It’s an in-studio live-concert double-header as Jenna Mammina and her pop band, The Charmers, perform in the KPFA studio at 10 p.m., and dynamic veteran singer-songwriter Dirk Hamilton commands the mic at 11 p.m., with Tony Ferro engineering. Both acts will preview their upcoming shows in Berkeley: Jenna & the Charmers at the Freight & … Continued
Walter Turner gives a comprehensive history of Africa and AFRICOM, putting the US troops in Niger into a big perspective. Professor Turner relates a huge amount of clear information of the continent. More on AFRICOM click here for an article on this topic by Nick Turse that Walter mentions this in the show.
California wildfires have killed at least 42 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, scorching more than 200,000 acres—roughly the size of New York City. The blazes are the deadliest since record keeping began. As global temperatures continue to rise, we’ll look at the link between fires and climate change with Max Moritz, fire … Continued
We speak with Native American activists about the massive Northern California wildfires and the long-term impacts.
Join Sarah Holmes for a discussion of herbs to support you in weathering the fires.
As demand for aid in the North Bay continues, and those who have lost their homes in the fires search for temporary housing during this crisis, UpFront speaks with Mara Ventura and Aimee Inglis about what housing will look like in the recovery period. Mara Ventura is the lead organizer with North Bay Jobs with Justice. She … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: We continue our live broadcast from the Arlene Francis Center in Santa Rosa. We’ll speak to a survivor of the Coffey Park neighborhood, who’s house missed the blaze by 50 feet. We’ll also be joined by Martin Hamilton, director of the Arlene Francis Center and Santa Rosa City Councilwoman, Julie Combs
Today Kris Welch welcomes Pulitzer Prize Winning journalist David Cay Johnston who discusses his bestselling book “The Making of Donald Trump” and discusses what Donald Trump is Doing to You. He also gives listeners a sneak peek into his KPFA event in Berkeley this Thursday, October 19th. [bs_button size=”md” type=”info” value=”Get Tix Here” href=”https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3066530″]
One month after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, we hear from longtime Puerto Rican independence activist Oscar López Rivera, who was released in May and is now in San Juan to visit with community members affected by Hurricane Maria. Until earlier this year, Rivera had been in federal prison for 35 years—much of the time … Continued
As part of our continued coverage of the North Bay fires, and their impact, Cat Brooks and Brian Edwards-Tiekert interview Pablo Alvarado, Executive Director of the National Day Labor Organizing Network. He mentions the issue of wage theft, labor trafficking, and dangerous working conditions. Next, Cat and Brain interview Michael German, a Fellow in the Liberty & National … Continued
