KXT 91.7 FM

(91.7 FM) is a listener-supported public radio station, licensed to , Texas and broadcasting to the –Fort Worth Metroplex. It has a Triple A (adult album alternative) music format with a mix of acoustic, alt-country, indie rock, alternative and world music. It is owned by North Texas Public Broadcasting, which also owns (FM), an NPR news and information network affiliate, and KERA-TV, a PBS affiliate. For branding purposes, KKXT often omits the first "K" in its call sign. KKXT has an effective radiated power of 19,290 watts. Its signal is limited in that most DFW area FM stations run at 100,000 watts. KKXT broadcasts from a tall tower at 571.7 meters (1,876 feet) in height above average terrain , the same used by its sister station KERA, which helps improve coverage in the surrounding suburbs of and Fort Worth. The transmitter is off Tindle Street in Cedar Hill. 's program director is Benji McPhail along with air personalities Jackson Wisdorf, Eric Bright, Nilufer Arsala, Jeff Penfield, La Bell, Lesley James and Paul Slavens. Former hosts include: Brad Dolbeer, Gini Moscorro, Dave Emmert, Allen Roberts, and Mo Barrow. The station hosts and promotes local musical events including Sun Sets and 91.7 Present concerts. It brings local and national artists to its studios for 's Live Sessions and contributes video content from the sessions to VuHaus, a non-profit digital music video service that introduces emerging and established artists to new audiences. In-studio performances have featured Chrissie Hynde, Violent Femmes, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Pete Yorn, Sondre Lerche, Guy Clark and Rogue Wave. These sessions have been archived at .org. airs World Cafe, a radio show from WXPN Philadelphia, hosted and produced by Talia Schlanger and syndicated by NPR, heard weeknights with an overnight encore. The station also airs eTown, American Routes, Tiny Desk Radio, and The Latin Alternative on Sundays. Local -Fort Worth area musician Paul Slavens hosts the award-winning Paul Slavens Show that airs Sunday nights on . The show features a diverse and eclectic playlist created from audience suggestions. 's weekly New Music Monday series (now known as What's New) introduces listeners to music on the air and online at 's blog. hosts several signature concert series including Summer Cut, Sun Sets, the annual anniversary concert ( Turns __) and the annual Holiday Concert. Summer Cut is a summer music festival hosted by since 2012 featuring regional and national acts. Sun Sets is a summer concert series featuring local and national bands in an intimate setting. Sun Sets had its inaugural season in 2016. Performing artists at Sun Sets have included Charley Crockett, Gaston Light, Fantastic Negrito and The Wind + The Wave. The 2017 Sun Sets lineup includes Matisyahu, Beth Ditto, Alejandro Escovedo, Muddy Magnolias, Lolo, Nikki Lane and The Wild Reeds. Turns __ is an annual anniversary concert celebrating the station's anniversary of broadcasting on the air. also hosts the annual Holiday Concert series.