Guest host Max Pringle speaks with political scientist Larry Gerston about California Recall Election. He’s professor emeritus of political science at San Jose State University and author of an upcoming book on the recall.
Then, we’ll discuss Oakland’s third annual BAMD Festival, happening all month in the city. The festival brings top black artists, writers and performers from around the world to Oakland for a month of engagement, performances and networking. Max speaks with Oakland Poet Laureate and festival Artistic Director Ayodele Nzinga.
Then, journalist and author David Zucchino joins us to discuss his latest book “Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy.” It details the bloody 1898 white supremacist insurrection that overthrew the democratically elected multi-racial government of Wilmington, North Carolina.
