U.S. higher education is in the grips of a new McCarthyism over criticisms of Israel. Sociologist William Robinson, himself the target of an unsuccessful campaign by the Anti-Defamation League, considers reports that the Israeli state is directly intervening to stoke repression on U.S. campuses and in U.S. society. He also discusses the political economic conjuncture … Continued


Part I. Understanding Secretary Mayorkas’ Impeachment Guest: Frank O. Bowman III is a law professor, legal historian, and former federal and state prosecutor.  He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri, currently he is a Visiting Scholar at Colorado College. His most recent book is High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of … Continued


Law & Disorder

New Chief of Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention; Effort to Cancel Oakland’s Shotspotter Contract; Plus Berkeley Tenant Organizing

Oakland has a new chief of the department of violence prevention. Joining us is the new Chief, Holly Joshi. Then, shotspotter may be on the chopping block in Oakland – as it is in several cities across the country. Joining us to discuss is Brian Hofer, the Executive Director of Secure Justice, a non-profit that advocates … Continued


City Cat Radio

City Cat Radio – April 17, 2024

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City Cat Radio, the weekly radio program of Oakland’s own DJ/Producer/Engineer DJ HENROC, is designed to celebrate plain old good music including Soul, Roots, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afro Beat, Funk, House and Underground Hip Hop. For nearly 25yrs, DJ HENROC has played at some the world’s premier venues and has collected music from all musical … Continued