When the Palestinian Nakba (or the catastrophe of 1948) is discussed it’s commonly understood to refer to the destruction of villages and the displacement of about 700 thousand Palestinians. What gets left out is what happened to the people who remained in the borders of what became Israel and the transformations the new state created … Continued
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
How should we understand the historical and ideological roots of the widespread crisis of nature? Historian of science David Kubrin argues that, in the midst of great popular social upheaval, the Scientific Revolution displaced older, pagan ideas that nature was a living force. The consequences, he argues, were deep and long lasting, including on what … Continued
Joe Biden has imposed FURTHER sanctions on Cuba, as it struggles with the pandemic. PLUS: the Bay Area’s highly-regarded Congresswoman Barbara Lee is questioned about her stance on Palestine. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Guest: Geoff Manaugh is a regular contributor for The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Wired, and other publications. He is the coauthor, with Nicola Twilley, of Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine. Featured photo by Nicola Twilley. In the photo, Geoff Manaugh and Dr. Luigi Bertinato wearing plague gear … Continued
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 on Upfront: Biden administration re-news Title 42, which allows the expelling of migrants at the border. We go to the COVID-19 front-lines, reporting on the spike of delta variant cases. PG&E discloses that their equipment may be responsible for the ‘Dixie Fire’ in Northern California. Oakland’s Black Arts Movement District Festival … 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.
