Corruption in the capital, crypto in the age of Trump
Andrew Cockburn, author of Washington Is Burning, on “the spectacular greed at the heart of the nation’s political system” • Hadas Thier, author of this article, on crypto in the age of Trump
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This Way Out’s founding Coordinating Producer leaves a legacy of historic LGBTQ audio that begins more than a decade before the only internationally syndicated queer radio show debuted. This memorial tribute features his exclusive 1979 interview with San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and “Diminished Capacity,” his documentary on the aftermath of Milk’s assassination, and coverage of the first LGBTQ March on Washington (Part 1 of 2, produced by Lucia Chappelle and Brian DeShazor).
Lady Borton has spent many years living and working in Việt Nam, providing relief services during the war and collecting stories and history ever since — trying to make sense of the era, the place, the people — before the stories are lost to time or erasure. She wrote to me, “Because I don’t know … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – April 9, 2026
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! (Rebroadcast) – April 9, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines 10 Minutes, 100 Airstrikes: Israel Rejects Ceasefire for Lebanon, Kills 250+ in Massive Attack “The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power”: U. of Chicago Professor Robert Pape Can Gulf States Rely on U.S. Security Guarantees? How the War Empowers Iran & Remakes the Region Democracy Now! is a … Continued
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on Space and Space-Time
00:08 Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, associate professor of physics and astronomy as well as core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire. Her new book is The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry and the Cosmic Dream Boogie. Her Bay Area book event will be Tuesday, April 21, at 7:PM, at Bookshop West … Continued
Democracy Now! – April 9, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines 10 Minutes, 100 Airstrikes: Israel Rejects Ceasefire for Lebanon, Kills 250+ in Massive Attack “The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power”: U. of Chicago Professor Robert Pape Can Gulf States Rely on U.S. Security Guarantees? How the War Empowers Iran & Remakes the Region Democracy Now! is a … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – April 9, 2026
On today’s show: Both the Arsonist and the Fire Brigade, Trump Celebrates His Ceasefire Deal as “A Total Victory 100%” While Iran Says They Dealt the Enemy “A Crushing Defeat” We begin with a last-minute two week ceasefire between the US and Iran just as Trump was poised to end Iranian civilization and assess … Continued
Non-fiction Music – April 9, 2026
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A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – April 9, 2026
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Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!