How do I find out what’s on?
If you want to see what’s coming up, or look for a program that aired recently, use our Radio Schedule page.
To navigate to the Radio Schedule, from most pages of our site you can click on the name of the current radio program airing, then click Radio Schedule:
Alternately, you can enter kqed.org/radio to get to the Radio homepage, where the daily schedule also appears.
You can view the entire month’s program schedule on our downloadable Weekly Schedule (PDF). Many topics are not decided until shortly before the airdate, so the Daily Schedule will have the most complete program information as opposed to the Weekly Schedule.
How do I find program pages?
There are several ways to navigate to individual radio program pages.
Method 1
1. For the current program playing, click on the program title from any of our pages that have the Live Radio player:
2. From the resulting popup window, click the “Program Page” link
Method 2
From the Radio Daily Schedule, click on the program title:
You will be taken to the program page. For example, this is the Fresh Air program page.
Method 3
Program pages are also accessible via the Podcasts link in the menu:
For example, clicking on Forum in the Podcasts link will take you to this page: https://www.kqed.org/forum
Visit our Podcasts page for a list of available podcasts.
How do I rewind a podcast?
The progress bar can be found by clicking on the title of the radio program that’s airing, which brings up the radio player.
What was that song I heard between programs?
The music you hear comes to us built in to the program, and is not actually “between programs” as it may seem while you’re listening. Most radio programs list the music as part of the program archive. There is not a centralized list anywhere, you must go to the individual program’s website.
If you don’t know the name of the program you were listening to, the best way to find it is go to look at our radio schedule. Once you find the program, do an internet search for the official website, and look up the audio archive.
Where do the programs on KQED Radio come from?
The programs on KQED Radio come from a number of sources:
KQED – KQED Public Radio produces several regular programs here in our San Francisco studio, and also co-produces and presents some Bay Area programs.
NPR – Many of the national programs on KQED come from NPR, a national production and distribution network.
PRI – KQED broadcasts several programs from PRI, a national distribution network. These programs are produced at different public radio stations around the country, then distributed to KQED by PRI.
PBS – KQED Radio broadcasts the audio from some PBS programs, including PBS NewsHour.
Independent Productions – Some programs on KQED are independently produced by public radio stations or nonprofit organizations.
Which programs does KQED produce?
KQED produces:
KQED Radio News – Local Northern California news, broadcast seven days a week in brief segments during Morning Edition and throughout the day.
The California Report – Statewide news and public affairs commentary. Includes 8-minute segments broadcast weekday mornings and a half-hour newsmagazine broadcast Friday afternoons. Carried by public radio stations around California.
Forum – Live call-in talk show, broadcast daily in two one-hour segments.
Perspectives – Public affairs commentary by community members, broadcast daily during Morning Edition and Weekend Edition.
KQED Science Radio – Weekly program focusing on the people behind the science and environmental issues that are changing the way we live.
The Do List – Discusses the hottest tickets and must-see shows in Northern California. Airs Fridays at 6:30am and 8:30am.
KQED co-produces and presents:
Commonwealth Club
City Arts and Lectures
Youth Radio
What is NPR?
NPR (National Public Radio) is a nonprofit company that produces and distributes public radio programming. Many NPR programs (including Morning Editionand All Things Considered) are produced at NPR’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Other NPR programs (including Fresh Air) are produced at public radio stations around the country and are then distributed by NPR. NPR News also maintains bureaus and correspondents around the world.
NPR programs KQED broadcasts include:
All Things Considered
Fresh Air with Terry Gross
Here & Now
Latino USA
Living on Earth
Morning Edition
On the Media
Radiolab
Says You!
Snap Judgment
Tech Nation
TED Radio Hour
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
Weekend All Things Considered
Weekend Edition – Saturday
Weekend Edition – Sunday
What is PRI?
PRI (Public Radio International) is a distribution network for public radio programming. PRI distributes programs produced by public radio stations around the country. PRI is associated with Minnesota Public Radio, a network that produces many of the programs distributed by PRI.
PRI programs KQED broadcasts include:
BBC World Service
Science Friday
Selected Shorts
To The Best of Our Knowledge
The World
The Takeaway
What is APM?
It is the distribution service of Minnesota Public Radio
APM programs KQED broadcasts include:
Live from Here with Chris Thile
Marketplace
Marketplace Weekend
What is PRX?
PRX is a non-profit program distributor and storage facility
PRX programs KQED broadcasts include:
The Moth
This American Life
What is the BBC?
The BBC is the British Broadcasting Corporation. KQED Radio airs BBC World Service, the BBC’s worldwide news program. The program is broadcast from London in 43 languages, and is distributed in the U.S. by APM.
How can I get a CD or transcript of a program?
You can order CDs of KQED programs by sending a check along with the name, date and time of the program you’d like. See our Order CDs page for prices and mailing addresses. KQED does not offer written transcripts.
INSIDE KQED RADIO
Where are you located?
KQED is temporarily located at 50 Beale Street in San Francisco, while it’s permanent location at 2601 Mariposa Street is being renovated. See our Directions for a map with driving directions and information on public transportation.
Can I work at KQED?
Visit KQED’s career/job page for information on current openings and the application process. Several KQED Radio programs also accept interns. See KQED’s internships page for more information.
How can I volunteer at KQED?
We would love to have you volunteer! Please see KQED’s volunteer page for information.
CONTACTING KQED RADIO
How can I contact a specific program?
KQED-produced programs:
KQED News
tel: (415) 553-2361
fax: (415) 553-2118
kqed.org/news
The California Report
comment line: (415) 553-2240
newsroom tel: (415) 553-2361
website
Forum
toll free call-in: (866) 733-6786
email us your comments
comments line: (415) 553-3300
kqed.org/forum
Perspectives
tel: (415) 553-2108
fax: (415) 553-2241
website
Visit NPR.org for the email addresses of NPR programs.
How do I call in to KQED’s Forum program?
1.415.553.2227 or 1.866.SF.FORUM (1.866.733.6786)