Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Aid flows to Ebola-stricken region, US to divert exposed Americans to Kenya clinic instead of specialized clinics in US; Progressive lawmakers back Steyer for CA governor, as many voters remain suspicious of billionaire candidate’s massive campaign spending; … Continued


Flashpoints

Pink-Notes Co-Host Cynthia Papermaster is Joined by Code-Pink Cofounder, Jodie Evans

Today on the show: PINK NOTES: our weekly collaboration with Code/Pink : Today Pink-Notes co-host Cynthia Papermaster is joined by Code-Pink Cofounder, Jodie Evans, who has been subpoenaed by the feds over a Code-Pink humanitarian trip to Cuba in March 2026; Also Jorge Torres, campaign director and community organizer with NDLON, the national day Labor … Continued


Beginning around the 48 minute mark, the conversation moves beyond campaign endorsements and into a broader discussion about political strategy, representation, and the future of grassroots organizing in California and across the country. Dr. Melina Abdullah challenges listeners to think beyond the traditional Democratic versus Republican framework. She argues that voters should support candidates they … Continued


British novelist and essayist John Lanchester discusses his latest novel, “Look What You Made Me Do,” a satirical psychological thriller, along with his essays on Artificial Intelligence and generation gaps. Also: Reviews of “Pictures from Home’ at Marin Theatre through May 31st and “Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” at San Francisco Playhouse through June 27th. Produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


Was Barney Frank a political hero, a lightning rod—or both? Following the death of the trailblazing gay former Congressmember on May 19, Lucia Chappelle explores the triumphs, tensions, and contradictions behind one of the most influential and debated LGBTQ political figures in U.S. history. Included are recollections from Andy Humm, Ann Northrop of GayUSA and journalist Karen Ocamb (Substack: LGBTQ+ Freedom Fighters). Archive audio from This Way Out archives.