Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump celebrates rescue of F-15 aviator as he threatens massive attacks on Iran Tuesday; Artemis astronauts break distance record with lunar fly-by mission; Activists say Marin violating state sanctuary protections by referring residents to ICE; Assembly bill … Continued


Flashpoints

Phyllis Bennis Assesses the Current Dangers on a Possible Major War and Deep Loss of Life

Today on the Show: Phyllis Bennis, respected frontline expert on Israel Palestine, assesses the current dangers on a possible major war and deep loss of life; Also we s-peak with Richard Silverstein; Are more Jews standing against the Gaza/Palestine Genocide; And Anita Barrow is back with poetry based on the Gaza Genocide. An award winning … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Deefake with Sam Altman… The Dream Beyond Bars Film Festival

On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D brings together two powerful conversations that examine the role of storytelling in shaping our understanding of truth, power, and liberation. From the rise of artificial intelligence to grassroots community organizing in Oakland, both guests highlight how narrative control is becoming one of the defining struggles of … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – April 6, 2026

Trump’s Long and Loony Press Conference and How He Has Not “Decimated” Iran’s Anti-Aircraft Capacity We begin with Trump’s long press conference today ostensibly to congratulate himself for the daring and successful mission to rescue two downed pilots over Iran involving over a hundred aircraft with the loss off an F-15 E, 2 C-130/MC-130 transports, … Continued


What has the far right learned from the Frankfurt School? And what can we learn from Frankfurt School thinkers like Theodor Adorno and Herbert Marcuse to understand the appeal of the right? Paul Fleming sheds light on the fixation of conservatives like Christopher Rufo — who has set about remaking higher education — with cultural … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – Impeachment for All

Ralph welcomes international security expert Paul Rogers to discuss the US-Israeli war on Iran. Then, Ralph speaks to constitutional law experts Bruce Fein and John Bonifaz about their upcoming impeachment symposium. Paul Rogers is Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies in the Department of Peace Studies and International Relations at Bradford University, and an Honorary Fellow at the … Continued


UpFront (Replay)

Russia in the Dynamics of the War in Iran; Plus, Corona Calls

08:00 — Anthony D’Agostino, Professor of History at San Francisco State University, and an expert on the history of Russia. Author of many books including the Russian revolution and “The Rise of Global Powers: International Politics in the Era of World Wars” 33:00 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s … Continued