Coburn, Judy. – Pacifica Radio Archives

Report from Vietnam by Judy Coburn – August 7, 1970

This is a special report broadcast the same day as it was recorded, from Pacifica’s Saigon correspondent Judy Coburn. Coburn reports on the military situation in “I” Corps, as seen through interviews with members of Ripcord Company. This special report was broadcast immediately following the 7:00 p.m. news on WBAI on Friday, August 1, 1970,…

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Are the Vietnamese the new “ugly Americans” of Southeast Asia? / Judy Coburn ; interviewed by Anita Frankel.

Southeast Asia correspondent refutes the media’s presentation of Vietnam’s invasion of Cambodia and of the boat people.

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Life in South Vietnam / Don Luce ; interviewed by Judy Coburn.

Writer and social worker discusses life in South Vietnam.

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Civilian counsel / Henry Aronson ; interviewed by Judy Coburn.

Discussion of the efforts to provide G.I.’s in Vietnam with civilian legal counsel.

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Vietnam and Kampuchea / Judy Coburn interviewed by Dorothy Healey

Correspondent Judy Coburn reports on her trip to Southeast Asia and compares it with previous visits from 1972 and 1973. Topics discussed are the economy, the status of women and the lingering effects of American military presence. Features listener call-ins. This recording is an aircheck that started approximately one minute late.

August 24, 2025