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Haiti! Afghanistan!

Another natural disaster in Haiti, still not recovered from the last natural disaster, and the current political disaster…Danny Shaw explains the challenges.  PLUS: Biden has promised to end the 20-year U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, and the Taliban are poised to take over.  What’s next?  Phyllis Bennis offers analysis. Hosted by Kris Welch.


Guest: Edward J. Watts is Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair and Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell into Tyranny, The Final Pagan Generation, Hypatia: The Life and Legend of an Ancient Philosopher, and his latest, The Eternal Decline and Fall of Rome: The History of a Dangerous … Continued


Wednesday, August 18th, 2021: We discuss events in Afghanistan with author Rafia Zakaria. We look at school re-openings in the era of COVID-19. We return to Haiti, which is struggling in the wake of a massive earthquake. August 21st in Oakland is Shock G Day to honor the hip-hop artist who recently passed away. All … Continued


I Had That Tape

I Had That Tape – August 18, 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.