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RESOURCES
KPFA
Website for the radio station includes live audio streaming, general information, Lewis Hill's theories, program listings, notes and links.
American Indian Radio on Satellite (AIROS)
The AIROS network is a national distribution system for Native programming to tribal communities and to general audiences through public radio stations and the Internet.
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
and Counterspin
FAIR, the national media watch group, offers criticism of media bias and censorship and exposes important news stories that are neglected in the mainstream press. FAIR produces "CounterSpin," the KPFA weekly program that provides a critical examination of the major news stories.
Flashpoints
Site devoted to the KPFA investigative news magazine program "Flashpoints." Articles, quotes and photos about the Pacifica/KPFA controversy are highlighted.
Free Radio Berkeley
Free Radio Berkeley had been broadcasting for five years as an alternative station, while challenging the regulatory structure Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Since the FCC shut down the station in 1998, Free Radio Berkeley has focused on the growing micropower broadcasting movement.
Hearing Voices
This "mini museum of radio artistry" features a variety of downloadable creative audio files.
National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)
NFCB is a national membership organization of community-oriented, noncommercial radio stations distinguished by their commitment to localism and community participation and support.
National Public Radio (NPR)
Recognized for its news, information and cultural programming, NPR is the best know public radio network in the U.S. It receives funds from listener support, corporate donations and a small percentage of taxpayer dollars.
Pacifica Network
Website for the Pacifica Network includes information on programs, historical background and current transcripts from board of directors meetings.
Pacifica Radio Archives
More than 40,000 audio tapes including speeches, public affairs programs, documentaries, musical performances, commentaries and news coverage are available.
Public Radio International (PRI)
PRI offers news, documentaries, music, comedy and cultural programming to affiliated stations located throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam.
Radio 4 All
Active in the micropower ("pirate") broadcasting movement, Radio 4 All wants the airwaves to belong to people, not corporations. The site includes information on how to start your own microradio station with links to community radio sites and activist organizations.
Radio Bilingue
A nonprofit radio network with Latino control and leadership, Radio Bilingue claims to be the only national distributor of Spanish-language programming in public radio.
Radio for Peace International (RFPI)
RFPI is a shortwave global community radio station that seeks to "change the landscape of media providing a forum for democratic communications."
Save Pacifica
Site devoted to the overall issues and history of the Pacifica and KPFA relationship. It includes archives, audio and links.
Women's International News Gathering Service (WINGS)
An all-woman independent radio production company that produces and distributes news and current affairs programs by and about women around the world.
World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters
AMARC is an international organization created to support and contribute to the development of community and participatory radio along the principles of solidarity and international cooperation.
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