KPFA turns 72 this week. We commemorate that achievement by presenting some gems from the station’s archives, about civil rights and labor struggles, nuclear radiation hazards, encounters with a shaman, and more.
Featured Episode
Racial Connections
Black Lives Matter. Anti-Asian violence. Most recent, and recurring, faces of racism in America. We speak with two artists and activists, whose lives and work seek to repair, rather than repeat, these wounds. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Part I – The Derek Chauvin Trial, Racism & The Law Guest: Justin Hansford is a Howard University School of Law Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center. Professor Hansford is a leading scholar and activist in the areas of critical race theory, human rights, and law and social … Continued
Democracy Now – April 13, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
0:08 – Iran nuclear site cyber-attacked, likely by Israel Khury Petersen-Smith (@kpYES) is the Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. He researches U.S. empire, borders, and migration. 0:27 – KPFA News: The City of Oakland has imposed rule changes for sidewalk vending at Lake Merritt, largely impacting vendors who are … Continued
Democracy Now – April 13, 2021
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Rising Up With Sonali – April 13, 2021
A daily digest of independent news analysis, investigation, education, artistic expression, and activism in the public interest, emphasizing the connection between global issues and those in local communities. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.
Night Magic – April 13, 2021
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Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler
A Box of Toys – April 13, 2021
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A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued
Surya Dub (Off The Beaten Path) – April 12, 2021
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The Surya Dub Takeover is on every 2nd Monday of the month with Maneesh the Twister and Kush Arora. We play music from all over the world, debut tons of unreleased music and support local artists. Underground vibes featuring electronic, dub, dancehall, experimental, kuduro, gqom, grime, dnb, funky, balaeric, new wave, afrobeats, industrial, reggae, ambient, … Continued