First we talk to Edgar Illas, Director of Catalan the Hispanic Literature Program at the University of Indiana, Bloomington, about the recent events around the Referendum for Catalonia’s Independence. Our host, Philip Maldari, filling in for Mitch Jeserich, is questioning the motivations of this movement and its issues and consequences. In the second part of … Continued
Up first on UpFront, California State Senator Nancy Skinner talks to hosts Brian Edwards-Tiekert and Cat Brooks about gun control in the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas. She also talks about what California lawmakers can do to strengthen the state’s gun laws. Next, author and scholar Dr. Jorge Duany joins the show … Continued
As Las Vegas Massacre Toll Rises, Calls Grow for Background Checks on Nevada Gun Sales; After Las Vegas Massacre, Republicans in Congress Push Bills That Could Make Mass Shootings Deadlier; “They Don’t Care Who the Guns Go To”: Experts Warn Trump Admin. Plans to Widen U.S. Weapons Exports; Puerto Ricans Protest Trump’s Visit, Denounce Militarization … Continued
Nearly 60 people were killed and more than 500 injured in the worst mass shooting in modern US history on Sunday night, early Monday morning in Las Vegas at a concert. As details are still emerging about the suspected shooter, we’ll take on the issue of gun control and the myths of the gun industry … Continued
Are you walking around tired and sleep deprived most days? Nurse Rona will be joined by Jamie Zeitzer, PhD, to discuss sleep challenges such as insomnia, jet lag, and shift work. Call with your questions and comments: 1-800-958-9008.
We speak with Reem Assil, who was a community organizer for ten years before deciding that her true passion is food. Reem started Reem’s California, an Arab street corner bakery in Oakland’s Fruitvale district, with the help of several community initiatives including the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment, La Cocina and ICA Fund Good Jobs. And in … Continued
If you think the collection and selling of personal data began in the last twenty years, think again. Consumer credit agencies like Equifax have been gathering information about people’s intimate details since they were created in the late 19th century. Scholar Josh Lauer discusses the history of credit agencies, their key role in capitalist consumer … Continued
Last night a gunman opened fire on a crowd at a country music festival in Las Vegas. This is the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history with 58 dead and at least 515 injured. Today we speak with Patrick Blanchfield, writer and journalist who writes about American culture and violence. He is also a faculty member … Continued
Father of Lin-Manuel Miranda Slams Trump’s “Racist” Attack on Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria; Juan González: Puerto Rico’s Financial Control Board Worsened Crisis After Hurricane Maria; “We Cannot Wait”: Puerto Rico’s Residents Organize to Provide Food & Water after Hurricane Maria; Spanish Police Injure 800 in Crackdown on Catalonia Independence Referendum as Crisis Escalates.
Activists with Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles are confronting LA County DA Jackie Lacey over why she has refused to charge a single police officer during her tenure. LA County leads the country on police killings. On today’s show we’ll speak with Prof. Melina Abdullah with BLM LA about it. Then, a new study … Continued
