KQED: Bay Area News
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About KQED: Bay Area News
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.
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.
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.
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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What's New in the Latest Version 9.2.1
Last updated on May 2, 2024
Old Versions
KQED is always striving to make the app better.
This release contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
This release contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Version History
9.2.1
May 2, 2024
KQED is always striving to make the app better.
This release contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
This release contains bug fixes and performance improvements.
9.1.3
Apr 24, 2024
Introducing the new KQED app – your ultimate source for staying connected to the Bay Area community and accessing the stories that matter most to you. Here's what's fresh:
Personalized Experience: Tailor your app experience to your interests. Choose the topics that resonate most, and let the app curate content specifically for you.
Stream Live Radio: Tune in to radio streams, including beloved programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Never miss a beat with our comprehensive schedule.
Bookmark and Dig Deeper: Save stories that pique your interest for later reading. Dive deeper into content at your convenience to better understand the issues that impact your community.
Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy ad-free streaming during fundraising drives as an eligible member. Access your member card for special benefits and discounts at local venues and businesses by signing in with your KQED account.
KQED Live Events: Stay in the loop about exciting KQED-hosted events, including concerts, demonstrations by Bay Area artists and chefs, guest speakers, and movie screenings. Set reminders so you never miss out on these unique Bay Area experiences.
KQED Original Podcasts: Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our original podcasts like Bay Curious, Rightnowish, and The California Report Magazine. From exploring local mysteries to in-depth reporting on California news, there's something for everyone. Download episodes to enjoy offline whenever and wherever you want.
Accessibility: We're dedicated to making our digital products accessible to all members of our community. If you encounter any difficulties using our app, please reach out to us so we can assist you promptly.
Experience the new KQED app today and stay connected to the pulse of the Bay Area. It's all here, and it's all free – thanks to the generous support of our members.
Personalized Experience: Tailor your app experience to your interests. Choose the topics that resonate most, and let the app curate content specifically for you.
Stream Live Radio: Tune in to radio streams, including beloved programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Never miss a beat with our comprehensive schedule.
Bookmark and Dig Deeper: Save stories that pique your interest for later reading. Dive deeper into content at your convenience to better understand the issues that impact your community.
Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy ad-free streaming during fundraising drives as an eligible member. Access your member card for special benefits and discounts at local venues and businesses by signing in with your KQED account.
KQED Live Events: Stay in the loop about exciting KQED-hosted events, including concerts, demonstrations by Bay Area artists and chefs, guest speakers, and movie screenings. Set reminders so you never miss out on these unique Bay Area experiences.
KQED Original Podcasts: Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our original podcasts like Bay Curious, Rightnowish, and The California Report Magazine. From exploring local mysteries to in-depth reporting on California news, there's something for everyone. Download episodes to enjoy offline whenever and wherever you want.
Accessibility: We're dedicated to making our digital products accessible to all members of our community. If you encounter any difficulties using our app, please reach out to us so we can assist you promptly.
Experience the new KQED app today and stay connected to the pulse of the Bay Area. It's all here, and it's all free – thanks to the generous support of our members.
9.1.2
Apr 17, 2024
Introducing the new KQED app – your ultimate source for staying connected to the Bay Area community and accessing the stories that matter most to you. Here's what's fresh:
Personalized Experience: Tailor your app experience to your interests. Choose the topics that resonate most, and let the app curate content specifically for you.
Stream Live Radio: Tune in to radio streams, including beloved programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Never miss a beat with our comprehensive schedule.
Bookmark and Dig Deeper: Save stories that pique your interest for later reading. Dive deeper into content at your convenience to better understand the issues that impact your community.
Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy ad-free streaming during fundraising drives as an eligible member. Access your member card for special benefits and discounts at local venues and businesses by signing in with your KQED account.
KQED Live Events: Stay in the loop about exciting KQED-hosted events, including concerts, demonstrations by Bay Area artists and chefs, guest speakers, and movie screenings. Set reminders so you never miss out on these unique Bay Area experiences.
KQED Original Podcasts: Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our original podcasts like Bay Curious, Rightnowish, and The California Report Magazine. From exploring local mysteries to in-depth reporting on California news, there's something for everyone. Download episodes to enjoy offline whenever and wherever you want.
Accessibility: We're dedicated to making our digital products accessible to all members of our community. If you encounter any difficulties using our app, please reach out to us so we can assist you promptly.
Experience the new KQED app today and stay connected to the pulse of the Bay Area. It's all here, and it's all free – thanks to the generous support of our members.
Personalized Experience: Tailor your app experience to your interests. Choose the topics that resonate most, and let the app curate content specifically for you.
Stream Live Radio: Tune in to radio streams, including beloved programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Never miss a beat with our comprehensive schedule.
Bookmark and Dig Deeper: Save stories that pique your interest for later reading. Dive deeper into content at your convenience to better understand the issues that impact your community.
Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy ad-free streaming during fundraising drives as an eligible member. Access your member card for special benefits and discounts at local venues and businesses by signing in with your KQED account.
KQED Live Events: Stay in the loop about exciting KQED-hosted events, including concerts, demonstrations by Bay Area artists and chefs, guest speakers, and movie screenings. Set reminders so you never miss out on these unique Bay Area experiences.
KQED Original Podcasts: Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our original podcasts like Bay Curious, Rightnowish, and The California Report Magazine. From exploring local mysteries to in-depth reporting on California news, there's something for everyone. Download episodes to enjoy offline whenever and wherever you want.
Accessibility: We're dedicated to making our digital products accessible to all members of our community. If you encounter any difficulties using our app, please reach out to us so we can assist you promptly.
Experience the new KQED app today and stay connected to the pulse of the Bay Area. It's all here, and it's all free – thanks to the generous support of our members.
9.1.1
Apr 16, 2024
Introducing the new KQED app – your ultimate source for staying connected to the Bay Area community and accessing the stories that matter most to you. Here's what's fresh:
Personalized Experience: Tailor your app experience to your interests. Choose the topics that resonate most, and let the app curate content specifically for you.
Stream Live Radio: Tune in to radio streams, including beloved programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Never miss a beat with our comprehensive schedule.
Bookmark and Dig Deeper: Save stories that pique your interest for later reading. Dive deeper into content at your convenience to better understand the issues that impact your community.
Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy ad-free streaming during fundraising drives as an eligible member. Access your member card for special benefits and discounts at local venues and businesses by signing in with your KQED account.
KQED Live Events: Stay in the loop about exciting KQED-hosted events, including concerts, demonstrations by Bay Area artists and chefs, guest speakers, and movie screenings. Set reminders so you never miss out on these unique Bay Area experiences.
KQED Original Podcasts: Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our original podcasts like Bay Curious, Rightnowish, and The California Report Magazine. From exploring local mysteries to in-depth reporting on California news, there's something for everyone. Download episodes to enjoy offline whenever and wherever you want.
Accessibility: We're dedicated to making our digital products accessible to all members of our community. If you encounter any difficulties using our app, please reach out to us so we can assist you promptly.
Experience the new KQED app today and stay connected to the pulse of the Bay Area. It's all here, and it's all free – thanks to the generous support of our members.
Personalized Experience: Tailor your app experience to your interests. Choose the topics that resonate most, and let the app curate content specifically for you.
Stream Live Radio: Tune in to radio streams, including beloved programs like Forum, The California Report, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered. Never miss a beat with our comprehensive schedule.
Bookmark and Dig Deeper: Save stories that pique your interest for later reading. Dive deeper into content at your convenience to better understand the issues that impact your community.
Exclusive Member Benefits: Enjoy ad-free streaming during fundraising drives as an eligible member. Access your member card for special benefits and discounts at local venues and businesses by signing in with your KQED account.
KQED Live Events: Stay in the loop about exciting KQED-hosted events, including concerts, demonstrations by Bay Area artists and chefs, guest speakers, and movie screenings. Set reminders so you never miss out on these unique Bay Area experiences.
KQED Original Podcasts: Immerse yourself in captivating stories with our original podcasts like Bay Curious, Rightnowish, and The California Report Magazine. From exploring local mysteries to in-depth reporting on California news, there's something for everyone. Download episodes to enjoy offline whenever and wherever you want.
Accessibility: We're dedicated to making our digital products accessible to all members of our community. If you encounter any difficulties using our app, please reach out to us so we can assist you promptly.
Experience the new KQED app today and stay connected to the pulse of the Bay Area. It's all here, and it's all free – thanks to the generous support of our members.
8.9.8
Mar 13, 2024
Minor updates and bug fixes.
8.9.6
Jan 17, 2024
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
8.9.5
Oct 30, 2023
Read news in app, small bug fixes
8.9.2
Sep 20, 2023
small bug fixes
8.9.1
Aug 23, 2023
small bug fixes
8.8.2
Aug 2, 2023
Small improvement and fixes
8.8.0
Jun 23, 2023
Small bug fixes
8.7.0
Jun 7, 2023
* Homepage redesign: Everything is still there but we've re-arranged to make more room for podcasts and news.
* Improved verbal accessibility: Voice Control can now be used speak the command to tap the livestream play button
* Share a link to your favorite podcast shows
* New, cuter and more obvious sleep timer icon
* Small bug fixes to issues with audio after pausing the live stream
* Improved verbal accessibility: Voice Control can now be used speak the command to tap the livestream play button
* Share a link to your favorite podcast shows
* New, cuter and more obvious sleep timer icon
* Small bug fixes to issues with audio after pausing the live stream
8.6.0
May 13, 2023
Bug fixes
8.5.0
Apr 6, 2023
Save podcast episodes to your device!
8.4.1
Feb 22, 2023
Bug fixes and improvements
8.3.1
Jan 31, 2023
Download podcast episodes from Podcast Show view, small bug fixes
8.3.0
Jan 23, 2023
Download podcast episodes from Podcast Show view, small bug fixes
8.2.5
Dec 20, 2022
More features around downloading podcast episodes and other small bug fixes.
8.1.2
Nov 17, 2022
Download podcast episodes and manage them on the Saved view.
8.0.5
Oct 20, 2022
Small bug fixes
8.0.0
Sep 29, 2022
Introducing new features! Now you can browse and listen to all of KQED's original podcasts in a new view, and you can see more of the latest podcast episodes from the home page. Members can also now access their digital member card from the menu.
7.4.1
Aug 9, 2022
We fixed one issue some users had where the app wasn't automatically trying to reconnect after the internet or signal cut out.
We continue to make efforts to improve the listening experience and would love to hear your feedback.
We continue to make efforts to improve the listening experience and would love to hear your feedback.
7.3.1
Jul 20, 2022
This release includes minor improvements and bug fixes.
We will keep digging into other issues that might cause the app to freeze. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we would love to hear your feedback at https://helpcenter.kqed.org/s/contactsupport. Please let us know of any other issues you are experiencing in the app so we can help resolve them.
We will keep digging into other issues that might cause the app to freeze. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we would love to hear your feedback at https://helpcenter.kqed.org/s/contactsupport. Please let us know of any other issues you are experiencing in the app so we can help resolve them.
7.2.2
Jun 28, 2022
We hear you!
We are aware of the current glitches with the app quitting and are working to fix them. In this release, we've addressed some of the issues that might cause the app to freeze.
We will keep digging into other issues that might cause the app to freeze. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we would love to hear your feedback at https://helpcenter.kqed.org/s/contactsupport. Please let us know of any other issues you are experiencing in the app so we can help resolve them.
We are aware of the current glitches with the app quitting and are working to fix them. In this release, we've addressed some of the issues that might cause the app to freeze.
We will keep digging into other issues that might cause the app to freeze. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we would love to hear your feedback at https://helpcenter.kqed.org/s/contactsupport. Please let us know of any other issues you are experiencing in the app so we can help resolve them.
7.1.3
May 25, 2022
The audio player has been improved. Users should notice more reliable streaming.
The live radio stream now has a progress bar so you can see where you are in the episode. You can also drag the marker along the progress bar and go back to a part of the live stream you missed or want to listen to again.
From the schedule view, you can now play shows that aired earlier in the day.
We also fixed some smaller bugs and made other minor improvements.
The live radio stream now has a progress bar so you can see where you are in the episode. You can also drag the marker along the progress bar and go back to a part of the live stream you missed or want to listen to again.
From the schedule view, you can now play shows that aired earlier in the day.
We also fixed some smaller bugs and made other minor improvements.
KQED: Bay Area News FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of KQED: Bay Area News.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
KQED: Bay Area News supports English
