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Tag Archives: WBAI
Lynn Samuels: liberal tweaker of liberals, 1942-2011
Like lots of New York radio listeners circa the late 1970s, I first heard Lynn Samuels when she was a regular host on Pacifica station WBAI. A classic talker from the free form era, Samuels mastered a kind of earthy … finish reading Lynn Samuels: liberal tweaker of liberals, 1942-2011
UK radio finds itself under indecency crackdown
Britain’s Ofcom, the closest equivalent of the FCC in the United States, will attempt to implement something that’s eluded it’s American counterpart for years: provide language- and context-specific examples of what can and cannot be broadcast over the UK’s airwaves. … finish reading UK radio finds itself under indecency crackdown
KPFA: scenes from Occupy Oakland
In its normative helter skelter way, Pacifica radio is providing ongoing coverage of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Several weeks ago I posted a piece critical of New York station WBAI’s lack of live coverage of the activities in Zuccoti … finish reading KPFA: scenes from Occupy Oakland
WBAI and Occupy Wall Street—where is the live coverage?
I’m picking up a lot more frustration with Pacifica radio station WBAI-FM in New York regarding Occupy Wall Street—a general sense that the station could be providing much more live coverage of the actions and events than it currently airs. … finish reading WBAI and Occupy Wall Street—where is the live coverage?
WBAI-FM becoming a “home shopping network”?
WBAI-FM’s Local Station Board has passed a sweeping resolution calling on the New York City based listener sponsored station to cut down on its fund drives and build up its audience. The resolution, passed on Wednesday, asks WBAI management to … finish reading WBAI-FM becoming a “home shopping network”?
Doug Henwood’s Radio Days
Doug Henwood of the Left Business Observer is one of my favorite people in the world of arts, letters, and radio. A brilliant and entertaining critic of neo-liberalism, neo-conservatism, and neo-crackpotism, Henwood is the author of Wall Street and After … finish reading Doug Henwood’s Radio Days
Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama
Every year on Thanksgiving a number of stations all over the United States air the 18 minute plus song “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie. Here in San Francisco, KFOG (104.5FM San Francisco/97.7FM San Jose) has been honoring that tradition for … finish reading Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama
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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Tagged Al Jazeera, community radio, Newsbusters, Pacifica, Steve Brown, WBAI
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Radio Survivor’s Top Radio Shows – Matthew’s #3: Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez’s radio/TV program Democracy Now! is, without question, the most successful media vehicle in the history of the United States Left. Launched at Pacifica station WBAI-FM in New York City in the mid-1990s, it is now … finish reading Radio Survivor’s Top Radio Shows – Matthew’s #3: Democracy Now!
Radio Survivor’s top radio shows – Matthew’s #5: Joe Frank, Work-in-Progress
I forget when I first started listening to Joe Frank. The other problem is that his half-hour to hour long programs are so weird that one can’t trust one’s memory about them. I mean, I think I remember an episode … finish reading Radio Survivor’s top radio shows – Matthew’s #5: Joe Frank, Work-in-Progress
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