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Two poets read / Sotere Torregian and Diane Di Prima.

Poets Sotère Torregian and Diane Di Prima read their poems at a benefit performance for Heirs Magazine at Project Artaud in San Francisco on July 23, 1971, sponsored by the Neighborhood Arts Program. Torregian reads "Plebiscite" (the recording cuts in while his reading was in progress).

Women in rock groups / produced by Linda Eldon and Judy Parker.

A production concerned with feminism in rock music and rock culture. A moving analysis of the plight of female rock stars, groupies, and assorted "chicks" as reflected in lyrics, letters, and sketches. Written by Linda Eldon and Judy Parker and produced by the Women's Center for Feminist Theater for KPFK.

The Wennesland collection

KPFA's Bob Sitton interviews Dr. Reidar Wennesland, one of the foremost patrons and collectors of art by Beat-era artists, and artist Arthur Monroe. The Norwegian-born Wennesland, whose medical practice was based in the North Beach district of San Francisco, often accepted paintings in lieu of money for his services.

Janice Mirikatani, Joaquin Legaspi and Momo Yashima / interviewed by Frank Chin.

Frank Chin interviews Janice Mirikatani, the editor of Aion magazine, a journal of Asian-American writing; Joaquin Legaspi, a writer and activist who is on the faculty of the Asian Studies department at San Francisco State; and Momo Yashima, actor and member of the Brotherhood of Artists, a group of Asian-American artists who are protesting the casting of a Caucasian actor in a Japanese part in

Warren Widener, mayor-elect of Berkeley

The city of Berkeley's first Black mayor, Warren Widener (1938-2013) discusses how he hopes to implement his programs, the role of the police in the community, and providing aid for schools, among other subjects. This interview with Al Silbowitz and Elsa Knight Thompson was broadcast live on KPFA, Monday, April 26, 1971.

The New women's caucus / Barbara Bick ; interviewed by Karl Hess.

Barbara Bick discusses women's organizations, particularly the new National Women's Political Caucus and the developing political power of women. Bick has in the past worked for Women Strike for Peace and discusses her ongoing work with Bella Abzug on the Caucus, and also explains the guidelines behind the Caucus and why they are not a women's liberation group.
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