Richard Nixon conducted a number of acts against his enemies ranging from an assasination attempt agains a journalist and having the IRS go after anti-war activists. We talk about these incidents and the relevance that they may have for us today with historian, journalist and author Rick Perlstein. Perlstein is the author of “Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater … Continued
On today’s show we’ll focus on Islamophobia in the US – how pervasive it is and how people are combating it. First, author and academic Kumarini Silva will join us to discuss her book, Brown Threat: Identification in The Security State. Then Corey Saylor of the Council of American Islamic Relations will explore a comprehensive … Continued
In the first half episode, resident physicians in the primary care internal medicine residency program at Highland Hospital (Alameda County’s safety net hospital and trauma center), Jessica Herrera and Ingrid Bauer discuss the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Then, independent journalist Pendarvis Harshaw joins us to talk about the recent appointment of Anne Kirkpatrick as the new Oakland … Continued
Senate Hearings Begin for Wealthiest Cabinet in U.S. History Despite Lack of Vetting; Protests Erupt in Kentucky After GOP Supermajority Passes Extreme Anti-Choice, Anti-Union Bills; Repeal & Run? Republicans Move to Axe Obamacare, But What Will Replacement Look Like? WATCH: Meryl Streep Slams Trump for Bullying & Calls for an Independent Free Press.
Join us for the premier of Talk It Out Radio on KPFA this Sunday January 8th from 7-8pm. Talk it out Radio is dedicated to sharing the importance of mindfulness and nonviolent communication (NVC) and provides skills for effective and meaningful communication. This Sunday, meet our hosts, NVC and Buddhist practitioners Marlena Willis, Nancy Kahn … Continued
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Estrenos musicales de Café Tacvba, Manu Chao y San Pascualito Rey. El Nahual reporta desde el Bajío mexicano.
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Featuring music from the Oklahoma City outfit The Flaming Lips with a track off their forthcoming album Oczy Mldy. BYM Records duo The Holydrug Couple based out of Santiago, Chile. Introducing the Atlanta, Georgia quintet Hello Ocho who share a track off their sophomore album In Portuguese. Check out the dope London based duo ZOOEY … Continued
we continue our conversation on Art and Actvism w/ Talib Kweli. And Poor News Network discuss Standing Rock.
When a mass shooting erupts in our town or city, two common and reasonable responses are to re-examine gun laws and mental health services. But if mass shootings were solely about the shooter’s mental health, why are they primarily committed by men? In this episode of Making Contact we revisit the tragedy in Isla Vista … Continued
In the 1960s ‘autism’ was deemed ‘childhood psychosis’ and the incidence of autism was thought to be around 4 in 10,000 children. Today, up to 1 in 88 children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Polly Samuel, aka Donna Williams, was central to these changes and became a beacon to many in the autism … Continued
