Today we are in conversation with Reza Aslan, Iranian-American writer, scholar of religions, and professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside on his book Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Relating the life of Jesus Christ, he explains that he was not only a spiritual leader but also a revolutionary at the time … Continued


Robert Mercer, conservative media mogul and owner of Breitbart news positioned Steve Bannon as Trump’s presidential campaign manager. Cambridge Analytica, also owned by Mercer used big data to target american voters who were vulnerable to particular, individualized media messaging. The documentary Trumping Democracy  This episode is part of KPFA’s fund drive! KPFA is community supported … Continued


Meet the Miss USA Contestant Accusing Trump of Sexual Misconduct as Senators Call for Him to Resign; Roy Moore Attacks Doug Jones over Abortion Rights, Deflecting from Child Molestation Accusations; Cecile Richards: Mike Pence is “Orchestra Master” of Assault on Women’s Rights Under Trump; Rep. Gutiérrez on Passing the DREAM Act, Deaths in Puerto Rico … Continued


To start off today’s show, Cat Brooks and Brian Edwards-Tiekert discuss President Trump’s decision to formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, prompting Palestinians to take to the streets in protests. In our second hour, we focus on the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of the documentary Al-Nakba, which traces the historical … Continued


On Eve of Alabama Senate Election, a Look at Roy Moore’s Racism, Homophobia & Religious Fanaticism; NAACP Head: Roy Moore Is Using Racial and Religious Fearmongering to Sway White Alabama Voters; Black Leaders Boycott Trump Photo Op at Civil Rights Museum: “Why Should Our Legacy Be Tarnished?” Amid Worst Winter Wildfires in California History, Farmworkers … Continued