Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Nikki Haley drops out of Presidential race after Super Tuesday loss. US and Caribbean officials call on Haitian leader to call for new elections in troubled country. Alabama lawmakers vote to pass a finalized bill to protect … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – March 6, 2024

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Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – March 6, 2024

Can Biden Pick up Haley’s Voters While Placating the Uncommitted Young Democrats? We begin with Mitch McConnell’s craven endorsement of Trump now that he has the nomination all but locked up and whether, after Nikki Haley’s withdrawal, can Biden pick up the 20 to 30% of Republicans who are disaffected with Trump at the same … Continued


The Final Straw Radio

Imprisoned Anarchist Toby Shone + Updates from Argentinian Antifascist

An interview with Toby Shone, anarchist imprisoned in the UK, about his confinement as well as an interview with Nichola, an antifascist in Argentina, about the street demonstrations against neoliberal president Javier Milei, the state of the left and the far right in the country as well as the #redgym and social center in Buenos Aires, La Cultura Del Barrio


Host Mitch Jeserich reads excerpts from Stephen Mitchell’s Gilgamesh: A New Version.  Gilgamesh is considered the oldest epic in the world and a masterpiece of literature.  Gilgamesh is the story of a historical king of Uruk in Babylonia and his journey of self-discovery.  Along the way, Gilgamesh discovers that friendship can bring peace to a whole city … Continued