East Bay Yesterday – May 3, 2023
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
A number of things are bad for your health. Is economic inequality one of them? According to Stephen Bezruchka, U.S. population health lags behind that of dozens of other countries for two main reasons: extreme economic inequality and a lack of government support directed at early life. (Encore presentation.) Stephen Bezruchka, Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19’s Health … Continued
On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with abolitionist Alex Vitale, author of the new book, The End of Policing. In our discussion, we look at the abolitionist movement one year after the George Floyd uprising, with Vitale arguing that we have seen a massive shift, both in terms of gains made by the movement … Continued
Part I. Life and Death of Homosexuals under the Nazi Regime Guest: David Fernbach is a freelance writer, editor and translator. His publications and translations include the three-volume edition of Karl Marx’s Political Writings, The Spiral Path: a gay contribution to human survival, and The Men With the Pink Triangle: The True, Life-and-Death Story of … Continued
On Today’s Show: Supreme Court: Are New Ethics Rules Needed as Gorsuch, Roberts & Thomas Face Questions over Finances? Debt Ceiling: Economist James K. Galbraith Warns GOP Proposal Would Gut Social Safety Net “We’re in Crisis”: Texas Democrats Demand Gun Control After Another AR-15 Mass Shooting Kills 5
0:08 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. His most recent book is Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power 0: 25 — Sara Starr-Cho is a registered nurse at Behavioral Health Center in Concord and a member of California Nurses Association. 0:33 — Zachariah Mampilly is a professor at … Continued
On Today’s Show: Supreme Court: Are New Ethics Rules Needed as Gorsuch, Roberts & Thomas Face Questions over Finances? Debt Ceiling: Economist James K. Galbraith Warns GOP Proposal Would Gut Social Safety Net “We’re in Crisis”: Texas Democrats Demand Gun Control After Another AR-15 Mass Shooting Kills 5
We begin with the looming date of June the first when, if the debt ceiling is not raised, the United States will default on its debts and suffer untold self-inflicted damage to its economy and the lives of its citizens, to the US dollar and to the global economy. We discuss how Biden and the … Continued
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Latin and Reggae mix with Pedro Reyes and Guests.
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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