Episode

Interracial gay relationships / hosted by Helene Rosenbluth and David S. Fradkin

Five interracial gay and lesbian couples discuss their relationships. Aspects include how and when race and oppression come up in arguments, pressures from family, and societal expectations placed upon both gays/lesbians and people of color.

Gays in the media / Newt Dieter and Arlene Raven interviewed by Helene Rosenbluth and Greg Gordon

Helene Rosenbluth and Greg Gordon talk with Dr. Newton "Newt" Dieter, clinical psychologist and member of the Gay Media Task Force, and Arlene Raven, feminist art historian and co-founder of the Los Angeles Woman's Building, about the depiction and lack of depiction of gays in the mainstream media. Features call-ins from listeners.

Slavery and equality / Margaret Creel interviewed by Clare Spark.

Margaret Creel, historian and professor of African-American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles, describes the relationship between two American heroes--Presidents Washington and Lincoln-- to slavery and equality with KPFK's Clare Spark. 25 minutes of presentation, then discussion and phone calls from the audience. Produced by Clare Spark for Newswatch.

The effects of racism on the economic rights of women

This is the first tape of a symposium sponsored by Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) recorded in Spring 1981. In this symposium, women from diverse ethnic backgrounds discuss racism: why it exists, who is racist, who benefits from racism, its effects both nationally and globally, and what Affirmative Action may mean to most women.

Moms are lesbians, too! / produced by Helene Rosenbluth and Catherine Stifter

Four lesbian mothers share stories, advice, and concerns about their children, their motherhood, and their communities. A wide-ranging discussion between a single parent; a divorced mother, and two co-mothers (one of whom was artificially inseminated). Includes call-ins from listeners. Produced and hosted by Catherine Stifter and Helene Rosenbluth, KPFK, 1981.

Activists in the Catholic church (Part 1 of 4)

First part of a four-part special series on "the most modern and activist currents within the established religions." This episode features a panel and call-ins with Catholic activists discussing reform attempts. Panelists are Maryknoll Father Wayne King, Sister Marilyn Schaeffer; L.A. Catholic Worker member Rick Erhardt, and Brian Scanlon of the Catholic Peace Alliance.

Teach-in on the arms race / organized by Suzi Weissman

On April 20, 1981, KPFK held a day-long peace festival, dedicating the entire day to examining the issues of the arms race, the military budget, and the threat of nuclear war. The station opened its doors to anyone who wanted to come learn during a teach-in session, and broadcast the proceedings live.

Design process Olivetti, 1908-1978 / Nathan Shapira ; interviewed by Clare Spark.

UCLA professor discusses industrial design, the role of the user in design, corporate patronage, the role of women in the Olivetti corporation, and the Olivetti exhibition which he prepared at UCLA. Also a discussion of the new satellite technology for public radio.

Alix Dobkin live! / interviewed by Helene Rosenbluth

Alix Dobkin--Live! Or, who is the Avon lady? Alix Dobkin, singer and songwriter, talks about her music, her politics, her separatist philosophy, lesbianism, her European tour, and antisemitism in Europe. The interview is mixed with excerpts from her March 21, 1980 concert at Fritchman Auditorium in Los Angeles. Produced by Helene Rosenbluth, KPFK.

Classism and relationships among women / Jane Wagner and Josy Catoggio

Jane Wagner and Josy Catoggio give previews of their upcoming talks at the 4th Annual Women and Alternative Lifestyles Conference, sponsored by the Sexuality and Lesbianism Task Force of LA-NOW. which was held June 9-10, 1979 at the University of Southern California.

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