WXPN
Stephen Kallao is an experienced radio professional currently serving as the contributing host of NPR's World Cafe at WXPN since December 2017. Previously, Stephen held the position of Imaging Director at LiveOne, Inc., where responsibilities included imaging for digital stations and producing original programming for Slacker Radio. Earlier career experiences include serving as the Morning Host and Imaging Director at 88Nine RadioMilwaukee, as well as roles at WLUM, Rock 101, and various positions at Finest City Broadcasting. Stephen began a radio career as Music Director for KQXR Boise and pursued education at Northeastern Illinois University and Columbia College Chicago.
WXPN
Who We Are: First and foremost, we're music fans. And for more than two decades, countless fellow fans, musicians, and business supporters have joined us in building a community that's uniquely focused on celebrating music discovery and connecting artists with new audiences. It's this community that inspires and sustains us. What We Do: WXPN provides an unparalleled musical listening experience featuring contemporary music from many genres including rock, indie, folk, blues, R&B, and alt country. Our playlist is broad and comprised of international, national, and local artists ranging from brand new on the scene to legendary in stature. How We Do It: WXPN is a member-supported radio station and nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music programming. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) operation serving the Delaware Valley and Central PA areas. While our broadcast license is held by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, we are financially independent and rely solely on the support of individuals who believe in our mission. We focus exclusively on delivering the needs to the community of music fans and artists we serve. WXPN serves the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Lancaster/Lebanon at 88.7 FM, Harrisburg at 99.7 FM, and the world via online streaming at XPN.org. It's all about the music.