Vice presidential nominees Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine stage their one and only debate on Tuesday October 4th. KPFA broadcasts Democracy Now coverage of the debate and reaction to it.
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With guests Dr. Peter Ward, author of Flooded Earth, and Dr. David Archer, author of the Long Thaw. Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
Black Protest Politics: An Assessment
When, in response to police violence, Black Lives Matter and other protesters get unruly or violent, they are condemned for not following the lead of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Juliet Hooker considers whether it’s fair to expect Blacks, who she says have been perpetual losers in U.S. democracy, to peacefully acquiesce, to behave like … Continued
With William K. Black, an Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in the Department of Economics and the School of Law. He was the Executive Director of the Institute for Fraud Prevention from 2005-2007. During this segment interim host Phillip Maldari talks with our guest about the Wells Fargo fraud controversy … Continued
Does Donald Trump Pay Taxes? Records Given to NYT Show How He May Have Avoided Taxes for 18 Years
Does Donald Trump Pay Taxes? Records Given to NYT Show How He May Have Avoided Taxes for 18 Years; A Trump Presidency Could End Press Freedom, Say Reporters Threatened for Reporting on His Taxes.
Africa Today and Transitions on Traditions present a special program on the challenges for African American-American communities after the November 2016 elections. What are the priority issues facing our communities and how to we best strategize and mobilize our communities towards our collective best interests? Hosted by Walter Turner and Gregg Bridges. 7PM – 9 … Continued
On March 3, 2016, Richard Wolinsky had a chance to sit down with author Jonathan Lethem in front of a Berkeley audience as a benefit for KPFA. This excerpt focuses on Jonathan’s early career, working and writing in Berkeley.
Your health and the health of your community is affected by many factors. We know that health care is essential for all, but it is only one health determinant. There is a broad range of social, economic, racial, and environmental factors that can support or hinder healthy outcomes. Nurse Rona’s guests: Dr. Dayna Long, and Anna Gruver.
Ralph answers a whole slew of your questions, ranging from the Colin Kaepernick protest to voting your conscience to living off the grid. And we also feature two clips from the Breaking Through Power Conference, featuring Janine Jackson talking about the nature of corporate media and Robert Weissman, who tells us how the country is … Continued
From Slavery to Mass Incarceration, Ava DuVernay’s Film “13th” Examines Racist U.S. Justice System; Colombians Reject Peace Deal in Stunning Referendum, Advocates Cite Climate of “Intimidation & Fear”; Advocates: The U.S. Still Profits from Slavery Because the 13th Amendment Perpetuates Prison Labor; How ALEC & the Kochs Publicly Back Criminal Justice Reform & Privately Expand … Continued