http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/ The Clare Spark Daily Blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:39:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-875 Pacifica radio and the progressive movement « YDS: The Clare Spark Blog Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:35:22 +0000 http://yankeedoodlesociety.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-875 [...] http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/ [...] [...] http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/ [...]

]]> http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-372 “Don’t fence me in”: notes toward a workable consensus « YDS: The Clare Spark Blog Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:40:06 +0000 http://yankeedoodlesociety.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-372 [...] http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/, and [...] [...] http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/, and [...]

]]> http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-228 “Identity” and “Race” « YDS: The Clare Spark Blog Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:34:56 +0000 http://yankeedoodlesociety.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-228 [...] the Enlightenment, and the American Revolution. (For how this played out at Pacifica Radio, see http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/, also “Storming Pacifica” in the same month.) For co-existing with all these [...] [...] the Enlightenment, and the American Revolution. (For how this played out at Pacifica Radio, see http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/, also “Storming Pacifica” in the same month.) For co-existing with all these [...]

]]> http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-119 Bad Sex in the New York Times « YDS: The Clare Spark Blog Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:31:33 +0000 http://yankeedoodlesociety.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-119 [...] Page 149: On racial and national antagonisms that preclude international cooperation: “I can only repeat that this is a matter for experiment, and that the experiment has never been tried. Racial and national antagonisms have been so fed, fostered, and inflamed, for the class and personal ends and interests that have controlled politics, that the deeper underlying sympathies and community of different peoples have never been permitted complete expression, much less personal assertion. The most potent and pervasive forces in the industrial, intellectual, and moral life of most European races, so far as the masses of the peoples are concerned, have so rapidly and closely assimilated during the last century as of necessity to furnish a large common body of thought and feeling, interests, and aspirations which furnish a “soul” for internationalism.” Cf. p.198. Laissez-faire capitalism is “ethically indefensible.” [end, Hobson quotes. As I reread these notes I am reminded of the founding principles of the Pacifica Foundation, which echo Hobson, almost word for word. See my blog http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/] [...] [...] Page 149: On racial and national antagonisms that preclude international cooperation: “I can only repeat that this is a matter for experiment, and that the experiment has never been tried. Racial and national antagonisms have been so fed, fostered, and inflamed, for the class and personal ends and interests that have controlled politics, that the deeper underlying sympathies and community of different peoples have never been permitted complete expression, much less personal assertion. The most potent and pervasive forces in the industrial, intellectual, and moral life of most European races, so far as the masses of the peoples are concerned, have so rapidly and closely assimilated during the last century as of necessity to furnish a large common body of thought and feeling, interests, and aspirations which furnish a “soul” for internationalism.” Cf. p.198. Laissez-faire capitalism is “ethically indefensible.” [end, Hobson quotes. As I reread these notes I am reminded of the founding principles of the Pacifica Foundation, which echo Hobson, almost word for word. See my blog http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/] [...]

]]> http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-73 clarespark Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:05:38 +0000 http://yankeedoodlesociety.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-73 George, thanks so much for leaving a comment! And especially because you picked up on the explicit antisemitism that flourished and continues to flourish at the station African Mental Liberation Weekend nearly killed me, as did the strong positive response it elicited from many listeners. By the way, all my papers from my service as Program Director are now at the University of California at Riverside in Special Collections. George, thanks so much for leaving a comment! And especially because you picked up on the explicit antisemitism that flourished and continues to flourish at the station African Mental Liberation Weekend nearly killed me, as did the strong positive response it elicited from many listeners.
By the way, all my papers from my service as Program Director are now at the University of California at Riverside in Special Collections.

]]> http://clarespark.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-71 George Cowie Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:53:34 +0000 http://yankeedoodlesociety.com/2009/08/13/my-life-at-pacifica-radio-a-memoir-part-one/#comment-71 Many thanks for your review, Clare. I have been a KPFK listener only since 1980, so I know little of earlier times and conflicts. I have to note that when KPFK entered its "Family Tree" anti-Jewish phase my support for it ended. As the bagel commerical reminds us, "you don't have to be Jewish" to object to anti-Jewishness. And to the point: I was glued to the radio during the upheaval and firings. I was distressed over the anarchy at the station, and often found it difficult to understand Marc Cooper's position(s), knowing very little of the station's origins other than what was broadcast by KPFK. Being a working-class guy long out of college, and not much of an intellectual at that, I had little knowledge of the underpinnings of the dissent at KPFK. Your retelling of your experiences has been very helpful in my understanding what transpired during that confused time. KPFK has since become a truly lackluster station. It used to be my favorite. I enjoyed the non-political shows immensely, from The Car Show to Infidelity, and even including the silly shows. And what was with the re-naming of Infidelity to On Fidelity? Something PC? Every now and then I press the KPFK button on my car radio, but it is no longer the default radio station of my earlier years. Many thanks for your review, Clare. I have been a KPFK listener only since 1980, so I know little of earlier times and conflicts. I have to note that when KPFK entered its “Family Tree” anti-Jewish phase my support for it ended. As the bagel commerical reminds us, “you don’t have to be Jewish” to object to anti-Jewishness. And to the point: I was glued to the radio during the upheaval and firings. I was distressed over the anarchy at the station, and often found it difficult to understand Marc Cooper’s position(s), knowing very little of the station’s origins other than what was broadcast by KPFK. Being a working-class guy long out of college, and not much of an intellectual at that, I had little knowledge of the underpinnings of the dissent at KPFK. Your retelling of your experiences has been very helpful in my understanding what transpired during that confused time. KPFK has since become a truly lackluster station. It used to be my favorite. I enjoyed the non-political shows immensely, from The Car Show to Infidelity, and even including the silly shows. And what was with the re-naming of Infidelity to On Fidelity? Something PC? Every now and then I press the KPFK button on my car radio, but it is no longer the default radio station of my earlier years.

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