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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 17, 2023

Russian court sentences Kremlin critic to decades in prison for criticising Ukraine war. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy addresses debt ceiling at Wall Street speech. NY judge rules Trump civil trial for 1990s rape charge can continue. Oakland teachers vote whether to strike this week. Judge clears city of Oakland to clear large homeless encampment. 


Today on the show: We speak with the celebrated playwright and creator of Culture Clash, Richard Montoya  about a powerful new book, Jose Montoya’s Abundant Harvest that features the work of his father, Jose Montoya, artist, poet, and visionary. We’ll also feature an extended report on Palestine with Ziad Abbas and the Middle East Children’s … Continued


Caregivers are one of the most overlooked groups in the medical system, particularly when it comes to life-threatening and terminal illness. Family caregivers face the emotional pain of watching someone they love struggle with illness, the social stress of feeling isolated in their caregiving roles, and the physical strain of having to lift, pull, and … Continued


Guest 1: Alan Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus at Harvard Law School.  He is the author of several books including Get Trump: The Threat to Civil Liberties, Due Process, and Our Constitutional Rule of Law. Guest 2: John Nichols is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation Magazine. He is the … Continued


Law & Disorder

Democratic Cities From Sacramento to San Diego Crack Down on Homelessness; Plus, KPFA turns 74!

Residents of the homeless encampment at Wood street in Oakland have been targeted for eviction by the city, again. . Joining us to discuss is Talya Husbands-Hankin, known to many as ‘Boots’, is the founder of Love and Justice in the Streets. Check out the Love and Justice in the Streets website: https://www.loveandjusticeinthestreets.com/ Then we … Continued