Background Briefing (5am)

Background Briefing (5am) – February 6, 2026

Why Did Tulsi Gabbard Sit on the Most Top Secret Whistleblower Complaint the IC’s IG Determined Required “Urgent Concern” For 8 Months? We begin with a whistleblower complaint from inside the Intelligence Community lodged in May of 2025 that charges highly classified intelligence was restricted for political purposes. The IC’s Inspector General considers the complaint … Continued


In advance of KPFA’s Black History & Culture Special, Here to Stay airs this Saturday, February 7 from 6am–6pm, Calling All Seekers is devoting the entire show both this week and next week to the astonishing breadth, bravery and artistry that characterize the Black Experience in the United States. Since 1619 – against impossible odds … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Attorney General Bonta blasts Trump administration claims of fraud in California, other blue states; Epstein Files fallout continues as 4 nations open investigations; Patients in Gaza face uncertainty while awaiting travel for medical care via newly re-opened … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

The State of Black Maternal Health in America

On this episode, we take an in-depth look at the state of Black maternal health in the United States and the ongoing crisis that continues to disproportionately impact Black women and birthing people—regardless of income, education, or geography. Guest host Thandisizwe Chimurenga sits down with Raena Granberry, Director of Maternal and Reproductive Health at the … Continued