APEX Express is a weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. On this episode, the Stop AAPI Hate Pacific Islander Advisory Council discuss a new report on anti–Pacific Islander … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump administration ending Minnesota ICE surge, locals and Dems remain skeptical; Measles outbreak spreading in South Carolina, as top administration health official urges “take the vaccine please”; SF Supervisors question PG&E over December blackouts that lasted days; … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Oakland’s Housing Crisis

On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D connects with longtime unhoused advocates Needa B and Satya to unpack the ongoing fallout from the delayed opening of the Phoenix Apartments, a 100 unit affordable housing development meant for low income and unhoused residents. Needa explains that multiple residents were approved through the county system, … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – February 12, 2026

  Today’s Senate Hearing Grills a White Supremacist, Racist, Homophobic Antisemite Trump Nominated to Interact With the UN and International Organizations We begin with the confirmation hearing today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for Jeremy Carl to become the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations in spite of his white supremacist, antisemitic and … Continued


Part One: Theatre Rhino Artistic Director discusses the company’s latest play, “Left Field,” which runs from February 19th to March 15th, as well as what’s happening in local theatre today.
Part Two: Award-winning filmmaker Todd Haynes discusses several of his films in this interview recorded in February 2025.
Also: Reviews of “They Orc Mountaintop” at Oakland Theatre Project and “The Cherry Orchard” at Marin Theatre.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.