Virtually no part of the modern United States—the economy, education, constitutional law, religious institutions, sports, literature, economics, even protest movements—can be understood without first understanding the slavery and dispossession that laid its foundation. Historian Gerald Horne digs deeply into Europe’s colonization of Africa and the New World, when, from Columbus’s arrival until the Civil War, … Continued


Deadlier than Katrina & 9/11: Hurricane Maria Killed 4,645 in Puerto Rico, 70 Times Official Toll; Glenn Greenwald: Why Did ABC Ignore Roseanne Barr’s Hateful Tweets Against Arabs & Palestinians? 39 Arrested Protesting Industrial Farm Supplying So-Called “Cage-Free” Eggs to Amazon & Whole Foods; Bred to Suffer: Glenn Greenwald on the “Morally Unconscionable” U.S. Industry … Continued


Voters in Ireland went to the polls just days ago and overwhelmingly affirmed women’s reproductive choice. My guest Sarah Jaffe traveled to Ireland to cover the historic vote to repeal the country’s 8th Amendment. She’ll explain what happened and what’s next. Then, we’ll cover another election – in Venezuela. Nicholas Maduro recently won reelection as … Continued


Meet Two of the Activists Behind Ireland’s Historic Vote to Repeal a Ban on Nearly All Abortions; After Ireland’s Historic Abortion Vote, Calls Grow for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland; “Don’t Treat Us Like Animals:” Outrage Builds After Border Agent Kills Indigenous Guatemalan Woman; 1968: A Look Back at the My Lai Massacre, MLK’s Assassination, … Continued


Talk It Out Radio: Sunday, May 27, 7pm: Communicating Across Race, Gender and Cultural Differences in the Workplace

Host Nancy Kahn interviews guest Randi Bryant, a corporate diversity trainer and author, about proven communication and diversity strategies she has found effective in the workplace. They examine how the principles of Nonviolent Communication Across Differences align or contrast with the strategies Randi has found effective in her corporate programs. In 2001, Randi founded and … Continued


Updates on decline of cities/private cities, freelancers’ economy, why legalize sports betting now, Fiat-Chrysler-Porsche added to emissions cheating scandal, new federal jobs guarantee, Catholic University attacks tenure. Interview with Chris Hedges on unsustainable US system.


As Trump Pulls Out of N. Korea Summit, Women Activists Head to DMZ to Promote Korean Peace Process; “It Is About Bloody Time”: Harvey Weinstein Assault Survivor Reacts to Arrest in NYC on Rape Charges; Bill Cosby Rape Survivor Says Black Women Face Disproportionate Pressure Not to Speak Out on Assault; Cuban Exile & CIA … Continued


Today is the last day of our Spring 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 and at KPFA Radio. Go to kpfa.org or call 1-800-HEY-KPFA or 1-800-439-5732 to pledge. 7am – Dr. Robert Lustig (@RobertLustigMD)is Professor emeritus … Continued