KPBS

4.6
175 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

The KPBS App is where you can listen, watch, stream, and read local and national news and entertainment from San Diego’s public media station. From the KPBS FM radio livestream, to today’s breaking news, to podcasts and TV shows, tap into your community in one place. 

News
* Read local and national headlines, investigations and more from the KPBS, NPR and PBS news teams
* Receive breaking news alerts

Live Streaming
* Listen to KPBS FM
* Listen to Classical San Diego FM
* Watch KPBS TV 
* Pause and rewind your program with ease

On Demand
* Access KPBS, PBS, PBS Kids and NPR programs and podcasts easily and quickly
* Pause and rewind your program with ease
* When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program
* Easy to access past programs
* Sign in with your Passport account to access the full PBS Passport library

Additional features
* View the radio and TV schedules
* Bookmark a program for later viewing
* KPBS membership support
* Send KPBS a recorded audio or video message
* A built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station.

The KPBS App was created in partnership with Public Media Apps.
Updated on
Oct 16, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Audio and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
166 reviews
Edwina Shell Johnson
October 23, 2025
I like to read the articles rather than listen Sometimes the app closes before I am finished reading. Good coverage of issues.
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ed brennan
October 29, 2025
I've supported Public Radio / TV for many decades. The app is another sign that KPBS and NPR are worthy of our support.
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Rebecca Simpson
October 25, 2025
sometimes notifications don't work properly, but solid app otherwise
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What’s new

Performance enhancements and bug fixes.
Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Help" section of the app!

App support

Phone number
+16195941515
About the developer
San Diego State University Research Foundation
members@kpbs.org
5250 Campanile Dr MC1947 San Diego, CA 92182-1901 United States
+1 619-594-8509

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