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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden urges Senate to pass voting rights legislation, stalled by Republicans; On 20th anniversary of Guantanamo Bay-human rights advocates and 9-11 victims families call for its closure

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden urges Senate to pass voting rights legislation, stalled by Republicans. January 6th panel subpoena’s Donald Trump’s speech writer and strategists. W.H.O. warns Europe will peak with Omicron infections as it hits CDC Director warns … Continued

UpFront

The Ukraine border crisis; Newsom’s budget proposal; Asm. Ash Kalra on the single payer CalCare Bill; Omicron ravaging San Francisco’s homeless in congregate shelters; Plus Rebecca Solnit on Orwell’s Roses

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Nicolai N. Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island joins us to discuss the Ukraine border crisis. 0:33 – Emily Hoeven (@emily_hoeven), Newsletter Editor for CalMatters joins us to discuss Gov. Newsom’s proposed state budget. 0:45 – California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra (@Ash_Kalra), representing the 27th Assembly … Continued

About Health

It’s Time for a Care Revolution

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What would it take to have a caring system that addressed health disparities, honored indigenous medicine, and respected the stories and struggles of all people? How can we create a culture of care for our children, elders, and the planet? And, what could we be doing differently in this prolonged, confusing, and painful time of … Continued

UpFront

Notorious Yuba County Jail once again being used to detain immigrants; SF teachers stage sickout; Records show: Richmond Police dogs bite people in high numbers

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Yuba County Jail is once again being used to detain immigrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The last person held there was freed on October 27, 2021. Now, the jail is being repopulated, and as of this week, at least two immigrants are detained inside. Yuba is notorious for retaliating … Continued

January 15 2022

WORDS THAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE

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Rhythmix Cultural Works, presents “Words that Made the Difference: Brown vs. The Board of Education”- a play written and directed by Dr. Cindy Acker. The play is based on actual events in the fight to end school segregation and is set in the courtrooms of history. The performance takes place on Saturday, January 15th, from...

UpFront

Zach Carter on John Maynard Keynes; Brian Fagan on how pre-historic humanity navigated climate change

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NOTE: Dr. Swartzberg’s regular COVID call-in segment will take place Tuesday, 1/4, after 7:30 news headlines. 0:08 Zachary Carter, writer in residence with the Reimagining Capitalism initiative at the Omidyar Network. His most recent book is The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy, and the life of John Maynard Keynes 1:08 Brian Fagan, distinguished emeritus professor … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Ghilane Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking charges for Jeffrey Epstein; W.H.O. Director urges rich countries to help vaccinate 70% of global population; Bay Area Homeless face freezing temperatures, as advocates call for warming centers

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Jury finds socialite Ghilane Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking charges for late partner Jeffrey Epstein. New cases of COVID-19 soar to their highest level ever in the U.S. but deaths remain low. W.H.O. Director urges rich countries … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

A Look Back at 2021 News, Politics & Culture – Part One

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We gather up journalists, activists, and organizers from all over the country to have an in-depth discussion about what transpired in 2021 and what to expect in 2022. In part one, we speak with Kalonji Jama Changa and Kamau K. Franklin of Black Power Media and journalist Thandisizwe Chimurenga out of Los Angeles about an … Continued