Tag: Pacifica
Larry Bensky, correspondent and anchor for KPFA and Pacifica, dies at 87
“Larry's brand of journalism — personality along with in-depth reporting — was a model for countless reporters and hosts coming up in ...FCC fines Pacifica Foundation $25,000 for underwriting violations
A consent decree adopted and released Tuesday requires Pacifica to implement a compliance plan and ends an FCC investigation of WBAI in ...FCC inquiry examines WBAI’s on-air fundraising practices
The commission is evaluating allegations that programs promoting nutritional supplements and other products violate its standards for noncommercial broadcasting.Aileen Alfandary, tenacious ‘force multiplier’ for journalism, retires
As co-director of news at Pacifica's KPFA, Alfandary has endured “utter chaos” at the station while training generations of reporters.Documentary ‘ode’ to Steve Post’s many talents leaves out key verses
“Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story,” a feature-length documentary about a pioneer of freeform radio, zooms in on some odd ...GM Miquel Calçada leaves Pacifica’s KPFK
Calçada held the job for seven months.Pacifica Foundation announces new leadership
Stephanie D. Wells previously worked as director of development for the Michelson Found Animals Foundation.Neal Conan, journalist who covered wars and anchored live broadcasts for NPR, dies at 71
“Neal did every job you could do in radio," said Robert Siegel, former “All Things Considered” host, of his longtime colleague. "He ...NPR story on ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ namesake inspires listeners to give back on Thanksgiving
A crowdfunding campaign benefiting Alice Brock, who needed help with living expenses, raised more than $125,000 in 24 hours.Pacifica considers appeal of decision that restored WBAI to the air
A New York state judge ruled last week that local hosts and producers could resume their shows.Battle to regain control of Pacifica’s WBAI continues in court
Supporters of the iconic left-wing station are rallying to turn back layoffs and programming changes that Pacifica leadership says were necessary to ...Restraining order seeks to block Pacifica’s overhaul of WBAI
The order prevents Pacifica from firing WBAI's staff or interfering with the station's programming and "orderly administration."Pacifica lays off WBAI staff, changes programming in move to end financial losses
Covering WBAI's persistent shortfalls was "endangering the entire Foundation," according to a board member.Maxie Jackson resigns as Pacifica executive director
Pacifica's board has selected an interim executive director.A DJ looks back on 50 years on jazz radio in the nation’s capital
Rusty Hassan has seen shows and stations come and go during his long career on Washington, D.C., airwaves, and he's still at ...
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