Up until the 1850s, the East Bay was home to hundreds of grizzlies and some of the tallest redwoods in the history of the planet. Within about a decade of the Gold Rush, nearly all of the bears and the trees were wiped out. This episode looks back at the local environment before colonization—and explores … Continued
Trusted, impartial and independent? Or largely unaccountable and part of the Establishment? Sociologist Tom Mills considers the evidence on the enormously influential British Broadcasting Corporation or BBC, which is much revered by progressives in the United States and elsewhere. (Encore presentation.) Resources: Tom Mills, The BBC: Myth of a Public Service Verso, 2020 photo: Jones … Continued
Late last night, Texas killed Roe v. Wade: aided and abetted by the U.S. Supreme Court right-wing majority. PLUS: hurricanes, floods, fires, drought—our planet is on life support. Mark Hertsgaard tells us what’s up. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Part I. Biden’s Coronavirus Response Guest: Greg Gonsalves is Public Health correspondent for The Nation, and an epidemiologist at Yale School of Public Health. His latest article in the Nation is Sure, Biden’s Better on Covid Than Trump. That’s Not Good Enough. Part II. The History of Policing Powers Guest: Erwin Chemerinsky is the dean of … Continued
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 – Should the Oakland Police Department be released from federal oversight? We discuss that possibility with civil rights attorneys Dan Siegel, John Burris, and Jim Chanin. Both John Burris and Jim Chanin represent plaintiffs in the lawsuit that resulted in the negotiated settlement agreement leading to federal oversight of OPD. 0:34 … Continued
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
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Latin and Reggae mix with Pedro Reyes and Guests.
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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.
