Deadlier than Katrina & 9/11: Hurricane Maria Killed 4,645 in Puerto Rico, 70 Times Official Toll; Glenn Greenwald: Why Did ABC Ignore Roseanne Barr’s Hateful Tweets Against Arabs & Palestinians? 39 Arrested Protesting Industrial Farm Supplying So-Called “Cage-Free” Eggs to Amazon & Whole Foods; Bred to Suffer: Glenn Greenwald on the “Morally Unconscionable” U.S. Industry … Continued
Voters in Ireland went to the polls just days ago and overwhelmingly affirmed women’s reproductive choice. My guest Sarah Jaffe traveled to Ireland to cover the historic vote to repeal the country’s 8th Amendment. She’ll explain what happened and what’s next. Then, we’ll cover another election – in Venezuela. Nicholas Maduro recently won reelection as … Continued
Meet Two of the Activists Behind Ireland’s Historic Vote to Repeal a Ban on Nearly All Abortions; After Ireland’s Historic Abortion Vote, Calls Grow for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland; “Don’t Treat Us Like Animals:” Outrage Builds After Border Agent Kills Indigenous Guatemalan Woman; 1968: A Look Back at the My Lai Massacre, MLK’s Assassination, … Continued
In race after primary race the establishment wing of the Democratic Party is choosing moderates over progressives in this, most critical of midterm election years. On our show today we’ll turn to David Dayen who will cite research about how the electability argument doesn’t hold water. Then, Shaun Richman will join us to discuss a … Continued
Host Nancy Kahn interviews guest Randi Bryant, a corporate diversity trainer and author, about proven communication and diversity strategies she has found effective in the workplace. They examine how the principles of Nonviolent Communication Across Differences align or contrast with the strategies Randi has found effective in her corporate programs. In 2001, Randi founded and … Continued
Updates on decline of cities/private cities, freelancers’ economy, why legalize sports betting now, Fiat-Chrysler-Porsche added to emissions cheating scandal, new federal jobs guarantee, Catholic University attacks tenure. Interview with Chris Hedges on unsustainable US system.
As Trump Pulls Out of N. Korea Summit, Women Activists Head to DMZ to Promote Korean Peace Process; “It Is About Bloody Time”: Harvey Weinstein Assault Survivor Reacts to Arrest in NYC on Rape Charges; Bill Cosby Rape Survivor Says Black Women Face Disproportionate Pressure Not to Speak Out on Assault; Cuban Exile & CIA … Continued
Today is the last day of our Spring Fund Drive – thank you so much for supporting community radio! This show features premiums offered as thank you gifts for your generous donation to support our work on UpFront and at KPFA Radio. Go to kpfa.org or call 1-800-HEY-KPFA or 1-800-439-5732 to pledge. 7am – Dr. Robert Lustig (@RobertLustigMD)is Professor emeritus … Continued
Donald Trump has canceled the highly anticipated Singapore summit with North Korea, making threats about the US’s “massive and powerful” nuclear capabilities. John Feffer of Foreign Policy in Focus joins us today to discuss why it happened and what’s next. Then, we’ll turn to Lori Wallach of Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch for a look … Continued
Mitch Jeserich speaks to Laura Dassow Walls, author of Henry David Thoreau: A Life, about Thoreau’s work on Civil Disobedience and his seemingly contradicting support of John Brown’s violent raid on Harper’s Ferry, and witnessing the oncoming Industrial Age. Guest: Laura Dassow Walls, Willliam P. and Hazel B. White Professor of English Graduate Program in … Continued
