KQED

KQED is a public broadcasting organization based in San Francisco, California, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. It operates KQED (TV), a PBS member television station, and KQED (radio), an NPR member radio station, providing a wide range of programming, including Nova, Frontline, and Morning Edition. KQED is affiliated with PBS Kids, American Public Media, and Public Radio International, offering content from Sesame Workshop, BBC, and National Geographic. KQED's programming is also available on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and YouTube, in addition to its own website, featuring shows like Antiques Roadshow, Great Performances, and Nature.

● History

KQED was founded in 1953 by a group of San Francisco residents, including James Day, who would later become the organization's first general manager, and was launched on June 1, 1954, with the help of CPB, Ford Foundation, and Carnegie Corporation of New York. The organization's early years were marked by collaborations with Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, and San Francisco State University, producing programs like Sesame Street and The Electric Company. KQED's history is also closely tied to that of NPR, PBS, and other public broadcasting organizations, such as WGBH, WNET, and KCET. Over the years, KQED has received numerous awards, including Peabody Awards, Emmy Awards, and Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, for its programming, which has featured notable figures like Bill Moyers, Tavis Smiley, and Sarah Kendzior.

● Programming

KQED's programming includes a wide range of documentary series, such as American Experience, American Masters, and POV, as well as news programs like PBS NewsHour, Frontline, and Washington Week. The organization also produces local programming, including This Week in Northern California and Forum, which have featured guests like Nancy Pelosi, Dianne Feinstein, and Kamala Harris. KQED's programming is available on various platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, and is also broadcast on KQEH, KTEH, and other PBS member stations, such as WETA, WTTW, and KCTS-TV. KQED has also partnered with Netflix, Amazon Studios, and HBO to produce original content, including The Newsroom and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

● Radio

KQED's radio station, KQED (radio), broadcasts a mix of NPR programs, including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition, as well as local programming like The California Report and Perspectives. The station also airs BBC World Service and Public Radio International programs, such as The World and The Takeaway, featuring contributors like Sarah Kendzior and Glenn Greenwald. KQED's radio programming is available on FM radio, HD Radio, and online, and is also broadcast on KQEI, KQED-FM, and other NPR member stations, including WNYC, KPCC, and KCRW. KQED has also collaborated with The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian to produce audio content, including The Daily and Pod Save America.

● Television

KQED's television station, KQED (TV), broadcasts a wide range of PBS programs, including Sesame Street, Nature, and Nova, as well as local programming like Check, Please! Bay Area and This Week in Northern California. The station also airs BBC and ITV programs, such as Downton Abbey and Sherlock, featuring actors like Benedict Cumberbatch and Idris Elba. KQED's television programming is available on ATSC, QAM, and online, and is also broadcast on KQEH, KTEH, and other PBS member stations, including WGBH, WNET, and KCET. KQED has also partnered with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video to produce original content, including The Crown and The Handmaid's Tale.

● Public Engagement

KQED engages with the public through various events and initiatives, including KQED Live, KQED Arts, and KQED Education, which have featured speakers like Angela Davis, Cornel West, and Rebecca Solnit. The organization also offers workshops and training programs for journalists, filmmakers, and educators, in partnership with University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and San Francisco State University. KQED's public engagement efforts are supported by CPB, Ford Foundation, and Carnegie Corporation of New York, and have been recognized with awards from National Association of Broadcasters, Radio and Television Digital News Association, and Society of Professional Journalists. KQED has also collaborated with The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian to produce interactive content, including The Upshot and The Guardian's Long Read. Category:Public broadcasting in the United States