May 23: The Day The Music Dies On KPBS

[DToTheJ]

Following in the line of many public radio stations, KPBS is eliminating the classical music programming on 89.5 FM later this month:
http://www.missiontimescourier.com/article/Community_News/Local_News/KPBS_Strengthens_News_Service/29491

Meanwhile, classical music will continue being heard on their HD2 channel, and there will be a new dedicated stream for Bach et al.

[radio-darn]

I've looked at the "news" stories on this (which are really basically reprints of the KPBS press release) and two things stick out: they seem to be reducing local daytime programming and they once again show that "PBS" stands for Presenting British Shows (although they do have "an arts, culture and entertainment program from the CBC" for all you hosers who want some Canadian culture).

For those who will miss classical on KPBS, the point out it will be on their web stream and "KPBS will continue to feature Classical-24 on our HD2 station. HD radio is becoming increasingly popular and more affordable. "

"HD radio is becoming increasingly popular"     What world do they live in?

 I have to say the shortening of their local programs now called These Days and Editors Roundtable is not really a loss as they often seemed to have to stretch to fill that time and, honestly, the monotones of the KPBS local staff make most things sound boring: you have to wonder if they ever listen to folks like Terry Gross, Robert Siegel and Kai Ryssdal who show that public radio news and information can be be both enlightening and entertaining. KPBS is still using the old BBC presenter model with that decidedly low key "just the facts, ma'am" presentation of the news.

[600kogo]

Well this move will probably cause CC to put KOGO on one of their floundering FM's??

[johndavis]

Following in the line of many public radio stations, KPBS is eliminating the classical music programming on 89.5 FM later this month:
http://www.missiontimescourier.com/article/Community_News/Local_News/KPBS_Strengthens_News_Service/29491

Meanwhile, classical music will continue being heard on their HD2 channel, and there will be a new dedicated stream for Bach et al.

This isn't the first time they've done all news, because that's what they were doing when I lived there in the 90's. Didn't they add the canned classical 24 at night only after KFSD was blown up?

[radio-darn]

Didn't they add the canned classical 24 at night only after KFSD was blown up?

I thought they replaced evening Spanish programming with classical after discovering that San Diego was next to Tijuana which had a plethora of  Spanish-language radio stations.

[johndavis]

Didn't they add the canned classical 24 at night only after KFSD was blown up?

I thought they replaced evening Spanish programming with classical after discovering that San Diego was next to Tijuana which had a plethora of  Spanish-language radio stations.

I remember one local talk show they attempted at night. I can't remember the name, but it ran around 7PM weeknights circa 1998-99 as an attempt to get listeners in their 20's and 30's. The guy interviewed Howard Jones in advance of an upcoming concert and opened the interview by asking him where he had been for the past 10-15 years. Jones, insulted, responded "I've been making music. Where the hell have you been?" and it went downhill from there. Shortly thereafter, the show was replaced with a repeat of These Days. Nice idea, terrible execution.

[Media Hack Chris | SDR]

"HD radio is becoming increasingly popular"     What world do they live in

In the world where IBOC fees are filtered to one company that tries to sell bytes but it isn't. Kinda like a gummit program, "It's a tax extension, not raising taxes." Really, when is the last time taxes went DOWN.

[canyouhearmenow]

Dear KOGO: Not sure what Clear Channel has to gain by putting KOGO on one of its FMs. Have you ever been to a Roger Hedgecock remote? Its like they clear out the nearby trailer park with every person over 70 to have them come and watch what Roger has to say. Just by putting KOGO on FM will not change who the KOGO talent appeals to. There is a lot of ad revenue and young males out there for sports. Even though KUSS and KIOZ might be underperforming, at least those two stations help hold 94/9 and KSON down. If KUSS went away, KSON would be a dominant Top 3 25-54 station.

[sdwulfdawg]

Following in the line of many public radio stations, KPBS is eliminating the classical music programming on 89.5 FM later this month:
http://www.missiontimescourier.com/article/Community_News/Local_News/KPBS_Strengthens_News_Service/29491

Meanwhile, classical music will continue being heard on their HD2 channel, and there will be a new dedicated stream for Bach et al.

This isn't the first time they've done all news, because that's what they were doing when I lived there in the 90's. Didn't they add the canned classical 24 at night only after KFSD was blown up?

Who in the heck really listens to news/talk after 6 p.m.?  Especially the programming which comes from NPR which after 15 minutes makes your eyes glaze over.