Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden releases 1,684 page, $1.75 Build Back Better Act without paid leave or most Medicare expansions. Democrats hammer oil and gas CEO’s at hearing on industry’s role in causing the climate crisis and efforts to … Continued


Today on the Show: Francisco Herrera joins us to talk about the fight to protect and franchise Domestic Workers and Day Laborers; Also asylum seekers rescued at the last minute in the midst of an improper deportation by the Biden Administration; And we’ll feature an in-depth update on Afghanistan since the deadly US pull out. … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – October 28, 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

The Visionary Activist Show – Dangerous, Beautiful Assignment

Trauma transformed into “Dangerous, Beautiful Assignment.”Caroline welcomes Dr Karen Gedney, author of “30 Years Behind Bars”…Redemptive cultural medicine, brought to us by those who have navigated the Underworld to “against all odds,” bring back the Medicine of ingenious altruism, to be born in all our hearts. Her remarkable memoir: her dedication to healing lead her … Continued


Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Richard Powers returns to talk about his latest novel, “Bewilderment,” and about his life during the pandemic. Then playwright Michael Gene Sullivan discusses his latest work, “The Great Khan,” now playing at San Francisco Playhouse, along with his long association with the legendary San Francisco Mime Troupe. Weekly Theater Review: “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the 50th Anniversary Revival Tour, now at the Golden Gate Theater. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


The chief executives of some of the largest oil companies testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform committee in a first-of-its-kind hearing over the fossil fuel industry’s role in spreading disinformation to block climate action. Co-chairing the hearing: South Bay representative Ro Khanna, and New York representative Carolyn Maloney. They’ll be refereeing questions from … Continued


Special Broadcast

Special Broadcast: Oil Companies Testify Before House on Climate Disinformation, Hour 3

The chief executives of some of the largest oil companies testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform committee in a first-of-its-kind hearing over the fossil fuel industry’s role in spreading disinformation to block climate action. Co-chairing the hearing: South Bay representative Ro Khanna, and New York representative Carolyn Maloney. They’ll be refereeing questions from … Continued


The chief executives of some of the largest oil companies testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform committee in a first-of-its-kind hearing over the fossil fuel industry’s role in spreading disinformation to block climate action. Co-chairing the hearing: South Bay representative Ro Khanna, and New York representative Carolyn Maloney. They’ll be refereeing questions from … Continued