KALW Information

KALW Public Media seeks to be the spark that ignites conversation, nurtures new voices, challenges conventions, and empowers communities to strive for and celebrate a better world. We continue to harness the power of audio in the ongoing fight for democracy and belonging. KALW Public Media is not just a radio station — it’s a bold experiment in what public media can be. Based in the Bay Area, KALW serves as a catalyst for civic engagement, a home for groundbreaking storytelling, and a training ground for the next generation of media-makers. We exist to ignite conversation, nurture new voices, challenge conventions, and empower communities to strive for and celebrate a better world. Through music, journalism, live events, and a deep commitment to inclusion and innovation, KALW amplifies stories that shape the future of democracy, justice, and belonging. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, KALW 91.7 FM has an incredible, 80-year history and a promising future built on decades of contributions from dedicated volunteers, listeners, leaders, donors, programmers, and producers.