Cover to Cover – June 17, 2025
A celebration of the art of poetry and prose with Jack Foley, Nina Serrano, and Jovelyn Richards.
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Emiliano Lemus discusses herbs for tending to our bodies and spirits in this political moment, whether we are protecting community from ICE, protesting genocide and fascism in the streets, or navigating the ongoing realities of political violence. Tune in for a discussion on herbs for preventing burnout and for moving with the strong emotions of … Continued
Was the populist far right a reaction to neoliberal free market fundamentalism? Or, as historian Quinn Slobodian argues, did such rightwing currents come out of the ideas of neoliberalism itself? Slobodian reflects on neoliberal thinkers’ preoccupation with racist and misogynistic ideas of human nature and intelligence, borders and gold — all in service to their … Continued
This week on the show, hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah speak with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, about international law and ending the genocide in Palestine. They discuss the role of the Palestinian Authority, the impact of the Madleen that tried to break the siege on Gaza, … Continued
Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) – June 17, 2025
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
All This Safety Is Killing Us: w/ editors Ronica Mukerjee and Carlos Martinez
We’ll speak with Ronica Mukerjee and Carlos Martinez, editors of All This Safety Is Killing Us: Health and Justice Beyond Prisons, Police and Borders — Abolitionist Frameworks and Practices from Clinicians, Organizers and Incarcerated Activists– A multi-discipline, multimedia guide to abolition through the lens of healthcare and medicine – featuring writings and artwork from … Continued
🛠️ Know & Grow: Tools for Resistance and Resilience
🛠️ Know & Grow: Tools for Resistance and Resilience Community resources, compiled and shared by KPFA ✊🏽 IMMIGRANT RIGHTS CHIRLA Free legal help, deportation defense, rapid-response hotline: 888-624-4752 Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) “Know Your Rights” guides, family prep plans, and advocacy tools. CA Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) Policy updates, legal resources, multilingual toolkits. ✊🏽 … Continued
How Israelis View a War with Iran; Plus, the Role of Off-Year Elections in Resisting Trumpism
00:08 — Joel Beinin is Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 00:33 — John Nichols is National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation.
Democracy Now 6am – June 17, 2025
On today’s show: Preemptive Strike or Act of War? Israel Attacked Iran Amid Sinking Global Support for Assault on Gaza “We Loved Her”: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Mourns His Friend Melissa Hortman, Slams Republican Rhetoric Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister on U.S. Embargo, Trump’s Deportations, Israel’s War on Iran, and Gaza
Stephen Marche / Lindsay Koshgarian / Nader Hashemi
Trump as the Fountainhead of Political Violence, as Republicans Blame the Victims, and Fox News Claims Democrats Are Attacking Trump Officials
Trump’s $45 Million Military Parade and $130 Million Deployment of Troops in LA Could Keep a Million Americans on Food Stamps
An Assessment of Where the Escalating War Between Israel and Iran is Heading