Interview with Jack Kirk, September 14, 2008

Interview Summary

In this interview, Kirk talks about his role as the production director at WRFL and his role in bringing WRFL to Lexington. He talks about coming to the University of Kentucky, going to the first RFL meeting, and getting involved with the group. He describes the roles that different members had in the station, what his role was, and what his role entailed. He talks about the production work that was done for the station, how it was done, and the difficulties he would have making productions. Finally, he talks about the culture of the station, the importance of peer critiques, and the character that WRFL created for itself.

Interview Keyword

WRFL Promotion (marketing) Promotional announcements Production Promos Radio Free Lexington (RFL)

Interview LC Subject

Broadcasting--Kentucky--History Lexington (Ky.). Radio Radio broadcasters--Interviews Radio--History.

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