Listener supported community radio! These guys have a long history of speaking truth to power, and looking out for the little guys. In fact, this is the only radio station in the USA that's ever been bombed in an effort to get it off the air. Not just once, but twice the KKK bombed this station to get them to keep quiet. But this radio station isn't very good at staying quiet- what good radio stations remain quiet? They came back each time louder and better! They do a lot of political talks on this station. Get ready for a lean to the left. But my favorite part is when they play the eclectic foreign music- especially the Bollywood music. There's just something great about jamming to the sitar while cruising down Westheimer. It's Houston's home to Al Jazeera on the radio dial. The DJs are kinda special. They just run their own show, which they're interested in. It's not like they're all spinning the same music. I think they're all volunteers. I believe that if you have an idea for a show, they'll let you show up and broadcast if you ask nicely enough! read more

I began listening to Pacifica radio in DC, NYC and SF whilst traveling. As soon as I moved back to Houston the first thing I did was call KPFT and made a pledge. It is unparalleled. read more

Whenever I want to hear something different on the radio while I am in the car, I tune into KPFT. I am always surprised at what greets me when I hit the station. You really never know what you'll get when you tune in. KPFT is truly a unique station and I can always expect to get something out of my time listening to the station. Admittedly, some times are better than others but they do cater to just about anyone out there listening at one time or another. Nothing is off limits and I am happy to have it in my favorites on the dial. read more

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A Houston Institution for over 50 years. KPFT is one of the few 100% public radio stations in our metropolis. Dedicated to serving, entertaining and informing the community free of advertising, KPFT endures as a testament to the countless volunteers and their heartfelt dedication. I came by to participate in the monthly "So What's Your Story" live storytelling program and look forward to speaking again soon. Listen in Thursdays from 10-10:30 to hear stories from all walks of life in our city. read more

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I went to promote my show on air Saturday and played on the deadbeat show. I have to say it was such an amazing experience. Until I came in person I had no idea what an amazing history this radio station has, I only knew that they were cool and outspoken and commercial free because they were powered by the people. They showed me upstairs a piece of the rubble from one of the times that it was bombed. The fact that this place is still around and still rocking after so much adversity is amazing to me. I'm really proud that I was able to play music at this station and it was really humbling to see it in person. I've got KPFT saved on my radio dial in my car and it'll stay there. Amazing and chill people work here, and it's volunteer powered as well. I was super impressed. Thanks Sandy for letting us hang out and play some tunes. What a welcoming and fulfilling place to be. read more

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One star for Democracy Now and important news and stories that you won't hear anywhere else (even on NPR). One star for the computer geek show on Wednesday nights. One star for new agey, vegetarian, and global voices. One star for bluegrass, blues and music you ain't gonna hear anywhere else on the dial. I can't give the last star because of the liberal fundamentalists (I can't stand fundamentalists even when I agree with them) and the three week pledge drive. read more

Highly recommend in comparison to the other Pacifica stations in the us due to a more eclectic mix without alot of watered down programs.

As a child I used to come to this station with my dad so he could help raise money over the phone lines. It is still in the same old building, it still has the same listener sponsored values, and it still holds on to that freedom of speech that you may not agree with but ya gotta appreciate it. A lot of the talk shows are not for me, but even if I get a wild hair up my ass and tune in, its always interesting. My friend used to have a hip hop show on Wednesday nights, not sure if that is still going on. But DJ Sun kicks out the tunes on weekend mornings. And yes, amazingly they still play bluegrass!! Jeeze I hated having to listen to that stuff as a kid. But strangely I have an appreciation for it now. Support your local public radio and tune in, you won't be disappointed! read more

One of the few radio stations in Houston worth listening to on a regular basis, it is part of the nationwide five station Pacifica Radio Network that was originally founded by peace activist Lewis Hill in 1949. The Houston station was created in 1970, and was the target of multiple bomb attacks on their transmitters. The station features a lot of locally produced talk and music programming ranging from bluegrass to drum and bass, along with alternative (for America) news sources made possible by 90% listener funding and no corporate sponsors. A few of my favorites... 1. Soular Grooves with DJ Sun and others, Sat 9:30pm-12pm 2. Nuri Nuri's Blues Brunch, 11am-1pm 3. Worldbreakz with PMAZ, Thur 7am-8am 4. BBC and Democracy Now, Mon-Fri 8am-10am Add in online streaming and playlist archives for most shows, and you have a winning formula. Check out their website for a schedule of shows and support independent radio. read more

They are going down, the people are volunteers with no experience. Actually was listening to them this week. Their traffic report is horrible what happened to the other guy? he made it enjoyable read more

Local independent/Pacifica programming. Shows run the gamut from dance music to religious (and vegetarian/vegan) talkshows, so if you tune in and don't like what's on, try again in an hour. Democracy Now airs twice a day. My favorite is the Prison Show, in which prison issues are discussed and callers are given time for one-way conversations with prisoners (it's a perverse pleasure, ok? This is so totally foreign to my life and quite heart-warming/breaking, plus it's on at a time when I'm usually out driving around). The New Capital show can be interesting, too. Local residents can participate in lots of ways, so check their website if you're interested in submitting a news clip/getting your own show/volunteering. Don't forget - you can listen online. (For free.) read more

I listen to the local talk shows on my way to and from work. Some are better than others, but all will give you a perspective you won't get on other stations. And you'll never know what your government and the corporate media are not telling you until you listen to Democracy Now! (Or read some progressive magazines, but that's another review....) I also particularly like The Prison Show, on the occasions I happen to be listening to the radio at that time. There's nothing else like it. Very interesting music. I particularly like the cajun and bluegrass, again when I happen to be listening at that time. If you don't like the pledge drives, contribute! They are always saying they'll quit as soon as they meet their goal. read more

https://www.facebook.com/generasianradio A weekly radio program featuring an eclectic mix of Asian Underground, Bhangra, Bollywood Funk, Hindi,...basically Indian music fused with anything! Check it out every Thursday on KPFT 90.1 FM or stream it live at www.kpft.org, where we also have playlist for each show. 1PM LISTEN LIVE @ http://www.kpft.org/streamkpft.m3u ALSO : Wide Open Spaces is a Commercial-Free , Listener-Sponsored PACIFICA Radio Network weekdays 11am to 1 pm TEXAS MUSIC AWARD 2012 recipient for BEST dj and radio station Showcasing non mainstream Americana roots music to classic rock; indi songwriters and bands with occasional interviews. You can live stream or go into the program archives to Wide Open Spaces for missed programs up to 14 days. Just click on the name and it will take you to the facebook page to: Wide Open Spaces w/Roark Please send any original music to be considered for airplay. to 419 Lovett Houston Texas 77006 to show genre and music library. read more

I support this local public radio station and find it to be absolutely the BEST radio station in Houston. I LOVE the fresh music and some of the interesting talk radio too. NPR's Tell Me More is always a classic. read more

WXHL-FM (89.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to Christiana, Delaware, USA, the station serves the Wilmington, Delaware area. The station is currently owned by Priority Radio, Inc.[1] Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Translators 2.1 Full Powered Stations 2.2 Low Powered Translators 3 References 4 External links History[edit] The station was assigned the call letters WXHL on 1992-11-05. On 2002-02-15, the station changed its call sign to the current WXHL-FM.[2] Translators[edit] In addition to the main station, WXHL-FM is relayed by an additional 12 translators, and class A FM stations 88.3 FM WVBH in Ocean County NJ, and 91.9 WXHM in Middletown, Delaware to widen its broadcast area. Full Powered Stations[edit] Call sign Frequency City of license ERP W Class FCC info WVBH 88.3 FM Beach Haven West, New Jersey 100 A FCC WXHM 91.9 FM Middletown, Delaware 280 A FCC Low Powered Translators[edit] Call sign Frequency (MHz) City of license ERP W Class FCC info W214BB 90.7 Lockport, New York 27 D FCC W220CT 91.9 Salisbury, Maryland 38 D FCC W237CD 95.3 Harrisonville, New Jersey 80 D FCC W238BL 95.5 Wildwood, New Jersey 10 D FCC W245BH 96.9 Lewes, Delaware 27 D FCC W246AQ 97.1 Collingswood, New Jersey 10 D FCC W254AT 98.7 Smyrna, Delaware 55 D FCC W262BF 100.3 Georgetown, Delaware 13 D FCC W265BG 100.9 North East, Maryland 10 D FCC W278AK 103.5 Village Green-Green Ridge, Pennsylvania 80 D FCC W294BN 106.7 Dover, Delaware 55 D FCC W295BW 106.9 Grand Island, New York 90 D FCC read more

Great station that is non-profit, local (pacifica) and has some great music: Solar Grooves DJ Sun Jass Brunch on Sundays Reggae their website has a listing of showtimes and lots of other groovy information... read more

I have supporetd kpft since the conception of the station '69-'70. Free speech radio with every music genre available and great call in talk shows unafraid to take questions from anyone about anything. Bombed off the air TWICE by the KKK. If that alone does not get your support then keep being a sheep. read more

A very interesting mix of jazz, folk and everything else. Easy listening at it's best.

Tuned in to get an opposing view of sponsored radio talk shows and after a couple of weeks of listening I can see why this station doesn't want/have sponsors. They can't get them. If you want eclectic music, this is your spot. Be warned eclectic doesn't mean good. Democracy Now is a joke and only has republican bashing views with no opportunity for people to call in and express dissenting viewpoints. If your dial hits this station do yourself a favor and just move to the next one. read more

I found out about this very informative radio station at a raw potluck! Just give this station a try..and maybe you'll learn something or excite your ears with new, exotic music..hehe. I like Democracy Now and Go Vegan Radio..other shows are good too but I'm almost always in the car for these two shows..=) read more

Huge Fan KPFT FM 90.1 Pacifica Radio. This wave number 1 preset in my car. This is no profit talk radio. Dj's talks always entertaining and playlist is forever fresh. This station is off the hook. read more

local public radio station support KPFT. supa neil mon 11-2 dj sun sat 11?-2 others read more

Here on yelp, there's a lot of talk about supporting local and independent business. This applies not just to small shops and cafes. Local, independent radio has an important role to play in any community and Houston's KPFT (90.1 FM and online streaming) is better than most at what it does. I'm sure I'll only be repeating what others have already said, but, it bears repeating, so I'll add my voice to the (surprisingly small) chorus and give you a greatest hits list of reasons to listen to and support this station: +It's listener sponsored and commercial free, yay!!! +Amazing variety of music (of every genre) and news shows offered throughout the week. This is stuff you're NOT going to hear on other stations in Houston. Check out their programs here: http://www.kpft.org/prog... +Promotion of local musicians, venues and events There are so many great shows including Roark Smith's critically acclaimed "Wide Open Spaces" (I like mellow Mondays), "Under Currents," "Lone Star Jukebox," "Soular Grooves," "Music without Borders" as well as the BBC's International News and PRI's "This American Life" with Ira Glass.... and so many more. They also air some political shows that you may or may not agree with, but that changes nothing because if you don't like some of the shows, guess what folks, you don't have to listen to them!!! read more

Best mix on radio anywhere. Blues, Lonestar Jukebox, bluegrass, Senor Musico and Latin Music, African tunes. All excellent. All outstanding. It has what you need. read more

Of all the programs, the best kept secret is So What's Your Story on from 8-9 PM Wednesdays. This gem has quietly gone from an Open Journal about 10 years ago to weekly about 7 years ago. It's all about LIVE storytelling and represents community radio at it's best! Professor and storyteller, Hank Roubicek is the founder and along with fabulous cohosts, witty board operators, and hard-working interns, this excellent program is both polished and professional. Very talents radio personalities and storytellers...what's not to like. read more

This is the kind of place which gives Houston character. A listener sponsored show since 1970. This place has some real history - read up if ya wanna be in on it. read more