The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – August 21, 2023 President Biden and First Lady visit fire ravaged Maui. Tropical storm Hilary slams into Southern California, bringing floods, power outages.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden and First Lady visit fire ravaged Maui. Moscow suffers drone attacks, two injured as Zelensky visits Danish Parliament. Guatemala voters elect independent progressive President. Tropical storm Hilary slams into Southern California, bringing floods, power outages. … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

The False Promise of Small Nuclear Reactors – The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – August 21, 2023

Ralph is joined by M.V. Ramana, professor at the “School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia,” to lay out the false promise of small nuclear reactors, which still carry the risk of accidents, still produce waste, still produce plutonium for the weapons industry and are still economically noncompetitive with wind and … Continued


Law & Disorder

Antioch Police Arrested By Feds; Plus, Recall Effort Against Alameda Co DA

On today’s show, we start with Antioch councilmember Tamisha Torres-Walker in conversation about a federal raid and arrest of numerous Antioch police officers that occurred last week. Then, we dive deep into a recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, in conversation with Darrell Owens, a housing activist, transit know-it-all, and Data Analyst … Continued