Special Fund Drive Programming
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address … Continued
Today on the show: We talk with former Diplomat of Venezuela, Carlos Ron. Plus, David Bacon joins us in the station, writer, photographer, activist for immigrant, labor and human rights. And we talk Cuba, sanctions, and the Olympics with Brenda Lopez of Cuba Solidarity Network. And a news update about the Oakland ‘Peoples Arms Embargo’ … Continued
Fund Drive Programming: Ethnic Studies and Antisemtism
Davey D opens by grounding listeners in the fight over ethnic studies in California, focusing on AB715 and how claims of antisemitism are being used to roll back gains and potentially chill K–12 ethnic studies. Sameer frames this as part of a larger right-wing strategy coming out of the Heritage Foundation’s “Project Esther,” a companion … Continued
Background Briefing – December 17, 2025
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
East Bay Yesterday – December 17, 2025
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Fund Drive Special: Saving and Restoring Nature in Our Gardens
Entomologist Douglas Tallamy discusses what we can do to stem the extinction crisis — the loss of habitat and plant and animal species — by transforming the places where we live.
Artist and organizer Michael DeForge talks about politics, culture, Palestine solidarity and his upcoming book “All The Cameras In My Room” (April 2026 from Drawn and Quarterly) plus an interview by Outlaw Podcast on the organizing to counter the medical neglect of Xinachtli
Special Fund Drive Programming – Mitch Reads Animal Farm
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Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – December 17, 2025
On today’s show: Trump Orders Blockade on Sanctioned Oil Tankers Entering and Leaving Venezuela ICC Rejects Israel’s Bid to Block War Crimes Probe in Gaza First Funerals Held Today for Victims of Bondi Beach Massacre Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.