Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Russian air defense likely shot down Azerbaijan passenger plane. South East Asian nations commemorate deadly 2004 Tsunami Anniversary. California regulators waive anti-corrosion measures for proposed oil pipeline. Trump says US should reclaim Panama Canal Zone.


Terry Bisson (1942-2024), science fiction/fantasy author and political activist, died on January 10, 2024 at the age of 81. In this interview from January 2013 he discusses his career and his novel “Any Day Now,” a thinly disguised memoir in a science fiction setting.
Roger Ebert (1942-2013), noted film reviewer, discusses his book “Great Movies II” and other film-related issues, along with his work as political commentator, recorded in 2005.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.