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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.”
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.”
Pacifica’s board has selected an interim executive director.
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.
“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.”
“Instead of looking at the obstacles, I’m focusing more on the opportunity.”