KQED: Bay Area Culture & News

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Free · Designed for iPad

Personalize your experience with the topics that interest you most. Stream live TV and radio, follow original podcasts and video series, and get notified when your favorite shows air — all in one simple-to-use app. It’s all free, thanks to the generous support of our members. Trustworthy Local News At one of California’s largest newsrooms, our mission is to cut through the noise and be your source for quality, trustworthy local news coverage. Your daily local feed of Bay Area news, video, and audio bites keeps you up-to-date on the subjects that matter to you. Bookmark the stories that catch your eye, then dig deeper into the content at your convenience. Listen to Live Radio KQED is NPR’s member station for the Bay Area. Enjoy programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Visit the Radio Schedule to catch-up on shows you missed from the past 24 hours. You can also set reminders to be alerted when your favorite programs are about to air. Sustaining members can listen to the Pledge-Free Stream during our fundraising drives. Sign in or create a KQED account to enjoy this benefit. Watch Live TV Stream original KQED produced programs like Check, Please! Bay Area and Brokenwood Mysteries as well as PBS & ABT content like NOVA, PBS News Hour, and BBC America, as well as children’s shows like Sesame Street and Arthur – all on our free live stream of KQED Public Television 9. Use the in-app TV schedule to set up notifications for when favorite programs are about to air. Discover Original KQED Video Programs Dive into KQED original video programming like our award-winning “If Cities Could Dance,” explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small with “Deep Look,” a ultra-HD (4K) wildlife & nature series, and explore the latest new programs that we're continually developing. KQED Live Events Be in-the-know about KQED hosted events. From concerts and demo’s by Bay Area artists and chefs, to guest speakers and movie screenings, KQED Live brings your community together for uniquely Bay Area experiences. With its reminder option, the new KQED app can make sure you’re on top of the latest happenings. KQED Original Podcasts Immerse yourself in stories that reflect and affect your community with KQED podcasts like Bay Curious and Rightnowish, keep up on California news with The California Report Magazine, or escape with a thriller like Spooked, an exploration of the supernatural in the everyday world. Download episodes to your device to enjoy when you’re on-the-go. Signing in has its benefits Signed in KQED donor members can access their member card to enjoy KQED benefits and discounts at venues and businesses throughout the Bay Area. All signed in users can save and download content to enjoy at a time that works for you. Signed-in users also benefit from a personalized experience where the topics you choose to follow are remembered and prioritized for you in your feed. We aim to serve our entire community We strive to make our digital products accessible to all. Please contact us if you encounter any difficulties using our new app.​​

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We're excited to bring you a new update! Join the community and play Foggy Find, our brand new daily game! Enjoy a quick, local, Bay Area flavored word search each day. It is a fun lightweight way to stay informed and make KQED part of your daily routine. Members, this one is for you: you can add your KQED Member Card directly to your Apple Wallet for fast, easy access to benefits when you're out and about. Plus, the usual performance improvements and bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly. Update today and enjoy the newest ways to engage with KQED.

The developer, KQED Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    • Usage Data
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    • Browsing History
    • Identifiers
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  • Seller
    • KQED Inc.
  • Size
    • 122.4 MB
  • Category
    • News
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    18+
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 KQED Inc.