Hard Knock Radio – June 30, 2026
Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
On tonight’s La Raza Chronicles, Cronicas de la Raza contributor Lezak Shallat highlights Chilean protest songs. We chat with our very own Nina Serrano as she reflects her visits to Cuba.
Background Briefing – June 30, 2026
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
Economic Update – June 30, 2026
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.
Cover to Cover, Jovelyn’s Bistro Welcome’s Mario Hodge: Same Stuff, Different Day. New Oakland Play
Mario Hodge, Comedian, Actor in conversation with host Jovelyn Richards : Same Stuff, Different day. At the center of the story is a comedian navigating parenthood, complicated relationships, housing insecurity, financial hardship, and the realities of surviving in one of the nation’s most expensive regions. Through humor, music, and authentic storytelling, the production shines a … Continued
Join Renée Camila for an exploration of the herbs that helps us to align to the summer season. The focus is on herbal strategies for physical and spiritual movement to create flow and encourage change. Herbs discussed include Ginger, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Dandelion, and more. Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. Additionally hosted … Continued
Commercial sex and imperialism — army bases and brothels — have often gone hand in hand. But in the early 20th century an emergent U.S. empire defined itself as rooted in sexual purity. Historian Eva Payne describes how a heavy price for this notion of American exceptionalism was paid by women in the United States, … Continued
Author Mohanad Alsayed joins host Nora Barrows-Friedman to talk about his new memoir called Scars and Medals. His stories include growing up during a grassroots Palestinian uprising against Israeli military occupation, and answering his grandmother’s dying wish to undertake a quest to find her son—a rebel uncle who vanished while being hunted by Mossad. On … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – June 30, 2026
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – June 30, 2026
On today’s show: “Merciless Indian Savages”: Cherokee Podcaster on Racist Slur in the Declaration of Independence Meet Aber Kawas, DSA-Backed Palestinian American Who Won New York State Senate Primary “Keep Supporting the Venezuelan People”: Thousands Missing as Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman … Continued
On today’s show, Cat hosts a special Farce of July conversation featuring Indigenous and Black organizers reflecting on sovereignty, liberation, and the ongoing struggle for justice. Guests include Corrina Gould, Chair of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan; Indigenous leader & organizer Morning Star Gali; and organizer, author, and Black Power Media co-founder Kalonji Jama Changa. … Continued
DSA-Backed Candidate Successes in New York; Plus, SFPD Disrupt San Francisco Trans March, Make Arrests
00:08 — John Nichols, Executive Editor of the Nation 00:33 — Niko Storment is co-director of the San Francisco Trans March
Democracy Now! – June 30, 2026
On today’s show: “Merciless Indian Savages”: Cherokee Podcaster on Racist Slur in the Declaration of Independence Meet Aber Kawas, DSA-Backed Palestinian American Who Won New York State Senate Primary “Keep Supporting the Venezuelan People”: Thousands Missing as Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – June 30, 2026
On today’s briefing: A Supreme Court in an Alternative Universe Gives More Power to the “Orange Bandit” We begin with today’s decisions handed down by the Supreme Court with more power handed to the most dangerous and lawless president in our history. Joining us to discuss the insanity of giving more power to the “Orange … Continued
Night Magic – June 30, 2026
Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler
A Box of Toys – June 30, 2026
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