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The Pacifica Foundation Charts a Bold Path Forward Amidst 21st Century Challenges

Los Angeles, CA – April 4, 2025 – The Pacifica Foundation, a historic leader in independent media, is undergoing a transformative evolution to meet the unprecedented challenges of the 21st century. Founded in 1946 to champion free speech and journalistic integrity at stations KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WPFW, WBAI, and across a vast affiliate network, Pacifica … Continued

Medicines: Expensive, Poorly Tested, and Often Useless

Against the Grain

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04.28.25 - 12:00pmBlockbuster drugs are launched by the pharmaceuticals industry to great fanfare — with promises of treating intractable illness and often with a stratospheric price tag. Yet, despite the hype and cost, many of those drugs turn out to be less than useless. How is it that so many drugs that are vetted by the Food … Continued

This Way Out

Jason “Journeyman’s” Queer Ecology

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05.01.25 - 11:30amOppressive governments like the Trump administration may try to erase queer identities and histories, but California Naturalist and educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise reveals how science is recognizing that the rigid, patriarchal, binary view of the natural world is no match for the true fluid, diverse and interdependent reality (interviewed by Jason Jenn). And in NewsWrap: … Continued

Soo… (Songs to Obsess Over & Over)

Songs to Obsess Over & Over… April 2025 Edition

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04.25.25 - 12:08pmSongs to Obsess Over & Over April 2025 Loaded Honey – “Don’t Speak” (Verta) Loaded Honey is the side project of Jungle co-founding member J Lloyd and lead vocalist of the last two Jungle albums, Lydia Kitto and utilizes the same formula that has shaped Jungle’s sound minus a few specific element that make … Continued

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State Attorneys General hold forum on Trump policies, say it’s fight for democracy; SJ Mayor Mahan releases details of homelessness plan, with new Police unit – May 9, 2025

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05.09.25 - 6:00pmComprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 5 State Attorneys General hold forum on Trump policies, say it’s fight for democracy, urge people not to be afraid or tune out SJ Mayor Mahan releases details of his homelessness plan, with new Police unit to … Continued

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May 29 2025

Chris Hedges In-Person

Resistance in Occupied Palestine

Chris Hedges at First Congregational Church of Oakland on Thursday, May 29th at 7:00pm, A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine hosted by Law & Disorder’s Cat Brooks

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05.11.25 - 3:00am

Let’s Talk Music – May 11, 2025

D-Minor and Thomas J talk music, highlighting artists who have made an impact on Hip-Hop, R & B, and old school music. Let’s Talk Music will also feature special guests and live giveaways.

Let's Talk Music

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05.11.25 - 1:00am

After Hours – May 11, 2025

Smooth Grooves, R&B, Soul Music, Smooth R&B, Smooth Jazz, Neo-Soul. All-around relaxing, chill, wind-down nightcap music. Hosted By Wesley Burton, Arek B. and E. Reed, with caller advice from Dr. Chill.

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05.10.25 - 9:00pm

Con Sabor – May 10, 2025

Explosive Salsa, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music from the classics to the latest. Hosted by Luis Medina.

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05.10.25 - 7:00pm

Casa Babylon – May 10, 2025

“Casa Babylon,” is an eclectic music program which aims to explore the intersections of contemporary music from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.

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