National Radio Project, producer of Making Contact, is the core focus of International Media Project. National Radio Project heightens public consciousness, broadens debate on critical social issues and encourages civic participation by giving voice to diverse perspectives and opinions underrepresented in the mass media.

Description:
Making Contact, produced by National Radio Project, is an award-winning, 29-minute weekly magazine/documentary-style public affairs program heard on over 180 radio stations in the USA, Canada and South Africa.

Making Contact is committed to in-depth critical analysis that goes beyond the breaking news. Showcasing voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media.

In addition, National Public Radio trains independent journalists and community members radio skills, improving popular access to the media. National Radio Project also increases the media capacity of community groups often forming unique partnerships and collaboratives.

History:
Founded in 1994 by founder Peggy Law, and other committed journalists who wanted to create an alternative to the mass media outlets. An alternative that provides the space and forum for training journalists. Making Contact is a free syndicated newsmagazine devoted to address issues not often heard in mainstream media.

Contact person: Lisa Rudman, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (510) 251-1332

Address:

1714 Franklin St. #100-251 Oakland, CA 94612 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.radioproject.org

Directions:

Downtown: The National Radio Project office is in downtown Oakland at 1904 Franklin St, on the fourth floor in Suite 415. (Xst:19th/Franklin) FROM BART: Take the 19th street exit. Walk Southeast down 19th Street, towards Lake Merrit and away from Telegraph Avenue. After. . . (more)