Trump, a new/old kind of imperialist? • Is Trump a neoliberal?
Anatol Lieven looks at the global dimensions of Trumpism • Quinn Slobodian muses on whether Trump is a neoliberal, and examines the three major strands of DOGE-ism (NYRB article here)
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Today’s episode of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Winter Fund Drive: Sasha Lilley and economist Rob Larson discuss the power and wealth of the capitalist class, how they rule, and how to fight against them. Larson’s latest book is To support KPFA’s mission, please … Continued
Trump’s Second First Month as President & the Trans Lifeline – Fund Drive Special
On today’s show, we begin by exploring the human impact of transphobia on our transgender family and community members, in conversation with kai alviar horton, the Executive Director of Trans Lifeline, a peer support and crisis hotline offering phone support to transgender people. It is the first transgender crisis hotline to exist in the United … Continued
Democracy Now 6am – February 20, 2025
On today’s show: “Grand Theft Government”: Federal Workers Send SOS over Musk-Led Mass Firings, Service Cuts “Crack-Up Capitalism”: Historian Quinn Slobodian on Trump, Musk, and the Movement to “Shatter” the State
Simon Shuster / Emma Ashford / Katherine Stewart
After Throwing Ukraine Under the Bus, Trump is Now Trashing Zelensky
What Can Ukraine Do to Defend Itself and Rebuild After Trump Sells the Country out to Putin?
How Trump Rode Into the White House Again on a Wave of Reactionary Nihilism
Non-fiction Music – February 20, 2025
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A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – February 20, 2025
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Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!
Dead to the World – February 19, 2025
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Music by the Grateful Dead, and music not by the Grateful Dead. Hosted by Tim Lynch.
Special Fund Drive Programming – February 19, 2025
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. February 19th marks anniversary of Executive Order 9066 Japanese internment, Newsom proclamation urges standing up for civil rights regardless of immigration status Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee tells senators she’ll implement Trump agenda, allays republican qualms over past … Continued