KCRW

Music, News, Culture, and Each Other

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Public Radio, NPR, Eclectic Music +8

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Frequency

89.9 FM

📖 About

KCRW is a leading public radio station serving Los Angeles and Southern California. A community service of Santa Monica College and NPR's flagship member station in Southern California, KCRW connects listeners with music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration, public affairs, local perspectives, and original programming. The station is known for its eclectic music programming, independent music discovery, live performances, interviews, news, arts, culture, and thoughtful conversations. KCRW broadcasts on 89.9 FM in the Los Angeles and Orange County area and reaches listeners across Southern California and worldwide through its website, digital platforms, and radio apps.

📋 Details

owner:Santa Monica College / Santa Monica Community College District

network:NPR

coverage:KCRW's broadcast and affiliated signals serve Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, the greater Palm Springs area, Kern and northern Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara and other parts of Southern California and the Central Coast.

headquarters:KCRW Media Center, Santa Monica College Center for Media and Design, 1660 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, California 90404.

broadcast type:FM, HD Radio, Online Streaming, Mobile App

community role:KCRW operates as a community service of Santa Monica College and serves as a major public media and cultural institution for the Los Angeles region.

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primary market:Los Angeles and Southern California

station format:Eclectic Public Radio

npr affiliation:KCRW is NPR's flagship member station in Southern California.

online channels:KCRW provides multiple digital listening options including its main On Air service and specialized music and news streams.

online presence:Worldwide online listening is available through KCRW.com and KCRW digital services.

content keywords:KCRW news,KCRW culture,KCRW public affairs,KCRW arts,Los Angeles news radio,California public radio,NPR news Los Angeles

digital listening:Live and on-demand programming is available through KCRW.com, the KCRW app and other digital platforms.

location keywords:KCRW Los Angeles,KCRW Santa Monica,KCRW 89.9 FM,89.9 KCRW,Los Angeles public radio,Southern California public radio,NPR Los Angeles,NPR Southern California radio

music programming:KCRW is widely recognized for eclectic music discovery, emerging and established artists, live performances, interviews, and curated music programming.

official identity:KCRW-FM is a public telecommunications operation associated with the Santa Monica Community College District, with KCRW Foundation supporting the station's fundraising and operations.

primary frequency:89.9 FM

programming focus:Music discovery, NPR news, culture, arts, public affairs, interviews, local reporting, original programming and conversations.