FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 6, 2002
KPFK Announces the Departure of Host Marc Cooper
Los Angeles, CA -- KPFK (90.7 FM) announces the departure
of afternoon host Marc Cooper. Cooper, a journalist
who is also a contributing editor to The Nation and a
columnist for the LA Weekly, is leaving KPFK after
five years to pursue other journalism opportunities.
"Marc Cooper is a fine journalist, we appreciate the
work he's done at KPFK over the years, and look
forward to his continued efforts on Radio Nation,"
said Steven Starr, KPFK's interim general manager.
"I've had a great five year run here," said Cooper.
Radio Nation, co-produced by KPFK and The Nation
Institute, and anchored by Marc Cooper, will continue
to air on KPFK.
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