This week’s episode discusses California and Nevada’s steps toward universal medical insurance, the Toronto housing bubble, the privatization of Air Traffic Control, the US-Mexico fight over non-free market sugar and the Illinois credit decline. Also included is an interview with Dr. Harriet Fraad on human nature. Hosted by Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff.


The Hear and Now

The Crooked Jades perform live

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The Crooked Jades (quartet version) perform live in the KPFA performance room, with Tony Ferro engineering, as a preview to their Friday night (June 9) reunion concert at St. Cyprian’s in San Francisco (presented by SF Live Arts). Tune in to hear Jeff Kazor (vocals / guitar / ukulele), Lisa Berman (vocals / slide guitar / … Continued



Special coverage of the testimony of former FBI director James Comey in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee produced by Pacifica’s Washington DC station, WPFW-FM, with contributors from WBAI-FM New York, KPFA-FM Northern California and KPFK-FM Southern California. Immediately following the committee hearing, there will be commentary and analysis. This special broadcast is hosted by … Continued