See schedule okqed serves the people of northern california with a community-supported alternative to commercial media, providing the knowledge needed to make informed decisions; convening community dialogue; bringing the arts to everyone; and engaging audiences to share their stories. KQED helps students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms and takes people of ALL AGES on journeys of exploration exposing them to new people, places and ideas.KQED's visionwe are producing a powerful, shared sense of place for the BAY AREA, through trustworthy information, meaningful local experiences and impactful storytelling.