Cover to Cover – April 7, 2026
A celebration of the art of poetry and prose with Jovelyn Richards.
Featured Episode
Spring invites movement, clearing, and renewal. In this episode, Renée Camila traces four vital currents of seasonal health: the cleansing of blood, the stirring of digestion, the awakening of lymph, and the gentle nourishment of the adrenals and nervous system. Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. Additionally hosted by Sam Roberts and … Continued
Capitalism has generated vast amounts of wealth by spreading around the world. But as Timothy Mitchell argues, profits are made not just across space but also time, by stealing from future generations, including through military spending. The political theorist and historian of the Middle East reflects on the ways that capitalism consumes the future. Timothy … Continued
A pro-Israeli extremist was arrested in a plot to firebomb the home of an outspoken New York City activist for Palestinian liberation. Host Ali Abunimah speaks with Nerdeen Kiswani, who is taking the far-right extremist group Betar USA to court. Their campaign of harassment against her included cash bounties offered to anyone who would physically harm her, and repeated … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – April 7, 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 7, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Report from Tehran: “Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath” Juan González: “Latinx Freedom” Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10 “A Moral Obscenity”: White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII Democracy Now! is a daily national … Continued
Cat Brooks talks to Nana Gyamfi about Birthright Citizenship, the 14th Amendment and the implications of the Trump administration trying to reverse these rights. Nana Gyamfi is the Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration or BAJI. Anniversary of Murder of Bobby Hutton with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. is a … Continued
Trump Threatens to Attack “a Whole Civilization” in Iran; Plus, Unpacking Near Lowest Sierras Snowpack Levels on Record
08:00 — Omid Memarian is the Director of Communications at DAWN and also serves as the organization’s Senior Iran Analyst. He has previously worked as a journalist and human rights professional. 33:00 — Eugene Cordero is professor of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University.
Democracy Now! – April 7, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Report from Tehran: “Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath” Juan González: “Latinx Freedom” Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10 “A Moral Obscenity”: White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII Democracy Now! is a daily national … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – April 7, 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