We speak with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D. a lead researcher on the Virulent Hate Project. The Virulent Hate Project is an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report (PDF) from the project focuses on the nature of anti-Asian racism reported by the news media … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issue new mask wearing guidelines as COVID-19 cases soar. Capitol police describe violence and bigotry during January 6th insurrection at a House Select Committee hearing. Senate Democrats make last ditch effort … Continued
Biden Announces End of Year Final US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq. Governor Newsom Says State Employees Must Be Vaccinated or Covid Tested. Fire Crews Continue Fighting Bootleg and Other Western Wildfires. Human Rights Activists Protest Extra Judicial Killings At San Francisco Philippine Consulate. Final Florida Condominium Collapse Victim Identified, Bringing Fatality Total to 98.
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We discuss a second wave of COVID and the relationship between Covid-19 vaccines and herd immunity.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Republicans block debate of a bipartisan infrastructure package; Democrats vow to return to the issue. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejects two Republican’s appointed to House Commission on January 6th insurrection. COVID-19 infections tripled in the last two … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. COVID-19 Delta Variant spreads to Capitol Hill, infecting aides to White House and House Speaker. COVID-19 deaths on the rise, nationwide, as Delta variant becomes dominant coronavirus in the U.S. Bipartisan legislation proposed to reign in Presidential … 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. This week we feature APIENC’s Dragonfruit Podcast focused on AAPI queer elders and their activist stories. Dragon Fruit Podcast … Continued
Choreographer, teacher, dancer, writer, composer, artist/activist Robert Moses joins us to talk about his newest piece, premiering this month—and the challenge of being a working socially-conscious artist in this society, and under COVID restrictions. PLUS: Raymond Nat Turner..Hosted by Kris Welch.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas Democrats flee state to stop Republicans from passing bill to limit voting rights. Former President Donald Trump keynote speaker at CPAC-Conservative Political Action Conference. Progressive Senator Bernie Sanders meets with President Joe Biden, pushes a $3.5 … Continued
On today’s show: 0:08 – Maya King (@mayaaking), race and politics reporter at POLITICO, joins us to discuss how critical race theory is being weaponized by Republicans in Loudoun County, Virginia. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to discuss the latest … Continued
