How to listen to LAist 89.3

It’s easier than ever now to listen to LAist 89.3 wherever you are and whenever you like. However, we know the choices can be overwhelming, so we’ll break it down for you.

On the web | Traditional radio | LAist app | Smart speaker | Other streaming apps

I want to listen on the web.

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A desktop view of the top of the LAist homepage highlights in yellow where to find the Listen button.

You can listen to the LAist 89.3 live stream any time on LAist.com. Just click the “Listen” button at the top of your browser window (see the images for where to find it). You can even keep streaming while browsing through LAist.com without interruption.

To access the LAist 89.3 program schedule, click here.

You can also listen to LAist 89.3 from NPR.org and the NPR App.

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I like to listen on a traditional radio.

Our radio signal covers most of greater L.A. area:

89.3 KPCC (primary signal)
Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, Fullerton, Irvine
89.1 KUOR
San Bernardino, Riverside, Redlands, Crestline, Big Bear Lake
90.3 KVLA
Indio, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells
93.3 K227BX
Palm Springs
89.5 KJAI
Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Camarillo, Ojai
89.9 K210AD
Santa Barbara, Goleta

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I want to listen on the go.

If you are in your car, you can always tune in on the FM dial using the frequencies above. But if you’re out of our broadcast area or want to play LAist 89.3 on demand and your car supports either Apple’s CarPlay or Android Auto, we recommend using the LAist app. You can listen live and also listen back to shows you might have missed, as well as have access to our award-winning podcasts. Plus, get quick news updates on demand with The LA Report.

The app also offers the latest local headlines and alerts you to local breaking news and programming updates:

I want to listen via my smart speaker.

Why can't I say "play LAist" to my smart speaker?

Ironically, smart speakers aren’t exactly “smart” in that they have trouble with non-dictionary words such as “LAist.” To get around that, the services must be “trained” to recognize it. We are actively working with NPR, Amazon, Apple, and Google to get this training in place, but in the meantime, we recommend sticking with our call letters “KPCC” as that works more reliably right now.

No problem . LAist 89.3 will work with your smart speaker. Just use the following commands:

Amazon Alexa

Say “Alexa, play KPCC”

To get the latest news headlines, say “Alexa, play the L.A. Report”

Google Assistant

Say “Hey Google, play KPCC”

Apple HomePod

Say “Hey Siri, play KPCC”

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Can I stream on other streaming apps?

You bet! In addition to our site and app, you can also find our stream on these services: