Letters and Politics – January 15, 2024
A look at burning political issues and debates and their historical context within the US and worldwide, hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
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Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) – January 15, 2024
On today’s show: MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
For MLK Day – From Segregated Childhood to a Life Dedicated to Justice w/ Wade Hudson; Plus, Resistance in Residence Artist Amara Tabor Smith
Born in 1946 in Mansfield, Louisiana, our guest today came of age against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. His close-knit family watched as the country grappled with desegregation; as the Klan targeted the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama; and as systemic racism struck across the nation and in their hometown. We … Continued
MLK Day Special
Several excerpts from recordings of Martin Luther King Jr. (and one of Coretta Scott King) from KPFA’s archives.
Democracy Now 6am – January 15, 2024
On today’s show: MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Background Briefing (Monday, 5am) – January 15, 2024
Will Strikes Against the Houthis Scuttle the Saudi Peace Deal to End a War in Yemen MbS Started in 2015? We begin with continued strikes by the US and UK against Houthi targets in Yemen and assess what impact they will have on the peace talks close to ending the civil war that was started … Continued
Setting the Standard 2 – January 15, 2024
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A mix of la raza, reggae, jazz and politically conscious music.
Setting the Standard – January 15, 2024
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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued
Motown on Mondays – January 14, 2024
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Motown On Mondays (MOM) was born out of a love of Soul Music – plain and simple!
I Had That Tape – Music For Cold And/or Rainy Weather
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