Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Harris Walz spend first full day as running mates campaigning in the Midwest. Tropical Storm Debby rolls slowly up the East Coast, bringing torrential rain and wind. UK police brace for more unrest amid a week of … Continued


Democracy Now! Covers the 2024 DNC

Amy Goodman and the Democracy Now! team will broadcast an extended daily two-hour show from Chicago, Illinois for the Democratic National Convention from Aug. 19-23. KPFA will air this broadcast: 5:00 am–7:00 am PT and 9:00 am–11:00 am PT Following these broadcasts at: 11:00 am Mitch Jeserich will host a special call in show, Monday … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – August 7, 2024

With Millions From Republican Billionaires, AIPAC Unseats Another Member of The Squad We begin with a second member of The Squad of progressive Democrats in the House who has been primaried by AIPAC with money from Republican billionaires. This time in Missouri yesterday, where Cori Bush lost her seat to Wesley Bell in the Democratic … Continued


While it would seem like the crisis of the political establishment would provide fertile ground for the left, instead we have seen the ascendancy of right-wing figures around the world, who denounce the establishment while shoring up the capitalist order. Often these figures are businessmen like Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi, who position themselves outside … Continued