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On this installment: We broadcast some of the panels for the Moana Nui two-day teach-in that took place in Berkeley, June 1 – 2. The two-day event brought together 45 speakers, with 20 nations represented. Civil society organizers, educators, environmentalists, indigenous rights activists, from as far as Paupa New Guinea, and as close as occupied … Continued
Hosted by Tara Dorabji.
This week, we welcome LGBT Pride Month with a show featuring queer voices. Trinity Ordoña, Madeleine Lim, Amy Sueyoshi, and Stephen Funk. Photo by Kirstie Haruta. First, we bring you excerpts from an inspiring panel of queer Asian American activists and artists organized last month by Queer Rebels. It featured conscientious objector and founder … Continued
This week we’ll be covering stories of resistance and resilience. Tune in to hear inspiring stories from the Southeast Asian community — first, the story of Lipo Chanthanasak a laotian member leader of the Asian Pacific Environmental Network who was recently honored at the White House as a Champion of Change. Then, we bring back … Continued
Hosted by Karl and Preeti.
On this weeks show: It’s the KPFA 2013 Spring Fund Drive, so for the hour consider contributing to truly independent media by calling 1-800-439-5732 or 510-848-5732, or online at kpfa.org. As a thank you gift for becoming a member of KPFA (amount TBD), you’ll be receiving Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids’ Letters … Continued
Nayomi Munaweera speaks with No No Girl and Tara Dorabji about her debut novel, Island of A Thousand Mirrors, which delves into the painful history of Sri Lanka’s civil war with unflinching honesty, compassion, and heart. We’ll be offering Nayomi Munaweera’s novel as a gift for those of you who call in to support KPFA during … Continued
Nayomi Munaweera speaks with No No Girl and Tara Dorabji about her debut novel, Island of A Thousand Mirrors, which delves into the painful history of Sri Lanka’s civil war with unflinching honesty, compassion, and heart. We’ll be offering Nayomi Munaweera’s novel as a gift for those of you who call in to support KPFA during … Continued
On Tongiht’s show: Bhi Bhiman. Bhi Bhiman (courtesy of artist) APEX Contributor R.J. Lozada brings Bay area musician to the KPFA studios to share some of his music, and his background. From R.J.: I like Bhi Bhiman. If you don’t know who he is, Bhi Bhiman is a bay area musician who sings folk and … Continued
With Hosts Karl Jagbandhansingh and Marie Choi.
