News and Media
A Firm New Boss at an Old Voice of the Left, A Protester Meets with Utrice Leid, Amsterdam News on WBIX Radio in Exile, Angry Listeners Tune Out WBAI Fund Drive, Background of WBAI Struggle, Bernard White at WPFW-LAB Meeting, Bernard White Interview, Brooklyn Congressman Slams WBAI on Capitol Hill, Campaign Grows to Save WBAI/Pacifica, Can WBAI be Saved?
Amy Goodman at the 6th Annual Grassroots Radio Con
Amy Goodman describes working and reporting conditions inside the Pacifica Radio Network and in the studios of New York's WBAI. (RealAudio)
Black Radical Congress Statement on the Crisis at
Demanding that the terminated staff be reinstated, that the "bannings" be lifted and that the concerns of the WBAI listeners be heeded.
Building Bridges Pulled of Air by U. Leid
U. Leid interrupts host Ken Nash and Rep. Major Owens discussing the bannings at WBAI, cancels the program, calls them liars and takes calls. (audio)
Coalition for a Democratic Pacifica New York
News of WBAI activism, anti-democratic practices by the Pacifica board, events at WBAI and attempts to shut the site down. This site is updated daily.
Concerned Friends of WBAI
The Concerned Friends reject interventions by the Pacifica Foundation into the management of WBAI and call for community oriented broadcasting.
Declaration to the Court supporting the Listeners
Notice to the court for WBAI listeners/supporters. One of the issues raised is the demand for removal of the illegally seated Pacifica directors.
Democracy Now Interview with President Clinton
Pacifica host Amy Goodman interviewing Bill Clinton live. The interview has been seen as one of the reasons for WBAI's "Coup". (RealAudio)
Direct Action You can do to help save WBAI
Info by 'Concerned Friends of WBAI' about upcoming events, meetings, contacting people and ways to get involved in the fight for free speech radio.
IndyMedia Center - New York City
Watch this site for breaking news about WBAI including announcements for direct action, demonstrations and ways to get involved in the struggle.
Leid, Maddox and the Battle for Absolute Control o
Maddox and Leid speaking at gathering, demanding a boycott of WBAI since U. Leid wasn't made Program Manager. (audio)
Long Island Concerned Friends of WBAI and WBIX
Seeks to preserve free speech, non commercial public radio in the community and elsewhere through the local Pacifica stations. Site contains news of events and meetings on Long Island.
Mario Murrillo's Letter to WBAI Staff on his
Includes an edited transcript of Mario Murillo's March 2001 on-air resignation from Wake-Up Call.
New Jersey Concerned Friends of WBAI
The New Jersey section of the Concerned Friends of WBAI, to help prevent the corporate take over of WBAI radio and the Pacifica foundation board. (Yahoo! groups)
Race-baiting by Utrice Leid
Leid uses codes to refer to A. Goodman, A. Lewis and others, in her tirades against the "European-style white supremacy" at WBAI. (audio)
Rep. Major Owens (D) NY, addresses Congress on WBA
Having been cut off by U. Leid, interim WBAI Manager, during a live interview, Owens addresses the Pacifica Crisis. [Transcript]
Rockland Friends of WBAI
Rockland County, NY WBAI listeners group organizing to save WBAI and push for greater accountability. (Yahoo! Groups)
The Union at WBAI
The situation at WBAI from the perspective of the United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America - Amalgamated Local 404.
WBAI - Streaming Audio
Pacifica Radio Network station WBAI 99.5 FM New York City RealAudio live feed from 2600.com. (mp3)
WBAI 99.5FM
WBAI (post "Coup") website. Due to censorship by Pacifica and interim management all information has been stripped from this site. (audiolink for MS Media Player)
WBAI Elections Discussion List
This is a list for discourse and information related to the democratization of the WBAI Local Advisory Board as well as the election process of other Pacifica stations. (Yahoo! groups)
WBAI Free Radio
"Unofficial" and "unauthorized" by station WBAI in New York City, discussing ways to impact the Pacifica Foundation's consciousness and bank account. Home of two discussion boards.
WBAI Recordings
Archive of recorded WBAI Programs from the A-infos Radio Project. Includes audio of Clayton Riley being abusive on the air. (RealAudio)
WBAI-FM Local Advisory Board
Information on the WBAI LAB and comments on allegations of violence made by Pacifica management.
WBAI-Grand Theft: Radio
From the Campaign to Stop the Corporate Takeover of Pacifica. The contents of a brochure subtitled 'Why Are Corporate Vultures Pouncing on Pacifica?'
WBAI: The Christmas Coup
Historical record of Pacifica's removal of station management at WBAI, and latest news and updates. Audio files and transcripts of on air events.