Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Iran shoots down F-15 fighter, Trump hints escalation, as war threatens regional health and world energy, food security; East Bay congressmember Lateefah Simon blasts billion-dollar a day war, Trump budget requests; State AG Bonta sues to block … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: We catch up with former CIA analyst Ray McGovern about Trump’s war in Iran. Then we feature an interview Executive producer Dennis Bernstein did with the editor of the The Palestinian Chronicles, Ramzy Baroud. Finally we discuss the Trump administration’s attacks on worker’s rights, women’s rights and equality with Jessica Ramey Stender … Continued
On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D sat down with filmmaker Renee Moncada and Grammy winning producer Thomas McElroy to talk about Sons of the Sweet Science, a new documentary series that shines a light on Oakland’s deep boxing culture, family bonds, and the larger meaning behind the sport. Framed through a distinctly Bay … Continued
A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences.
What if the reason we know so much about the Beatles isn’t just fandom… but neurodiversity? Tune in to Pushing Limits this Friday as we explore the Beatles through the eyes of people on the autism spectrum. Unlike most musical acts, there are dozens of books and countless YouTube videos documenting everything from flights the … Continued
Covering the movements, issues and people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang. Sign up for program alerts and sneak peeks from Making Contact at: http://ow.ly/1FkV30aq1z2
First up, I sit down with educator and author Allison Butler to talk about her latest book: The Judgment of Gender: How Women are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture. Allison dissects this seeming contradiction of both centering and silencing women. We dive into some history to orient us in the present, consider the intersections … Continued
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
A weekly public affairs show that delivers news and views about the most important environmental issues in California and globally.
This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses the flaws in the argument that profit is an appropriate, just return to the risk taken by a capitalist who invests. The critique focuses on (1) what it means that a capitalist can withhold means of production from production, and (2) how workers, their families, and communities … Continued
