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Virulent Hate Project: Understanding Anti-Asian Sentiment in The US – Part Two

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Continuation of our conversation with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from the project focuses on the nature of anti-Asian racism reported by the news media in 2020. Forthcoming reports will analyze Asian … Continued

UpFront

AROC calls for a week of actions in defense of Palestine; Sherman Bell ends his solo hunger strike at SATF State Prison; Plus San Jose Unified School District votes to end its contract with police

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC), a legal analyst and Supreme Court Correspondent for Slate Magazine joins us to round up this week’s Supreme Court decisions including a dissenting opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas which appears to support marijuana sale and cultivation. 0:20 – The Arab Resource Organizing Center calls for a week … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

Virulent Hate Project: Understanding Anti-Asian Sentiment in The U.S.

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A two-part series on The Virulent Hate Project. We speak with lead researcher Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from the project focuses on the nature of anti-Asian racism reported by the news … Continued

UpFront

Abolitionists respond to Derek Chauvin’s sentencing; Oakland’s city council votes to rethink police budget; John Nichols talks Biden’s infrastructure plan

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Photo: Demonstrators outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minnesota prepare to hear the verdict against Derek Chauvin in April 2021. Adapted from photo by Chad Davis on Flickr, CC 2.0. On this show: 0:08 – John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation, joins us to talk about Biden’s infrastructure bill, the prospects for a … Continued

UpFront

It’s pride month! We learn about Oakland Black Pride from its Executive Director, as well as SF Pride from its Board President; Jared Aldern talks about fighting fire with fire – managing forests with indigenous cultural burning practices; we discuss the recent military coup in Mali with Marcel Kitissou; Plus we celebrate Octavia Butler’s birthday with Moya Bailey and Isis Asare

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Oakland Black Pride kicks off this week! Olaywa K. Austin (@austinpowrz), Executive Director of Oakland Black Pride talks about the many festivities lined up from Thursday through Sunday – a fitness class, a pub crawl, and a skating session to name a few. 0:18 – Carol Wysinger (@CDubbTheHost), SF Pride … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Senate Democrats and Republicans prepare for a voting rights show down; 8 arrested at protest urging infrastructure package addresses climate change, Deadly weekend-10 mass shootings in S.F. Bay Area

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate Democrats and Republicans prepare for a voting rights show down on eve of legislative vote on SB1, a major voting rights protection bill. 8 arrested during protest urging climate change provisions be included in an infrastructure … Continued

Bookwaves/Artwaves

Bookwaves/Artwaves – June 17, 2021: Paul Rudnick

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Pride Month Special Interview: Paul Rudnick discusses his new novel, “Playing the Palace,” the film “Coastal Elites,” and his career as a playwright and screenwriter with host Richard Wolinsky. Among Paul Rudnick’s screenplays are “In and Out,” “Sister Act” and “Addams Family Values.” His plays include “Jeffrey” and “The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told.”

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin initiate arms accord; Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputy, Andrew Hall, pleads not guilty for 2018 fatal shooting of Laudemer Arboleda – June 16, 2021

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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 and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet, initiate arms accord. Anti-nuclear weapons advocates rally at G7, urging US and Russian disarmament. Violence erupts between Israel and Hamas over Israeli occupation. Vice President Kamala Harris meets … Continued