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


Talkies

Robert Moses! Town Crier!

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.


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Texas Democrats flee state to stop Republicans from passing bill to limit voting rights; President Joe Biden calls for gun control at White House meeting on rising crime; Fire season starts with more than 1,200 wildfires in the west, California sees largest wildfire this year

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


Tickets on Sale Now for the Black Women’s Blues Festival!

Featuring The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Lady Bianca, Kito Kamili, Theresa Harris, poet Avotcja, and a special tribute to Sugar Pie DeSanto Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-womens-blues-festival-tickets-162368248803 Freight & Salvage Sunday August 22, 2-6pm Live in-person, video livestream, KPFA live radio broadcast Black Women’s Blues Festival celebrates powerful, pioneering Black women of the blues. Showcasing legendary artists, … Continued


Photo: Everett and Jones BBQ, founded in Oakland, has been family-run since 1973 On this show: 0:08 – The confirmed death toll from the Miami condo collapse has now reached 46, with over 90 people still unaccounted for. In 2018 documents, an engineer warned of structural damage at the condo. We talk with Anjali Singhvi, … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden estimates 70% of adult population will be vaccinated by end of week, announces push to reach low vaccination areas. World Health Organization urges caution as nations ease COVID-19 restrictions, as Delta variant increases new … Continued