Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden declares “The United States is back” during first overseas trip to G-7 meeting. House hearing on opioid crisis scrutinizes the Sackler family’s role, owners of Purdue. TC Energy says it will pull plug on … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – June 9, 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.


Occupy Oakland took over the plaza in front of City Hall ten years ago. Emily Brissette discusses what animated and what constrained the movement; she also considers the debate that arose after stay-away orders were issued against dozens of Occupiers. That debate, contends Brissette, featured conflicting notions of what constitutes legitimate political activity. (Photo by … Continued