What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Chaos: Feb 28, 2015: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week: "Chaos: It's n...

What's The Frequency, Kenneth?: Unbelievable: Feb 14, 2015: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week: "An Illinois c...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: 2016 Candidates: Jan 31, 2015: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week: "Candidates Ca...

What's The Frequency, Kenneth?: State of the Union: Jan 24, 2015: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week: "About the Sta...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: 114th Congress: Jan 10, 2015: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week: "The 114th Con...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth: Presidential Prospects: Jan 03, 2015: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week, a 2015 preview...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Enhanced Journalism: Dec 20, 2014: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News." This week, about that tor...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Eric Garner: Dec 13, 2014: 6pm - 7pm

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY, and KPFA, Berkeley, and then a writer for Dan Rather for 24 years on the "CBS Evening News."

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Conundrums: Dec 06, 2014: 6pm - 7pm

Conundrums. Time is speeding up. Nothing is getting done. And a Senate hearing about cars with airbags that don't deploy. And another Senate hearing about cars with airbags that do deploy ...but spew...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Thanks: Nov 29, 2014: 6pm - 7pm

Defense Secretary Hagel resigned. Pres. Obama acted on immigration. Republicans reacted. Sen. Ted Cruz quoted Cicero. From Paul Fischer, a newsical told through narration, music and soundbites. From P...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Turn of Phrase: Nov 22, 2014: 8am - 9am

Some political cliches need to be retired...and replaced with new ones. Cases in point. A "newsical" told through narration, music and soundbites, from Paul Fischer, from Pacifica Radio.

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Lame Ducks: Nov 15, 2014: 8am - 9am

Congress returns for lame-duck session. New, GOP-controlled Congress takes over in January. Now what?The Pageant Of The Bizarre Zero 7 The Garden. Atlantic 2006 04:24 Thirteen Girlpool ( Big Star Cov...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Elections: Nov 08, 2014: 8am - 9am

Paul Fischer's remix of the week in news. What do back- to- back failures of two private/commercial space launches have to do with the midterm elections? Maybe, more than you might think.Wandering Sta...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Election Tricks: Nov 01, 2014: 8am - 9am

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What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Ebola Politics: Oct 25, 2014: 8am - 9am

Ebola politics may be hazardous to your health in the midterm election. Pattern Recognition Sonic Youth Sonic Nurse. Geffen 2004 06:33 Indian Summer Karen O Crush Songs. Cults 2014 01:04 Sue ( Or In...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Oops, Sorry!: Oct 18, 2014: 8am - 9am

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY and KPFA, Berkeley and then writer for Dan Rather (24 years) on the CBS Evening News, from Pacifica Radio. This week: "...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Ebola Transmission: Oct 11, 2014: 8am - 9am

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY and KPFA, Berkeley and then writer for Dan Rather (24 years) on the CBS Evening News, from Pacifica Radio. This week: "...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Anything to Declare?: Oct 04, 2014: 8am - 9am

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY and KPFA, Berkeley and then writer for Dan Rather (24 years) on the CBS Evening News, from Pacifica Radio. This week: "...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: New War: Sep 27, 2014: 8am - 9am

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY and KPFA, Berkeley and then writer for Dan Rather (24 years) on the CBS Evening News, from Pacifica Radio. This week: "...

What's The Frequency, Kenneth?: Student Loans: Sep 20, 2014: 8am - 9am

These "newsicals" are produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY and KPFA, Berkeley and then writer for Dan Rather (24 years) on the CBS Evening News, from Pacifica Radio. This week: "...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: ISIS: Sep 13, 2014: 8am - 9am

The week as a newsical from host Paul Fischer via Pacifica Radio. This week: "After the NATO Summit...moves against ISIS....watchful waiting on Ukraine..and delay on Immigration policy executive order...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Talk Radio: Sep 06, 2014: 8am - 9am

A very heavy news week. So why have so many responses been so lightweight? A newsical told through narration, music, and soundbites by Paul Fischer via Pacifica Radio.Fantasy Fools The New Pornographe...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Bank On It: Aug 30, 2014: 8am - 9am

A "newsical," told through narration, music and soundbites, from Paul Fischer, via Pacifica Radio. This week: " Maybe you heard the Department of Justice just reached a record 17 billion dollar settle...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Ferguson Journalism: Aug 23, 2014: 8am - 9am

Weekly "newsical" from Paul Fischer via Pacifica Radio. This week: "Attempts to intimidate journalists in Ferguson are one part of the story there..and one aspect of a larger attempt to intimidate jou...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: ISIS/ISS: Aug 16, 2014: 8am - 9am

A roundup of recent news about two of the world's trouble spots, and one spot in orbit. A newsical from Paul Fischer told through narration, music and soundbites.Isis Bob Dylan Desire. Columbia 1976 0...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Under The Dome: Aug 09, 2014: 8am - 9am

"Newsical" produced by Paul Fischer, former News Director of WBAI, NY and KPFA, Berkeley and then writer for Dan Rather (24 years) on the CBS Evening News. This week Congress gone till September. Out...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Other News: Aug 02, 2014: 8am - 9am

A roundup of recent news developments that deserved more coverage. Told through narration, music and soundbites, by Paul Fischer, via Pacifica Radio.Coming Up For Air Philip Selway Weatherhouse. Bella...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: The Plane: Jul 26, 2014: 8am - 9am

Aftermath of the passenger plane shootdown over Ukraine and the aftermath of the border migrants arriving in the U.S., told through narration, music and soundbites by Paul Fischer via Pacifica Radio.

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Optics: Jul 19, 2014: 8am - 9am

Paul Fischer hosts this "newsical" told through narration, music, and soundbites, via Pacifica Radio. This week: "The convergence of "spin," the echo chamber effect, and the illusion/delusion that the...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: SCOTUS: Jul 05, 2014: 8am - 9am

The Supreme Court rules "closely held" private/for profit corporations can cite their religious beliefs to deny workers birth control coverage in health insurance. The White House says Congress should...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Baghdad: Jun 28, 2014: 8am - 9am

After listening to the latest debate about Iraq, it appears there's only one question that has a clear answer. Question: Could things get worse? Answer: Yes. Told by Paul Fischer through narration, mu...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl: Jun 21, 2014: 8am - 9am

How on Earth did a prisoner exchange that resulted in the safe return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl after five years of captivity by the Taliban turn into yet another national Rorschach Test? This time, deepl...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Usual Suspects: Jun 14, 2014: 8am - 9am

A "newsical" told through narration, music and soundbites from Paul Fischer through Pacifica Radio. This week: "You probably noticed. Whatever the issue is ( and this time, it was the new EPA rules on...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Facts: Jun 07, 2014: 7am - 8am

When did news coverage become talking points instead of facts. Whether it's school lunch nutrition, Edward Snowden, the climate...you name it... the facts often wind up getting scant attention... in f...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Ukraine/Benghazi: May 31, 2014: 8am - 9am

"While You Were Out: Ukraine Elected A New President and House Dems DID Join The Select Benghazi Committee" (Told Through Narration, Music and Soundbites). A deeper look at two stories that didn't get...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Jill and Hill and Rove and Reince and Rubio: May 24, 2014: 8am - 9am

Sometimes, seemingly unrelated news stories of the week create a bigger picture of the world around us. (Told Through Narration, Music and Soundbites) from host Paul Fischer via Pacifica.Everybody Lov...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Benghazi: May 17, 2014: 8am - 9am

"Finally. A question about Benghazi that hasn't been asked and answered a dozen times already. The question: Would House democrats boycott the Republican-led select committee on Benghazi,,, or partici...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Time Warp: May 10, 2014: 11am - 12pm

Republicans in Congress have decided a big piece of their future success is in going back to bashing the democrats on Benghazi...while ignoring the whole range of issues that matter to middle income A...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Ukraine Unfolding Pt. 2: Apr 26, 2014: 11am - 12pm

An update on US/Russia/Ukraine developments in recent days ( told through narration, music and soundbites). From host Paul Fischer, via Pacifica Radio.All The Rowboats Regina Spektor What We Saw From...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Climate Change: Apr 12, 2014: 11am - 12pm

Did you know the climate scientists who wrote the U.N. report held a news conference in Yokohama to talk about it and answer reporters' questions? Hear some of what they had to say...in their own word...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Hobby Lobby: Apr 05, 2014: 11am - 12pm

Sebelius vs.Hobby Lobby or Corporations vs. The Constitution on Conscious Uncoupling of Church and State ( told through narration, music and soundbites). From host Paul Fischer via Pacifica Radio.In T...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Conventional Wisdom: Mar 29, 2014: 11am - 12pm

"Conventional wisdom is taking a beating. So is common sense. Whether it's equal pay for women in Texas... NSA surveillance.. unemployment...Putin and Russia and Ukraine.These are some of the current...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Words, Politics, Politicians: Mar 22, 2014: 11am - 12pm

We know politicians sometimes don't mean what they say...don't say what they mean...or even "bury the lead." Do they think they're deceiving us..or is it self deception? Context and perspective on sev...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Issa Capades: Mar 15, 2014: 11am - 12pm

By now, many of you have heard the clip of House Oversight Committee chair, Darryl Issa, cutting off the microphone of Elijah Cummings...during the latest IRS investigation hearing....drawing a verbal...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Ukraine Unfolding: Mar 08, 2014: 11am - 12pm

The confrontation over Ukraine told through the statements and press conferences of various political players. Note: this episode is told through soundbites and music. Aside from brief open, close and...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Reading the News: Mar 01, 2014: 11am - 12pm

News mash-up show from Paul Fischer through Pacifica Radio. This week: "It was big news across the country...Pandora saying it could predict your political party affiliation using your music choices.....

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Income Inequality/News Inequality: Feb 22, 2014: 11am - 12pm

From Paul Fischer, weekly mash-up of news and music, from Pacifica Radio. This week: "Context and perspective on media coverage of pay inequality, Chris Christie, The Winter Olympics and other current...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Climate Change: Feb 15, 2014: 11am - 12pm

From host Paul Fischer, a news mash-up show. This week: "Never mind the climate scientists...now the Department of Agriculture is citing evidence of climate change and the impact it's having in the US...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Bread and Circuses: Feb 08, 2014: 11am - 12pm

News mash-up show from Paul Fischer via Pacifica Radio. This week: "It's "sweeps" month. "Infotainment" stories are crowding out even more real news than usual. So let's catch up on some real news sto...

What's the Frequency, Kenneth?: Hot Politics: Feb 01, 2014: 11am - 12pm

From host Paul Fischer, via Pacifica Radio. This week: ""The time around the State of the Union speech always seems to bring out the best and worst in politicians. This year, seems like a case of less...