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Firesign Theater’s Phil Proctor returns to radio on Pacifica’s KPFK

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | October 27, 2022

More than 50 years after “the Beatles of comedy” debuted on the Los Angeles station, Proctor is taking his podcast on the air.

Obituaries

Larry Josephson, pioneering producer and freeform host, dies at 83

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | July 29, 2022

“He was the original politically incorrect guy on the radio, and that’s why I loved him,” said former WBAI producer Caryl Ratner during a tribute to Josephson that aired Thursday.

People

Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | March 16, 2022

“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd stuff.

Obituaries

Neal Conan, journalist who covered wars and anchored live broadcasts for NPR, dies at 71

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | August 10, 2021

“Neal did every job you could do in radio,” said Robert Siegel, former “All Things Considered” host, of his longtime colleague. “He was terrifically gifted at everything.”

Programs/Content

Radio Diaries, ‘Radiolab’ team up to produce their own documentaries on Black Swan Records

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | June 16, 2021

After learning they were separately pursuing stories on the pioneering label and its founder, producers Joe Richman and Jad Abumrad decided to share tape and research.

Obituaries

Bob Fass, ringleader of long-running countercultural Pacifica show, dies at 87

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | April 27, 2021

Fass’ “Radio Unnameable” served as a switchboard for social movements of the ’60s and featured musical guests that included Joni Mitchell, Taj Mahal and Bob Dylan.

Tech

How at-home pandemic recordings are changing pubmedia’s standards for audio quality

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | March 25, 2021

Reporters and producers have more options for safely recording interviews, but not everyone welcomes the trade-offs in sonic fidelity.

People

He drove them crazy, but reporters will miss ‘unstoppable’ NPR arts editor Tom Cole

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | January 22, 2021

Retiring this week after 33 years at the network, Cole tested journalists’ patience but stood out as a devoted advocate for their work.

Programs/Content

NPR story on ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ namesake inspires listeners to give back on Thanksgiving

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | December 1, 2020

A crowdfunding campaign benefiting Alice Brock, who needed help with living expenses, raised more than $125,000 in 24 hours.

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