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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 29, 2023 Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, residents told to evacuate ahead of arrival.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, residents told to evacuate ahead of arrival. Wildfires burn out-of-control in Northeast Greece, firefighters from across Europe fight blaze. Biden Administration announces negotiations with drugs makers on prices for 10 popular prescriptions. Labor … Continued

Flashpoints

Flashpoints – August 29, 2023

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Today on the show: Flashpoints celebrates the Chicano moratorium and the life and times of radical Chicano journalist, Ruben Salazar, who was murdered by an LA Sheriff’s deputy 53 years ago today, during the Chicano protests against the war.  We’ll feature a variety of interviews, including Ron Lopez, professor of Latino and Chicano studies at … Continued

Background Briefing

Background Briefing – August 29, 2023

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Today’s Pentagon Announcement to Deploy Thousands of Drones and AI Robotic Warfare Platforms Against China Within Two Years We begin with the announcement today by the Pentagon of an ambitious new program to build and deploy within two years, thousands of drones and robotic warfare platforms operating on AI that will counter China’s defenses along … Continued

Against the Grain

“Unfree” Labor in Immigration Detention

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In many immigration holding facilities, detainees can choose to work for wages. But is the language of choice in this context misleading? Katie Bales deploys the concept of unfree labor to explain what’s going on within what she calls the immigration industrial complex. She emphasizes the historical and geopolitical factors that compel many detainees to agree … Continued

Law & Disorder

Vocal Theater Part 1: Diamonds and Bullets; Plus, Resistance in Residence Artist Leelee Jackson

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On today’s feature, we share Part 1 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