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About Us

kpr is an entire network of free web-based radio channels for kids. The channels are created through an aggregate of both old and new programming assembled from a variety of sources in public radio and elsewhere. Music, news, stories, comedy, lullabies, educational programming and more are  presented in distinct non-commercial programs which serve an audience of kids aged 0 to 11 and their parents. The common denominators for all of the programs are a commitment to quality, a love of many cultures, and a profound respect for the intelligence of children.

and always ad free and commercial free

kpr launched with two 24/7 channels, Lullaby and Jabberwocky in 2008. Our newest channel is Pipsqueaks, which features kids singing. In addition, we have links to other web-based radio programming for kids including streams, podcasts, and archived programs. We plan on creating more streamed channels as we are able, including live, community-based programming.

kpr is made for and with children. Stations, parents, and teachers are encouraged to help kids create programming for use in our streamed channels and for local and national broadcast as appropriate. Kids can also participate as artists and writers.

kpris ad-free and commercial free. We are promoted by public radio stations across the United States. Financial support is provided by individual donations online.



Our History


kpr represents several years  of work by a stalwart band of volunteer adults and kids.  We knew with the coming of  broadband and wifi,  children would finally be able to hear the wealth of music and stories  that generations have created.  And just as importantly, they'd be  able to create their own radio and talk to each other worldwide.  It was  an opportunity that could not be  passed by.

kpr  sees itself as part of the public radio family because so many of public radio's core values are our values, too. We are ad free and commercial free, and will always be so. We embrace intelligence and a love of many cultures. We will not talk down to kids or pander to the violence, commercialism, and hyper-sexualized culture that seems rampant in much of children's entertainment today. 

We let kids be kids.


We were supported originally as a task force at KUSP, a forward-thinking public station on California's Central Coast. KUSP is still our first "Buddy" station and spiritual home, but we have become more independent in terms of support. All of the funds to support kpr are currently managed through a Central Coast public charity, Pickleberry Pie.

Our program providers come from all parts of the globe- children's musicians, storytellers, radio people, schools, and community groups. We are grateful for their help and participation in this grand effort.

We have plans- big plans- to create more channels as our funds and time will allow. We invite you to join us in creating this network, this safe haven for and with children.

Kids:

Ade
Adria
Bhairav
Chelsea
Chloe
Everett
Fiona
Ian
Isabel
Kate
Matilde
Max G.
Max L.
Miranda
Qun-Qun
Raymond
Shannon
Sophie

Adults:

Dr. David Anthony
Linda Arnold
Lisa Atkinson
April Burns
Daniel Bussinger
Oscar Davila
Susan Forrest
Peter Glynn
Clifford Henderson
Jim MacKenzie
Todd Phillips
Susan Raab
Scott Rasmann
Ford Shacklett
Lanny Sherwin
Mark Sottnick
Rocky Snyder
PJ Swift
Shirley Vernick
Jim Weiss
Randi Weiss


And a listening ear provided by:

Chris Anderson
Beth Blenz-Clucas
Bill Goldsmith
Got.net
Terry Green
Guy Kawasaki
Steve Laufer
Robert Paterson
Radio Engage and Quiddities
Mark Ramsay

Thank you everyone!



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