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Pacifica radio donations up, but board/governance costs soar

There’s good news in the Pacifica radio network’s latest financial audit. Listener donations to the five listener supported radio station non-profit rose in 2010 from their catastrophic drop of almost $4 million between 2008 and 2009. The donation total was … finish reading Pacifica radio donations up, but board/governance costs soar

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KPFA will nix “Morning Mix” for Flashpoints and Hard Knock Radio

You need a score card these days to keep up with programming changes over at listener sponsored Pacifica station KPFA in Berkeley. About four months after dumping the KPFA Morning Show and replacing it with a volunteer lineup called ‘The … finish reading KPFA will nix “Morning Mix” for Flashpoints and Hard Knock Radio

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How to donate to KPFA without giving to the Pacifica Foundation

It’s never a dull moment over at listener supported radio station KPFA-FM in Berkeley, California. Here’s some of the latest poop: Former WBAI-FM Program Director Andrew Phillips is headed to become the station’s interim manager, following the resignation of the … finish reading How to donate to KPFA without giving to the Pacifica Foundation

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Pacifica’s KPFK to try unlicensed radio

On the heels of my post about FCC enforcement of “legal” low-power AM broadcasting, I learn that Pacifica plans to jump into the LPAM arena. The plan is for Pacifica’s Los Angeles station KPFK to serve its Spanish-speaking audience with … finish reading Pacifica’s KPFK to try unlicensed radio

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Radio’s Fall – Part One: No Money, Mo’ Problems

Editor’s Note: Radioactive Gavin has collected more than 300 articles on radio and digital music over the past 3 months for Common Frequency. This is the first of a series of seven posts he will be contributing in the coming … finish reading Radio’s Fall – Part One: No Money, Mo’ Problems

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Arlene Engelhardt: welcome to Pacifica radio

It was a classic Pacifica radio moment over at the network’s flagship station, KPFA in Berkeley, on Tuesday. Having laid off the Morning Show staff, new Pacifica Executive Director Arlene Engelhardt thought she had it all figured out. She was … finish reading Arlene Engelhardt: welcome to Pacifica radio

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Save KPFA declares victory in KPFA-FM board elections

In what is hopefully the last subscriber/staff board election that Pacifica radio ever has, the Save KPFA slate says it has won the majority of delegate seats on Pacifica station KPFA-FM’s Local Station Board. “I believe that the results here … finish reading Save KPFA declares victory in KPFA-FM board elections

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Can Al Jazeera save Pacifica radio?

The Washington Post reports what everybody involved in the Pacifica radio network has known for years, that the foundation’s staff are in conversation with Al Jazeera to broadcast the service over its five listener supported stations. I don’t know whether … finish reading Can Al Jazeera save Pacifica radio?

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RadioSurvivor’s Top Radio Shows – Paul’s #1: Free Speech Radio News

Amazon.com Widgets In January of 2000 struggles over the management of the Pacifica Foundation were at a fever pitch. As the owner of five major community radio stations in New York, LA, Berkeley, Houston and Washington DC, as well as … finish reading RadioSurvivor’s Top Radio Shows – Paul’s #1: Free Speech Radio News

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