Background Briefing

Background Briefing – May 6, 2024

The House Speaker Uses an Antisemitic Trope Blaming George Soros as he Launches Hearings on Antisemitism on Campuses We begin with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton referring to the pro-Palestinian student encampments as “the little Gazas that have risen up on campuses across America,” which he dismissed as “disgusting cesspools of antisemitic hate full of pro-Hamas … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Life Or Death Foods

Ralph welcomes back medical journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jean Carper to elaborate on her latest book, 100 LIFE OR DEATH FOODS: A Scientific Guide to Which Foods Prolong Life or Kill You Prematurely. Plus, the latest news about Boeing and the UAW.  


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now 6am – May 6, 2024

On today’s show: “Criminal Act”: Israel Bans Al Jazeera, Largest International News Org. in Gaza, Ahead of Rafah Invasion “They Are Starving,” Says Doctor Back from Gaza; World Food Programme Warns North in “Full-Blown Famine” Revolt on Campus: Protests over Gaza Disrupt Graduation Ceremonies as Police Crack Down on Encampments  


Background Briefing (Monday, 5am)

Background Briefing (Monday, 5am) – May 6, 2024

The House Speaker Uses an Antisemitic Trope Blaming George Soros as he Launches Hearings on Antisemitism on Campuses We begin with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton referring to the pro-Palestinian student encampments as “the little Gazas that have risen up on campuses across America,” which he dismissed as “disgusting cesspools of antisemitic hate full of pro-Hamas … Continued


Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – May 6, 2024

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued