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THE OCCUPATION OF THE AMERICAN MIND – Israel’s Public Relations War In The United States

On today’s show we look at the information wars waged by Israel and its supporters to win the hearts and minds of the American people. ABOUT THE FILM Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and its repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the … Continued


THE GREAT WHITE HOAX Donald Trump & the Politics of Race and Class in America During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump was accused by Democratic and Republican leaders alike of running a stunningly racist campaign that broke with the decency of traditional American political norms. In The Great White Hoax, bestselling author Tim Wise takes … Continued


We discuss the new film, Evolutionary Blues with filmmakers Cheryl Fabio and Shamari. ABOUT THE FILM The Blues is an earthy, soul-stirring mélange of roots music and personal narratives that became the defining soundtrack of Black America. Wherever Black people settled that soundtrack took on a local flavor. In Northern California, the influences came from … Continued


In 1982, twelve years after Hendrix’s untimely death at the age of 27, a team of talented producers (including Bari Scott, Craig Street and Don West) from Pacifica’s flagship station KPFA 94.1 FM – Berkeley enlisted the help of biographer David Henderson, author of Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child of the Aquarian Age, to explore the … Continued