Dead to the World – July 8, 2026
Music by the Grateful Dead, and music not by the Grateful Dead. Hosted by Tim Lynch.
Bay Native Circle – Protecting Sacred Places in California (ENCORE)
Morning Star Gali examines AB 1881, the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, with guests discussing how the proposed legislation would strengthen protections for Indigenous religious practices, sacred places, and cultural confidentiality on state lands. The Bay Native Circle weekly program presents special guests and explores today’s Native issues, peoples, cultures, music & events with … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Survivors, advocates and city leaders rally in San Francisco to break the silence around sexual assault and support survivors. President Trump announces Ukraine will be allowed to manufacture Patriot air defense systems A Houston family demands answers … Continued
We are Honored to Welcome Back The Legendary Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder of the United Farmworkers
Today on show: We are honored to welcome back the legendary Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farmworkers. Dolores joins us again to speak out for the rights of people who do the hardest labor for all of us and often get attacked, disparaged, sometimes even deported for their hard work. The second part of … Continued
Hard Knock Radio host Davey D marked the 50th anniversary of Go-Go music with an in-depth conversation that celebrated one of America’s most influential, yet often overlooked, musical traditions. Joined by Go-Go historian and publisher Kevin “Cato” Hammond of Take Me Out to the Go-Go and music historian JayQuan, the discussion traced the genre’s origins, its deep … Continued
Background Briefing – July 8, 2026
On today’s show: Will the War of Words Between Trump and the Iranians Lead to a Real War? We begin with the war of words between Trump and the Iranian regime which is likely to explode into a real war at any moment as Trump calls the Iranian negotiators “scum” and “They’re sick people. They’re … Continued
Education Today – July 8, 2026
Today we report on some of the great research on education which has been produced this last year. You’ll hear the latest on how to do math word problems, special education, banning cell phones – Does it work? , how much “free time” do kids need? and more.
Our World As We See It – Special Guest SundaY; Songwriter, Producer, and Performer
Summer Teacher Takeover Series; On today’s episode host Dr. Delores Thompson welcome’s Singer, Songwriter, Performer and Teacher OSA Alumni Sunday who will share music from her latest album “With Difficulty, With Pleasure” available on all streaming platforms. A weekly talk show produced by Oakland School for the Arts high school broadcast students, Our World As … Continued
East Bay Yesterday – Berkeley Movements That Changed History
This episode explores two influential Berkeley organizations born in the 1960s: SLATE, the student group that helped pave the way for the Free Speech Movement, and the Berkeley Free Clinic, which reflects on 50 years of community care, activism, and resilience. This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other … Continued
Americans as a population have an unusually large appetite for psychoactive drugs, whether legal or illegal. And American history has been marked by periodic moral panics over drug use and normalization or legalization, as we’re experiencing right now. Why is that? What is it about US society that makes drug use simultaneously so appealing and … Continued
Updates from two members of the DFW Support Committee about the federal sentencing in the Prairieland Antifa terror case stemming from a 2025 July 4th noise demo outside an ICE detention facility in north Texas
Venezuela Earthquake Response & World Cup Politics
Brian Edwards-Tiekert welcomes Miguel Tinker Salas to discuss the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and the government’s response. In the second half, Jules Boykoff discusses the politics, corruption, and controversy surrounding FIFA as the World Cup comes to North America. UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, … Continued
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – July 8, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines As Calls Mount for Graham Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race, What Happens Next in Maine? NATO Meets in Turkey Amid Crackdown on Civil Society; Trump Praises Erdoğan & Considers F-35 Sales “Inside the Secret Network Fueling Sudan’s War”: Filmmaker Julia Steers on UAE Backing RSF Atrocities Democracy Now! … Continued
TPS Under Threat & Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis
Cat Brooks examines the impact of the Trump administration’s actions on Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants with Nana Gyamfi of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration. Then, Deborah Santana joins the show to discuss Puerto Rico’s ongoing water crisis and the broader issues of environmental justice and infrastructure. Law & Disorder … Continued
Venezuela Earthquake Response & World Cup Politics
Brian Edwards-Tiekert welcomes Miguel Tinker Salas to discuss the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and the government’s response. In the second half, Jules Boykoff discusses the politics, corruption, and controversy surrounding FIFA as the World Cup comes to North America. UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, … Continued
Democracy Now! – July 8, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines As Calls Mount for Graham Platner to Drop Out of Senate Race, What Happens Next in Maine? NATO Meets in Turkey Amid Crackdown on Civil Society; Trump Praises Erdoğan & Considers F-35 Sales “Inside the Secret Network Fueling Sudan’s War”: Filmmaker Julia Steers on UAE Backing RSF Atrocities Democracy Now! … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 8, 2026
On today’s briefing: The Latest Platner Scandal Has Bernie and Mamdani Urging Him to Step Aside We begin with the latest scandal rocking the Platner campaign for the US Senate in Maine, which is a must-win seat occupied by long-serving Republican Susan Collins if the Democrats are to take control of the senate in November. … Continued
Rhythm Machine – July 8, 2026
Rhythm Machine with hosts Ryan and Oliver(o-live-e-ay) aka Excuse My French. Wednesdays 2am-5am, playing all things on the electronic dance music spectrum.
City Cat Radio – July 8, 2026
City Cat Radio, the weekly radio program of Oakland’s own DJ/Producer/Engineer DJ HENROC, is designed to celebrate plain old good music including Soul, Roots, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afro Beat, Funk, House and Underground Hip Hop. For nearly 25yrs, DJ HENROC has played at some the world’s premier venues and has collected music from all musical … Continued