Background Briefing (5am)

Background Briefing (5am) – June 4, 2026

On today’s briefing: Election Results From Yesterday’s Primaries With a Focus on California We begin with yesterday’s primary elections, in particular in California and get an analysis of the results from Sacramento-based reporter Sasha Abramsky, who writes the Authoritarian Watch column for The Nation, and is the author of several books, including Breadline USA, American … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war, as US and Iran continue trading “retaliatory” strikes; CA Governor’s elections show Becerra (D), Hilton (R), Steyer leading, votes still being counted; Becerra ahead in governor race, Hilton … Continued


On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D welcomed longtime author and journalist Lawrence Ross and acclaimed filmmaker and former college quarterback Byron Hurt for a timely discussion about race, higher education, athlete activism, and the growing call for Black student athletes to reconsider attending universities in states that have rolled back voting … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – June 3, 2026

On today’s briefing: Election Results From Yesterday’s Primaries With a Focus on California We begin with yesterday’s primary elections, in particular in California and get an analysis of the results from Sacramento-based reporter Sasha Abramsky, who writes the Authoritarian Watch column for The Nation, and is the author of several books, including Breadline USA, American … Continued