The New York Times and American Public Media bring Wirecutter to public radio

Weekly program extends Wirecutter’s best-in-class product advice and recommendations to public radio audiences nationwide through American Public Media’s national reach.

NEW YORK and ST. PAUL, Minn., June 25, 2026 — The New York Times and American Public Media (APM) announced today that The Wirecutter Show, the weekly podcast of Wirecutter, The Times’s product recommendation service, will be adapted for public radio and launched as a weekly national program distributed by APM beginning in July 2026. 

The weekly program will translate Wirecutter’s rigorous reporting, testing and consumer-first journalism into a broadcast format designed for public radio audiences, extending the authority of The New York Times through APM’s national reach. The show will make trustworthy, practical guidance more accessible to listeners seeking clear, independent advice in their daily lives. 

“Wirecutter has built its reputation by earning consumer trust through deep reporting, independent testing, and recommendations people can rely on,” said Cliff Levy, Wirecutter’s deputy publisher. “Bringing this work to public radio with American Public Media allows us to deliver trusted consumer guidance in a format that meets audiences where they are. The show is powered by Wirecutter’s industry-leading newsroom, which has 175 journalists with unparalleled expertise.” 

“APM brings high-quality programming to local stations and audiences across the country,” said Chandra Kavati, president of American Public Media. “Listeners trust local stations to deliver programming that genuinely serves their lives. This collaboration with The New York Times on The Wirecutter Show brings that promise to life in a new way that is practical, credible, and built for the way people make decisions today.”

APM programming can be heard on 1,000 public media stations, reaching 15 million listeners each week. Station inquiries regarding carriage and distribution of The Wirecutter Show can contact APM Distribution by visiting apmdistribution.org.  

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About Wirecutter at The New York Times 

Wirecutter is the product recommendation service of The New York Times, known for rigorous reporting, independent testing, and consumer-focused journalism that helps people make confident purchasing decisions. 

About American Public Media 

American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of Minnesota Public Radio® and reaches over 15 million listeners weekly across 1,000 public radio stations. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. American Public Media also offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.   

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, Fall ‘24 + Spring ‘25.