KPFT, the Mighty Ninety, turns 44 years strong
We're throwing a big top birthday bash to celebrate!

What:  KPFT 44th BIRTHDAY BASH 
Where:  McGonigel's Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, just off Kirby & 59 (map). 
When:  Sunday, March 16 starting at HIGH NOON
Who:  SHINYRIBS,  DEL CASTILLO, LISA MORALES, ANNIKA CHAMBERS, PARKER MILLSAP, ROBERT KUHN,  SIRSY 
Why:  Really??? It's a birthday party... and you are the gift!

Tickets are $20. You can get your tickets in advance at this link: Tickets.  All proceeds go to support KPFT, your local community Pacifica radio station. 

See you there!...






Tune in Weekdays for Open Journal
Connect with our communities

Weekday mornings at 9, you are invited to call 713-526-5738 to join in the Community Conversation with Duane Bradley. At 9:30, Community Spotlight features KPFT listener-supporters hosting programs on various topics.

Mon., March 10: Mental Health Matters – The state of the mental health crisis in Houston, hosted by Glenn Urbach, with guests Kathy Busby and Susan Raffle
Tue., March 11: More to Life

Wed., March 12: Healthcare Rights – The ongoing healthcare debate and its future direction

Thu., March 13: Feminist Current – Meghan Murphy speaks with Elizabeth Sheehy about  her new book, Defending Battered Women on Trial.

Fri., March 14: Dinosaur Gold – Senior citizens address overlooked issues of the past that have affected present events, hosted by Emmitt “E.A.” Savannah, with guests James Pittman, Al Verrette, and Lincoln Pettaway




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To host a program during the Community Spotlight segment of Open Journal, complete the online application: http://kpft.org/forms-open_journal request.php

Approval and confirmation of scheduled date will be via email from the KPFT program director.








Remembering Gay Radio Pioneer Jimmy Carper
KPFT's own After Hours host

One of our own has passed. Jimmy Carper, a host and producer of KPFT's Saturday night fixture, After Hours, will be remembered by fans and listeners for his decades of volunteer service to KPFT and to the community at large.

"Remembering a Gay Radio Pioneer" - 
January 28, Houston Chronicle.

Click here to Download the special memorial episode of After Hours [mp3]



















KPFT relies on the hard work and dedication of its volunteers! Volunteers are needed to staff events like concerts, speeches, fundraisers, and outreach.

If you're handy, join us on select Saturday mornings to pitch in with facility upkeep. Most programmers and committee members are volunteers here too. Your energy and positive attitude helps keep non-commerical radio on the air!

-> sign up to be a volunteer
Phone Volunteers
Signup to help answer phones during the next fund drive


We are always looking for phone volunteers. We can tune any shift to fit your schedule.


Click here to sign up
Phone Volunteer Sign up Form

If you have any questions or concerns please call Lydia Wacasey, Membership Coordinator at 713-526-4000 ext. 314.
Get On The Air
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Weekdays 9:30 am
Think you might have a good idea for a radio program? Put your peace & justice message on FM radio for thousands to hear with our daily community access segment. Or tune in every day to connect with yet another aspect of what's happening in Houston.

-> propose show idea to the program director

Openings on HD3/
Web Schedule

KPFT has immediate openings for programming on its HD3/web streaming grid on Mondays (1-5 p.m.), Tuesdays (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Fridays (1-3 p.m.).

Our HD3/web streaming channel is KPFT's pioneering schedule offered to online listeners and owners of HD Radios. As the only Pacifica radio station broadcasting in HD, KPFT features for HD Radio owners our regular FM stream with fuller sound on HD1, Rice Radio on HD2 and local programming on HD3. Don't own an HD Radio? No problem. KPFT's web player gives listeners access to programming on HD3.

-> pitch a new show for HD3

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Throughout the day we air short announcements that help our listeners find out about events, community resources, or issues affecting the health and safety of the public. Typically 60 seconds, these PSAs must be non-commercial in nature and consistent with the overall mission of KPFT and the Pacifica Foundation.

-> request/propose a PSA

Local Station Board & Committees

Schedule for upcoming meetings:

Please visit the page below to find meeting dates, minutes, and other information related to KPFT's various committees and Local Station Board.


-> complete schedule, minutes, and agendas






Houston's diverse communities represent more than the cardboard capitalist consumer the system would have us become. We simply refuse to give up fighting on issues important to us and our future. If you're not involved, the first step towards change is showing up and adding your efforts. Let's all come together and make waves! If you are organizing a progressive or creative event you don't see listed here, submit it by emailing our Calendar Curator!


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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Protest
1 March 2014 / 1:00 pm
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