Al-Jazeera: KPFT Puts Them On The Houston Airwaves

[MrScorpio]

We noted back in September that KPFT might begin broadcasting Al-Jazeera content as part of a deal by the Pacifica network, which owns the Houston station and four others in the U.S.
Some of Pacifica's supporters warned at the time against the move, but now it appears to have gone through.

KPFT staffers have been informed that an English-language Al-Jazeera segment will be part of the news lineup beginning tomorrow at 5 a.m.

KPFT management said security will be beefed up as a result.

Pacifica is venturing into a programming area likely to be controversial in some quarters. While we do not expect issues, it is best to anticipate problems before they arise. KPFT is working with law enforcement to ensure there is more attention paid to our facilities, and so they know of the potential for problems.

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2010/12/kpft_al-jazeera_pacifica.php

Although it's great that Al-Jazeera has finally come to American airways, on Pacifica no less (I loved the Pacifica station in DC when I was stationed in the NCR), it's a shame that they feel that they have to beef up security as a result.

Says a lot about this country, doesn't it?

[Manifestor_of_Light]

1. The Houston Pacifica station was bombed off the air TWICE in 1970.

Their transmitter was bombed in the old Atlanta Life Building downtown on Louisiana. There is a parking garage there now right behind the Alley Theater.

[MrScorpio]

2. Crazy, Man

What is wrong with people?

[Uncle Joe]

3. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, MrScorpio.

[JCMach1]

4. Al Jazeera English is the most left of all MSM news outlets... have enjoyed it for years...

here in the UAE.

[Renew Deal]

5. I'm not sure how that one is going to play out.

:yoiks: