The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Voting rights legislation on shaky ground amidst filibuster debate; Navient settles predatory student loan suit for $1.85 billion; Nurses hold nationwide day of action to oppose relaxing of COVID-19 safety measures, amidst surge

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden unsure whether Democrats can pass voting rights legislation, amidst filibuster debate. +100 mayors sign letter urging legislation to protect voting rights. 12 members of far right group Oath Keepers charged with sedition for January … Continued


Flashpoints

The Leader of Oath Keepers, Elmer Stewart Rhodes the III, and 10 Other Individuals were Indicted in Federal Court Today.

Today on the Show: The Leader of Oath Keepers, Elmer Stewart Rhodes the III, and 10 Other Individuals were Indicted in Federal Court today for Seditious Conspiracy and Other Offenses Related to U.S. Capitol Breach; And a  year after the attempted insurrection, we’ll look at some of the crazies who were on the ground and … Continued


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


The Visionary Activist Show

The Visionary Activist Show – Antidote to dementors is Mentors!

Waxing Full Moon Hail Mary- all for it- Awooooooo Caroline re-welcomes collegial co-cahooter Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue Democracy on the line; Antidote to dementors is Mentors! John Lewis, MLK, and Joe Biden in cahoots with them… Full Moon trines Joe’s Sun, whose image is: “King of the Faeries deriving power from his domain.” We support this … Continued


Itamar Moses, playwright and librettist for “The Band’s Visit,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded January 10, 2021. Itamar Moses has written several plays, including “Yellowjackets,” which was performed in 2008 at Berkeley Rep, and the books for three musicals. He won a Tony Award for “The Band’s Visit,” which plays at SF Broadway’s Golden Gate Theater through February 6, 2021.