Today we bring you the six-part documentary series CAPITALISM, a look at both the history of ideas and the social forces that have shaped the capitalist world. CAPITALISM is an impressive series that makes economics accessible through an interdisciplinary approach that explores the work of great thinkers, while embedding economics in specific social, political, and … Continued


30 Years of “Doonesbury” on Donald Trump: Cartoonist Garry Trudeau on the GOP’s “Natural Born Toon”; Brazil’s Dance with the Devil: 2016 Rio Olympics Begin With Government Dysfunction & Police Violence; Dave Zirin: Protests by Athletes and Displaced Rio Residents Accompany Opening of 2016 Olympic Games.


Ta-Nehisi Coates talks about his latest book, Between the World and Me. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have … Continued


Caroline hosts fellow cultural artist of liberating High Jinx, Larry Bogad, author of TACTICAL PERFORMANCE: The Theory and Practice of Serious Play, ELECTORAL GUERRILLA THEATRE: Radical Ridicule and Social Movements (updated and expanded Second Edition), and COINTELSHOW: A Patriot Act (a darkly satirical play about COINTELPRO) (proffered as pledge incentive)   Interview with Larry Bogad by TruthOut  Larry … Continued


Right-wing media continues to have a great negative affect upon our country. To understand how it originally started, we play excerpts from the new documentary, “The Brainwashing of My Dad.” An in-depth look at the ins and outs of  “conservative” media and the various ways they influence/control national discourse. Please support KPFA during our Summer 2016 … Continued