Letters and Politics

Afghanistan and America’s Role in a World Transformed

Guest: Andrew Bacevich is a retired army colonel of the US Army, currently, he is a professor emeritus of history and international relations at Boston University and founder and president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a Washington think tank dedicated to foreign policy.  He is the author of The Limits of Power, Washington Rules, … Continued


On today’s show: 0:08 – Tabul, the capital city of Afghanistan was recently overtaken by Taliban forces. Over the weekend, images of terrified Afghans scrambling to leave the city flooded news media. @MitchJeserich joins us to discuss the chaos, which marks the end of America’s longest war. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus … Continued


Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – August 16, 2021

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued