Mitch Jeserich talks to Robert Paxton, about the history of fascism and why it is relevant in contemporary America. Paxton is a political scientist and historian specializing in the World War II era. He is professor emeritus at Columbia University. The Anatomy of Fascism will have a lasting impact on our understanding of modern European history, just as Paxton’s … Continued
After the news, as part of KPFA’s fund drive, an interview with John Nichols’ about his new book Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America and how to best and better understand the American right wing. Additionally, excerpts from Shakti Butler’s Cracking the Codes, which uses a variety of interviews … Continued
Pink Floyd Founder Roger Waters: BDS is One of “Most Admirable” Displays of Resistance in the World; “The Occupation of the American Mind”: Documentary Looks at Israel’s PR War in the United States; Roger Waters Criticizes Senate Bill Criminalizing BDS & Radiohead’s Recent Concert in Tel Aviv.
The notorious former sheriff from Arizona, Joe Arpaio wants to have his guilty verdict thrown out and Trump’s Justice Department agrees. On today’s show we’ll speak with Ron Fein, legal director of the group Free Speech for People about why his group and others are challenging Trump’s pardon of Arpaio as unconstitutional. Then, Emmanuel Felton … Continued
After Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson wrap up 2 1/2 hours of fundraising on the Bonnie Simmons Show and the first half hour of The Hear and Now, the superb Bay Area country pop band Crying Time performs live in the KPFA studio, with Tony Ferro engineering. It’s a sneak preview of “The Music of George Jones: A Birthday Celebration,” … Continued
“The Plot to Scapegoat Russia: How the CIA and the Deep State Have Conspired to Vilify Russia” by Dan Kovalik. Hosted by Bonnie Faulkner.
Excerpts of the Audio CD “The Neuroscience of Change: A Compassion-based Program for Personal Transformation” by Kelly McGonigal. Hosted by Kris Welch.
On today’s show host Mitch Jeserich interviews archaeologist and Marxist historian Neil Faulkner about his new book A People’s History of the Russian Revolution, which looks at the dynamics of the infamous mass movement that overthrew the Russian Czar in 1917. A century after this defining moment, we clarify its legacy and look back to evaluate its potential … Continued
This morning’s episode includes clips of Dick Gregory, who died this past August, speaking throughout his long career as a comedian, civil rights activist, and social critic. Gregory speaks at the Congress of Racial Equality in June 30th, 1967, takes comedic shots at Richard Nixon as part of a standup set from 1974, and delivers an … Continued
“Pivotal Moment in American History”: Sen. Sanders Unveils Medicare-for-All Bill with 15 Co-Sponsors; Background Checks for Voting?: Inside the Trump Election Commission’s Contentious Second Meeting; “Will the 9/11 Case Finally Go to Trial?”: Andrew Cockburn on New Evidence Linking Saudis to Attacks.
