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“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

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Call Number: PM 024Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln Bergman, Mark SchwartzProgram: InsertsCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Mark Schartz report on San Quentin /Talamantez, maybe actuality. Vietnam woman/American Medical Association (AMA) demonstration, Asia Information info are other non-prison related inserts
Nothing is More Precious Than: Vietnam Special Nothing is More Precious Than: Vietnam Special
Date: 1/26/1974Call Number: NI 017Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy BarrettProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Special program marking the 1st anniversary the Paris Peace Accords, with interviews with recent visitors to Vietnam.
Nothing is More Precious Than Nothing is More Precious Than
Date: 3/1/1975Call Number: NI 062Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Lincoln Bergman, Mark Schwartz, Kathy StreemProgram: Nothing is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
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 Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 9/6/1975Call Number: NI 080Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
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 Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 2/28/1976Call Number: NI 102Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks with Mark SchwartzProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
This is the last Nothing Is More Precious Than program (after a month KPFA Marathon) a new show, Freedom Is a Constant Struggle begins. This program is in indictment of the war crimes of the US Empire, with numerous actualities from many movements, national and international. Includes music and poetry.
Nothing Is More Precious Than Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 1/11/1975Call Number: NI 053Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Detailed news stories on Vietnam situation two years after signing of Paris peace accords and other international news. Followed by trial of Bob Hood with Hood speaking, Black Liberation Army, including charges in connection with Ingleside police station attack in SF, the New York 5. Then San Quentin report with statement by prisoner Jeffrey Khatari Galton, Inez Garcia, detailed story on CIA history
Puerto Rico Independence special Puerto Rico Independence special
Date: 10/27/1974Call Number: NI 107Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, CamomileProgram: Puerto Rico specialCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Special documentary on Puerto Rican history/chronology and independence movement, broadcast on KPFA in the morning of the same day as major solidarity rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Summarizes 20th century history, women and struggle against forced sterilization. Patriotic songs interspersed.
Nothing Is More Precious Than Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 1/25/1975Call Number: NI 055Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Show dedicated to the anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements. Connecting it to the struggles of Vietnam, Amilcar Cabral, and his success in helping Guinea Bissau gain its sovereignty. Show closes off with updates on Latin America focusing on Cuba and Puerto Rico.