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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 17, 2023

Russian court sentences Kremlin critic to decades in prison for criticising Ukraine war. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy addresses debt ceiling at Wall Street speech. NY judge rules Trump civil trial for 1990s rape charge can continue. Oakland teachers vote whether to strike this week. Judge clears city of Oakland to clear large homeless encampment. 


Today on the show: We speak with the celebrated playwright and creator of Culture Clash, Richard Montoya  about a powerful new book, Jose Montoya’s Abundant Harvest that features the work of his father, Jose Montoya, artist, poet, and visionary. We’ll also feature an extended report on Palestine with Ziad Abbas and the Middle East Children’s … Continued


Caregivers are one of the most overlooked groups in the medical system, particularly when it comes to life-threatening and terminal illness. Family caregivers face the emotional pain of watching someone they love struggle with illness, the social stress of feeling isolated in their caregiving roles, and the physical strain of having to lift, pull, and … Continued