We are in conversation with Arthur Eckstein about how democracies and republics fell apart into chaos or despotism in the ancient western world. The history of those states recounts the history us of our own current state and the rise of a despotic demagogue in the White House. Guest: Arthur Eckstein is Professor of History and Distinguished … Continued
Profit Over Grizzlies: Trump Admin Tries to Gut Endangered Species Act for Oil & Mining Interests; Trump’s War on the Environment, from Attacking California Fuel Standards to Destroying Public Lands; As Heat Wave Sweeps the Globe, New Study Warns of Deadly Link Between Rising Temps and Suicide; “Why Abolish ICE Doesn’t Go Far Enough”: Oscar … Continued
It’s that time of year again, Summer 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, KPFA and Pacifica Radio. You can donate online now at kpfa.org or call 1-800-HEY-KPFA or 1-800-439-5732. 7am – Excerpts from the … Continued
On today’s show, first our daily headlines. Then, as the Philippines controversial President Rodrigo Duterte has given his third State of the Nation Address where he vowed to continue a brutal drug war that has killed thousands, we’ll turn to Aurora Victoria David, Secretary General of the National Alliance of Filipino Concerns for more, since … Continued
Philip Freeman interviewed by C.S. Soong
Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger, author of The Alzheimer’s Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline discusses how nutritional change can slow, stop, even reverse Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Visit Your Own Health And Fitness
Tronc Fires Half the Staff of the New York Daily News, in Latest Attack on Local Journalism; Who Is Maria Butina? The Story of Accused Russian Spy Who Infiltrated the NRA Before ’16 Election; Can Mueller Get Former Trump Associates Michael Cohen & Paul Manafort to Flip on Trump? “Bring the War Home”: The Long … Continued
Today is the first day of our Summer 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, KPFA and Pacifica Radio. You can donate online now at kpfa.org or call 1-800-HEY-KPFA or 1-800-439-5732. 7am – Michael Eric … Continued
On our show today, first headlines. Then, Donald Trump has started a new war of words with Iran that threatens to escalate into a real war. On our show today veteran journalist Reese Erlich will put the Trump effort to provoke Iran into context. Then, celebrated historian and best-selling author James Loewen joins us to … Continued
Is there Glyphosate in your cereal? Join Nurse Rona, Dr. Michelle Perro, and Caroline Cox for a lively discussion on how industrial food is causing an epidemic of chronic illness. “Today, pesticide use is at an all-time high and these agrochemicals are finding their way into our livestock, agricultural industries, and ultimately, onto our plates.” —What’s Making … Continued
