Guest: Emily Wilson is a professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the first woman who translated the ancient Greek epic story, the Odyssey by Homer, into English language.
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Democracy Now – December 16, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
On today’s show: 0:08 – Rebecca Solnit, writer, historian, activist, and author of more than twenty books on feminism, western and indigenous history, popular power, social change and insurrection, wandering, walking, hope, and disaster joins us to discuss her latest book Orwell’s Roses. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $150 and receive a copy of Rebecca Solnit’s Orwell’s … Continued
Democracy Now – December 16, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Letters & Politics – December 16, 2021
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Non-fiction Music – December 16, 2021
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A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
Music Department Showcase – December 16, 2021
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Rotating hosts: Al Glenn or Queen Jahneen.
Wednesday Night Music Mix – December 15, 2021
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In which we say goodbye to Michael Nesmith with a few tunes, poke around at some music that saved our ragged souls in 2021, and end our KPFA Winter Fund Drive with No Hard Feelings.
Dead to the World – December 15, 2021
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Music by the Grateful Dead, and music not by the Grateful Dead. Hosted by Tim Lynch.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden visits Kentucky, ravaged by tornadoes, pledges support. U.S. marks 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, urges vaccines and boosters to ward off Omicron. Senate passes bill to increase debt ceiling, just in time to avoid default, sends … Continued