Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump welcomes first visit of Saudi prince since 2018 murder of journalist Khashoggi by Saudi agents; KPFA speaks with leader of human rights group founded by journalist Khashoggi; Congress overwhelmingly passes Epstein Files Transparency Act after Trump … Continued
Today on the Show: Camilo Perez Bustillo on violent and illegal roundups in North Carolina, as border patrol plays an expanded role in violent mass arrests. Also Trump praises the Saudi Crown Prince as a great leader of his people, despite his participation in the execution of Saudi Journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, who also did a … Continued
On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Chicago alderperson and grassroots organizer Jessie Fuentes about the Trump backed ICE operation that has turned parts of the city into a live test site for authoritarian policing. Fuentes begins by recounting how she was roughed up and handcuffed by ICE agents inside … Continued
The Loophole in the Epstein Files Bill Passed by the House Today 427 to 1 That Allows Trump to Classify What He Does Not Want the Public to See We will begin with a loophole in the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed today by the House in a 427 to 1 vote to compel the … Continued
Dear KPFA Listener, For the past several years, we have worked to stay ahead of rapid changes in the radio and technology landscape. Our goal is to continue to provide programming (aka content) the way that you want it on the platforms you use most often, so we’re inviting you to share your opinions about … Continued
Cover to Cover presents a special tribute to Jack Foley, the beloved poet, broadcaster, and longtime KPFA host whose voice shaped generations of listeners. In Part 1, we revisit Jack’s early work, hear archival moments that capture his unique style and generosity, and share personal reflections from his son. Join us as we celebrate the … Continued
Emiliano Lemus interviews Stascha Stahl about natural approaches to common STIs and generative system infections that affect people of all genders, including HPV, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and herpes. Stascha is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker, apothecarist, and educator practicing in the Lisjan Ohlone Territory – Oakland, California. Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus … Continued
In the 1950s the CIA took a keen interest in Kerala, a newly formed Indian state led, beginning in 1957, by a Communist ministry. Richard Franke describes the turbulent events that led to the ministry’s dismissal and the evidence he and T. M. Thomas Isaac have unearthed about CIA stances and ambitions vis-a-vis Kerala. T. … Continued
The Gaza government media office stated on November 6th that barely a quarter of the expected and needed aid has entered the strip since the October 10th ceasefire, confirming that “the occupation continues its policy of strangulation, starvation, humanitarian pressure, and political blackmail against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.” Dorotea Gucciardo speaks with host Nora … Continued
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