The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Biden issues new executive order on abortion; UC Berkeley confronted by activists as it tries to build on People’s Park; Election workers say they’re still subjected to abuse

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S.-China relations at a dangerous low following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit to Taiwan President Biden issues executive order to facilitate travel of Medicaid recipients to obtain abortions Standoff at People’s Park in Berkeley after UC tries … Continued


We talk with several artists and organizers about the upcoming Black Future’s Ball put on by East Oakland Youth Development Center. We talk about stimulating the Black mind and imagination and using our collective wisdom for liberation. Our guests include Selena Wilson, who heads up EOYODC, Refa 1, long-time aerosol artist of Dark Star Universe, … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – August 3, 2022

UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org.


Guest: Moustafa Bayoumi is a writer, journalist, and a professor at Brooklyn College.  He is the author of How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being Young and Arab in America, and a co-editor of The Edward Said Reader.  His latest piece in the Nation is Journey to Guantánamo: A Week in America’s Notorious Penal Colony. Feature … Continued