East Bay Yesterday – April 24, 2024
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
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What insights into Israel/Palestine, and what visions for the region, were articulated by Edward Said? Under what conditions did the Palestinian-American scholar, critic, and activist believe reconciliation and a just coexistence are possible? Jonathan Graubart considers a number of Said’s assertions; he also brings up Ella Shohat’s claims about Zionism’s impact on Mizrahi Jews. (Encore presentation.) … Continued
Feather River Action! on Forest Fires and Clearcuts
An interview with Josh Hart of Feather River Action! About the US forest services plans to defoliate and sell for salvage large swaths of forest in the north east of so-called California. More info at FeatherRiverAction.org
Guest: Steve Coll is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Dean Emeritus of the Columbia Journalism School. Previously he was president of the public policy institute New America, in Washington, DC. He is an editor at The Economist in London and the author of several books, including The Bin Ladens, Private Empire, Directorate S, and his latest, The Achilles … Continued
Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) – April 24, 2024
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
Inspiring Black Women’s Speeches from the Civil War to the Twenty-first Century; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Jerry Law
Gathering an array of recognized names as well as new discoveries, our guest today Janet Dewart Bell, in her new book curates two centuries of stirring public addresses by Black women, from Harriet Tubman and Ella Baker to Barbara Lee and Barbara Jordan. These speakers explore ethics, morality, courage, authenticity, and leadership, highlighting Black women … Continued
Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial Continues; Plus, India Elections Begin
0:08 — Jeremy Stahl is Jurisprudence editor at Slate. 0:33 — Rishi Iyengar is a reporter at Foreign Policy, covering the intersection of geopolitics and technology. Prior to joining FP, he spent six years at CNN Business as India editor in New Delhi and a technology writer in San Francisco.
Democracy Now 6am – April 24, 2024
On today’s show: “Seder in the Streets to Stop Arming Israel”: 100s Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Near Schumer’s Home Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism” Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing Climate Activists Blockade Citigroup HQ in NYC to … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – April 24, 2024
Trump’s History of Using and Abusing Women We begin with the role The National Enquirer played in helping to elect Trump in 2016, which emerged from today’s testimony from the tabloid’s ex-publisher David Pecker, who operated a “catch and kill” policy of burying damaging stories about Trump and his extramarital affairs, including Trump’s sexual encounter … Continued
Rhythm Machine – April 24, 2024
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Rhythm Machine with hosts Ryan and Oliver(o-live-e-ay) aka Excuse My French. Wednesdays 2am-5am, playing all things on the electronic dance music spectrum.