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Policing is in crisis. The last decade has witnessed a vast increase in police aggression, misconduct, and militarization, along with a corresponding reduction in transparency and accountability. It is not just noticeable in African American and other minority communities—where there have been a series of high-profile tragedies—but in towns and cities across the country. Racism—from … Continued
Voices That Change The World – August 3, 2017
Voices That Change The World
Join Karyn Sanders in a round table discussion with flower essence practitioners Steve Johnson (https://alaskanessences.com/), Jane Bell (https://www.janebellessences.com/) and Cynthia Athina Kemp Scherer (https://www.desert-alchemy.com/) as they explore mental/emotional balance using essences. In memory of Steve Johnson 5/13/1953 – 3/17/2017. Vintage Herbal Highway from November 14, 2002. Hosted live by Sarah Holmes. Fund drive.
Excerpts of “Paul Robeson: Portraits of The Artist Box Set.” Hosted by Brian Edwards-Tiekert.
The History of Black Liberation
On today’s show, hosts Cat Brooks and Brian Edwards-Tiekert play segments from two of our fund drive premiums, which are available as thank-you gifts for supporting KPFA. First, we hear clips from James Baldwin’s revolutionary documentary, I Am Not Your Negro. The film covers the history of racism and the civil rights movement in the United States, … Continued
Nikole Hannah-Jones on DOJ’s Attack on Affirmative Action & How School Segregation Never Ended; “Cruel & Inhumane”: Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Trump Push to Slash Legal Immigration; Trump Considers Prolonging Afghan War to Secure $1 Trillion in Untapped Mineral Deposits.
Excerpts of the Audiobook “Happiness, Love, and Liberation: Insights and Teachings from Buddhist Psychology,” by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson celebrate the Summer of Love, Thursday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.
Let’s all wave our freak flags high and join the ever-ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, when Bonnie and Derk merge The Bonnie Simmons Show and The Hear and Now on the last night of the KPFA Get Up Stand Up Summer 2017 Fund Drive. As we explore some of our favorite sounds … Continued
Excerpts of the KPFA Sponsored event “Senator Al Franken: Giant of The Senate” at the King Middle School, in Berkeley, on July 6, 2017. Hosted by David Talbot. With Host Kris Welch.