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CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is co-produced and co-hosted by Sasha Lilley and C. S. Soong.
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A podcast posted every Sunday featuring extended interviews and discussions from Bookwaves, Art-Waves, and Bookwaves Artwaves Hour programs on KPFA, and newly digitized and edited archive interviews from the pre-digital Probabilities series dating back to 1977. Literature, theater, film, the visual arts: in-depth interviews from a progressive and artistic viewpoint, with long-time KPFA/Pacifica host Richard Wolinsky.
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The Bay Native Circle weekly program presents special guests and explores today’s Native issues, peoples, cultures, music & events with rotating hosts Morning Star Gali, Tony Gonzales, Eddie Madril and Janeen Antoine.
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A Rude Awakening is an award-winning climate crisis and environmental justice radio show with interviews and commentary – hosted and produced by Sabrina Jacobs. Tune In! Every Friday @ 8am Follow A Rude Awakening on Facebook, Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram
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Bay Area theatre reviews with KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky, plus interviews with local Artistic Directors, actors and directors. Older posts include interviews witth former associate KPFA theatre critic C.S. Soong. Dates when reviews airs can be found at http://bookwaves.homestead.com/Theatre_Reviews.html
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Dedicated to “anything we need to know to have a democracy”: Democratic Animism, Pragmatic Mysticism, Applied Divination, Renaissance of Reverent Ingenuity. Hosted by Caroline Casey. Her guests are allies contributing to a culture of reverent ingenuity. Critique and Solution.
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Terra Verde delivers news and views about the most critical environmental issues across California and globally. From agriculture and wildlife to energy and climate change, industrial pollution to design solutions, Terra Verde brings you stories of struggle and triumph that will determine the future of our planet.
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Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.
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UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at [email protected]. Theme Music: Turn It Up by Digital Primitives, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
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A weekly update on new research and developments concerning COVID-19 (and occasionally other infectious diseases that hit the news). We take questions via call-in during the live broadcast, Mondays at 7:33am Pacific, streaming via kpfa.org. Podcasts with show notes go up later the same day. Between live shows, we take questions via email at [email protected] . Our guest most weeks is Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Heal ...
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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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Planting Medicine enhances the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine by sharing voices of traditional, holistic healers and healing practices. Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. Find archived episodes of The Herbal Highway here.
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Weekly interviews with poets, performance artists, film-makers, novelists and storytellers. The first week of every month is a combined one-hour program featuring Jack Foley & Nina Serrano. The archive can be found at Cover to Cover with Jack Foley. The second week is hosted by Nina Serrano, Poet 2 Poet. The third week is hosted by Jovelyn Richards, Jovelyn’s Bistro. The fourth week is hosted by Reyna Cowan, Frame to Frame. And the fifth week (if there is one) is hosted again by Jovelyn Rich ...
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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa is a weekly program hosted by Malihe Razazan and Mira Nabulsi. It explores the richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa through a complex web of class, gender, ethnic, religious and regional differences. Voices of the Middle East and North Africa airs on KPFA radio, 94.1 FM, in Berkeley, CA. Online on kpfa.org or on Apple Podcasts.
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Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded August 23, 2001 while on tour for her novel, “What You Owe Me.” In her books, she explored racial justice, childhood obesity and the tensions in friendships between Black and white people; she shared the stigma of mental illness and memories of the summers she spent wi…
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Gazan families living in makeshift tents as organizations call for Israel to allow more supplies; Trump escalating in Caribbean with aircraft carrier strike group, more boat bombings, as Venezuela leader pleas for peace; Valley farmer…
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Hard Knock Radio opened on a somber note as host Davey D reflected on the passing of D’Angelo, coming just months after the loss of his former partner Angie Stone. To make sense of the moment and the legacy, Duke University scholar Mark Anthony Neal joined the show to map D’Angelo’s cultural footprint—far beyond the “sex symbol” frame that followed…
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It is widely recognized that climate change is the biggest global health threat that we face today. But one piece of information that gets relatively little attention is the question of: how does climate change affect our brains? Dr. Burcin Ikiz is a neuroscientist and global health advisor who studies exactly that. On this episode, she joins Terra…
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump calls off San Francisco deployment, questions remain about whether Oakland is targeted; San Franciscans rally at Embarcadero to oppose possible deployment in SF; Federal shutdown enters Day 23 as Republicans blast Marxists and D…
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Today on the show: Trump calls off or delays his San Francisco ICE invasion, but the Trump troops show up in Alameda, where they were met with hundreds of local resisters who showed up to hold the line. And we present our weekly edition of the news from the Electronic Intifada and Nora Barrows Friedman The post ICE Bay Area Invasion Begins in Alame…
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In this Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D sits down with educator and organizer Ty-Licia Hooker, executive director of The Children’s Education Project, to unpack Oakland’s literacy crisis and what it will take to fix it. Hooker traces the problem across generations—third-generation OUSD herself—recalling a sixth-grade class told they wer…
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Onward from No Kings! “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy” Caroline welcomes Sam Daley-Harris, that we all expand our repertoire of effective strategies, that Sam’s effective dedication may resonate and encourage our own… dedication to participatory democracy, author of Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citiz…
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00:08 — Jim Daley is investigations editor at South Side Weekly. 00:18 — Kimi Lee Organizer with Bay Resistance, one of the local organizations that’s been doing training and organizing in anticipation of a federal crackdown here. 00:33 — Deborah Lee co-executive director of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, currently at the Sanctuary Fa…
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 100 federal immigration agents staging at Alameda Coast Guard base ahead of expected major immigration operation; SF Mayor Lurie signs directive to support immigrant communities and peaceful protests; Democratic congress members warn …
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Today on the show: Various Response and Community Groups report potential large scale ICE raids in the greater SF bay area. And National Guard arrives tomorrow, in Alameda California. And, from Chicago, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, on her lawsuit against the Federal Government. We also talk with Giselle Perdomo about Venezuela. And we talk to a comm…
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Today on the show, we honor the revolutionary legacy of Bobby Seale — cofounder of the Black Panther Party — as the City of Oakland marks his 89th birthday with an official proclamation of “Bobby Seale Day” and a commemorative street renaming. We spoke with Bobby Seale about the history and legacy of the Panthers and his relationship with Huey P. N…
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The right insists — and has tried to legislate — that male and female are hardwired opposites, with no overlap or variation. But as biological anthropologist Agustín Fuentes illustrates, science tells a different story. He shows how sex isn’t either/or and discusses the complicated intersection of biology and culture, which are often termed sex and…
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00:08 — John Nichols is the executive editor of The Nation. 00:33 —Eugene Cordero is professor of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University. The post Government Shutdown Hits Third Week; Plus, Report Shows Emissions plateau, but atmospheric Carbon Keeps Rising appeared first on KPFA.…
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal shutdown enters 4th week as Dems hold out for extension of healthcare subsidies; California and SF officials blast Trump threats to send military to SF, calling it grab for unquestioned power; SF court clerks picket after voti…
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Today on the Show: Trump releases his rage on Columbia, threatening economic cutoff and military rune for the former US ally. Also, 48 Hills Editor, Tim Redmond says he loved the No Kings folks in the streets, but… And how the “Nobel Committee Tried Its Best to Give Trump a Peace Prize,” The post Trumps Threatens Economic Cut Off To Columbia appear…
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Hard Knock Radio brought together two Bay Area organizers working at the intersection of immigration defense and civil liberties: Eric from the Friends of La Peña Immigrant Rights Committee, and Marisa Almor of East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. The conversation cut through the noise and focused on how people can protect themselves—and each other—amid ri…
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How is it that some of the most privileged people in the world — the multimillionaire and billionaire owners of tech and finance companies — are some of the most aggrieved? Journalist Jacob Silverman reflects on the titans of Silicon Valley’s rightward turn, as well as the industry’s financing and its past and present deep connections to the milita…
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00:08 — Muhannad Ayyash is Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University in Calgary and Policy Analyst at Al-Shabaka. 00:33 — Jacqueline Sweet is an investigative journalist. Her work has been published in the likes of The Intercept, The Guardian, POLITICO and Mother Jones. 00:45 — Freddy Brewster is a reporter for the Lever. The post Israel Con…
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal government shutdown enters day 20 as Republicans blast No Kings rallies as Marxist; 7 million attend No Kings protests nationwide, largest in US history, including events in San Francisco; Central valley No Kings protests send…
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What made the rights activist Bayard Rustin, who among many other things organized the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a compelling political figure? David Stein describes Rustin’s political views, his strategic choices, and his focus on economic struggle. Honoring Rustin’s legacy, Stein asserts, means drawing on his wisdom as well a…
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Ralph welcomes Professor Roddey Reid to break down his book “Confronting Political Intimidation and Public Bullying: A Handbook for the Trump Era and Beyond.” Then, we are joined by the original Nader’s Raider, Professor Robert Fellmeth, who enlightens us on how online anonymity and Artificial Intelligence are harming children. Ralph Nader talks ab…
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With the World Series coming up, a look back at baseball with one of the great baseball writers of the Twentieth Century. This podcast was originally posted on August 23, 2020, and hadn’t been heard in over twenty five years. Roger Kahn, who died on February 6, 2020 at the age of 92, was one of the icons in the world of baseball writing. His classi…
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In the first hour, “Ceasefire for Now” with Stephen Zunes. In the second hour,“An Election about Maps” with Rebecca Gordon and Jason Negron Gonzales. The post Sunday Show – October 19, 2025 “Ceasefire for Now” and “An Election about Maps” appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. NY mayoral candidates attack front-runner, progressive Mamdani, in debate as Cuomo tries political comeback; US bombs another Venezuelan boat, experts doubt “invasion” claims while lawmakers introduce bill to halt attacks; Kaiser stri…
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Today on the Show: Trump continues to bomb speed boats and private luxury yachts of the coast of Venezuela, threatening all out war. Also immigration activists brace themselves and prepare for massive and violent immigrant roundups in Los Angeles and parts south. Are you going to No Kings? Many leftist radicals in this country want a lot more than …
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On Hard Knock Radio, Donald Lacy joined host Davey D to launch Love Life Week, a Bay Area tradition born from the life and legacy of his daughter LoEshe Adama Lacy—Igbo for “love life.” Lacy recounted how a 16-year-old LoEshe pushed to “start a movement” after a friend’s murder in 1997. Following LoEshe’s own killing on October 20, 1997, Lacy and c…
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Apologies for the delayed posting! Life, fund drive, and staff illnesses conspired to de-rail our normal publication schedule. Discussed in this episode: How the government shutdown, and CDC staff cuts carried out by the Trump administration, are impacting our capacity to respond to public health crises. To send us a question in advance of next wee…
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Apologies for the delayed posting! Life, fund drive, and staff illnesses conspired to de-rail our normal publication schedule. Discussed in this episode: A new study on long covid in young people published in The Lancet suggests each additional COVID infection increases the risk of getting long covid about as much as the first infection did. To sen…
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Apologies for the delayed posting! Life, fund drive, and staff illnesses conspired to de-rail our normal publication schedule. Discussed in this episode: Trying to make sense of the proceedings of RFK Jr.’s newly-repopulated Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Timing fall vaccinations To send us a question in advance of next week’s show, …
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California’s 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was designed to stabilize the state’s groundwater resources, but its implementation has posed significant challenges, particularly for small-scale farmers. Many of these producers across the state face barriers to accessing technical support and taking part in decision-making processes…
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On today’s show, award-winning climate journalist, author and New York Times climate desk reporter David Gelles is here to talk all things climate COP 30 and his latest book entitled, “Dirt Bag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away” out now on Simon and Schuster. Link to climate discussion with Goveno…
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Pope says international community must not turn away from hunger, as UN observes World Food Day; California launches landmark plan to sell insulin pens for $11, Governor Newsom says “Best in the nation, nothing comes close”; Trump pre…
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