The confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh got off to a fiery start on Tuesday morning as the Senate Judiciary Committee gathered in front of press and the public. During the opening minutes of the hearing committee chairman Chuck Grassley, who forced the hearings to start at an unprecedented speed, was … Continued
Join us for this great opportunity to hear commentaries and analysis about some of the most pressing legal issues of our time: from executive power to the right to have an abortion and from free speech to whether a President can be subpoenaed and indicted. This special broadcast is hosted by KPFA’s Mitch Jeserich from 6:00 … Continued
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Entrevista con el músico y productor Siddhartha. Boletos de regalo para el concierto de Caifanes en San Francisco. Además, comentarios y estrenos musicales. Producción y conducción por Miguel Guerrero.
We discuss the backlash against Venezuelan refugees in Brazil. Millions of Venezuelans have fled to neighboring countries due to the economic crisis and shortages of food and other essentials. We also talk about Donald Trump’s announcement to pursue a new trade pact with Mexico to replace NAFTA. How are reporters covering Trump’s trade policy and … Continued
Although the eastern part of her country is engulfed in civil war, Francine Atosha Mbusa lives, works and takes empowering action in exactly that region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government of the DRC was a strong supporter of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). However, local … Continued
Four Days in Occupied Western Sahara—A Rare Look Inside Africa’s Last Colony.
7:08 – Nicaragua uprising Protests that began in Nicaragua in April of this year over the government’s lack of response to the forest fire at the Indio Maiz natural reserve, have escalated into a massive uprising. Next week The Caravan for Solidarity with Nicaragua comes to the Bay Area. We speak with protester Julio Martinez … Continued
Join Karyn Sanders and her guest, Paul Red Elk, herbalist, seed saver and teacher. Paul lives and works in Minnesota and discusses the importance of seed saving. Previously aired 7.5.18.
A conversation with Carolyn Shapiro about the history of Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice nominees. Guest: Carolyn Shapiro, associate professor of law and co-director of the Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Click here to read her article Putting Supreme Court confirmation hearings in context. … Continued
From the Grassroots to the Ballot Box: How Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Won In Florida; “Mississippi Is Failing”: As Prisoner Deaths Reach 13 in August Alone, Advocates Demand Answers; Update on Prison Strike Demanding End of “Slave Labor”: After 10 Days, Protests Spread to 11 States.
