Stories of the dispossessed: Japanese Americans and Palestinians share stories of loss of civil liberties. And, spanning the Asia-US anti-nuclear and pro-democracy movements: a life of art and activism of Lewis and Mary Suzuki.
A post-mortem on the Israeli occupation execution of another Palestinian youth in the West Bank; also, Barack Obama “has a feeling” that Israel will lead the attack if the US goes after Iran; Tyson Slocum of Public Citizen discusses Exxon-Mobil’s $11 billion dollar ripoff of the American people; and the Knight Report.
Ca Hotel housing issue.Anita Johnson discusses the housing issue of West Oakland’s California Hotel and the overall affordable housing and public housing nationwide. Later in the show youth radio brings us a commentary on Youth Incarceration.
David Sedaris, whose latest collection of essays is titled "When You Are Engulfed in Flames" discusses his book, his life, and other topics. With host Richard Wolinsky.
Bush’s fall: "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder." On this Solar Eclipse of 8/08, traditionally associated with the death of tyrannical Kings, Caroline welcomes, revered LA Prosecutor,Vincent Bugliosi, to animate this possibility – not the death of kings, but the death of kingship. May Bush tumble into the open arms of indictment, prosecution, … Continued
Progressive Democrats convene; Doha collapses. Progressives meet in Chicago this weekend to strategize re:democrats. The Doha Round of global trade talks has collapsed in Geneva: is this good or bad news? With host Kris Welch.Guests:Tim Carpenter, executive director, Progressive Democrats of America.Anuradha Mittal, founder, co-director The Oakland Institue.Ben Lilliston, policy analyst, Institute for Agriculture and … Continued
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Stephen Kent is back hosting his regular programme with a musical journey through Planet Earth – Hot New Releases, Old Chestnuts and Unexpected Delights put together into a seamless stream of musical magic.
Raj Patel on the Collapse of the World Trade Organization Talks; Plan Mexico and the US-Funded Militarization of Mexico; And GOP Congressional Candidate Accuses Al Jazeera of Trying to Kidnap Him in Florida. Headlines * Olmert to Resign Amid Corruption Investigations * House Committee Finds Karl Rove in Contempt * Turkish Court Rejects Ban … Continued
Naomi Klein, syndicated columnist and author of "The Shock Factor: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" discussing Barack Obama and the Chicago School of Economists. Next the controversy surrounding the LGBT Community leaving out the Trans community in Anti-discrimination Legislation. In the second hour the American Psychological Association addresses torture. Wrapping up the program the Reggae … Continued
Raj Patel on the Collapse of the World Trade Organization Talks; Plan Mexico and the US-Funded Militarization of Mexico; And GOP Congressional Candidate Accuses Al Jazeera of Trying to Kidnap Him in Florida. Headlines * Olmert to Resign Amid Corruption Investigations * House Committee Finds Karl Rove in Contempt * Turkish Court Rejects Ban … Continued
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A tribute to the acclaimed Bay Area poet/educator Reginald Lockett. Lockett, who passed away on May 15th at the age of 60, was a founding member of the poetry performance group Wordwind Chorus. Chorus members Q.R. Hand, Lewis Jordan, and Brian Auerbach will read Lockett’s poems as well as tributes to their late friend and … Continued
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Beyond Rising Gas Prices; Empire Notes on Obama, Iran, and Latin America; Justice for Victor Jara, Justice for Chile; Black Agenda Report; Goodnight Bush: An Unauthorized Parody.
Economics from a Left Perspective with Doug Henwood.
Gas prices, Nepal, and artists for peace.The Bush-McCain energy policy, and the high price of gas. Regime change in Nepal brings an end to the monarchy. 10 artists, 10 countries, 10 billboards – for peace. With host Kris Welch. Guests: Bill Scher, Campaign for America’s FutureMikel Dunham, author, artist, photographerRichard Kamler, artist, activist, educator
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Voices from War: a conscientious veteran who refused to load his gun in Iraq speaks out; also, Flashpoints special correspondent John Gibler reports on Mexico and free trade; and the Knight Report.
We honor the 81st birthday of labor leader, and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. Today on the show Weyland speaks with BBE recording artist and Alice Smith about her Grammy Nominated debut album "For Lovers, Dreamers & Me". 04-01 Davey D comes to us from Take Back American, today speaking with Deshawn Quinn & Victoria Woodards … Continued
We honor the life and struggles of Cesar Chavez. In this half hour, you hear Cesar Chavez a collection of his words. We start with his address at the CWA Convention in San Francisco in 1991, an interview by Chuy Varela on the "Picket Line" in 1992 and Danny Valdez singing “Viva Huelga en General … Continued
Environmental lawyer and journalist Claire Hope Cummings has written a new book entitled "Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds." Wes Jackson of The Land Institute is working to transform the major grain crops into hardy perennials.
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Gamelan Sekar Jaya will be performing live in KPFA’s performance studio.
"Exodus: Where Will Iraq Go Next?" Deborah Campbell on the Iraq Refugee Crisis; Cesar Chavez Day: United Farm Workers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Reflects on the Life and Legacy of the Legendary Labor Activist; Loretta Napoleoni on "Rogue Economics: Capitalism’s New Reality." Headlines * Sadr Orders Mahdi Army to Stop Fighting * Iraq Gov’t Controls … Continued
"Exodus: Where Will Iraq Go Next?" Deborah Campbell on the Iraq Refugee Crisis; Cesar Chavez Day: United Farm Workers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Reflects on the Life and Legacy of the Legendary Labor Activist; Loretta Napoleoni on "Rogue Economics: Capitalism’s New Reality." Headlines * Sadr Orders Mahdi Army to Stop Fighting * Iraq Gov’t Controls … Continued
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Plays Monk and Gyan Riley perform live in the KPFA performance studio. As Plays Monk, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassist Devin Hoff, and drummer Scott Amendola put their original spin on the already idiosyncratic compositions of modern jazz icon Thelonious Monk. They’ll play music from their new CD and preview their Feb. 3 concert at the … Continued
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Bilingual voting rights, election issues, GOTV in the Asian Pacific Islander community. Dragon dancers, drummers, more at Lunar New Year event.
KPFA continues its day-long broadcast from the campus of San Francisco State University. Focus the Nation is the largest teach-in in US history.
