WBZ (AM)

WBZ (AM) is a Class A, clear-channel radio station licensed to Boston, Massachusetts, broadcasting at 1030 kHz with 50,000 watts. Its transmitter is located in Framingham, Massachusetts. WBZ is owned and operated by iHeartMedia and features a news and talk radio format.

WBZ is one of the oldest radio stations in the United States, having signed on the air on September 19, 1921, originally licensed to Springfield, Massachusetts. It moved to Boston in 1924. It is considered a pioneer in commercial broadcasting and has a long and storied history of providing news, information, and entertainment to the New England region.

The station is known for its comprehensive news coverage, talk shows featuring local and national personalities, and its tradition of public service broadcasting. WBZ has served as the Boston area's primary Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for many years.

WBZ also has a significant online presence, offering live streaming of its broadcast, podcasts of its shows, and a comprehensive website with news, weather, and traffic information.