Program

Ralph Abernathy and Angela Davis

Angela Davis, recently released from prison, is interviewed by civil rights leader Rev. Ralph Abernathy regarding the May 20, 1972 "Rally Against Racism, War, Repression" in San Jose, CA. The two discuss the impact a consolidated effort by different activist groups (civil rights, anti-war, Chicano, and labor movement) could have on the oppressive regime in the United States and Vietnam.

Penelope's web / produced by Judy Chaikin and Naomi Pollack

A free-form tapestry woven from music, poetry, myths, literature, and drama by and about women. Pieces in Part 1 include: "An ancient gesture" by Edna St.

Womanhouse

Judy Chicago, Miriam Schapiro, and Faith Wilding discuss the house "Womanhouse" reconstructed by the Feminist Art Program at the California Institute of the Arts as a feminist statement. Produced by Petrie Mason and Everett Frost.

Women and psychosurgery / Dr. Peter Breggin ; interviewed by Jane Backner.

Jane Backner interviews Dr. Peter Breggin, Washington, DC psychiatrist, who has for the past year done research into the return of psycho-surgery and lobotomy as an accepted medical treatment for a variety of diagnosed emotional problems. In this program he discusses why the large majority of people undergoing psychosurgery are women. Dr.

Move over Pierre Boulez

Two talks about women composers and conductors in those male dominated fields, broadcast on KPFA on February 16 and February 23, 1972. Includes excerpts from women's compositions. From the folio: "Women in the fields of composition and conducting are like icebergs floating in male-infested waters. Only about 10% are visible.

Inside Attica : an interview with Frank Smith / interviewed by Bruce Soloway.

Prison inmate discusses his experiences during the September, 1971 riot and final assault by law enforcement troops. Also see IZ0606.05.

Will we kill San Francisco Bay?

KPFA's Bill Schechner interviews marine biologist Fred Tarp of Contra Costa College about the effects of marine pollution on the environment.

The diary of Mary Richardson Walker / produced by Brett Vuolo.

Readings from "The Diary of Mary Richardson Walker." The diary was read by Donna Dooley, and narrated and produced by Brett Vuolo. Technical production by Peter Zanger. The music was provided by the Choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, recorded by David Lerner.

Jeanetta Jones reads her poetry / interviewed by Gerard Van der Leun.

Poet Jeanetta Jones reads selections from her work and discusses her life and work with Gerard Van der Leun. Jones was the director of the New American Poetry Circuit cooperative in San Francisco from 1969-1971. No intro or outro. Contains sensitive language.

Professionals in crisis: call girls and prostitutes

Mary Bess and Peggy Holter interview three prostitutes, two male and one female, about the social forces that are a part of their lives, their relationships to men, their sexual affiliations with women, and the importance of drugs. Two customers and a pimp are also interviewed. Iceberg Slim, author and former pimp, is heard.

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