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UpFront – December 8, 2023
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now 6am – December 8, 2023
On today’s show: “We Want Freedom”: Refaat Alareer, Gaza Scholar & Activist Killed by Israeli Strike, in His Own Words “If I Must Die”: IDF Strike Kills Gaza Scholar Refaat Alareer; Friend Pays Tribute & Reads His Poem COP28 Activists Say Palestine Solidarity Protests Calling for Ceasefire Face Severe Restrictions Exclusive: Indigenous Climate Activist Jacob … Continued
Background Briefing – December 8, 2023
A Meaningless Debate in a Democratic Ritual That Avoided Discussing Our Endangered Democracy We begin with the last of the Republican presidential candidates’ debate which was on a lesser known network NewsNation and featured the final four Christie, DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy challenging Trump who was not on the debate stage and is way ahead … Continued
Puzzling Evidence – December 8, 2023
Deranged “edits” segue into a cascade of echoing glossolaliac madness, the voicing of lyric ruminations from the free-falling brains of disintegrating personalities.
Over the Edge – December 8, 2023
Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air, consisting of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the continuous audio collage continues.
Betty’s Night In – December 7, 2023
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Whether you’re in your living room, at your desk, on the couch or on the freeway, Betty’s got a free-form mix of music for staying in or venturing out. New and classic Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Pop, R&B — sprinkled with a some Jazz, International, and Classical sounds. Come hang out on your terrestrial radio or … Continued
The Bonnie Simmons Show – December 7, 2023
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Bonnie Simmons presents a unique mix of singer/songwriter folk, rock, soul, country, and R&B.
APEX Express – 12.07.2023: Re-Air of Queers for a FREE PALESTINE
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. DESCRIPTION: Shenaaz and Saba of Queer Crescent and Cynthia, Kaiyah, and A of Lavender Phoenix join Cheryl for this week’s episode of APEX … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Secretary General urges Security Council to call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Texas judge allows woman with fetus with terminal diagnosis to have abortion. Former President Trump appeals ruling denying him immunity from criminal prosecution. House … Continued