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Bryant Austin Close Up With Whales

Today at 10:00am on KQED 88.5 FM

Bryant Austin joins us to talk about his book, "Beautiful Whale," and his secret to getting within three feet of the mammals without them swimming away.

The Computer History Museum

Technology Chroniclers

Tonight at 8:00pm on KQED 88.5 FM

Tech writers David Kirkpatrick, Steven Levy and John Markoff take the stage with moderator John Hollar to tell their personal versions of history gleaned from three decades covering one of the most riveting journalism beats on the planet.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

KQED celebrates with special TV and radio programming in May and honors four local heroes. Download a printable guide.

Watch the Celebration Online Now

Watch the Celebration on KQED Television

Watch 2013 Local Hero Videos Online

Apply to be on Genealogy Roadshow!

Here's your chance to be a part of history. Do you have a family mystery you would like solved? Is there a missing piece or person in your family tree you've always wondered about? Apply to be on the San Francisco episode of this new television series now.

We Need You!

Volunteer during our next on-air fundraising drive beginning May 8. It's a great way to support KQED Radio with your time.

Apply Now

For Educators

Do Now: Everybody Dance Now!

What's your best dance move? If you don't have a signature dance move that you consider your own, then make one up! Capture your move in a short video and share the link with us.

News Fix

Floating Rent-Free for 50 Years

About a quarter-mile offshore from the iconic houseboats of Sausalito, you'll find a wooden, WWII-era search-and-rescue ship. And on it, you'll find 76-year-old Ale Eckstrom.

More: Sausalito's Floating Homes

SF Rental Market Drives Applicants to Extremes