KOOP 91.7 FM is Austin's legendary cooperatively run community radio station — a true listener-supported, volunteer-operated radio cooperative that has been broadcasting alternative voices, eclectic music, and progressive community programming since 1994. As one of America's last remaining genuine radio cooperatives, KOOP operates on a fundamentally different model from commercial radio: decisions are made democratically by members, programming reflects genuine community interests rather than advertiser demographics, and diverse voices that mainstream media ignores find a home on the dial. KOOP's programming is intentionally diverse — spanning world music, folk, jazz, hip-hop, Spanish-language programming, progressive political talk, LGBTQ+ content, and specialty shows that reflect Austin's incomparable cultural diversity.
The station serves Austin's large community of listeners who value media alternatives to corporate broadcasting and want radio that genuinely represents the full spectrum of community voices. KOOP 91.7 FM is Austin's community radio institution — truly of, by, and for the community.