Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   The Supreme Court clears the way for Alabama to carry out the first prisoner execution using nitrogen gas.  Mother of a Michigan school shooter who killed four students was put on trial today for ignoring his … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

San Jose Racist Cop Scandal and Sekou Odinga

We speak with Adante Pointer about the San Jose racist cop scandal and later Mumia Abu-Jamal talks about the life and legacy of Sekou Odinga. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.


The Visionary Activist Show

The Visionary Activist Show – Brigid ~ Trickster Peace-maker

Caroline welcomes Owen Ó Súilleabháin, and Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue, that we honor/welcome Brigid – Trickster Peace-maker…. Uranus Nature’s evolutionary trickster genius be stationing, so the auguries be welcoming woofy… to bring necessary miracles, to cool out the conflagration…. Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue is an herbalist, writer, and teacher, and an initiated Priest in two traditions. He lives in … Continued


Jane Smiley discusses her most recent novel, “A Dangerous Business,” now out in trade paperback. And in an interview from 2016, Harlan Coben talks about his writing career and his then most recent book, “Fool Me Once,” now a Netflix miniseries. Also: Review of “The Wiz” at the Golden Gate Theatre through February 11, 2024. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


Law & Disorder

Oakland Re-examines Operation Ceasefire; State Terror Roundup; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Elizabeth Carter

We start today’s show with our State Terror Roundup. Then, in Oakland, the city has been examining the potential for reintroducing a former police program called Operation Ceasefire. It’s a carrot and stick program, where the Police Department identifies people they believe to be violent, offer them social services and support structures while also threatening … Continued