 💡Well-organized content with visual story links
  • 🌍Reliable access while traveling
  • 🎯Clear separation of news and music streams

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent buffering and playback interruptions
  • 🐛App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛Audio cuts out unexpectedly
  • 🐛Repeating audio segments and commercials
  • 🐛Playback stops without restarting automatically
  • 😕Unintuitive navigation between live and on-demand content
  • 😕Difficulty finding past broadcasts and archived content
  • 😕Missing song/artist information display
  • 😕App gets evicted from memory quickly
  • 😕Cluttered interface with large player controls
  • ⚠️Inconsistent performance across devices
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What's New in Capital Public Radio App

12.0.3

June 23, 2026

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!

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User reviews

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Real News Anytime Anywhere

Love I can get the best news programs anytime anywhere and daily. Thanks so much!
ValhansonValhanson

Cap Radio

I love this station, and because of this app, I can listen no matter where I am. My cell, my iWatch, my iPad, my computer and I have it my cars too! Keep up the great work!
Tapjoy.comTapjoy.com

Just ok

I have had trouble with this app loading properly, and the new version just crashed the first time I tried to use it. Disappointing but willing to give it a chance. I usually listen on the NPR app for fewer problems
PAL in RosevillePAL in Roseville

Daily Routine

Wake up to this app every morning. Rely on this station (paying member) so much, so when it wouldnt play this morning before dawn, I was gobsmacked.
Hope today was only a glitch that got fixed.
DogebegoneDogebegone

Come for the music…

Stay for the music! The app and the music it opens up is so wonderful and enlightening. I am so glad I found this music and the app!
Robert95600Robert95600
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Constant buffering and streaming interruptions

Bug

App crashes on launch or during playback

Bug

Audio cuts out every few minutes

Bug

Repeating audio segments (every 10th word, 30-second loops)

Bug

Repeating commercials interrupting content

Bug

Play button unresponsive or not toggling to pause

Bug

Playback stops and requires manual restart

Bug

Inability to return to live radio after selecting on-demand show

Bug

App freezes with play/pause button stuck

Bug

Incompatibility with older iPhone models (iPhone 5)

Bug

Streaming halts requiring app restart

Bug

Audio disappears requiring app reload

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Display current song and artist information

Feature

Easier playlist visibility without constant refresh

Feature

Improved organization for on-demand content

Feature

Smaller player controls and picture sizing options

Feature

Better memory management to prevent app reload

Feature

Larger visual story images when opened

Feature

Continuous playlist view without refresh requirement

Feature

List mode for stories with minimal pictures

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Capital Public Radio App?

The app allows you to listen to Capital Public Radio live with pause and rewind functionality. You can also explore on-demand content from various public radio providers, search for specific stories or programs, bookmark content for later, and use the alarm clock feature to wake up to your favorite station.

Can I listen to programs from other public radio stations?

Yes, the app provides access to on-demand public radio programs from multiple content providers, including NPR, PRI, APM, and Capital Public Radio itself. You can easily browse and play content from these different sources.

Is the Capital Public Radio App free to use?

Yes, the Capital Public Radio App is completely free to download and use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features.

What devices is the Capital Public Radio App compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems or devices. However, it is designed for mobile use, suggesting compatibility with common smartphone and tablet platforms.

How can I find specific stories or programs?

The app features a unique 'Search Public Radio' function that allows you to find stories or programs across hundreds of stations and web pages. Once found, you can play them instantly.