East Bay Yesterday – May 19, 2021
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
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Philip Freeman discusses the Roman philosopher Cicero’s insights into how to enjoy and get the most out of one’s later years, and Mark Vernon talks about his book “Plato’s Podcasts: The Ancients’ Guide to Modern Living.” (Photo by Sonse.)
Fascism rising, and the future of democracy
We talk with Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent for The Nation magazine, about the past, the present, and the future, of Trump-style authoritarian cults—and the dangers to “democracy”. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Guest: Joanne B. Freeman is a professor of history and American studies at Yale University. She is a leading authority on early national politics and political culture. Author of the award-winning Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic and editor of The Essential Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton: Writings, and her latest, The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and … Continued
Democracy Now – May 19, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Buildings in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City are decimated by Israeli airstrikes. Photo courtesy of Dr. Medhat Abbas. On this show: 0:08 – To continue our coverage of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, we speak with Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, about the effectiveness of Tuesday’s … Continued
Democracy Now – May 19, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Letters & Politics – May 19, 2021
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
The Late Night Hype – May 19, 2021
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Latin and Reggae mix with Pedro Reyes and Guests.
I Had That Tape – May 19, 2021
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A weekly show that plays Bay Area Rap Music from the 80’s & 90’s. From the turf rappers to the backpackers and conscious emcees, this show dives deep into one of Hip-Hop’s more prolific & diverse regions where the independent hustle reigns supreme, hosted by DJ Mike Biggz.