Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   United States launches retaliatory strikes after Iran shoots down US helicopter; Evidence shows Israeli Defense Force killed a baby June 5 despite ceasefire; Republicans narrowly pass their reconciliation bill, funding DHS for the next three years; … Continued


Veteran journalist and KBLA host Dominique DiPrima joined Hard Knock Radio host Davey D for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles mayoral race, shifting political coalitions, and what California’s political battles may signal for the rest of the country. Drawing on decades of experience covering politics and community issues, DiPrima offered an unfiltered assessment … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – June 9, 2026

On today’s briefing: In Spite of Hit Jobs From the Liberal Media, a Progressive Populist is Poised to Win in Maine We will begin with all eyes on Maine today with the embattled candidate Graham Platner poised to win a primary election to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins which could determine whether the Democrats take … Continued


Economic Update

Economic Update – Center for Popular Economics: Goals and Achievements

On this weeks episode of Economic Update, Professor delivers updates on why and how worker co-ops are a strategic direction for socialism, and Europe’s deindustrialization. The second half features an interview with Anne McGrew and Will Chaney about the Center for Popular Economics and its work since 1978, teaching economics in ways that neither college … Continued


Cover to Cover: Jovelyn's Bistro

Cover to Cover: Jovelyn’s Bistro – Welcomes RW Fields, Author of Mullet Man

RW Fields is an 82 years old author who proves that creativity, humor, and new adventures do not have an expiration date. His book Mullet Man is a heartfelt and humorous story that explores friendship, reinvention, and embracing who you are at every stage of life. It’s a story that reminds readers that getting older doesn’t mean … Continued


Join Emiliano Lemus for an interview with Aleya Fraser about plant medicines of the Caribbean, including ways to connect with Caribbean plants, and lessons from plants and elders. Aleya Fraser is a land steward and ethnobotanist, brought up in Maryland and now living and tending plant medicine in her ancestral lands of Trinidad and Tobago. … Continued


On tonight’s show we interview Imelda Carrasco Executive Director of Acción Latina about  events they’ll be hosting this weekend; Paseo Artistico & Encuentritos. We chat with co-owner of Medicine for Nightmares bookstore Josiah Luis Alderete. They will be hosting the annual SF Flor y Canto Literary Festival happening this weekend on 24th Street in San … Continued