Share what you value about KALW — and your hopes for the future

KALW | By Matt Martin

Published September 1, 2016 at 5:43 AM PDT

KALW went on the air in September of 1941 – that means we are celebrating 75 years on the air. We want you to participate in a special campaign to raise awareness and community support for local public radio.

We’re calling it our “75 and..." campaign.

We want to know why KALW matters to you. There are three things we're curious about:

How did you first discover KALW?
What is it about the station that keeps you listening – and makes you want to give your support?
Finally, what you think the station should strive for in the future?

Give us a call and leave a message at 415-264- 7106 or e-mail kalw@kalw.org.

We look forward to sharing your words on the air, and in a special 75th anniversary program guide that will come out in October.

Thank you!

Matt Martin

Matt Martin was KALW’s general manager from 2006 through 2018. Under his leadership, KALW grew into one of the most productive and innovative stations in public radio. Programs launched at KALW during Matt’s tenure as GM include the award-winning local newsmagazine Crosscurrents, the design podcast 99% Invisible, and the Spanish-language narrative journalism program Radio Ambulante. He helped create the station’s Audio Academy, a year-long program aimed at developing new talents in public radio, and led the first broad-based strategic planning process in the station’s history.

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