A Rude Awakening – January 9, 2026
An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs.
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Protests in Iran Escalate as Internet is Shut Off; Plus, Is AIPAC’s Influence in US Politics Declining?
00:08 — Narges Bajoghli is Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. She is the author of How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare. 00:33 — Mitchell Plitnick, is a political analyst and writer. He is the president of ReThinking Foreign Policy, and is co-author, with Marc … Continued
Democracy Now! – January 9, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “What Are You Hiding?” Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Says ICE Killing of Renee Good Must Be Investigated “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” Shortlisted for Oscar, Uses Audio of 6-Year-Old Girl Killed in Gaza “Holding Liat”: Former Israeli Hostage Says “There Aren’t Any Conflicts That Are Unsolvable” Democracy Now! is a … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – January 9, 2026
Trump’s Government Goon Executes the Kind of Person MAGA Hates, a Liberal White Woman We begin with the stark divide between facts on the ground and a government built on fiction as Trump, Vance and Noem shamelessly lie about yesterday’s execution of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer as more video evidence and testimony … Continued
Puzzling Evidence – January 9, 2026
Deranged “edits” segue into a cascade of echoing glossolaliac madness, the voicing of lyric ruminations from the free-falling brains of disintegrating personalities.
Over the Edge – January 9, 2026
Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air, consisting of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the continuous audio collage continues.
Calling All Seekers – January 8, 2026 – Making a Case for Hope
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Last week I had a lovely show planned for New Year’s Day but when I started to head out to KPFA, the elevator in my building was not operational. So this week’s episode is all about what’s left of that New Year’s spirit? Have we already broken a new year’s resolution or two? I know … Continued
The Bonnie Simmons Show – January 8, 2026
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Bonnie Simmons presents a unique mix of singer/songwriter folk, rock, soul, country, and R&B.
Think about the histories of your family or memories from your past. What if you recounted them with a dash of magic? What happens when we infuse our stories on film with some magical realism? Tonight’s edition of APEX Express features three filmmakers who created magical realism short films centering AAPI women. Listen to directors … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate sets vote next week on resolution to limit Trump’s war powers; Bay area activists blast Minneapolis ICE killing, say only Minneapolis homicide this year committed by masked ICE agent; Minneapolis activists protest ICE killing of 37-year … Continued