The Bonnie Simmons Show – June 4, 2026
Bonnie Simmons presents a unique mix of singer/songwriter folk, rock, soul, country, and R&B.
Featured Episode
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. Tonight’s APEX Express show is focused on food justice and Asian America. First, Host Miko Lee talks with artist Macy Tran … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House rejects Lebanon War Powers Act, a day after approving Iran War Powers Act; Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies in House a day after refusing to say whether Trump gets immunity from IRS audits; Trial arguments close Friday … Continued
Celebrating Barbara Lubin Day and PINK NOTES
We celebrate Barbara Lubin Day, and remember the great work Barbara did as the co-founder of the Middle East Children’s Alliance, fighting against Genocide in Palestine when most folks didn’t have a clue about the brutal treatment of Palestinians. And PINK NOTES, our weekly collaboration with Code/Pink. We’ll be joined by PINK NOTES co-host, Cynthia … Continued
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with homeless advocate Needa B to discuss troubling allegations surrounding Mandela House, a transitional housing facility located on the border of West Oakland and Emeryville. The conversation examined whether public funds intended to support unhoused residents are being used effectively and whether vulnerable people are receiving … Continued
Background Briefing – June 4, 2026
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
The Great De-Bamboozling
Speak Truth- Be Power! The Great De-Bamboozling – Liberating Language Lucidity… & the astro*mytho°politico guiding narrative assignment Caroline weaves myriad story complexity guides : Ahana Sharma (why do we say “Middle East”) U.S. Getting schooled by Iranian Lego News, Lego News real origins of this Country ,with Resistance History Prof – Tad Stormer, Iranian … Continued
Helen Benedict, Columbia Profesysor of Journalism and author of the novel, “The Soldier’s House,” about the lives of Iraqi refugees in America in 2010, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Also: A review of “The Lunchbox” at Berkeley Rep through July 5, 2026.
Two views of the right: the sordid side of “respectable,” and Trump’s court intellectuals
David Austin Walsh, author of Taking America Back, on the relationship between the kooks and respectables on the right • Laura Field, author of Furious Minds, on the intellectual wing of Trumpism [rebroadcast of a January 29, 2026, show]
Our Pride Season series starts with samples from our upcoming month of specials, with Los Angeles Poet Laureate Brian Sonia-Wallace and series producers Emma Shulman and Abigail DeRoberts.