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In this three-show series, Emiliano Lemus interviews Christopher and Katherine Parker about their book The Mycelial Healer, as well as their work in wild co-tending, and deep roots in Indigenous healing and ecology. Join us to hear about growing mushrooms at home, incorporating mycelia into your recipes, and fun mushroom science — then deepen into … Continued
On the right side of history
The BDS movement says “after weapons manufacturers, technology is arguably the second most complicit sector in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Palestine.” The Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah speaks with tech worker Alex Mitov about how he decided to resign from Dell over its role in Israel’s crimes against Palestinians. On February 11th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his sixth … Continued
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 17, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “Keep Hope Alive”: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President Bernie Sanders on Jesse Jackson: One of the Most Significant Political Leaders of “Last 100 Years” Jesse Jackson’s Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition When ICE Agents Lie: DOJ Drops Charges Against … Continued
Fund Drive Special: Christopher Mathias on Antifascist Organizing and Strategy
8:00 — Christopher Mathias is a journalist covering the far right. He was previously a senior reporter at HuffPost. His latest book is “To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right.”
Democracy Now! – February 17, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “Keep Hope Alive”: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President Bernie Sanders on Jesse Jackson: One of the Most Significant Political Leaders of “Last 100 Years” Jesse Jackson’s Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition When ICE Agents Lie: DOJ Drops Charges Against … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – February 17, 2026
The Contrast between AOC and Rubio’s Reception in Munich and the Possibility They Will be Running Against Each Other For President We begin with the contrast between Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s reception at the Munich Security Conference and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s, with AOC advocating for working class-centered politics and foreign policy while Rubio departed … Continued
Night Magic – February 17, 2026
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Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler
A Box of Toys – February 17, 2026
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A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued