Listen to excerpts of the audiobooks “Lies My Teacher Told Me” by James W. Loewen; “A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn; and “Between The World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. With Host Mitch Jeserich.
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Today on Flashpoints: We feature excerpts from the latest film by Michael Moore, “Where do we invade next?”.
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
Join Karyn Sanders as she interviews Tammi Hartung, herbalist, gardener and author of Homegrown Herbs as they discuss how to use and grow medicinal plants. Fundraiser.
With Christian Berle, Washington D.C. Republican delegate and former Log Cabin Republican Deputy Executive Director.
Chris Hedges vs. Robert Reich on Clinton, Third Parties, Capitalism & Next Steps for Sanders Backers
Chris Hedges vs. Robert Reich on Clinton, Third Parties, Capitalism & Next Steps for Sanders Backers; First Evidence Surfaces of Foreign Money Pouring into U.S. Elections After Citizens United.
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
A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn. With Host Philip Maldari.