Pacifica Foundation

Pacifica Network
TypePublic radio network
Country
United States
Broadcast area
Nationwide
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Ownership
OwnerPacifica Foundation
History
Founded1946 (1946)
by Lewis Hill and E. John Lewis
Launch dateApril 15, 1949 (1949-04-15)
Coverage
AvailabilityGlobal
Links
Websitewww.pacifica.org

Pacifica Foundation is an American non-profit organization that owns five independently operated, non-commercial, listener-supported radio stations known for their progressive/liberal[1][2] political orientation. Its national headquarters adjoins station KPFK in Los Angeles, California.

Pacifica Foundation also operates the Pacifica Network, a program service supplying over 200 affiliated stations with various programs, primarily news and public affairs.[3] It was the first public radio network in the United States and it is the world's oldest listener-funded radio network.[4][5] Programs such as Democracy Now! and Free Speech Radio News have been some of its most popular productions.

  1. ^ Lasar, Matthew (2000). Pacifica Radio: The Rise of an Alternative Network. Temple University. p. viii. ISBN 1-56639-777-4. Retrieved February 22, 2012. Pacifica Radio liberal.
  2. ^ "Progressive Radio". TuneIN. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  3. ^ "History of the Pacifica Affiliate Network - Pacifica Network". Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  4. ^ "Pacifica Foundation - Certificate of Incorporation" (PDF). State of California - Office of the Secretary of State.
  5. ^ Meikle, Graham (2002). Future Active: Media Activism and the Internet. Psychology Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-415-94322-2.

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