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Aileen Alfandary, tenacious ‘force multiplier’ for journalism, retires
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As co-director of news at Pacifica’s KPFA, Alfandary has endured “utter chaos” at the station while training generations of reporters.
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As co-director of news at Pacifica’s KPFA, Alfandary has endured “utter chaos” at the station while training generations of reporters.
“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.
Stephanie D. Wells previously worked as director of development for the Michelson Found Animals Foundation.
“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.”
A crowdfunding campaign benefiting Alice Brock, who needed help with living expenses, raised more than $125,000 in 24 hours.
A New York state judge ruled last week that local hosts and producers could resume their shows.
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.
The order prevents Pacifica from firing WBAI’s staff or interfering with the station’s programming and “orderly administration.”