Larry Bensky, Renowned Pacifica Radio Journalist, Dies at 87 in Berkeley

Larry Bensky, a prominent radio journalist known for his coverage of significant political events, passed away on May 19 at his residence in Berkeley, California. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. His wife, Susie Bluestone, confirmed that he passed away while under home hospice care.

Notable Coverage and Recognition

Mr. Bensky gained widespread recognition for his comprehensive reporting during the congressional Iran-contra hearings in 1987. His dedication to providing gavel-to-gavel coverage of the hearings elevated the Pacifica Radio network's standing, leading to his receipt of the esteemed Polk Award for radio reporting.

A Voice for Under-Represented Issues

Describing himself as an activist-journalist, Mr. Bensky aimed to bring attention to left-leaning perspectives and shed light on marginalized individuals and topics that often received inadequate coverage from mainstream news sources. His intention was to "stir things up" by presenting alternative viewpoints and stories.