KPCR 92.9FM

?? AI Readiness: Key Takeaways from the Cisco AI Readiness Index Cisco AI Readiness Index 5/5 ?? As we wrap up this series, let’s summarize the findings and share recommendations to help your company become an AI leader. ?? What did we learn? Only 13% of companies are fully ready to adopt AI. Key challenges include: - Lack of a clear strategy. - Underdeveloped infrastructure. - Issues with data management. - Talent shortages and low employee support for AI. - Leaders (Pacesetters) focus on advancing across six areas: strategy, infrastructure, data, governance, talent, and culture. Why does this matter? AI isn’t just a trend; it’s a game-changing tool for business. Companies that adapt quickly will gain a significant competitive edge. Recommendations for businesses: ?? Develop a clear strategy: Set measurable goals and identify how AI can help achieve them. ?? Invest in infrastructure: Upgrade IT resources to handle growing workloads. ?? Build a data management system: Make data accessible, clean, and structured. ?? Focus on talent development: Invest in employee training and attract skilled professionals. ?? Cultivate an AI culture: Engage employees in adopting and eliminating fear of technology. ?? My perspective: AI can be your greatest ally, but only with the right approach. Start taking action today to be ready for tomorrow’s challenges. Thank you for following this series! More exciting topics are coming—stay tuned! What would you like to learn more about? Drop a comment—I’d be happy to share more insights!

What a treat to have Niki Gastinel and Ron Erd on KPCR 92.9FM #BrainWaves! Lots of wisecracks, insights, and whats coming next for Sustainability & GreenTech. Check the show out for this and more! https://lnkd.in/e63vUDnM #localradio #siliconzombies #biomimicry

Exploring truth, technology, and compassion with PK and Franky!

??? Huge thanks to the Los Gatos Lions Club and Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation for organizing the incredible 68th Annual Holiday Parade in Los Gatos! Our team of volunteer radio hosts had an amazing time covering this festive event live from the studio balcony. A special shoutout to the KPCR volunteers for bringing the parade to life on-air. It’s always a joy to celebrate our community and share these moments with our listeners. Here’s to keeping the holiday spirit alive! ??

Super fun co-hosting the 68th Annual Christmas / Holidays Parade in Los Gatos! So many terrific floats, performers, and classic cars ?? Big thanks to KPCR 92.9FM and team ????

Join Us at Pirate Cat Radio’s Open House! Discover the world of local radio and meet your favorite hosts at our Pop In Radio Station Open House! ?? Date: December 7th ? Time: 11 AM - 3 PM ?? Location: 59 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite Q, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at KPCR 92.9 FM and KMRT 101.9 FM, connect with the team, and learn how you can join the crew! Be a part of the community voice—see you there!

The Revolution Will Be Broadcast: Why KPCR Needs You KPCR isn’t just a radio station. It’s a sanctuary for the restless, a transmitter for those with something to say and nowhere else to say it. It’s the static buzz between here and there, where the truth slips through unnoticed. Pirate Cat Radio is not a business. It’s a signal—a rallying cry to the weirdos, dreamers, and fighters who refuse to let the world be flattened into algorithms and ad slots. But KPCR doesn’t run on good intentions alone. It runs on the blood, sweat, and static of its volunteers. And it’s dying without you. To keep the signal alive, we need more than a voice. Hosting a show is the shiny lure, but beneath it lies the guts of the operation: the tangled cords, the humming transmitters, the soundboards blinking like patient stars. It’s someone patching the FM transmitter when it cuts out at midnight. It’s someone keeping the playlists legal so the FCC doesn’t show up with handcuffs. It’s the behind-the-scenes magicians who make the chaos sound like music. Without these unseen heroes, a community station like KPCR doesn’t just go silent. It vanishes. And when it vanishes, so does something sacred. Community radio is one of the last places where the airwaves still belong to the people, not the corporations. It’s where you’ll hear the protest songs banned from Spotify playlists, the voices of your neighbors instead of sanitized media anchors. It’s where the kid down the street with a guitar gets the same stage as a veteran punk rocker. It’s imperfect. It’s messy. It’s free. And if you don’t fight for it, it’s gone. Volunteering here means committing to more than just spinning records or reading the weather. It means fixing the cracks in the station walls, metaphorical and literal. It means organizing pledge drives so the station can afford next month’s electricity. It means fighting the slow creep of apathy with every spare hour you have. It’s thankless. It’s grueling. And it’s necessary. At KPCR, you’re not just a DJ. You’re an archivist, a technician, a fundraiser, a custodian of an idea. That idea—that people deserve a voice, even if it’s crackling over an old antenna—is worth everything. But it takes everything to keep it alive. So, we ask you: Do you believe in a world where community still means something? Where art and dissent and joy can still live without being sold back to us at a premium? If you do, KPCR needs you. Not just your voice, but your hands, your heart, your willingness to fight for the frequency that fights for you. Because the revolution won’t be livestreamed. It’ll be broadcast by people like you, who care enough to keep the signal alive.

Support Pirate Cat Radio - KPCR 92.9FM: Thrills, No Frills Fundraiser! Help us reach our goal of $15,000 in honor of KPCR’s Thrills! No Frills pledge drive. KPCR 92.9FM is a volunteer-driven, community radio station that celebrates diverse voices, culture, and music. As a non-commercial station, we rely entirely on the support of our listeners to keep broadcasting. Your donation helps fund our unique programming, from independent music shows to local community spotlights. This year, we are raising funds to support several key initiatives, including: New Broadcasting Equipment: Upgrade our aging equipment to improve sound quality and expand our reach. Station Operations: Help cover licensing fees, utilities, and essential day-to-day expenses. Community Programming: Fund local shows that feature musicians, activists, and voices from around the Bay Area. Mobile Recording Gear: Enable our team to record interviews and shows in the field, bringing you content from live events and community gatherings. Youth Media Program: Launch a new program to engage young people in learning about radio production, storytelling, and broadcasting. FM Signal Boost: Expand our broadcast reach to cover more of the Santa Cruz and Los Gatos areas, ensuring our signal reaches a wider audience. We’re asking you to help us continue delivering the content you love by contributing to our Thrills! No Frills pledge drive. Whether it’s $5, $50, or more, every donation counts toward keeping KPCR on the air. In addition to direct contributions, you can also donate unwanted vehicles through cars.kpcr.org. These donations go directly to supporting our operations and ensuring that Pirate Cat Radio continues to provide a platform for independent voices. Donating is easy: visit donate.kpcr.org and make your gift today! Your generosity helps us remain an integral part of the community, serving up the programming you value. Help us meet our $15,000 goal by giving today and ensuring that KPCR can keep broadcasting for years to come!

??? Exciting News Alert! ?? Our radio station is making headlines! This morning, we're thrilled to share that we've been featured on the covers of The Metro Silicon Valley and The Los Gatan newspaper. It's a humbling experience to see our community radio legacy being spotlighted and celebrated. A big thank you to Dinah Cotton for capturing our story. We're grateful for the continued support from our community. Here's to many more moments of sharing our passion for radio with the world! #CommunityRadio #LocalNews #Gratitude"