We speak with comedian, political pundit, and author W. Kamau Bell about the new book he co-authored with NY Times bestseller Kate Shatz called Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book. This is an ambitious project which seeks to be an effective tool for those who wish to turn the tide on racism, without being overly … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – September 26, 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: Adam Hochschild is the author of eleven books, including the contemporary classics King Leopold’s Ghost and To End All Wars (both finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award), Spain in Our Hearts (a New York Times bestseller), and Bury the Chains (a finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the Los … Continued


Law & Disorder

Fund drive special: Patrisse Cullors’ Abolitionist Handbook

In today’s episode, Patrisse Cullors discusses her experience as co-founder of Black Lives Matter after her departure from the BLM Global Foundation. We also take a deep dive into her book, An Abolitionist’s Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World. Today, our fund drive special focuses on prisons and mass incarceration. We start … Continued