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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Monster storm hits Northern California, prompting Gov Newsom to declare a state of emergency; CA Republican Kevin McCarthy falls short after six rounds of voting to choose a new House Speaker; North Bay homeless advocates call for more emergency shelter

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A monster storm is hitting Northern California this evening – there are already reports of downed trees and flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency, as much of the state prepared for an intense … Continued

Flashpoints

Flashpoints – January 4, 2023

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Today on the show: Harvey Wasserman calls for an end to rough tackle Football. Also, are the republicans so far gone, the democrats are getting a free ride on their breakdowns and failures? And Oh my Godess Creator, the Amazing Sherry Glasser is back for another edition of Chickionary: Taking the Dick out of Dictionary

Hard Knock Radio

Democrats Retaining Control of the Senate and The Passing of Music Legends Anita Pointer and Fred White

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We speak with Sean Ryan from Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s Office about Capitol Hill and the new speaker of the house 2023. Later Davey speaks with music historian Rickey Vincent about the passing of music legends, Anita Marie Pointer and Fred White. Ms. Pointer was a founding member of Pointer Sisters and Mr. White was the … Continued

Against the Grain

The War on the Industrial Workers of the World

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The Industrial Workers of the World, or Wobblies, are celebrated on the left for their militant opposition to capitalism, their broad church unionism across race and gender lines, and their ability to organize migrant and other precarious workers. As Ahmed White documents, they were crushed by unprecedented violence and vigilantism, which cast a long shadow … Continued

Letters and Politics

The History of The Speaker and Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations

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Part 1: The History of the Speaker Guest: Steven S. Smith is the Kate M. Gregg Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences and Professor of Political Science at Washington University. He is the author of such books as Politics over Process: Partisan Conflict and Post-Passage Processes in the U.S. Congress and The Senate Syndrome: The Evolution … Continued