News specials, live forums, archival broadcasts & more.
KPFK Special Programming spotlights one-off broadcasts: urgent news coverage, live community forums, on-the-ground reporting, and archival deep dives you won't hear on commercial radio. This page is the permanent hub — check back for new recordings and live announcements.
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5:00am - 7:00am
Way Out West is your early morning journey into the heart and future of jazz, blues, classic R&B, and the West Coast’s most daring new sounds. Every Saturday from 5 to 7am, we cut through the noise to bring you artists who push boundaries and honor roots—voices and legends who shape, challenge, and celebrate the music made by real communities right here and across the globe.
7:00am - 9:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - Noon
Noon - 1:00pm