Since the 2013 Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, many states have pushed a dizzying array of changes to voter laws that raise disturbing connections to the past. On this week’s show, we’ll hear stories about the hard fought battles for the right to vote, and examine whether modern day voting requirements are … Continued
We talk with Ross Turnbull, the creator of the movie Terminal Device, an autobiographical essay and an inquiry into cinematic representation. Refracted through pop cultural images, the director tells his story as a man with a hook watching movie images of others with this particular prosthesis. He’s in the studio with Alex Locust, also an amputee … Continued
Over the past 17 years the Brower Youth Awards, given out Earth Island Institute’s New Leaders Initiative, have become the top prize for young environmental leaders in North America. The awards, which honor six youth every year, have recognized some 104 young activists for their leadership and creative efforts in tackling our many pressing environmental problems … Continued
The final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took place on Wednesday evening in Las Vegas and I spent the day in Sin City courtesy of Truthdig.com. On today’s show we’ll have special coverage of the third Presidential debate and share with you news and views that don’t make it into our mainstream media. … Continued
A discussion about Proposition Q in San Francisco, which would outlaw people sleeping in tents on sidewalks, with Jennifer Friedenbach, Executive Director for the Coalition on Homelessness. and a discussion of the new book All The Indians Died Off: And 20 Other Myths About Native Americans with co-authors Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker.
Chicago Cops Who Broke “Code of Silence” to Report Police Drug Gang Face Deadly Retaliation; New York Mayor Apologizes for Police Killing of Mentally Ill Woman, But Will Accountability Follow? Shaun King: Black Lives Matter is Not a Carbon Copy of Black Panther Party, Our Time is Different; Shaun King on Colin Kaepernick: He is … Continued
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Host Derk Richardson presents the touring and recording duo of drummer Scott Amendola and Hammond organist Wil Blades live in the KPFA performing studio, with Tony Ferro engineering. The Amendola vs. Blades debut recording, “Greatest Hits,” has just been released. The East Bay CD-release show takes place Friday, Oct. 21, at The Ivy Room. Check … Continued
Caroline hosts Ben Boyce, that we may animate the Political Mythic guiding strategy for now, honor the opportunities woofing to us, underneath disappointment, discouragement, and the general chi-sucking, of what passes for public political discourse… Conjuring political syncretism: Visioning exercise for cultural progressives to be pragmatic Mystics of effective Political engagement, thinking constructively about a political … Continued
Beginning Wednesday, November 2nd-9th from 6am-7pm join us for 7 days of wide-ranging reporting, analysis and predictions about the aftermath of election 2016. Our goal is to provide you with multiple viewpoints, unfiltered information and ideas from thought leaders you won’t hear on corporate media outlets. Thank you for supporting our work as the Bay Area’s … Continued
with John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation magazine and pioneering political blogger. His posts have been circulated internationally, quoted in numerous books, and mentioned in debates on the floor of Congress. He is also the co-author of numerous books, the latest People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy. His latest article for The … Continued
