The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 8, 2023 President Biden designates national monument at Grand Canyon. Major storms slam eastern US, killing at least two and knocking out power.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden designates national monument at Grand Canyon. Major storms slam eastern US, killing at least two and knocking out power. Vice President Harris announces new construction labor rules increasing pay. Trump holds New Hampshire rally, slams … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – August 8, 2023

Have Putin and Xi Handed a Strategic Opportunity to the West We begin with the possibility that Putin’s disastrous invasion and Xi’s mismanagement of the pandemic have opened a narrow window of strategic opportunity for the West. Joining us is Mathew Burrows, a distinguished fellow and program lead for Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy and the Strategic … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now 9am – August 8, 2023

On Today’s Show: Is Biden Risking War with Iran as U.S. Deploys Marines to Guard Commercial Ships in the Persian Gulf? Will Biden Stop Texas from Separating Asylum-Seeking Families at Border Under Operation Lone Star? “Broken System”: NYC Says It Has No More Room for Asylum Seekers as Advocates Demand Long-Term Shelter Will Abu Ghraib Torture Victims … Continued