Massacre in Gaza: Israeli Forces Open Fire on Palestinians, Killing 18, Wounding As Many As 1,700; Starvation Wages are a “Crime”: Lessons from MLK & 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike, 50 Years Later.
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With the announcement of John Bolton as Donald Trump’s new National Security Advisor, the stability of the world is potentially at stake. Bolton, a pro-war and divisive figure is as hawkish as they come. On our show today, long-time political activist and author Medea Benjamin will explain why we need to fear Bolton’s positions on … Continued
Cine, Puerto Rico y Estrenos Musicales
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El crítico de cine Iñaki Fernández de Retana, comenta sobre el Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara y El San Francisco International Film Festival. El activista Daniel Orsini, reporta sobre la situación actual en Puerto Rico, despúes de los huaracanes Irma y María. El segmento Cápsulas Insumisas, de la Kolektiva Libertaria. Además, varios estrenos musicales. … Continued
Interview with Arturo O’Farrill
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Pianist, composer, arranger, orchestra leader Arturo O’Farrill will be interviewed in the first hour of In Your Ear by program host Art Sato. Arturo’s Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performs a benefit concert for KPFA and DACA Support Services May 12 at UC Theatre in Berkeley.
Puerto Rico: Six Months After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
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Six months after hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico goes deeper into disaster capitalism measures. Tune in to learn about the Promesa law, the Fiscal Control Board, and the mutual aid projects sprouting all over the island.
The Seekers, is the first in a two-part documentary series that examines the experiences of Central American migrants seeking asylum in the US. El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala are among the most dangerous countries in the world for women. Each year, thousands of women flee from these Northern Triangle Countries to escape the brutality that … Continued
On the heels of Black History or African-American History Month, following two weeks of Women’s History Month Celebration, and on the toes of Jazz Appreciation Month as well as International Poetry Month, KPFA presents an hour of interview, music and poetry. We share a panel discussion on Gendre and Jazz, recorded January 2018 in New … Continued
Updates on NRA economics, anti-Chinese tariffs, BMW emissions cheating, Brexit’s lesson, IBM dumps older workers, Tennessee teachers fight and win, CBO reports US income inequality deepening even counting welfare etc. Interview Prof. Ian Seda-Irizarry on “heterodox” economics at City University of New York. Hosted by Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff.
David Shulkin’s Firing at the VA Is Latest Step in Trump-Koch Push to Privatize Veterans’ Healthcare
David Shulkin’s Firing at the VA Is Latest Step in Trump-Koch Push to Privatize Veterans’ Healthcare; Meet the Doctor Suing Trump: Dr. Eugene Gu on Gun Violence, Privatization of VA & White Supremacy; Remembering Stephen Hawking, Groundbreaking Physicist and Advocate for Climate, Palestine & Peace; Why Are So Many Unarmed Black People Being Killed by … Continued
Join Sarah Holmes for an exploration of grief. She includes herbs that can support us in this process.