Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Appeals court hears Trump vs Newsom challenge to National Guard in Los Angeles Union workers arrested while protesting SF budget cuts at Board of Supervisors meeting CA Senate committee takes up bill to ban toxic PFAS chemicals … Continued


Emiliano Lemus discusses herbs for tending to our bodies and spirits in this political moment, whether we are protecting community from ICE, protesting genocide and fascism in the streets, or navigating the ongoing realities of political violence. Tune in for a discussion on herbs for preventing burnout and for moving with the strong emotions of … Continued


Was the populist far right a reaction to neoliberal free market fundamentalism? Or, as historian Quinn Slobodian argues, did such rightwing currents come out of the ideas of neoliberalism itself? Slobodian reflects on neoliberal thinkers’ preoccupation with racist and misogynistic ideas of human nature and intelligence, borders and gold — all in service to their … Continued


This week on the show, hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah speak with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, about international law and ending the genocide in Palestine. They discuss the role of the Palestinian Authority, the impact of the Madleen that tried to break the siege on Gaza, … Continued


Guest: Stephen Zunes is Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco where he chairs the program in Middle Eastern Studies.  He is the author of “Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism”, and the co-author of  “Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution.”   Photo credit: Wikimedia … Continued


Law & Disorder

All This Safety Is Killing Us: w/ editors Ronica Mukerjee and Carlos Martinez

  We’ll speak with Ronica Mukerjee and Carlos Martinez, editors of All This Safety Is Killing Us:  Health and Justice Beyond Prisons, Police and Borders — Abolitionist Frameworks and Practices from Clinicians, Organizers and Incarcerated Activists– A multi-discipline, multimedia guide to abolition through the lens of healthcare and medicine – featuring writings and artwork from … Continued


Democracy Now 6am

Democracy Now 6am – June 17, 2025

On today’s show: Preemptive Strike or Act of War? Israel Attacked Iran Amid Sinking Global Support for Assault on Gaza “We Loved Her”: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Mourns His Friend Melissa Hortman, Slams Republican Rhetoric Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister on U.S. Embargo, Trump’s Deportations, Israel’s War on Iran, and Gaza  


A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys – June 17, 2025

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


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