Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – June 29, 2023
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
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Guest: Geoffrey R. Stone is the Edward H. Levi Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He is the author and co-author of several books including his latest, A Legacy of Discrimination: The Essential Constitutionality of Affirmative Action co-authored with Lee C. Bollinger. photo (c): Anthony Quintano, 2022. Creative Commons Attribution 2.0
Democracy Now 9am – June 29, 2023
On Today’s Show: After Failed Mutiny in Russia, U.S. Sanctions Wagner Funders as Fighters Remain in Africa & Syria Canadian Climate Activist: Big Oil Is Fueling Fires. We Must Stop Funding New Fossil Fuel Pipelines “Climate Silence”: Corporate Media Still Failing to Link Wildfires & Extreme Weather to Climate Crisis Meet One of the Teens … Continued
Executive misuses domestic violence resources; Plus, the unhappy anniversary of the Dobbs decision
On today’s show we talk with journalist Scott Morris about his recent article in the Vallejo Sun detailing how SafeQuest Solano, the largest provider of domestic violence services, rented a house to an executive for $1 per year instead of providing crucial housing to victims of domestic violence. Read the investigation at https://www.vallejosun.com/solano-nonprofit-executive-lived-in-domestic-violence-safe-house-rented-from-city-of-fairfield/ This week … Continued
Attacks on Trans Rights and the Role of Mainstream Media in Perpetuating Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric
0:08 — Imara Jones is the creator of TransLash Media, a cross-platform, non-profit journalism and narrative organization working to shift the current culture of hostility towards transgender people in the US. Tuck Woodstock is a journalist and educator based in Brooklyn. A co-founder of Sylveon Consulting, and host of the podcast Gender Reveal.
Democracy Now 6am – June 29, 2023
On Today’s Show: After Failed Mutiny in Russia, U.S. Sanctions Wagner Funders as Fighters Remain in Africa & Syria Canadian Climate Activist: Big Oil Is Fueling Fires. We Must Stop Funding New Fossil Fuel Pipelines “Climate Silence”: Corporate Media Still Failing to Link Wildfires & Extreme Weather to Climate Crisis Meet One of the Teens … Continued
Background Briefing with Ian Masters – June 29, 2023
We begin with an alarming report from the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration that finds over $200 billion from the PPP and Covid relief funds was stolen and went to fraudsters. It is likely that up to 17% of Covid relief funds ended up with scammers with additional losses of $28 billion from … Continued
Non-fiction Music – June 29, 2023
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A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – June 29, 2023
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Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!
The Nightcap – June 28, 2023
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Two hours of musical evening eclecticism that are the vibe you didn’t know you needed to round out your Wednesday night. Indie, soul, electro, and so much more.