The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – March 12, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil, who led Columbia University protests against Israel, being detained in Louisiana without charge, under threat of deportation House Republican Budget would slash Medicaid, Democrats rally against plan California legislators push bill to build … Continued


Today on the show: Philippine police arrest former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila and send him to the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. Also, Jennifer Lowenstein, updates the latest news from the killing fields of Gaza, the west bank and Syria: and The desperate situation in Afghanistan … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Build and Fight Lecture Part 1: Mutual Aid & Economic Resistance

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Presented by Kali Akuno (Cooperation Jackson) & Thandi Chimurenga The Build and Fight lecture delves into the structural crisis of capitalism, the necessity of mutual aid, and the push toward economic self-determination. Akuno frames the discussion around Antonio Gramscis concept that the old world is dying, the new world struggles to be born, now is … Continued


Background Briefing

Tom Mockaitis / Robert Creamer / Michael Swaine

With Trump Attacking Free Speech on Campuses, Should We Expect Patel and Bongino to Order the FBI to Round Up Trump’s Critics and Those on Patel’s Enemies List?
The Dilemma Senate Democrats Face Whether to Vote For a Bad Bill or Stand up to Trump and Musk and Risk a Government Shutdown
Trump’s Losing Strategy of Wooing Putin Away From Xi and Musk’s Outsized Influence Over China Policy