Re-education Camps, Infiltration, Surveillance: China Criticized over Persecution of Uyghur Muslims; “The Silence of Others”: New Film Warns Against Spain’s Fascist History Repeating Itself.
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On todays show, Patrick Woodall of Food and Water Watch will discuss what is in the new North American Free Trade Agreement. Then, journalist Fred Pearce joins us – he’s reported from 85 countries in 20 years and his new book explores the global state of nuclear affairs for the past half century. His book … Continued
Excerpts of the 3-CD Set “Radical Self-Acceptance,” by Tara Brach. With Host Kris Welch
Excerpts of the DVD “Dubious Friends of Donald Trump” (A three-part documentary film). With Host Brian Edwards-Tiekert
We are in conversation about the history of the U.S. involvement in Honduras and how that history helps explain why Hondurans are fleeing their country and seeking asylum in United States. We talk about how the U.S. has spend more than a century using the Honduran territory to exploit its land and people in the Banana … Continued
0:08 – On November 30, 2018 a 7.0 earthquake shook Alaska, but no one was killed thanks in part to lessons learned from a massive 9.2 earthquake in 1964. We’re joined by Charles Wohlforth, an Alaskan author and writer to explain. He’s authored more than 10 books, a weekly columnist for the Anchorage Daily News, and a … Continued
A Lame-Duck “Legislative Coup”: Wisconsin GOP Stages Last-Minute Power Grab Before Dems Take Office; How False Testimony and a Massive U.S. Propaganda Machine Bolstered George H.W. Bush’s War on Iraq.
On today’s show we’ll assess the foreign policy legacy of the late President George H. W. Bush, particularly in the Middle East. My guest will be Dr. Stephen Zunes. Then, Morris Pearl of the group Patriotic Millionaires will react to a new and ambitious bill that Democrats unveiled late last week to counter corruption. HR … Continued
Scott Hirsch performs live on The Hear and Now, 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6
Stayed tuned in to KPFA at 10 p.m. after Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson co-host a two-hour fund-drive special that starts at 8 p.m., and hear singer-songwriter Scott Hirsch perform live in the studio. Familiar to Bay Area indie rock fans for his multi-instrumental work with The Court and Spark and Hiss Golden Messenger, Scott … Continued
Excerpts of the 6 CD Set “Happiness, Love & Liberation” by Thich Nhat Hanh. With Host C. S. Soong