It’s largely invisible to most of us, but without the industries and workers that drill or mine the world’s raw materials, and the arteries of transport that bring petroleum and other resources across the seas, global capitalism would sputter to a halt. Scholar and writer Laleh Khalili has traveled on the system’s massive container ships … Continued
In Case You Missed It, the one the only, Patrice Rushen sat down with the Let’s Talk Music crew on KPFA to discuss her legendary music career, sampling and much much more. Listen below
On January 21st, Trump unveiled his so-called “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ali Abunimah brings us his analysis on these developments. Ahmed al-Najjar speaks with hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah about survival in Gaza and documenting the ongoing genocide. He’s an academic and journalist in Gaza who reports … Continued
The world of new music is one of the only bright spots as 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 songs I have been very obsessed with for the month of January. Songs to Obsess Over n Over (Sooo…) January 2026 by Mike Biggz, KPFA Interim Music Director Jill Scott – Don’t Play (Blues … Continued
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
On today’s show: Headlines “Feels Like a Cover-Up”: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Slams Trump Admin over Deadly ICE Crackdown Can ICE Forcibly Enter Homes Without a Warrant? Inside Trump’s Attack on the 4th Amendment From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: “Copaganda” Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime & Policing Democracy Now! is a daily national … Continued
On today’s episode, we speak with George Galvis the Co-founder and executive director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) on the upcoming National Day of Solidarity with Minnesota. TONIGHT! Get ICE the F out of Minnesota– January 27 6-8 PM– Huichin Park 4311 Hubbard St. Emeryville, CA. Also, the Nation’s John Nichols joins … Continued
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
On today’s show: Headlines “Feels Like a Cover-Up”: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Slams Trump Admin over Deadly ICE Crackdown Can ICE Forcibly Enter Homes Without a Warrant? Inside Trump’s Attack on the 4th Amendment From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: “Copaganda” Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime & Policing Democracy Now! is a daily national … Continued
The Trickle Down Effect of Trump’s Lawlessness and How Ice is Undermining Professional Policing We begin with the trickle down effect from the lawless presidency of Donald Trump who has valorized insurrectionists and pardoned scammers and fraudsters to the extent that his private army of ICE thugs have been given immunity to break the law. … Continued
