Today on the show: The multiple dangers of Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs) like Humana. Also, one woman’s battle for prisoners rights and protections: and the brutalities of the Remain in Mexico Policy, which Biden is about to reinstitute
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Social Media’s Impact on Gang Activities and Youth Identity and Poor News Network
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Social Media is a huge part of everyday life, impacting Americans in both positive and negative manners. On today’s show we speak with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton of SAFE Lab about the role social media plays in the facilitation of youth behavior and gang violence. Guests: Dr. Professor Desmond Upton Patton’s research uses qualitative and computational data … Continued
UpFront PM – December 2, 2021
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.
The Visionary Activist Show – Astro*Divinatory Dark o’ Moon
Caroline hosts long-time divinatory ally Heather Roan Robbins, at the Dark o’ Moon at Dark o’ Year! Heather Roan Robbins has practiced as a ceremonialist, counselor, and astrologer for 40 years with a commitment to making real and quality astrology accessible to the public. Heather is the creator of the Starcodes Astro-Oracle Deck and is … Continued
The great Broadway composer lyricist Stephen Sondheim died on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Today’s program starts with a 2011 interview with the Broadway legend, recorded for the second volume of his collection of lyrics, “Look! I Made a Hat.” That’s followed by an interview with Broadway performer Nancy Opel, who is currently in “A Christmas Carol” at the Golden Gate Theatre. The weekly theater review looks at “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley,” now at Marin Theatre Company. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Two election observers from the Progressive International, Matt Kierkegaard and David Adler, report on Honduras and Chile, which have been choosing new presidents. And Sarah Lustbader, a public defender in NYC, explores why trials (like Kyle Rittenhouse’s) can’t bear the political weight we expect of them. Photo credit: Nick Youngson on Wikimedia
Roe v. Wade! Town Crier!
Supreme Court storm clouds gather over a woman’s right to choose. We get the latest. PLUS: poet Raymond Nat Turner, the Town Crier.Hosted by Kris Welch.
Democracy Now – December 2, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
On today’s show: 0:08 – We discuss arguments heard by the Supreme Court on the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health which could challenge the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade with Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady), Senior Editor of Law and Policy at Rewire News and co-host of the podcast Boom! Lawyered. 0:34 – Alastair Bland (@allybland), … Continued
Democracy Now – December 2, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.