“I Will Light You Up!”: New Dash Cam Video Shows Arrest of Sandra Bland, Found Dead in Texas Jail; Juan González: Ride-Sharing Service Uber “Using Any Means Necessary” to Stop Regulation Attempts; “Between the World and Me”: Ta-Nehisi Coates Extended Interview on Being Black in America.
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Tonight’s program is filled with music! We offer you the Peruvian music duo of Alejandro y Maria Laura, recorded live, here at KPFA and an interview with Argentine singersongwriter Federico Aubele who is appearing in Oakland this weekend. As always, we begin with Noticias: a summary of news from the Americas. You also hear the … Continued
Self-described socialist and Democratic primary contender Bernie Sanders is turning out record-breaking crowds to hear him call out billionaires and oligarchs. His track record and positions on the issues are closer than any other candidate to what most unions espouse – but when most unions get involved in electoral politics, they want to bet on … Continued
A Victory for the People in Havana: Former Cuban Parliamentary Speaker Hails Restoration of Ties; Secret Talks & Sperm Deals: Sen. Patrick Leahy Details Back Story to Renewed U.S.-Cuban Ties; Is the Era of U.S.-Backed Anti-Castro Terrorism Over? Reflections on Restored Ties Between Nations; “Africa’s Pinochet”: Former U.S.-Backed Chadian Dictator Hissène Habré Faces War Crimes … Continued
Dr Lenoir interviews Dr. Shane Smith a physical therapist on what you need to do to get in shape and stay in shape.
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HKR discuss the mysterious murder of activist Sandra Bland while in police custody and direct actions disrupt Netroots 2015
Democratic Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley were interrupted by Black Lives Matter protests during the Netroots conference in Arizona. Excerpts from Sanders’ and O’Malley’s speeches, and an interview with Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement. And Johanna Fernandez on Mumia Abu-Jamal, his health, and writing. Fernandez is editor of Writing on … Continued
Today Cuba opens an embassy in Washington for the first time in 54 years, drawing angst from hard-line anti-communists, and applause from US companies hoping to expand markets there. So what will the new opening do to Cuba? We’ll talk to Sujatha Fernandes. Plus: If you listen to this radio station for any significant amount … Continued
Special Broadcast from Opening of Cuban Embassy in Washington as U.S.-Cuban Diplomatic Ties Restored; Danny Glover and Medea Benjamin on Assata, Guantánamo and Trade as Cuban Flag Rises in Washington.
