On today’s show we’ll focus on Islamophobia in the US – how pervasive it is and how people are combating it. First, author and academic Kumarini Silva will join us to discuss her book, Brown Threat: Identification in The Security State. Then Corey Saylor of the Council of American Islamic Relations will explore a comprehensive … Continued


In the first half episode, resident physicians in the primary care internal medicine residency program at Highland Hospital (Alameda County’s safety net hospital and trauma center), Jessica Herrera and Ingrid Bauer discuss the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Then, independent journalist Pendarvis Harshaw joins us to talk about the recent appointment of Anne Kirkpatrick as the new Oakland … Continued


Senate Hearings Begin for Wealthiest Cabinet in U.S. History Despite Lack of Vetting; Protests Erupt in Kentucky After GOP Supermajority Passes Extreme Anti-Choice, Anti-Union Bills; Repeal & Run? Republicans Move to Axe Obamacare, But What Will Replacement Look Like? WATCH: Meryl Streep Slams Trump for Bullying & Calls for an Independent Free Press.


Join us for the premier of Talk It Out Radio on KPFA this Sunday January 8th from 7-8pm. Talk it out Radio is dedicated to sharing the importance of mindfulness and nonviolent communication (NVC) and provides skills for effective and meaningful communication. This Sunday, meet our hosts, NVC and Buddhist practitioners Marlena Willis, Nancy Kahn … Continued


Featuring music from the Oklahoma City outfit The Flaming Lips with a track off their forthcoming album Oczy Mldy. BYM Records duo The Holydrug Couple based out of Santiago, Chile. Introducing the Atlanta, Georgia quintet Hello Ocho who share a track off their sophomore album In Portuguese. Check out the dope London based duo ZOOEY … Continued


In the 1960s ‘autism’ was deemed ‘childhood psychosis’ and the incidence of autism was thought to be around 4 in 10,000 children.   Today, up to 1 in 88 children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Polly Samuel, aka Donna Williams, was central to these changes and became a beacon to many in the autism … Continued


Glenn Greenwald: U.S. Intel Chiefs Alleging Russian Threat Have History of Deceiving the Public; “This is Not a Coup, But It’s Not Normal”: Trump Picks 3 Generals for Top Foreign Policy Posts; What Impact Will Trump Presidency Have on Freedom of Edward Snowden & Julian Assange? Glenn Greenwald: Democrats Eager to Blame “Everybody But Themselves” … Continued