Stay Connected to KPBS Radio
KPBS Radio brings you trusted news, insightful storytelling, and diverse programming, keeping you informed and engaged with the world around you.
Radio Shows
Radio Reading Service Update
You may access our content through smart speakers as well as the website kpbs.org. You must have a print or reading impairment to use the service available streaming online.
KPBS creates digital content that is available to all people. Our websites can be accessed via a variety of devices, such as screen readers for the sight- and print-impaired or devices that can be controlled with a mouth, chin or head for people who don't have use of their hands. Our staff is trained by the California State University system to meet strict requirements for accessibility, and often surpass expectations set by the state to ensure the best possible user experience.
We are currently not accepting donations for the RRS. If you previously made a donation and want to check on its status, please contact (888) 399-5727.
There is no cost to access the Radio Reading Service, but you must have a print or reading impairment to use the service available streaming online.
Call 619-594-8170. Our Mailing address:
KPBS Reading Service,
5200 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182.
KPBS Reading Service,
5200 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182.
Radio Schedule Changes
Each year, KPBS pays fees to several organizations that allow us to broadcast their programs, including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me, The World, BBC News, and Marketplace. Your donation helps support the production and presentation of these programs - both on air and online. In addition, KPBS offers programming especially for our local audience. KPBS Midday Edition and The Roundtable are produced by KPBS and present local news in a balanced, thoughtful, and engaging way. Our award winning journalists cover the top local stories each day, providing context and depth unique to public radio. As a member, your support helps KPBS present valuable, trusted, and enriching content across multiple media outlets for the benefit of the entire community.
There are many factors considered when making a change to the schedule. Rating reports are important; audience tune in (or lack thereof) is one way of measuring a program’s success. Other factors may include program costs, broadcast rights, quality and variety of content, and larger format changes. Our Programming department considers many factors, as noted above, before making changes to the schedule including audience response – both quantitatively via ratings and qualitatively via comments, calls, and emails – and our assessment of the show’s content. KPBS makes its own decisions based on what we feel is in the best interest of our audience as a whole. We present content that reflects our values of excellence, quality, balance, accuracy, and diversity – values our audience expects from KPBS.
KPBS is changing its radio program schedule to better meet our audience’s need for timely, relevant news during the day. Recent ratings reports reveal KPBS’ Radio audience at an all-time high. This tells us that KPBS’ news content is what our listeners expect. The move to feature more news in the middle of the day supports KPBS’ mission to be a trusted source of news and information for the greater San Diego community. The station is always on the lookout for new talent and great programs. When they become available and seem to have a future — like Snap Judgment and Wits — we want to find room for them in the schedule. Given the limited air time, some shows will have to be removed to make room for new shows. We also want to give more prominent time slots to programs that have become popular with our audience like Ask Me Another and TED Radio Hour. Overall we want to continue providing a reliable news and information service, but also bring new voices to the air when possible.
KPBS.org streams Classical Music 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The great thing about the classical music stream is you can listen all day, any day from your computer, internet-connected device, or on an HD Radio. Or you can download and use the NPR or KPBS app.
A Web stream delivers live audio through the Internet to your computer. If you have a computer with an Internet connection, you have everything you need. Just visit KPBS.org where you can listen for free.
Thomas Fudge
/
KPBS
Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants.
HarperCollins, Abram Books
-
Qué onda, friends!It's an incredible moment to be a soccer fan in San Diego and across the border region! The arrival of San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's newest franchise, has unleashed a wave of soccer fever throughout the entire community.We tagged along with Barra 18, one of the official supporter groups of SDFC, to catch an away game and learn firsthand what's got fans buzzing with excitement. Later, we sat with KPBS's Jacob Aere, producer of the digital mini-series “Soccer a la frontera” to talk about the history and culture of soccer in the region and putting this 5-part series together. Plus, we reconnect with an old friend to hear his thoughts about this historic moment.This episode is all about soccer—make sure to tune in!Nos vemos pronto!P.S. You should check out our episode Gringo Xolos that we put together a few years ago.P.S.S. We will also be taking part in a few public events to talk about podcasting and storytelling.San Diego City College Podfest on April 23, 2025SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pmTijuana Design Week on May 2, 2025Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pmHope to see you there!Social media and contactFrom KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezWriter/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosInterim Editor: Elma González Lima BrandãoEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa MorrisetteThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
