Megan Keely and Probosci perform live on The Hear and Now, 10 p.m., Thursday, June 21

Tune in for another double-header of live music from the KPFA performance studio: First up, San Francisco-based Filipino-American singer-songwriter Megan Keely. Her new album, Bloom, “is Keely’s contribution to the national fight against abuses of power. Keely turns fear and uncertainty into unflinching beauty and empowerment with her new collection of original songs.” Watch the … Continued


In a passionate and articulate call to action, food safety warrior, Andrew Kimbrell, returns to make the case that passing food labeling laws will spell the end of the GMO industry. Plus, progressive Maryland senate candidate, Jerome Segal battles the Democratic establishment.


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Attorney General Jeff Sessions has overturned the ability of asylum seekers to claim credible fear from domestic violence or gang violence, potentially leaving thousands of refugees from Central America stranded. It’s just the latest in the Trump’s administration’s brutal and on-going attacks on immigrants. On our show today we’ll turn to Isabel Sanchez with the … Continued