Smartphones have rapidly become a necessity in the U.S., including for the working poor. During Covid, we’re using them more than ever to work — if we’re lucky enough to still have work — or to stay in touch with each other. Sociologist Nicole Aschoff argues that much of the discourse about our personal use … Continued
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We speak with legal director for Electronic Frontier Foundation, Corynne McSherry about proposed surveillance laws that are being considered during the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with Hip Hop Historians and practitioners about the legacy of Andre Harrell aka Andre from Section 3.
Monday May 11th, in the third month of this pandemic, KPFA Radio’s Women’s Magazine brings you the voices of people who are responding to this pandemic with both healing and vital information. One such local Organization we are blessed to help support us in these trying times is Thrive East Bay which is a new … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The US unemployment rate surges to a level last seen during the Great Depression California starts relaxing its restrictions for businesses, Bay Area counties remain reluctant
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Tonight’s show, recorded by host Derk Richardson at home in Oakland, includes musical ruminations about circumstances with which we are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the sense of isolation and the passing on of friends, relatives, and assorted beloved sentient beings. Music by John Lennon, Donovan, Jesse Winchester, Laurie Anderson, Tom Rozum and Laurie … Continued
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. PowerLeeGirls Hosts Miko Lee and Jalena Keane-Lee are back on the air. Tonight in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The NIH announces multi-billion dollar project to develop new coronavirus testing technology Prosecutors warn of spikes in gun violence resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic
Today on the Show: Trump beating the war drums against China under cover of a pandemic. Also, a protest at San Quentin prison, calling for No State Executions by Covid19. A brand new Election Crimes Bulletin with best selling muckraker, Greg Palast. And why is the US post office under attack by the Trump administration
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We speak with long time activist Astra Taylor about the amount of debt being accrued during the pandemic. We speak with lawyer Adante Pointer about the Covid-19 outbreak at Gateway Care & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility in Hayward California resulting in multiple deaths.
