WCBE is a public radio station that exists to serve the cultural, information, and educational needs of Central Ohio and beyond. They fulfill this mission utilizing all available audio media: radio broadcasting, web streaming, content provision, and any other media existing or emerging which will help us enhance our community.

Their goal is to provide a broad base of the Central Ohio community with services going beyond the stereotypical "heritage" formats of public radio. They mix public radio news and cultural mainstays with a truly eclectic blend of local and world music, a commitment to local news coverage, and efforts to serve their audience in both traditional and nontraditional ways.