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91.7 KALW is Local Public Radio for the San Francisco Bay Area. We were the first Bay Area radio station to broadcast NPR and the BBC, and we continue to innovate with programming guaranteed to keep your mind (and your ears) wide open.

Stations

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4:50am

Witness History

5am

World Update: Daily Commute

6am

BBC News

6:06am

Outside Source

Podcasts

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more...

AlternativeRadio

AlternativeRadio

Alternative Radio is an "unembedded" weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the US, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and on short-wave on Radio for Peace International. AR provides information,...

News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil...

Every week we delve behind the headlines to find out how news events affect people's everyday lives. Whatever the subject and wherever we're reporting from, our stories are of real human interest.

BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities.There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to...

Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science

The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take...

Binah features creative voices from the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. In this series, we bring you remarkable artists and thinkers who’ve come to speak at the JCCSF as part of their Arts & Ideas program.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture. Bullseye has been featured...

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio...

Shows

All Things Considered

All Things Considered

NPR’s flagship evening newsmagazine

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service

Bluegrass Signal with Peter Thompson

Bluegrass Signal with Peter Thompson

A unique synthesis of blues and old-time country music, with elements of Celtic, jazz, and a variety of folk musics. Peter presents recent and classic bluegrass recordings with background and commentary with frequent interviews of popular musicians.

Fascinatin' Rhythm

Fascinatin' Rhythm

Fascinatin' Rhythm presents of popular American music from Stephen Foster to Stephen Sondheim, in the context of their relationship to American history. Every week, host Michael Lasser offers a rich mix of singers, songwriters and songs to explore the...

Folk Music and Beyond

Folk Music and Beyond

The show brings you some of the best in contemporary folk, traditional, and original music from America, England, Ireland, Scotland, and other parts of the world.

A weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.

Minds Over Matter

Minds Over Matter

The hosts challange each other and their listening audience on this long running game show.

Morning Edition

Morning Edition

Daily national news in context, thoughtful ideas and perspectives, and reviews of important new music, books, and events in the arts.

Alan Farley presents the artists and writers who create our contemporary culture and arts.

Patchwork Quilt

Patchwork Quilt

San Francisco, CA

PRX is a non-profit media company specializing in audio journalism and storytelling.

Revolutions Per Minute

Revolutions Per Minute

San Francisco, CA

It is a program that explores the bridges connecting various styles of music, such as world and roots music, and creative jazz hybrids.

The Cultural Frontline

The Cultural Frontline

The Cultural Frontline: where arts and news collide.

The Urban Alternative with Dr Tony Evans

The Urban Alternative with Dr Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is one of the country's most respected leaders in evangelical circles.

Thistle & Shamrock with Fiona Ritchie

Thistle & Shamrock with Fiona Ritchie

Guided by your host Fiona Ritchie, step into the heart of an ancient tradition of reels, jigs, ballads, and laments. Then follow the pulse towards new music: an exuberant blend of irresistible rhythms, emotional voices, and fascinating instruments.

Gilardin has generated groundbreaking programs on a range of issues spanning the third world debt crisis, Wal-Mart, food distribution, biotechnology, and NAFTA. In the last four years Gilardin has focused on global trade, economics, and democracy with...

Weekend Edition Saturday

Weekend Edition Saturday

From civil wars in Bosnia and El Salvador, to hospital rooms, police stations, and America's backyards, National Public Radio®'s Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon brings a well-traveled perspective to his role as host. He interviews...