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.”
System/Policy
New Pacifica ED looks to grow audience, shore up finances
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“Instead of looking at the obstacles, I’m focusing more on the opportunity.”
People
Pacifica names Maxie Jackson executive director
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Jackson is station manager at ideastream in Cleveland and has headed the National Federation of Community Broadcasters.
Tech
Satellite companies propose repacking C-band spectrum to enable sales
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NPR has urged the FCC to protect public broadcasters using the spectrum to distribute programming.
Quick Takes
Pacifica settles debts with Empire State Realty Trust
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The foundation is also in the “final stages” of relocating the transmitter for WBAI in New York City.
System/Policy
Judge rules against Pacifica, WBAI in $1.8M lawsuit
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The Empire State Realty Trust sued Pacifica and WBAI over unpaid transmitter rent.
Programs/Content
A eulogy for Free Speech Radio News
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“Its great editorial strength was always its emphasis on boots-on-the-ground reporting by people who really knew the textures of their communities.”
Quick Takes
Lack of funds ends ‘Free Speech Radio News’ after 17 years
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The weekly show airs on 40 stations.