Tune in to Making Contact, an award-winning public affairs program, airing Thursdays from 5–5:30 AM. This 29-minute weekly show brings you in-depth, documentary-style reporting and stories that amplify voices often left out of mainstream media, while inspiring listeners to take action.
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Hear Stories That Inspire Action on “Making Contact” on KBCS
Tune in to Making Contact, an award-winning public affairs program, airing Thursdays from 5–5:30 AM on KBCS 91.3 FM. This 29-minute weekly show brings you in-depth, documentary-style reporting and stories that amplify voices often left out of mainstream media, while inspiring listeners to take action.
What Is Making Contact?
Making Contact is a magazine/documentary-style program that provides critical analysis and storytelling beyond the headlines. With a focus on how public policy affects daily lives, families, and communities, the show highlights personal stories and community-driven solutions to pressing issues.
Broadcast on over 160 radio stations across the U.S., Canada, and beyond, Making Contact is known for its high production quality and commitment to diverse perspectives. Many of its shows are “evergreen,” meaning they remain relevant and impactful regardless of when they are aired.
What You’ll Hear
Each episode of Making Contact features:
- In-Depth Analysis – Critical explorations of public policies and their real-world impacts.
- Personal Stories – Accounts from ordinary people about how policies and events affect their communities.
- Solutions and Action – Positive and practical ways to address challenges and inspire change.
- Diverse Perspectives – Voices and ideas often overlooked in mainstream media.
With a blend of powerful storytelling and critical insights, Making Contact fosters understanding and motivates listeners to get involved in making a difference.
Why Tune In?
Making Contact goes beyond breaking news to provide thoughtful, meaningful coverage of issues that matter. It amplifies voices from marginalized communities, giving listeners a richer understanding of the world and practical ideas for creating positive change.
If you’re seeking a program that informs, inspires, and empowers, Making Contact is a must-listen.
How to Listen
Catch Making Contact every Thursday from 5–5:30 AM on KBCS 91.3 FM. Listen live on the radio, stream online, or visit the program’s page at kbcs.fm/programs/making-contact for archived episodes and more information.
Discover More with KBCS
Making Contact is part of KBCS’s mission to amplify diverse voices and deliver thought-provoking content. From public affairs programs like Between the Lines and Alternative Radio to global music and cultural storytelling, KBCS 91.3 FM connects listeners to meaningful stories and discussions. Visit the KBCS homepage to explore other programs and support community-driven radio.
Support independent media that values truth and diversity. Tune in to Making Contact every Thursday morning to hear powerful stories and voices that inspire action.
Last Updated February 11, 2025