Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Security Council holds urgent meeting on US-Venezuela tensions, UN says dialog is only path to peace; National Weather Service issues storm warnings for Pacific coast over holidays; SF lights back on after blackout left thousands in … Continued


Formerly Incarcerated People's Performance Project

Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project – December 23, 2025

A bold, nine-part series amplifying the voices and artistry of people directly impacted by the criminal punishment system. Through performance, FIPPP centers the brilliance, struggle, and imagination of formerly incarcerated community members. Each episode highlights the realities of incarceration and the power of telling one’s own story.


Join Renée Camila and her guest Berenice Dimas, founder of Hood Herbalism, for a conversation about herbal support during birth ceremonies. In the episode, Berenice shares their perspective on the energetics of birth, herbs she includes in her birth kit, and the importance of spirit dosing with gestating people. Berenice (she/they) is a queer community based … Continued


When we think of potentially dangerous and addictive drugs, most of us think about illegal substances like heroine or cocaine. And yet widely-prescribed drugs like Xanax, Ritalin, Adderall, and Vicodin are also addictive, but legal in the United States. Historian David Herzberg discusses the artificial distinction that has been created between addictive drugs and medicines … Continued