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Against the Grain

Ben Fletcher and Militancy on the Docks

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He’s one of the most important African American leaders you’ve probably never heard of: Ben Fletcher was a trailblazing anti-capitalist and labor leader, heading up the powerful multiracial Philadelphia-based dockworkers union, Local 8. Historian Peter Cole has made it his life’s work to unearth the contributions of Fletcher, who was jailed for his politics, and … Continued

Talkies

Cali!!!

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Has Governor Newsom survived the recall unscathed?  Or is there more to come?  And what about COVID in Cali?  Wildfires? We hear about the whole ball-o’-wax from the Nation’s Sasha Abramsky.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

Letters and Politics

Death Threats Were Daily: Human Rights Attorney Arsalan Iftikhar Reflects On 9/11

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Guest: Arsalan Iftikhar was a young human rights lawyer in the days following the 9/11 attacks. It would change his life. He joins us for a conversation on how the attacks and the US response to them effected and continues to effect Muslim Americans. Arslan Iftikhar is the founder of TheMuslimGuy.com & author of “FEAR … Continued

UpFront

Taliban installs Afghan interim government; Oakland tenants win landlord concessions after 13 months of rent strike; Plus OnlyFans and the conservatives who tried to shut it down

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On today’s show: 0:08 – We discuss the Taliban’s recently installed interim government in Afghanistan with Khury Petersen-Smith (@kpYES), Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. 0:20 – The Ivy Hill-Alice Tenant Union (@1515AliceTU) representing apartments near Lake Merritt successfully negotiated a collective rent agreement after going on rent strike for … Continued

I Had That Tape

I Had That Tape – September 8, 2021

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A weekly show that plays Bay Area Rap Music from the 80’s & 90’s. From the turf rappers to the backpackers and conscious emcees, this show dives deep into one of Hip-Hop’s more prolific & diverse regions where the independent hustle reigns supreme, hosted by DJ Mike Biggz.