Ben Trefny
Executive ProducerBen earned a Master's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon in 2000 and got his start in public radio at NPR member station KLCC in Eugene. After freelancing for many magazines and producing for regional and national commercial and public radio programs, he joined KALW in 2004. As Executive News Editor and then News Director, he helped the news department win numerous regional and national awards for long- and short-form journalism. He also helped teach hundreds of audio producers, many of whom work with him at KALW, today.
Ben lives with his wife near San Francisco's Ocean Beach, and spends as much time as he can outside.
You can reach him at ben@kalw.org.
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CrosscurrentsKALW’s popup studio and live event space at 220 Montgomery is currently hosting art from The Drawing Room. It's made possible by ArtSpan, celebrating 50 years of SF Open Studios. -
CrosscurrentsKALW’s Executive Producer Ben Trefny speaks with Oaklandside's arts, culture and community reporter Azucena Rasilla about what’s most pressing for the people living in Oakland’s District 5. -
CrosscurrentsOakland’s District 7 City Council seat is up for election. To get a better understanding of what residents are asking for, KALW spoke with Oaklandside reporter Jose Fermosa who covers road safety, transportation, and public health. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we bring you a poem that was awarded the best performance of the night from our last open mic. It’s from E Okobi. It’s an original poem she read at the memorial of her brother Chinedu Okobi who was killed by San Mateo Police in 2018. -
CrosscurrentsOur live event space at San Francisco's 220 Montgomery, is now showcasing a special Burning Man art gallery. Today we hear from artist Jesse Pemberton. -
New California legislation is looking to curb hate littering. Its defined as the act of spreading flyers or other material with hateful messaging on them targeting protected communities. -
KALW Public Media transformed a dormant storefront into a thriving event space, newsroom, and studio that’s bringing neighbors together to redefine Bay Area community and culture in downtown San Francisco. -
California’s electrical grid is getting cleaner. How can you participate in the region’s next big climate and clean air initiative? -
KALW conducted a live, in-person conversation at its 220 Montgomery Street community events space with San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne, educators, students, and parents. -
A KALW-hosted debate with the four candidates for Supervisor of District 3 in San Francisco — Sharon Lai, Danny Sauter, Moe Jamil, and JConr Ortega — moderated by Manny Yekutiel.
