North Korea announced it has successfully tested the Hwasong-14, its first intercontinental ballistic missile. Christine Ahn with Women Cross the DMZ talks with Amy.  Ari Berman latest article in the Nation covers the path toward voter suppression, “The Trump Administration Is Planning an Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights.” Rami Khouri about Saudi Arabia’s demands of Qatar, including closing … Continued


The Health Effects of Climate Change

Climate change now poses the greatest threat to human health, according to public health experts. A new, national consortium of physicians has formed to educate the public and policymakers about the harmful health effects of climate change. Join Dr. Will Courtenay and his guests, two consortium member physicians, Drs. Janet Perlman and Lee Ballance, in … Continued


In Your Ear

Geri Allen Tribute

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The jazz world is grieving the loss of the widely respected and influential pianist, composer, and educator GERI ALLEN, who died on June 27 at age 60. In 1988, program host Art Sato interviewed Allen, then 31, while she was in Oakland to perform at Koncepts Cultural Gallery for her West Coast debut.  In remembrance … Continued