Pacifica Foundation

Pacifica Network
TypePublic radio network
Country
United States
Broadcast area
Nationwide
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Ownership
OwnerPacifica Foundation
History
Founded1946; 78 years ago (1946)
by Lewis Hill and E. John Lewis
Launch dateApril 15, 1949 (75 years ago) (1949-04-15)
Coverage
AvailabilityGlobal
Links
Websitewww.pacifica.org

Pacifica Foundation is an American nonprofit 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 North Hollywood, 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.[6]

  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.
  6. ^ "Pacifica Radio | American Nonprofit Radio Network | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.