People
Pacifica Foundation announces new leadership
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Stephanie D. Wells previously worked as director of development for the Michelson Found Animals Foundation.
Obituaries
Neal Conan, journalist who covered wars and anchored live broadcasts for NPR, dies at 71
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“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
NPR story on ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ namesake inspires listeners to give back on Thanksgiving
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A crowdfunding campaign benefiting Alice Brock, who needed help with living expenses, raised more than $125,000 in 24 hours.
System/Policy
Pacifica considers appeal of decision that restored WBAI to the air
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A New York state judge ruled last week that local hosts and producers could resume their shows.
System/Policy
Battle to regain control of Pacifica’s WBAI continues in court
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Supporters of the iconic left-wing station are rallying to turn back layoffs and programming changes that Pacifica leadership says were necessary to end financial losses.
System/Policy
Restraining order seeks to block Pacifica’s overhaul of WBAI
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The order prevents Pacifica from firing WBAI’s staff or interfering with the station’s programming and “orderly administration.”
People
Maxie Jackson resigns as Pacifica executive director
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Pacifica’s board has selected an interim executive director.
A DJ looks back on 50 years on jazz radio in the nation’s capital
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Rusty Hassan has seen shows and stations come and go during his long career on Washington, D.C., airwaves, and he’s still at it.
People
Radio pioneer Larry Josephson turns to creative community for support
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“I have to ask my friends for help so I can keep on working and … producing,” says the man known as the “sage of independent producers.”