Flashpoints

Flashpoints – February 7, 2025

From Pacifica Radio in San Francisco, This is Flashpoints I’m Dennis Bernstein, Today on the Show: The speaker of the House kisses Netanyahu’s ass: also the people of San Francisco’s Historic mission District unite to stop a luxury Housing Complex: Also Keith McHenry of Food Not Bombs on a massive spike in homelessness, and on … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio Celebrates J Dilla Day with Ma Dukes: A Legacy of Musical Genius and Community Impact

On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, in celebration of J Dilla Day. With deep reverence and insight, Ma Dukes shared reflections on her son’s legacy, his profound impact on music, and the ever-growing … Continued


Making Contact

Exposed, part 1: The Human Radiation Experiments at Hunter’s Point

This episode comes to us from the podcast at SF Public Press. “Exposed” opens a window into the little-known history of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. The sprawling abandoned naval base, in San Francisco’s southeast waterfront Bayview neighborhood, is currently the site of the city’s largest real estate development project. The base played a key … Continued


Project Censored

The Special Challenges to Indigenous Reporting, a Case from NY / The Mandate for Grassroots Journalism

In the first half of the program, Eleanor Goldfield interviews a Native American reporter who was arrested while covering a protest about land claims, despite showing the police his press credentials. Isaac White is a Mohawk journalist based in Akwesasne, upstate New York. His story highlights the importance of and dangers to local and Indigenous … Continued


Economic Update

Firefighting in California / New Economics Institute with Clara Mattei

In this week’s episode: Professor Richard Wolff delves into the heroic efforts of California firefighters and their extraordinary work in battling the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. We also explore the progressive transformations occurring within U.S. labor unions and shed light on the escalating housing affordability crisis across the United States. Additionally, we interview Professor … Continued