Democracy Now! Covers the 2024 DNC

Amy Goodman and the Democracy Now! team will broadcast an extended daily two-hour show from Chicago, Illinois for the Democratic National Convention from Aug. 19-23. KPFA will air this broadcast: 5:00 am–7:00 am PT and 9:00 am–11:00 am PT Following these broadcasts at: 11:00 am Mitch Jeserich will host a special call in show, Monday … Continued


Larry Bensky, May 1st, 1937 ~ May 19th, 2024

Larry Bensky, veteran broadcaster at KPFA, passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at the age of 87. Larry was best known as the national affairs correspondent for Pacifica Radio from 1987 to 1998. Larry covered numerous national and international events for Pacifica, including the Iran–Contra hearings in 1987, the confirmation hearings for four Supreme Court … Continued


Happy Birthday to Us ~ KPFA turns 74!

Join us on Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th for special birthday broadcasts Since the dawn of FM radio in the homes, KPFA has been ever vigilant in bringing uncompromising programing to the airwaves. Created by Lew Hill and a band of pacifists, KPFA quickly realized that by not relying on big business underwriting … Continued


Jennifer Stone 1933 ~ 2022

  “Jennifer Stone has the mind it takes to mind the media; her essays, armed with wit, irony and informed outrage are battle hymns of survival for both mind and media.” ~Erik Bauersfeld, KPFA and voice of Captain Ackbar   “Jennifer Stone is what Kelts call a ‘mouthy woman.’” ~Keltic Fringe, Spring 1993   “Someone once … Continued


Join KPFA’s Mission!

In these perilous times KPFA is here to provide you with the tools you’ll need to fight back against the imminent threats to democracy, to reproductive rights, voting rights and so much more. KPFA offers you the information so that you can know what’s at stake, so that you can decide what you stand for. … Continued


Summer Fund Drive 2022

When you donate any amount during KPFA’s Summer Fund Drive you will automatically receive an email with the Summer Drive 2022, Storytelling for Social audio gift. Featuring a timely new speech by climate activist Bill McKibben. McKibben delivers a call-to-action for all of us to actively engage in securing the future of our planet. Your … Continued