WTIC – NewsTalk 1080 AM is a heritage news and talk radio station based in Hartford, Connecticut, serving the Greater Hartford region and much of southern New England. Owned by Audacy, Inc., WTIC has been a trusted source of news, weather, traffic, and sports since its inaugural broadcast in 1925.
WTIC's programming features a mix of local and syndicated content. Weekday mornings begin with "Cleveland’s Morning News with Wills and Snyder," followed by nationally syndicated shows like "The Glenn Beck Program," "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," and "The Bloomdaddy Show." Overnight, listeners can tune in to "Coast to Coast AM with George Noory." Weekend programming includes specialty shows on topics such as finance, health, real estate, travel, and law. The station also airs "CBS Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg" and "Sunday Nights with Bill Cunningham."
In addition to talk programming, WTIC is known for its comprehensive news coverage. The station's newsroom operates 24/7, providing local news updates and weather forecasts in partnership with WFSB, the CBS television affiliate in Hartford. WTIC also features national news updates from CBS News Radio.
WTIC serves as the primary entry point (PEP) for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in Connecticut, underscoring its role in public safety and emergency communications.
A unique feature of WTIC is its historic hourly time tone, the Morse code letter "V," which has been in use since 1943. This distinctive signal, timed precisely at the top of each hour, is a nod to the station's rich history and commitment to accuracy.
With its blend of news, talk, and community-focused programming, WTIC – NewsTalk 1080 AM remains a vital part of Connecticut's media landscape.
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