Economic Update

College Admissions, Puerto Rican Crises, and Left Political Unity

On this week’s episode: Professor Richard Wolff discusses the new law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom banning “legacy and donor” favoritism in private college admissions to foster a “merit system.” He also discusses Javier Milei and his regime in Argentina, which is imposing austerity measures on the country: the masses will suffer to pay … Continued


A Rude Awakening

The Basandja Coalition

On today’s show, delegates from the Basandja Coalition based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are half-way through an eight-city U.S. tour.  I’ll speak to Marie Claire Faray and Basandja founder Samuel Yagase about the tour and the climate crisis.  This trip was sponsored by Maurice Carney, executive director of Friends of the Congo.


UpFront

Looking into Money in Politics from San Francisco to Oakland; Plus, Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Candidate Interviews

00:08 — Eli Wolfe reports on City Hall and city politics for The Oaklandside. 00:20 — Joe Rivano Barros, is a reporter and editor at Mission Local. 00:33 — Nikki Fortunato Bas, currently President of the Oakland City Council, running for Alameda County District 5 Supervisor seat. 00:45 — John Bauters, currently a member of the … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now 6am – October 25, 2024

On today’s show: “Worse and Worse”: Hospital Director in North Gaza Says Israeli Assault on Jabaliya Is Bloodiest Yet “Forest of Noise”: Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha on New Book, Relatives Killed in Gaza, and More BRICS Breakthrough? Economists Richard Wolff and Patrick Bond on Growing Alliance and How it Challenges the U.S.  


Betty’s Night In

Betty’s Night In – October 24, 2024

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Whether you’re in your living room, at your desk, on the couch or on the freeway, Betty’s got a free-form mix of music for staying in or venturing out. New and classic Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Pop, R&B — sprinkled with a some Jazz, International, and Classical sounds. Come hang out on your terrestrial radio or … Continued