KQED-FM Details
About KQED-FM
KQED-FM 88.5 is San Francisco's flagship public radio station and one of the most respected news and talk outlets on the West Coast. As the local NPR member station, KQED-FM delivers trusted journalism, in-depth interviews, and thoughtful public affairs programming that has made it an essential part of the Bay Area's civic conversation for decades.
The station's lineup includes NPR's national programs — Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air — alongside locally produced news coverage that digs into Bay Area politics, housing, education, tech, and culture. KQED's reporters cover Northern California with rigor and depth, giving listeners context that commercial news rarely provides. The audience tends to be educated, civically engaged, and accustomed to long-form, substantive radio.
KQED-FM is available free online and via the NPR app, streaming around the clock so you can access the Bay Area's best public radio journalism wherever you are. For listeners who want news that informs rather than entertains, KQED-FM remains the standard by which San Francisco radio is measured.
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Frequently Asked Questions about KQED-FM
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How can I contact KQED-FM?
You can contact KQED-FM by website at http://www.kqed.org/radio/. -
Can I listen to KQED-FM on my mobile phone?
Yes, you can listen to KQED-FM on any mobile browser. -
Does KQED-FM only cover San Francisco?
The main frequency covers San Francisco, but you can stream it globally online. -
Does KQED-FM broadcast local news?
Yes, KQED-FM cover news from San Francisco, California . -
What is the address of KQED-FM in San Francisco?
KQED-FM is located at 50 Beale St, 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105, San Francisco, California.