Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. United States launches retaliatory strikes after Iran shoots down US helicopter; Evidence shows Israeli Defense Force killed a baby June 5 despite ceasefire; Republicans narrowly pass their reconciliation bill, funding DHS for the next three years; … Continued
Today on the show: Report back on the 4th Annual 3-Day Walk for Immigrant Rights!:Facing life and death in ice jails and as a result of deadly and draconian refugee policy: Also Criticizing the ICC for refusing to act on Israel and moving extremely slowly re Israel’s ongoing war crimes, and ethnic cleansing in Gaza/the … Continued
Veteran journalist and KBLA host Dominique DiPrima joined Hard Knock Radio host Davey D for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles mayoral race, shifting political coalitions, and what California’s political battles may signal for the rest of the country. Drawing on decades of experience covering politics and community issues, DiPrima offered an unfiltered assessment … Continued
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, locally and globally. The program explores alternative ways to organize, markets, and government policies.
RW Fields is an 82 years old author who proves that creativity, humor, and new adventures do not have an expiration date. His book Mullet Man is a heartfelt and humorous story that explores friendship, reinvention, and embracing who you are at every stage of life. It’s a story that reminds readers that getting older doesn’t mean … Continued
Join Emiliano Lemus for an interview with Aleya Fraser about plant medicines of the Caribbean, including ways to connect with Caribbean plants, and lessons from plants and elders. Aleya Fraser is a land steward and ethnobotanist, brought up in Maryland and now living and tending plant medicine in her ancestral lands of Trinidad and Tobago. … Continued
The Trump administration has exposed the enormous power, as well as astounding wealth, of the billionaire class. And the power of that class partially emanates from their ownership of much of our media system, with significant political consequences. Economist Rob Larson returns to discuss the 1%, AI and the massive build out of data centers, … Continued
On tonight’s show we interview Imelda Carrasco Executive Director of Acción Latina about events they’ll be hosting this weekend; Paseo Artistico & Encuentritos. We chat with co-owner of Medicine for Nightmares bookstore Josiah Luis Alderete. They will be hosting the annual SF Flor y Canto Literary Festival happening this weekend on 24th Street in San … Continued
In recent days, Israel has escalated its attacks on Gaza. Hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah speak with Ahmed Al-Najjar reporting from al-Mawasi about the daily loss of life and the humanitarian crisis. He’s a journalist who has been reporting on the genocide for outlets such as Al Jazeera and Press TV. Israeli aerial aggression … Continued
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
On today’s show: Headlines “The Word ‘Ceasefire’ Has Lost Its Meaning”: Lylla Younes on Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of South Lebanon SpaceX IPO Could Make Musk a Trillionaire at Your Expense in “Massive Wealth Transfer”: Eric Gardner “Tech-Driven Prosperity & Right-Wing Racist Politics”: Quinn Slobodian on Elon Musk and SpaceX IPO Why New Yorkers “Thunderously Booed” … Continued
On today’s show, we take a look at the state of ICE immigration centers, cases and the attacks on the immigrant community. The State of Immigration Cases and ICE Detention Centers. Nikolas De Bremaeker is managing attorney with Centro Legal de la Raza and ACILEP, the Alameda County rapid response network. Esmeralda Santos is Lead … Continued
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
On today’s show: Headlines “The Word ‘Ceasefire’ Has Lost Its Meaning”: Lylla Younes on Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of South Lebanon SpaceX IPO Could Make Musk a Trillionaire at Your Expense in “Massive Wealth Transfer”: Eric Gardner “Tech-Driven Prosperity & Right-Wing Racist Politics”: Quinn Slobodian on Elon Musk and SpaceX IPO Why New Yorkers “Thunderously Booed” … Continued
On today’s briefing: Trump to Netanyahu: “I Call The Shots” and You Have to Accept Any Peace Deal I Make with Iran We begin with Trump telling PM Netanyahu he has to accept any peace deal the US negotiates with Iran after an exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel, telling the Financial Times that … Continued
Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler
A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued
