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Unplugging a Media Giant
December 21, 2005
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A look at how Clear Channel came to be the largest owner of radio stations in North America and the many people fighting against it.
In this edition, we will hear about media monitoring campaigns across the country and legal challenges to Clear Channel stations that are not operating in the public interest. We'll explore the ties between Clear Channel CEO Larry Mayes, and the Bush family, and we'll check in on a battle in the company's hometown of San Antonio.
Featuring:
Malkia Cyril, executive director, Youth Media Council; Taishi Duchicela, media justice advocate, Youth Media Council; Youth Media Council's Si Se Puede Fellow, Leslie Ruiz; Jeff Perlstein, executive director, Media Alliance; Graciela Sanchez, executive director, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center; Deanne Cuellar, project director, Texas Media Empowerment Project; Austin Lounge Lizards, "The Tower."
This week's hosts: Tena Rubio and Emily Polk. Contributing producer: Sarah Grace Turner.
For more information:
Youth Media Council
1611 Telegraph Ave., Suite 510
Oakland, CA 94612
510-444-0640 x313; fax: 510-251-9810; info@youthmediacouncil.org
www.youthmediacouncil.org
Media Alliance
1904 Franklin Street, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
510-832-9000; fax: 510-238-8557; information@media-alliance.org
www.media-alliance.org
Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
922 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-228-0201; fax: 210-228-0000; esperanza@esperanzacenter.org
www.esperanzacenter.org
Texas Media Project
922 San Pedro
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-228-0201; fax: 210-228-0000
www.texasmep.org
To hear the song "The Tower" by Austin Lounge Lizards:
Consumers Union
www.consumersunion.org
To hear other songs on our broadcast:
Youth Movement Records
PO BOX 3122
Oakland, CA 94609
510-832-4212
www.youthmovement.org
Clear Channel Headquarters
200 East Basse Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-822-2828
www.clearchannel.com