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Duane Bradley opens with the idea of national and local programming. Notes that Houston consciously made a choice to import Pacifica stations’ programming. Programming needs to be branded and something we can be proud of. Duane notes KPFT is collaborating with a number of stations, as well as producing many specials.

Sasha Lilley (KPFA) discusses programming values, which face challenges with budget constraints. She discusses the idea of creating new afternoon programming.

Armando Guidino (KPFK) discusses achieving news balance and making Pacifica competitive. He offers the network should restart Free Speech Radio News discussions.

Brian DeShazor (Pacifica Radio Archives) announces From the Vault is soon to air on BBC Channel 5 to over half a million listeners in the United Kingdom.

Nathan Moore (National Programming Coordinator) touches again on collaborations, new programming and of being a national news presence.

Board member Prescod says unpaid staff needs support. How will we support programmers as a whole, she asks. Points out issues with Democracy Now! and long-term planning.

Board member Robbins suggests consistency of programming on Audioport, in terms of total running times. Names other issues with Audioport.

Board member Hauptmann asks about buy-in from stations and elaborate on co-broadcasting ideas. Eva Georgia (KPFK) says programming can be co-produced as a means to make them stronger, develop talent, etc.

Board member Lederer concerned that programmers not involved in discussions.

Board member Williams echoes Prescod in financially supporting unpaid staff. Asks about role of negotiations and Democracy Now!

Board member Brazon asks about Pacifica’s branding.

Guidino replies there is consciousness of programmer needs. Moore explains per branding that he is developig a national programming menu.

Board member LaForrest asks about collabs between stations in the traditional round-robin style.

Board member Bethune says mechanisms for followup don’t happen and need to.

Bobby Hill (WPFW) metnioned news wrapups.

Board member Davis expresses concerns about indigenous programming, and other matters, such as Jena Six.

Board member Berg urges that Lederer’s comments should be instituted. Best way to create programming, she says, is local programming to address needs.

Board member Byrd says he supports news roundups.

Board member Remmers asks about local resistance to national programming.

Guidino notes that there is a desire for a stronger news presence, and to consolidate discussion about a Pacifica News Service. He says he believes this is a complimentary effort.

Board member Randawa asks what programming defines Pacifica, We must be committed, he adds, to growth. Asks how often live cultural performances are happening, and do PDs have a notion to bring arts programming to national prominence.

Board member Woodson asks what we need from boards to do what you do, as PDs.

Board member Adelson asks promoting digital distribution and promoting it. PDs answer questions.

Public comment.