Ralph welcomes back Yale historian Timothy Snyder, author of “On Tyranny,” to talk about his new book “The Road To Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America.” Then journalist Mark Plotkin tells us the status of DC statehood. Plus, Ralph weighs in on Gaza.
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On today’s show, we are in conversation with Bart D. Ehrman, renowned religious scholar and author of the book The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World, about the spread of Christianity throughout the Western world. He relates the history of how the Roman Empire went from being a polytheistic pagan society, that now and … Continued
After Santa Fe HS Shooting, Texas Lawmakers Have “Focused on Anything But Guns”; Malala, and Now Sabika: Pakistani Girl’s Death in Texas Should Prompt Reflection on Gun Violence; Soraya Chemaly on Mass Shootings: “Focus Should Be on Boys & Men Who Can’t Take No for an Answer”;
A week after Donald Trump unveiled his market-friendly plan to reduce prescription drug prices in the US, a group of physicians in the US and Canada have published their own multi-step plan to control drug costs and quality, while at the same time giving patient assistance programs. We’ll speak with Dr. Adam Gaffney, the lead … Continued
The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 created the right to a minimum wage, with one huge exception — people with disabilities. We interview producer-director Jordan Melograna and play clips from “Bottom Dollars,” his documentary on sheltered workshops and the sub-minimum wage. How is it that nearly 250,000 people are currently and legally paid, … Continued
Excerpts of the KPFA Event “YANIS VAROUFAKIS – Adults in the Room: My Battle With Europe’s Deep Establishment,” on May 16, at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Trump’s EPA Doesn’t Want You to Know Chemicals in Teflon Are Poisoning Waterways & Firefighters; Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg: Civil Disobedience Against Vietnam War Led Me to Leak Pentagon Papers; Daniel Ellsberg: Whistleblowing is Needed to Avert Catastrophic U.S. War with Iran & North Korea.
This show features premiums offered as thank you gifts for your generous donation to support our work on UpFront and at KPFA Radio. Go to kpfa.org or call 1-800-HEY-KPFA or 1-800-439-5732 to pledge. 7am – Shakti Butler’s Healing Justice Shakti Butler, PhD, visionary, filmmaker, transformative learning educator, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many – is President and Founder of … Continued
The US Senate, in a major victory for grassroots activists, has voted to over the FCC’s decision on net neutrality using the Congressional Review Act. On our show today Free Press’ Tim Karr will explain what the victory means and what comes next. Then, Seattle’s Socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will join us to discuss … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: 18 young activists arrested as they shouted down former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak, in San Francisco last night. Also, Nora Barrows-Friedmand speaks to a doctor who was shot by sraeli snipers as he tried to deliver aid to the wounded victims of Israel snipers in Gaza.