Part 1. Latin America Current Trends Guest: Miguel Tinker-Salas is Emeritus Professor of History and Chicana/o Latina/o Studies at Pomona College.  He is an expert on the political and social issues of Latin America and the author of several books including, Venezuela: What Everyone Needs to Know; and The Enduring Legacy: Oil, Culture and Society in Venezuela.  Part … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now 9am – August 30, 2023

On Today’s Show: Biden vs. Big Pharma: Medicare to Begin Negotiations to Lower Price of 10 Costly Drugs & Insulin Progressive Dems Visit Latin America Seeking “New Path” After Decades of U.S. Interference Texas Rep. Greg Casar Condemns Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Dangerous Stunts” at the Border “Modern Form of Slavery”: Haitians at Dominican Sugar Plantations … Continued


Law & Disorder

Vocal Theater Part 2: Diamonds and Bullets; Plus, Resistance in Residence Artist Leelee Jackson

On today’s show, we share Part 2 of Diamonds and Bullets, an all vocal theatrical experience produced by Oakland-based arts and consulting company Edutainment for Equity, to provoke greater understanding and empathy for the statement “Black Lives Matter”.  It features music of Bay Area Hip Hop Vocal Ensemble Antique Naked Soul, headed by songwriter and … Continued


UpFront

Idalia hits Florida; Ned BlackHawk on The Rediscovery of America

00:08 Hurricane Idalia makes landfall as a Category 3 storm Mitch Perry is Senior Reporter with the nonprofit newsroom The Florida Phoenix. He joined us from St Petersburg. Kasha Patel is the deputy weather editor for the Capital Weather Gang at The Washington Post, covering weather, climate change and the environment. 00:33 The Rediscovery of America … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now 6am – August 30, 2023

On Today’s Show: Biden vs. Big Pharma: Medicare to Begin Negotiations to Lower Price of 10 Costly Drugs & Insulin Progressive Dems Visit Latin America Seeking “New Path” After Decades of U.S. Interference Texas Rep. Greg Casar Condemns Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Dangerous Stunts” at the Border “Modern Form of Slavery”: Haitians at Dominican Sugar Plantations … Continued


Chocolate Beats Radio

Chocolate Beats Radio – August 30, 2023

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Tune in to the Afro Diasporic sounds of Chocolate Beats Radio. Smooth, mellow, uplifting vibes to elevate and rejuvenate the soul. Bringing you unique blends of World Music, Soul, Gospel, Conscience Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, Afro Beats, Rare Grooves and more… for your journey into the Afro Future. Hosted by Idris Hassan every Wednesday from … Continued