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The Old Left, we’re told, was narrowly focused on issues of class to the detriment of other struggles, such as those of queer people. But Aaron Lecklider argues that there has long been an affinity between political and sexual dissidents. He suggests that McCarthyism and the Cold War obscured history that was an open secret … Continued
George Lakey! Unique Derique!
Looking for some encouragement? George Lakey, clear-eyed long-time activist for social change, sees true light at the end of the sometimes very dark tunnel of our current realities. He speaks from considerable experience! PLUS: Lance McGee, AKA Unique Derique, with his annual one-man show, Fool La La Holiday Tune-up at the Marsh in Berkeley. … Continued
Guest: Greg Grandin is professor of history at Yale University. He won the Pulitzer Prize in Non-Fiction in 2020 for his book The End of the Myth: From the Frontier to the Border Wall in the Mind of America. He has also republished his book from 2006 Empire’s Workshop: Latin America, the United States, and the Making … Continued
Democracy Now – December 21, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Gabriel Boric elected President of Chile; Debate on net metering for rooftop solar; Investigative report on the Vacaville PR firm who contracts with police; Plus PPIC reports on use of force and traffic stops
On today’s show: 0:08 – We discuss Chile’s election of Gabriel Boric with Naomi Larsson Piñeda (@naomilars), a freelance journalist and editor based in London. 0:33 – Sammy Roth (@Sammy_Roth) covers energy for the Los Angeles Times. He joins us to explain the proposed decision by the California Public Utilities Commission which would affect net … Continued
Democracy Now – December 21, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Letters & Politics – December 21, 2021
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
A Box of Toys #85 The Best Of A Box of Toys (continued)
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Our 3rd of four “Best of A Box of Toys” shows takes us through Ep61, including tracks by Clark, Klein, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Crooked Man, Bright Eyes, Fred Frith, Bio Muse, Mahala Rai Banda, Axel Krygier, Un-Film, Laurent Pernice, Blessed, Jacques Thillot, Horrific Child, Bonobo, and others.
Off The Beaten Path – December 20, 2021
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Eclectic mix show with JBoogie first Monday, Maneesh Kenia and Kush Arora 2nd Monday and Stephen Kent 3rd and 4th and 5th Mondays.