Brandow, a long-time KBCS employee, has served as director of development since 2017 and previously held the role of assistant director of development.
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KBCS 91.3 FM has announced Ben Brandow as its new interim general manager. Brandow, a long-time KBCS employee, has served as director of development since 2017 and previously held the role of assistant director of development.
“When I listened to KBCS for the first time, I instantly knew there was something special happening there, and I wanted to be part of it,” Brandow said. “I could hear my own values and love of music reflected in the station’s programming.”
A veteran of public radio, Brandow began his radio journey as a student volunteer at Missouri State University. He later held development roles at High Plains Public Radio and Lakeshore Public Radio and Television in the Chicagoland area. He holds a master’s degree in communications from Purdue University.
In his new role, Brandow oversees the financial and operational functions of KBCS and remains committed to the station’s mission of building community through media.
“KBCS creates a through-line between diverse music and progressive public affairs programming in a way that brings our community closer together,” he said. “With over 30 talented volunteer DJs and contributors, KBCS gives the public an opportunity to participate in local media—not just consume it.”
For over 50 years, KBCS has offered cultural and news programming not found elsewhere on the dial, featuring a rich mix of bluegrass, folk, Americana, protest music, K-Pop, Hawaiian music and more.
Brandow emphasized the station’s broader impact: providing student opportunities through work-study jobs and internships, amplifying underrepresented voices and curating eclectic musical shows tailored to specific audiences.
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Last Updated May 22, 2025