Radio F.R.E.I.

Radio F.R.E.I. is a non-commercial local radio station based in Erfurt, Germany. Founded in the summer of 1990 from the city's civic movement, it was the first free radio in Thuringia. The station broadcasts a full program on the terrestrial FM frequency 96.2 MHz in Erfurt and listeners can also listen live via its stream. As a member of the Bundesverband Freier Radios, it operates under an open editorial statute and is accessibly run by its contributors.

The programming on Radio F.R.E.I. is diverse and community-focused, featuring talk shows, cultural magazines, and music programs. Examples of its content include the daily magazine "Unterdessen," the "Espresso-Plausch" talk with Sergej Lochthofen, and specialized shows like "Wissenschaftsecke" for science topics. The station actively involves local voices, from youth projects to discussions on Erfurt's current affairs, and audiences can stream online to access this wide variety of shows.

With its commitment to free and open radio, Radio F.R.E.I. provides a platform for local issues, culture, and music without commercial advertising. Its schedule includes programs such as "F.R.E.I.stunde" produced by local schools and special broadcasts like feminist programming for International Women's Day. Through its live streaming service, the station enables a broad audience to listen radio online and engage with its distinctive, community-driven content from anywhere.