Guest: John Nichols is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation Magazine. He is the author of many books including his latest, It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, co written with Senator Bernie Sanders.  His latest piece in the Nations is Sinéad O’Connor Always Knew That Black Lives Mattered. The singer, who died on Wednesday, … Continued


Law & Disorder

Intimacy as Space for Abolitionist Struggle; Plus, Resistance in Residence Artist Ayodele Nzinga

Understanding the history of prisons in Canada in their relationship to settler colonialism and anti-Black racism, El Jones observes how intimacy becomes tied up in state violence at carceral sites through mechanisms such as prison visits, strip searches and managing community contact with incarcerated people.  On today’s show, we’re in conversation with El Jones discussing … Continued


Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – July 31, 2023

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued