In 1949, Pacifica Radio hit the airwaves with its diverse, unconventional, and often controversial brand of broadcasting. In the first installment of Public Interest’s new Series on Radio as a Medium, join Kojo and guests as they examine the cultural and political currents that shaped Pacifica’s first 50 years, its origins as the first listener- supported radio station, whether it has acheived its mission, and where its going from here.

Guests

  • Matthew Lasar Author, "Pacifica Radio: The Rise of an Alternative Network" (Pub: Temple University Press)
  • Larry Josephson The Radio Foundation
  • Askia Muhammad Reporter "Washington Informer," former Program Director at WPFW-fm in Washington, DC
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