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The Hear and Now

Probosci–guitarist Gyan Riley and violinist Timba Harris–in a live radio concert on The Hear and Now – June 23, 2016

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Gyan Riley and Timba Harris join host Derk Richardson in the KPFA performance studio, with Tony Ferro engineering, for a live performance. Riley (son of composer Terry Riley) and Harris (a member of Trey Spruance‘s Secret Chiefs 3) have impressive catalogs of their individual work, but their collaboration is a whole different beast. They released their brilliant Probosci debut, “Time … Continued

Letters and Politics

An Explanation and the History of the European Union

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In conversation with Professor John McCormick from Purdue University Indianapolis on the history of the European Union. Then an examination of today’s Supreme Court decisions on Immigration and Affirmative Action in Universities with Professor Kevin Johnson from University of California Davis.   Guest: John McCormick is Jean Monnet Chair of European Union Politics at Indiana … Continued

Democracy Now!

“Let Us Vote”: Rep. John Lewis Leads Historic Democratic Sit-in for Gun Control Legislation

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“Let Us Vote”: Rep. John Lewis Leads Historic Democratic Sit-in for Gun Control Legislation; Democratic Effort to Tie Gun Purchase to Terror Watchlist: A First Step or a Dangerous Precedent?; In Wake of Orlando, Florida Rep. Alan Grayson Revives Efforts to Implement Assault Weapons Ban; Daughter of Slain Virginia Tech Professor: We Must Address Our … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

E-40; and Ghost & The City

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On today’s edition of Hard Knock, we speak with P. Frank Williams about E-40, the ambassador of the Bay Area. Later, we talk to Ash Maynor, the founder of Ghost & The City, a neo-soul group based in Oakland, Ca. The group will be performing on Thursday, June 23rd at the Starline Social Club. T

Against the Grain

Marie Equi

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Anarchist rabble rouser, maverick woman doctor and abortion provider, political prisoner, and out lesbian at the turn of the 20th century — Marie Equi was a remarkable figure who has only recently been recovered from the amnesia of history. Historian Michael Helquist discusses the turbulent life and times of a pioneering radical. Resources: Michael Helquist,  … Continued

Letters and Politics

The Future and the Past of the Internet and Artificial Intelligence

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In conversation with Kevin Kelly, founder and executive editor of Wired magazine.  Kelly is author of several books, among them “Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems, and the Economic World.”  “New Rules for the New Economy: 10 Radical Strategies for a Connected World.” And his latest “The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 … Continued

UpFront

The End of Nuclear Power?

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Pacific Gas and Electric is withdrawing its application to renew licenses for its two nuclear reactors in Diablo Canyon. That means California’s last nuclear power plant will close by 2025. We’re going to talk about why, what it means about the nuclear industry in general, who’s going to foot the bill for cleaning up Diablo … Continued