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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump says war “working out well”, as fighting continues despite ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territories; Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled by Senators over $1.5 trillion budget request, as GOP plans massive reconciliation bill to avoid Dem … Continued
Fund Drive Special Programming: Drama on the Cal Berkeley Campus and Understanding Palestine and Israel by Phyllis Bennis
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with journalist Felicia Mello of Berkeleyside and educator activist Dr. César Cruz of Homies Empowerment to unpack the growing controversy surrounding UC Berkeley’s Multicultural Community Center and what many see as a broader attack on free speech, Ethnic Studies, and student activism. The conversation centered around … Continued
Background Briefing – May 12, 2026
On today’s briefing: Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer While Netanyahu Warns of “Reengaging Them Militarily” We begin with Trump rejecting Iran’s peace offer as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” with PM Netanyahu telling “60 Minutes” that if negotiations fail “we can reengage them militarily”, adding Iran’s government’s “days are numbered – but it could take a lot of days.” … Continued
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Emiliano Lemus interviews Nicole Rose of Solidarity Apothecary about herbs to resist fascism. They discuss organizing strategies for connecting with plant medicines as our communities navigate ICE and police violence, prisoner support, protests, and more. We also chat about Nicole Rose’s book, Herbalism and State Violence: Practical Herbal Medicine for Surviving State Repression, available as a fund … Continued
Fund Drive Special: What the Frankfurt School Teaches Us About the Right
What has the far right learned from the Frankfurt School? And what can we learn from Frankfurt School thinkers like Theodor Adorno and Herbert Marcuse to understand the appeal of the right? Paul Fleming sheds light on the fixation of conservatives like Christopher Rufo — who has set about remaking higher education — with cultural … Continued
Israel’s continued attacks and restrictions on aid undermined the so-called ceasefire from the start. It is now making withdrawal conditional on Hamas surrendering all of its weapons. Hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah sit down with Palestinian writer and political analyst Muhammad Shehada, a visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – May 12, 2026
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – May 12, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Denounces Gutting of Voting Rights Act I Was Kidnapped by Israel in Int’l Waters, Jailed for 10 Days: Gaza Flotilla Activist Saif Abukeshek Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and … Continued