Mike Pence’s drive for power, perhaps inspired by his belief that God might have big plans for him, explains why he shocked his allies by lending Christian credibility to a scandal-plagued candidate like Trump. We are in conversation with author Michael D’Antonio about the history of Mike Pence and his role in the Trump administration. … Continued
There Are Thousands of Cyntoia Browns: Mariame Kaba on Criminalization of Sexual Violence Survivors; From EPA to TSA, Agencies Devoted to Nation’s Health and Safety Are Going Unfunded During Shutdown; Public Citizen: Frightening Prospect If an Authoritarian Like Trump Declares State of Emergency; Facing Mass Deportation, Haitians Sue Trump to Preserve Temporary Protected Status; National … Continued
We’ll examine the latest developments in the push for a “Green New Deal,” with Varshini Prakash the founder of the Sunrise Movement. We’ll discuss what the new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis is capable of, and how Democrats are or are not backing the Green New Deal. Then, our news correspondent Rosa Clemente will … Continued
Judy Wells reads from her new exciting poetic work including the poem that is the preface to the book that chronicles the incidents that link Judy Wells to her ancestors. This includes her distant cousin Emily Dickinson! If you like laughter, don’t miss this episode where laughter mixes with the painful historic memory that lingers … Continued
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“Me and My Shadow” looks into the investigation and cooptation of the political Left in the United States. First aired on KPFA 1975 and again in 1989. Produced by: Addie Gevins Executive Producer: Terabu Betsarai
In the 2000s, various left-leaning governments swept to power in Latin America, known as the Pink Tide, raising the hopes of many around the world. But their successes were limited, and in places like Brazil, center-left governments have now been replaced by the hard right. Gianpaolo Baiocchi reflects on the crisis of the left in … Continued
“A Racist, Xenophobic Attack”: Immigrant Rights Activist Decries Trump Remarks About Southern Border; Bernie Sanders Responds to Trump’s Border Wall Address, Debunking President’s Lies About Immigration; Longtime Reporter Leaves NBC Saying Media Is “Trump Circus” That Encourages Perpetual War; William Arkin on Homeland Security’s Creeping Fascism and Why the CIA & FBI Won’t Save Us … Continued
We’ll examine the latest developments in the push for a “Green New Deal,” with Varshini Prakash the founder of the Sunrise Movement. We’ll discuss what the new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis is capable of, and how Democrats are or are not backing the Green New Deal. Then, our news correspondent Rosa Clemente will … Continued
Jazz pianist/composer David Lopato‘s music is deeply informed by his study of Javanese gamelan in Indonesia. The most palpable evidence is his critically acclaimed double CD, Gendhing for a Spirit Rising. The New York native and resident is visiting the Bay Area for a pair of concerts on January 12 and 13–and a visit to KPFA … Continued
Dr. Seth Shostak, on the search for alien civilizations in space; and Dr. Seth Lloyd, on quantum computers. Hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku.
