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East Bay Yesterday – February 18, 2026
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Aryanum of Anarchism Perspective talks about the recent uprisings and repression in Iran, the contribution of the last 9 years of protest, monarchist attempts to seize the momentum and the role of religion in the power of the regime
KPFA’s Public Forum is a three-week, listener-centered conversation hosted by Mitch Jeserich, creating space for honest, respectful dialogue during uncertain and volatile times. Through calls and emails, listeners are invited to share what’s happening in their lives, their communities, and the world around them, as KPFA opens the airwaves to the public voice.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – February 18, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber “Extremely Dangerous Situation”: Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict CFPB Staffer Alexis Goldstein Fired for Confronting DOGE Members, Announces Run for Congress Meet Analilia Mejía, Who Won NJ Congressional Primary After … Continued
Guest: Walter Riley is a civil rights lawyer and an activist who has spent decades in Oakland defending protesters and challenging police misconduct. His political organizing work dates back to the civil rights movement in the Jim Crow south. Image source: Wikimedia Commons — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: … Continued
Fund Drive Special: Luke Kemp on the History of Societal Collapse
8:00 — Luke Kemp is a research affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge.
Democracy Now! – February 18, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber “Extremely Dangerous Situation”: Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict CFPB Staffer Alexis Goldstein Fired for Confronting DOGE Members, Announces Run for Congress Meet Analilia Mejía, Who Won NJ Congressional Primary After … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – February 18, 2026
A Close Friend Who Worked With Jesse Jackson for 40 Years On Jesse’s Fight to Give Peace a Chance The Bloodbath at The Washington Post and Censorship at CBS The Trump/Republican Crackup Has Begun
Rhythm Machine – February 18, 2026
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Rhythm Machine with hosts Ryan and Oliver(o-live-e-ay) aka Excuse My French. Wednesdays 2am-5am, playing all things on the electronic dance music spectrum.