“Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Nothing Is More Precious Than…derives from a quotation of Ho
Chi Minh—“Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom,” and reflects
one of the main anti-imperialist messages of this news program. The program was
produced, from 1973–1976, by Claude Marks and Nancy Barrett, was
one-hour-long, and ran weekly on Saturday evenings on
KPFA-FM. A number of other producers contributed to the program, notably Mark
Schwartz, who did consistent and excellent reportage on the
rising prison movement. The content includes extensive coverage of Indochina,
reports from Havana by Lincoln Bergman from 1973-4, in-depth coverage of the fascist
coup in Chile, of the American Indian and Black liberation movements, defense
of political prisoners, women’s and gay/lesbian liberation, Puerto Rico,
Southern Africa, and a wide diversity of struggles and events in the Bay Area
and nationwide, along with music and poetry reflective of the times.
Documents
Nothing is More Precious Than
Opens with economic emphasis, Hard Times conference report and United Farmworkers. Then prison/trial section including New York 5, San Quentin 6, Marilyn Buck, Martin Sostre, Attica. Ends with tribute to Sandino and Malcolm X.
Nothing is More Precious Than
Strong theme of women's liberation, with related news including case of Jaonne Little, plans for International Women's Day events, case of doctor charged in legal abortion. Also United Farmworkers, antiwar demonstration at White House, prison and related reports, including Martin Sostre case, and a Native American electronic factory occupation, with comments of John Trudell.
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Roundup of news, including report on Black Liberation Army escape attempt, United Farm Workers, Olga Talamante case, San Quentin 6, and Indochina news.
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Programs opens with emphasis on labor news, report on United Farmworkers, then many international stories-Palestine, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Chile, and communique (with music) from Weather Underground on bombing of Kennecott Copper HQ in Salt Lake City in solidarity with Chile.
Closes with reports on trial of Cameron Bishop and interview with former fugitive Pat Swinton (Shoshana).
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Programs marks the second anniversary of the fascist coup in Chile and the 4th anniversary of the Attica prison rebellion, with major portions on both. Also reports on United Farmworkers, the case of Cameron Bishop, and the San Quentin Six.