About This Station

**88.5 KQED** is the NPR and PBS member station for Northern California, broadcasting on 88.5 FM in the Bay Area. As a public media hub, it offers a mix of news, talk, and cultural programming, including live radio, original podcasts, and independent reporting on issues affecting the region. The station also extends into television and digital content, with features like the “How We Get By” affordability series highlighting local concerns. Its programming is in English and reflects KQED’s mission to serve Bay Area audiences with trusted journalism and public media across multiple platforms.