Category Archives: Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides Radio Show

Sunday 9-12-21 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show airs and archives 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter: Roars of Resistance from Keith McHenry, Carol Denney, Peggy Lee Kennedy, & More Flashback to December 10, 2009–Psychiatric Stewpot

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ON THE 9-12-21 SHOW:  
      +++   “Katzenjammer” Keith McHenry talks Benchlands Defense and California Homeless Union report from the Sacramento gathering.
      +++   Musical musings from Danielle Savage throughout.
      +++    David Rovics on “What 9/11 Derailed”      

+++    “Cornerstone” Carol Denney strikes out at Berkeley “Business Interest” Politics
      +++   Catholic Worker and Street Spirit newspaper distributor J.C. Orton recounts a day in the life.
      +++    People’s Park resident Chris F. reviews the good and the bad there.
      +++    Food Not Bombs Festival with comments from “Mad Mouth” Mike, Hannah from the Sentinel, San Jose Homeless Union’s Robert Aguirre, and Sea Otter      

+++    “Pick Your Poison” Peggy Lee Kennedy of Venice, CA, gives a grim review of L.A. Sweeps mounting up as COVID “Shelter-in-Place” evaporates.
    

FLASHING BACK TO THE 12-10-09 SHOW:​​
       ****  In-studio interview with Jenny Gomez, client advocate on the Santa Cruz Mental Health Advisory Board, whose son is trying to come off psychiatric drugs encouraging public attendance. 
       ****  & Genita Petralli, anti-psychiatry activist, Green Medicine activist, nutritional biochemist, author of Green Mental Health Care, How to Get Off and Stay off Psychiatric Drugs and founder of Shangra La Clinic
       ****   Why Santa Cruz’s failure to access alternate non-drug treatments, the dangers of psychiatric drugs, the success of state-funded alternate treatment in Sacramento?
       ****  Critique of Bob Johnson, then head of Santa Cruz Patient Services       

****  Alaska attorney & psychiatric survivor Jim Gottstein (http://www.psychrights.org ) phones in on psychiatric Medicaid fraud        ****  Critical discussion of Santa Cruz “Reiss hearings” supposedly protecting clients from forced drugging       

****  Street Interviews: early December: Anon reports rock throwers at homeless, first Smoking Ban tickets, 12-9: Drum Circle interview with Robert “Blindbear” Facer

FLASHBACKS SHOW HOW IMPORTANT A PHONE LINE IS TO CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY, TO DO THAT, WE REALLY NEED A CENTRAL LOCATION AND STUDIO!
       We long for studio space to restore the phone line to reopen Free Radio to the Community.  We crave tips on where to rent that spacer.  We’ll give a $300 reward if your tip lands us a year’s space. 

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides 9-9-21 show netcasts at freakradio.org and archives around 6 PM THE SHOW IS ALL FLASHBACK to August 25, 2005 featuring anti-psychiatric abuse attorney Jim Gottstein

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If you wish, you can also hear this show (September 9, 2021) and other homeless civil rights shows at a time of your convenience, Click on http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html .

Detailed descriptions are available at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/ soon after the show is aired or archived. 


ON THE 9-09-21 SHOW, a FLASHBACK to 8-25-05
“Crossroads” Chris Brozda, outspoken homeless advocate, calls in arrested for “disturbing the peace” while distributing his business card in an election campaign. 

Alaska anti-forced drugging attorney Jim Gottstein (psychrights.org) speaks on alternatives to overdruging in Trieste, Berne, Finland and elsewhere, outlining abuses in the psychiatric system.

Marilyn of San Diego calls in describing her son’s case held in Atascadero State Hospital.Jeff calls in from Support Coalition International  (mindfreedom.org) on falsified hospital records and how to form support networks.

Lisa Molyneux’s Santa Cruz Greenway dispendary report

Street interviews with Tiffany and Nick.

Sunday 9-5-21 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show airs and archives 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter: Keeping Up to Date with Laura Chatman, J. Sardis on Novato, Reports and Retorts from Homeless Unionsters; Flashback to September 10, 2008

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ON THE 9-5-21 SHOW:  
      +++    Lay of the Land at the Santa Cruz Homeless Union‘s latest powow, according to “Let’s Get Going” Laura Chatham.
      +++    https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2021/09/02/no-criminal-charges-in-santa-cruz-deputies-officer-involved-shooting/
      +++    Jason Sardis on the Novato Homeless Union’s Injunction still holding
      +++    Carmel campcrushers at the ready, says local paper.      

+++    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/01/elijah-mcclain-colorado-grand-jury-indicts-five-over-black-mans-death
      +++    Riding the Freedom Road is “Whip ’em Into Shape” Wes White Heading Towards Sacramento and a Labor Day Rally.      

+++    Food Not Bombs Festival with comments from “Mad Mouth” Mike, Hannah from the Sentinel, San Jose Homeless Union’s Robert Aguirre, and Sea Otter      

+++    David Rovics: “Living Free, Dying, and Being a Sociopath”
      +++    Jerry William Cochran denounces the seizure of 72-year-old Dorothy’s motorhome, towed for 5 unpaid tickets      

+++    Fleeing from the fires, Daniel McCrae loses his vehicular home to “law enforcement”.  Hanna Hagmann’s story on McCrae:  https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2021/09/02/police-amp-up-ticketing-vehicles-shelter-options-scarce-for-santa-cruz-unhoused/
      +++     Growls, snarls, and spats  from Anthony Prince, Rose Nay, Wes White, and others fighting police sweeps & struggling for solidarity.
FLASHING BACK TO THE 8-10-08 SHOW:​​
       ****   Troublesome Thomas and Bathrobespierre Robert Review Pack of Poltroons Running for Shitty Council


       ****    Alaska Psych Rights attorney Jim Gottstein

( http://psychrights.org/index.htm) joins Bob Whitaker, Mad in America author on his forthcoming book Anatomy of an Epidemic (http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/08/02/18522199.php )       

****    Can SCPD deny info to the Downtown Commissioner —Tim Fitzmaurice’s inquiry?
       ****    “Scope it Out” Scott Graham critiques the Recycled Council Candidates

   
The show will be available on HUFF archives at the Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides under Lost/Latest Shows http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html)  later today as well as netcast at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter. 

Detailed written descriptions of recent shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/  (search for “Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides” on the right side of the screen).  Many older audio archives are described and currently available at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/brb-descriptions.html .  
Commentary by Ursula and more detailed descriptions of earlier shows may also be available on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Facebook page where you can leave comments. Some of Ursula’s earlier work can be found at http://huffsantacruz.org/ursula.html. 

FOR A PHONE LINE, WE REALLY NEED A STUDIO!
       We long for studio space to restore the phone line.  We crave tips on where to rent it.  We’ll give a $300 reward if you find us a year’s space. 

WE’RE NEEDED BACK ON THE AIR NOT JUST THE NET.  That requires a location to set up our antenna again in or around Santa Cruz– in a tree, a house, etc.  Call the HUFF line (831-423-4833) if you have any tips. 

STILL MEETING THURSDAYS ABOVE THE BENCHLANDS– at 11 AM at the tables between the Benchlands camp and the County Building. 
  
GET YOUR STORY OUT ON THE NET, contact Bathrobespierre Robert at the HUFF line or rnorse3@hotmail.com.  You can also comment on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom facebook page.

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides 9-2-21 show netcasts at freakradio.org and archives around 6 PM at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html Goatcatcher Kevin, Katie Bradley, Lee Ann Sherwood, and Keith McHenry chat informatively

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If you wish, you can also hear this show (September 2, 2021) and other homeless civil rights shows at a time of your convenience. Click on http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html .

Detailed descriptions are available at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/ soon after the show is aired or archived. 


ON THE 9-02-21 SHOW: 
GoatTender Kevin Leland & Katie Bradley discuss the progress and problems of the Benchlands. 

Mountain View slams back against survival RV parking.


Kevin and LeeAnn Sherwood on Refereeing Fights in the Benchlands

AB48 may protect lawful protesters from “less lethal” weapons.

Guadalupe cop kills bystander; “Restraint” Killing of Angelo Quinto ruled an “accidental death” by Coroner’s Jury in Antioch, Contra Costa Jury.

“Cat’s Meeyow” Keith McHenry Updates on the Sacramento Freedom March, and Many Things Santa Cruz.

A Grim and Graphic Recitation of the “Steps” Fatal COVID-19 Takes.

David “Rest When It’s Over” Rovics sings many a pointed tune.

Sunday 8-29-21 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show airs and archives 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter: Posner on Bikes and the Community Credit Union Scam; Gloomy Growls from the Food Not Bombs meal; Panther Patrols the Dakota Camp; Flashback to 4-29-01

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ON THE 8-30-21 SHOW:  
      +++    Correcting the “Bad Biker” Narrative with “Minimum Trust” Micah Posner
      +++    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/us/migrant-camp-reynosa-remain-in-mexico.html
      +++    Questioning Voices from the Food Not Bombs meal: Sea Otter, Thomas, Rain, Q.Z, and Dreadeye
      +++    https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/California-loitering-law-is-a-license-for-16412232.php
      +++    Panther on Problems & Prospects of the Dakota Agreement Camp
      +++    Video shows trooper pummeling Black motorist after traffic stop:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FggwxyM32MA


FLASHING BACK TO THE 4-29-01 SHOW:​​
       ****   “No to Columbus Worship; Free Political Prisoners” Forum with attorney Larry Hildes, Petitioners to Dump Columbus Day, Yellow Hawk, and more       

****     Robert Waters Suffocates in a D.C. Court While Attorneys Chatter On       

****     The Supreme Court’s Atwater decision: allowing abusive arrests for “no seat belt”       

****      “Rough Rider” Richard Quigley on the “Atwater v. City of Lago Vista” Decision; the local “Take Me to a Magistrate” suspect’s rights   

****       Bathrobespierre plays Cop to Quigley’s Suspect–Role-Playing as a citizen training exercise.       

****        The City Council’s Self-Congratulatory “Rage Against Rent” Rally in the Beach Flats while the 5-2 Progressive majority on the Council did nothing about real Rent Control.

 
The show will be available on HUFF archives at the Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides under Lost/Latest Shows http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html)  as well as netcast at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter. 

Detailed written descriptions of recent shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/  (search for “Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides” on the right side of the screen).  Many older audio archives are described and currently available at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/brb-descriptions.html .  

Sunday 8-15-21 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show airs and archives 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter: Interviews Galore with Sausalito Activist Robbie Powelson, Berkeley’s Carol Denney, the Benchlanders, Salinas’s Wes White, People’s Parksters, & More

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ON THE 8-15-21 SHOW:  
      +++    Standing Against Sausalito Savagery with “Rough Water” Robbie Powelson
      +++    Bedside Chat from “Katzenjammer” Keith McHenry
      +++    “Cornerstone” Carol Denney on Destruction of “Where Do We Go?”
      +++    “Backstory” Brent Adams Critiques City/County Cut-and-Run Policies
      +++    A Walk Through the Greater Camp Paradise: https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2021/08/13/not-a-place-to-call-home/
      +++    Barks from the Benchlands with Darien, Marsha, Sophie, & Greg
      +++    Present at the Pulverization: Woeful Watcher Wes White Documents the Razing of the Sherwood Park and Carr Lake Survival Camps in Salinas
      +++   “Scope it Out” Scott Graham on “Mum’s the Word” Mayor Meyers Sneak Play Slipping in District Elections in Santa Cruz      

+++   Survival Camp Days in Berkeley’s Peoples Park with Heartspeaker Hans
      +++   Tasty Tidbits and Sharp Seasoning from the Volunteer Staff of Berkeley’s People’s Park Kitchen with Chef Nick & the Community of Cooks
      +++   Adventures Outside the Dominant Paradigm with Cooper & Russell        

+++   Plodding through Police Pawing with Marty & Bathrobespierre: Anatomy of a 72-Hour “Storage” Citation

NOTE TO BENCHLAND DEFENDERS:  Santa Cruz Homeless Union is postponing its PUSH movie today, part of a campaign to pledge defense of the Benchlands and other encampments, out of caution in the wake of the new Delta virus assault.


The show will be available on HUFF archives at the Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides under Lost/Latest Shows http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html)  as well as netcast at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter. 

Detailed written descriptions of recent shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/  (search for “Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides” on the right side of the screen).  Many older audio archives are described and currently available at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/brb-descriptions.html .  
Commentary by Ursula and more detailed descriptions of recent shows may also be available on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Facebook page where you can also leave comments. Some of Ursula’s earlier work can be found at http://huffsantacruz.org/ursula.html. 

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides 8-12-21 show netcasts at freakradio.org and archives around 6 PM at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html FLASHBACK to December 31, 2020–Right After the San Lorenzo Park Victory

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If you wish, you can also hear this show (August 12, 2021–a Flashback to December 31, 2020) and other homeless civil rights shows at a time of your convenience.

Click on http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html . Detailed descriptions are available at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/ soon after the show is aired or archived. 


ON THE 12-31 SHOW :

xxx Many Moments at 2nd “Move ‘Em Out Monday” at San Lorenzo Park

xxx  Former Clownsil member Micah Posner at the Barricades


xxx  Pensive Pete Shanks Chats with Us


xxx  Pan, aka “Pussy” the Persistent, a Park resident, gives background.


xxx  Barbara of WILPF  Risks Arrest and Infection to Support the Park Defenders


xxx  Nick and the Wes White’s Salinas Union of the Homeless Contingent Make the Journey

xxx  Jailfreed Joshua Rios Praises the Occupation xxx  Police Create Tumult in the Park

xxx  “Panicfree” Pan & Others Address the Cops Blocking the Dakota Street


xxx  Another Black Victim of White Police: Columbus cop Adam Coy kills Andre Hill, holding a cellphone. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Police-didn-t-help-Andre-Hill-for-5-minutes-after-15838717.php

Sunday 8-8-21 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show airs and archives 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter: Interviews with Wes White, Garrett Stevens, Steve Pleich, and more. Flashback to February 12, 2015

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ON THE 8-8-21 SHOW:  
      +++    Exploding (again) the “Hiroshima Massacre Needed for WWII Victory” Myth: https://www.counterpunch.org/2021/08/06/mythmaking-and-the-atomic-destruction-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/
      +++    Sweet Siren Screams of Danielle Savage Throughout
      +++    A Brief Boring Look at the 8-10 City Council Agenda
      +++    California Rent Moratorium Under Attack: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/08/06/landlords-push-to-end-california-eviction-ban/
      +++    “Woe to the Wicked” Wes White on the 7 AM Sweeps Coming Up Monday August 9th at Sherwood Park;  Navidad Creek/First Tee 7 AM August 10;  Shout-Back at City Council 4 PM Tuesday August 10.
      +++     “Gracious but Gutsy” Garrett Stevens on Shower Shenanagans in the Benchlands.
      +++    Biden Pressured into a Partial Moratorium Extension: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/cdc-issues-new-eviction-ban-for-most-of-us-through-oct-3
      +++   “Softball” Steve Pleich Fields HUFF  Questions About the Latest Police Parole Detentions & Arrests along Camp Paradise Trail & the Benchlands
      +++   Lee Camp’s Redacted Show Covers the Half-Baked Rent Moratorium Extension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55QdFl_5l7I&t=608s
      +++   More Pleich Back-and-Forth on Homeless COVID Testing & Vaccination        

+++   “Scope it Out” Scott Graham on the Empty City Council Agenda Coming Up 8-10.

NOTE TO BENCHLAND DEFENDERS:  Santa Cruz Homeless Union and allies will be kicking off the Pledge to Defend the Benchlands & Other Homeless Encampments 5 PM outside City Hall 5 PM Tuesday August 10th  SIGN UP AND SPEAK OUT ! 


FLASHBACK TO February 12, 2015
Street level interviews with Pineapple, David, and Joshua on DUI’s, harassment homeless ticketing, and other issues


Update on the Small Claims Court Defense Against the Sleeping Ban
Encounter with Roadside Curtis Reliford, Black Samaritan & Activist


Flo on the Camp of Last Resort meeting
Doc Mike and Bathrobespierre on Justice vs. Compassion

Dave Mahere, SC Tenant Lawyer on his S.F. Tenant Lawyering
Councilmember Micah Posner Credits HUFF with lowering bail amounts

Cynthia “Backtalk” Berger on the latest from SC Tenants Association

Bathrobespierre Belches Against Parklets and Public Moneys to Privatize Abbot Square

Backpack Discrimination at Starbucks?

Jimmy of I Help Monterey on the Starfish Safe Parking Program and is 22-year IHM  Church shelter program”

Chuck out Chicanery” Charles, Sitting Ban Protester, Calls in.

   
The show will be available on HUFF archives at the Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides under Lost/Latest Shows http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html)  as well as netcast at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter. 

Detailed written descriptions of recent shows are posted at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/  (search for “Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides” on the right side of the screen).  Many older audio archives are described and currently available at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/brb-descriptions.html .

Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides 8-5-21 show netcasts at freakradio.org and archives around 6 PM with FLASHBACK to October 20, 1995

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If you wish, you can also hear this show (August 5, 2021–a Flashback to October 20, 1995) and other homeless civil rights shows at a time of your convenience, Click on http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html .

Detailed descriptions are available at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/ . 


FULL BAG OF FLASHBACKS ON THE 10-20-95 SHOW: 

Merry days from the earliest year of Free Radio Santa Cruz
Co-Host Charles Grey recalls his “living within my share of the world’s available income” both here and in Eugene, where he moved.


Nutcracker Nick Whitehead trips about the studio and Lighthouse Linda Lemaster calls in adding bittersweet sanity and real-life grounding.

Skidmark Bob Duran, Copwatcher and Free Radio regular, gives helpful and caustic updates.

Beggarbacker Becky Johnson on hapless homeless victim Ray McMinn Street Dialogues with Beadster Babes banned from the Farmer’s Market,

Crow–a Dad standing up for his daughter’s doodoo dumpin.An article by Crossroads Chris Brozda, leftist critic of Bathrobespierre


Jolly Roger Comedy Troupe Sketches including the Psychopathology of the Corporate Criminal,

Door-to-Door Sales of Influence for President Clinton,

and more Paul Mortez and Antony Delatno: Sexual Life among the 20-somethings on Pacific Avenue.

Sunday 8-1-21 Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides show airs and archives 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter: Interviews with Watsonville’s Monike Tone and Coral Brune of the Tannery; Flashback to the Trouble 2014 times–the September 11th Show.

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ON THE 8-1-21 SHOW:  
      +++   Critical Update in the “Final Settlement” of the Dissolution of the San Lorenzo Benchlands Injunction https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2021/07/30/santa-cruz-homeless-civil-rights-lawsuit-dimissed/ 
      +++   ‘Latest’ City Administration Propaganda: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/community/city-newsroom/city-manager-s-weekly-reports    https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/community/homelessness
      +++   “Comfort the Castaways” Coral Brune, Tannery Resident and Local Musician on latest doings along the Levee near her home
      +++   Rousting the Wretched ROUND-UP Renegades– https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Herbicide-Roundup-to-be-pulled-from-U-S-store-16350403.php
      +++   “Maximum Resistance” Monike Tone of the south County Homeless Union reports on Sweeps-Without-Notice by Watsonville Camp Crushers.
      +++   “Whip ’em into Shape” Wes White on Mandatory Vaccination and other issues.
      +++   An earlier article by Mercury Newster Marisa Kendall: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/07/12/california-cities-take-new-steps-to-eradicate-homeless-camps/
      +++  Street Spirit covers Oakland’s latest token efforts to legitimize a tiny number of encampments: https://thestreetspirit.org/2021/07/08/as-encampment-sweeps-pick-up-community-continues-to-build/        

+++   7-31 Keith McHenry on the Fentanyl-laced Marijuana killings among the homeless community, the coming Eviction Crisis, and more.


FLASHBACK TO September 11, 2014

The “Low Impact Zone” around the 115 Coral Street Poverty PimpsteramaChallenging Santa Cruz Mayor Robinson’s “No Unattended Recording” Rule–part of the Crackdown of Curfews and Punishments by the Take Back Santa Cruz-sympathetic City Council.”Chronic Offenders” Program;

Strong Women Speak at City Council


Capital Steps “Please the Powerful” Numbers Harassment Inspections of Paula Gregore’s ADU Street Interviews:  CPS Danger;

Jason on San Jose v. Santa Cruz, Different Accounts of Police Treatment Red Church 9-8 Accounts: Louis Mehia,


 Update on the Association of Faith Communities and the ACLU Scott Gallaway–Red Church Manager–defends the status quo. Julie Schaul of Santa Cruz Full Timers on MacDonalds “Move Along” Policy Kelly’s Tale of Vehicular Harassment Father Joel Miller Pumps the AFC Conference Street People’s Radio and FRSC host Karma on not getting shelter questions answered


The show will be available on HUFF archives at the Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides under Lost/Latest Shows http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html)  as well as netcast at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter. 

Detailed written descriptions of recent shows are at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/  (search for “Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides” on the right side of the screen).  Many older audio archives are described and currently available at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/brb-descriptions.html .  
Commentary by Ursula and more detailed descriptions of recent shows may also be available on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Facebook page where you can also leave comments. Some of Ursula’s earlier work can be found at http://huffsantacruz.org/ursula.html. 

BRING PHONE CHATTER & VOLUNTEERS BACK to FREE RADIO!
       We need studio space to restore the phone line.  Send us tips on where to rent studio space.  There’s still a $300 reward if you find us a year’s space. 

ANTENNA LOCATION STILL WANTED FRSC also needs a location to set up our antenna again downtown– in a tree, a house, etc.  Call the HUFF line (831-423-4833) if you have any tips. 
    
GET YOUR STORY OUT ON THE AIR, contact Bathrobespierre Robert at HUFF or rnorse3@hotmail.com.  You can also comment on the Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom facebook page.