We have been devastated to see intentional attacks on Gaza’s medical infrastructure by Israel and even more mortified to see western medical communities response of indifference and even in some cases support for what zionists say is Israel’s right to defend itself. Not all medical professionals however have taken that stance. Joining us to discuss … Continued
On Monday, the world will honor the birthday of one of the greatest leaders of all time – Dr Martin Luther King Jr. For many, the legacy people celebrate is white washed and sanitized. King was a revolutionary, who believed in interrupting business as usual and had the courage to stand up to white supremacy … Continued
The Black Panther Party’s Oakland Community School is turning 50 this Saturday and theres an event to celebrate it. We are joined this morning by Fredrika Newton – the Co-founder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation, former Black Panther Party member, and widow of Dr. Minister Huey P. Newton, as well as Gregory Lewis … Continued
On today’s show, first – a recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has begun. This comes alongside the ongoing recall efforts of Alameda County’s District Attorney Pamela Price and is reflective of right wing efforts across the country to draw progressive cities to the right and build a voting base ahead of the 2024 … Continued
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Deaths resulting from interactions with the US criminal legal system are a public health emergency, but the scope of this issue is intentionally ignored by the very systems that are supposed to be tracking these fatalities. We don’t know how many people die in custody each year, whether in an encounter with police on the … Continued
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky discusses the year in theatre in the Bay Area in 2023, plus a top ten list and two honorable mentions.
Pinkwashing and purplewashing are tools of Israeli propaganda that build a narrative around the Jewish state as a haven for women and queer people. The zionist arguments for these themes include statements like: Hamas would kill queer people or trans people, and that on the far opposite side Israel’s legal system protects those groups. It’s … Continued
Israel has killed at least 22,600 people in Gaza and 57,910 have been wounded, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, since early October. Thousands more are feared dead under the rubble left behind by airstrikes. In Israel, the death toll from Hamas’ attack stands at 1,139. Today we start on the latest events, Israel’s expansion … Continued
From the Probabilities Archive: Robert B. Parker (1932-2010), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded June 13, 1992 while on tour for the Spenser novel, “Double Deuce.” In the interview, Parker discusses his career up to that point, the TV series Spenser for Hire and A Man Called Hawk, and his views on his characters of Spenser, Hawk and Susan Silverman.
