The Bonnie Simmons Show – April 17, 2025
Bonnie Simmons presents a unique mix of singer/songwriter folk, rock, soul, country, and R&B.
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Important Links [URGENT] ICE Is targeting Nepali-speaking Bhutanese Americans: Learn more Asian Refugees United: Website | Instagram Hamro Katha: When the … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UC Berkeley students rally as university expects Trump demands on DEI, hiring, deportations and more Activists plan “Day without an Immigrant” protests on May Day to protest Trump policies, following days of protests at ICE detention centers … Continued
Today on the show: A lifetime of fighting cultural racism. We’ll feature an extended interview with Culture Clash co-founder and noted Chicano teacher, artist and activist, Herbert Siguenza: And Nora Barrows Friedman and the Electronic Intifada takes us to the front lines of Gaza where two million people are locked down, starving and under siege:
https://www.instagram.com/mumiafreedomtour/ In a poignant episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Jamal Ibn Mumia, the activist son of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. During this Black History Month special, they delve into the ongoing struggles faced by political prisoners and the systemic issues of racial injustice and corruption in the criminal justice system. … Continued
Background Briefing – April 17, 2025
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
The Visionary Activist Show – LandBack & OceanBack
“LandBack + OceanBack = People Back” Campaign Caroline welcomes return of Dune Lankard, on Good Friday Eve, Anniversary of Exxon-Valdez disaster, (twas Good Friday March 24th, 1989), Now partnering with Kelp! Ocean regenerative farming… Reverent ingenuity to protect and ally with our Flora Fauna Fungi Community emerging from cataclysm. Dune, creator of Eyak Preservation … Continued
Composer/lyricist William Finn (1951-April 7, 2025) and James Lapine discuss their show “Falsettos” and their careers in this 2019 interview. Martin Amis (1949-2023) examines the lives of concentration camp guards and families during World War II in his novel “The Zone of Interest.” Also, a review of “Here There Are Butterflies” at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre through May 11, 2025. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky (photos of William Finn and James Lapine).
Hayek’s bastards: the second, cruder generation of neoliberals
Quinn Slobodian, author of Hayek’s Bastards, talks about the IQ- and race-obsessed goldbugs of second generation neoliberalism
Biracial, binational, queer human right activist Jason Jones began his lawsuit against Trinidad and Tobago’s British colonial ban on same-gender sex in 2017. It was struck down in 2018, but an appeals court recently overturned that ruling and reinstated the law. Jones has one more chance to appeal that decision (interviewed by David Hunt). And … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – April 17, 2025
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
Letters and Politics – April 17, 2025
A look at burning political issues and debates and their historical context within the US and worldwide, hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) – April 17, 2025
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
Oakland Mayor and Council Election Results; State Terror Roundup; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Shaun Blaney
We start today’s show with our recurring segment the State Terror Roundup. Then, Oakland had a special election this week. We’ll spend most of the hour speaking about the results of the three items on the ballot: A new mayor, a new District 2 City Councilmember, and Measure A. We’ll speak with Nikki Fortunato-Bas, the … Continued
Two Years of War in Sudan; Plus, Harvard Stands up to the Trump Administration
00:08 — Abdullahi Halakhe is Senior Advocate for East and Southern Africa at Refugees International. 00:33 — Charlie Eaton is Associate Professor of Sociology at UC Merced. His latest book is Bankers in the Ivory Tower: The Troubling Rise of Financiers in US Higher Education. He is also the author of the Progressive Disclosure newsletter … Continued
Democracy Now 6am – April 17, 2025
On today’s show: Constitutional Crisis: As Trump Ignores Judges’ Orders, Will the Courts Capitulate? “Need the World to Pay Attention”: Sudan Faces World’s Worst Displacement Crisis After 2 Years of War Trump Eyes Congo’s “Incredible Mineral Riches” as Armed Conflict Devastates Region “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”: Omar El Akkad on … Continued
Edward McCaffery / Nancy Altman / Craig Unger
Trump Appoints Another Unqualified Hack, as the Deliberate Destruction of the IRS Continues
The Deliberate Destruction of Social Security, With Biden the Wrong Person to Lead the Effort to Save It
An Assessment of Rumors about Witkoff’s Ties To Russian Money-launderers
Non-fiction Music – April 17, 2025
A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – April 17, 2025
Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!