The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Peace activists urge Biden administration to purse diplomacy with Russia over Ukraine; California quietly approves PG&E safety plan that forces rate payers to cover wildfire claims; Oakland Unified School District proposes closing 19 schools – February 1, 2022

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Russia: U.S. ignored its security concerns, but open to continued talks about Ukraine and NATO. Peace activists rally in San Francisco demanding a U.S. diplomatic solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict. Wildfire survivors oppose state approval of P.G.&E safety … Continued


Flashpoints

Over 100 National and Regional U.S. Organizations urging President Biden “To End the U.S. Role in Escalating the Dangerous Tensions with Russia”.

Today on the show: Over 100 national and regional U.S. organizations release a joint statement urging President Biden “to end the U.S. role in escalating the dangerous tensions with Russia over Ukraine: Also Celebrated Troubadour, human rights activist, and Flashpoints contributor, Francisco Herrera, fighting for the children and for the life of Julian Assange: Also … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

The Murder of Isaiah Williams by Las Vegas Police

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We speak with the mother and members of the organization More Than A Hashtag about the killing of 19-year-old Isaiah Tyree Williams by Las Vegas police. https://linktr.ee/morethanahashtaglv https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2022/jan/13/metro-man-killed-in-shootout-with-police-not-targe/


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – February 1, 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.


Talkies

Obstacle Course

The threatened death of Roe V. Wade would actually not change much for most women seeking abortions today, claim the authors of “Obstacle Course”, which exposes the reality of the struggle to exercise the right to choose.  Hosted by Kris Welch.