KQED 88.5 San Francisco, CA

KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern California.

KQED 88.5 is a public radio station located in San Francisco, California. It is owned and operated by Northern California Public Broadcasting, a member of National Public Radio (NPR). KQED broadcasts a variety of programming, including news, talk, music, and cultural programming. The station's programming is also available online and on mobile devices. KQED is one of the most listened-to public radio stations in the United States, with an average of over 1.2 million listeners each week. KQED's programming is focused on the Bay Area, with a focus on local news, culture, and issues. The station also broadcasts national and international news from NPR, as well as a variety of music programs. KQED also produces a variety of original programming, including the award-winning series "The California Report" and "Forum with Michael Krasny."