Pacifica Foundation

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

Pacifica Network
TypePublic radio network
Country
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 also operates the Pacifica Network, a program service supplying over 180 affiliated stations with various programs, primarily news and public affairs. It was the first public radio network in the United States and it is the world's oldest listener-funded radio network. Programs such as Democracy Now! and Free Speech Radio News have been some of its most popular productions.

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