Multiple attacks in Paris have left well over 100 people dead, and the whole world reeling. We talk to folks in Paris. PLUS: the Supreme Court has agreed to rule on a Texas abortion law—could this be good news? AND: the less money you have, the more you pay to use it. Why, … Continued
Pacifica Radio Evening News covers the major terrorists attacks across Paris and more.
In order to reduce prison over-crowding the Justice Department is releasing about 6,000 non-violent inmates early. Darris Young is working to make sure upon release individuals can successfully transition after incarceration. On the Next edition of Making Contact we’ll meet more individuals like Darris who also went to prison, came out and dedicated their life … Continued
Hear a dynamic African-American principal from the Bronx talk about teaching with joy and love for the kids, instead of focusing on test-prep. Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein, and airs on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month.
Nuclear-industry critics Arnie and Maggie Gundersen warn that, four-and-a-half years after the meltdown, Fukushima still poses a danger to Japan and the Pacific region, and that the Japanese government is trying to prevent journalists and physicians from disclosing the ongoing problems. The program closes with an excerpt from a speech by Arnie Gundersen rebutting the … Continued
The Million Student March was yesterday, for debt relief, free tuition, and a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers. We talk with some of the participants. PLUS: The global climate conference in Paris will hear form Oaklanders, in next week’s big march and rally. We’ll hear all about it. AND: Pirates at the Berkeley … Continued
Beirut Bombings: Dozens Killed as ISIL Continues Attacks on Foes Outside Its Territory; “Tomorrow’s Battlefield”: As U.S. Special Ops Enter Syria, Growing Presence in Africa Goes Unnoticed; In Nationwide Student Revolt over Campus Racism, NY’s Ithaca College is Latest School to Erupt.
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Host Derk Richardson welcomes jazz singer Laurie Antonioli to the studio. Laurie’s new album is “Varuna,” her second with the brilliant pianist Richie Beirach, recorded in Leipzig and California. Last year’s, “Songs of Shadow, Songs of Light” landed on several year-end best-of lists. Laurie will talk about her work–she also heads the Vocal Jazz Studies program at the California Jazz Conservatory in … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: ISIS claims multiple suicide bombing in Beirut, killing over 40 and seriously wounding over 200. We’ll feature a report from the ground in Beirut on the deadly bombing. Also, Dr. Mads Gilbert on treating the victims of two murderous Israeli assaults on the Gaza strip. And we’ll be joined by our own … Continued
Caroline hosts Osprey Orielle Lake, author of Uprising for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with the Earth on her way to Paris Talks ( 11.30.15 – New Moon on December 11th). The Venusian Trickster Redeemer is getting ready to bound onto the world stage, in all our hearts.
