Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden estimates 70% of adult population will be vaccinated by end of week, announces push to reach low vaccination areas. World Health Organization urges caution as nations ease COVID-19 restrictions, as Delta variant increases new … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

White Supremacist Groups in Philadelphia

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We speak with Darryl Jenkins of the One People’s Project about white supremacists in Philadelphia. We also play an array of speeches from iconic figures, Immortal Technique, Fannie Lou Hammer, Sister Souljah and Reverend Jeremiah Wright.  


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – July 6, 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.


In his groundbreaking book The Wretched of the Earth, the Martinican thinker, psychiatrist, and revolutionary Frantz Fanon made a number of claims about how colonialism operates and why anticolonial violence is necessary. An Yountae describes and interprets a number of Fanon’s claims, highlighting the theological character of colonial governance and the distinctive brand of violence … Continued


Talkies

Re-entering the World

  With many COVID restrictions lifting, the matter of resuming, returning, re-entering is taking center stage.  But after so many months in health-related isolation, what does that feel like???  Psychotherapist Dr. Melissa Anderson reminds of some of the concerns, and takes your calls.  Hosted by Kris Welch.