International Women's Day 2026

IWD 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM SWANA Radio – Transnational Feminism

Pacifica KPFK’s SWANA Region Radio is excited to partner with sister station, KPFA, in honor of International Women’s History Month. In honor of International Women’s History Month, we are excited to share with listeners a special on women and feminist issues from the region including Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kurdistan and Rojava. In our first show as part of this … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

IWD 7:30 PM-8:00 PM Mickey Mayze: The X Factor

“KPFA, The X Factor” featured 4 women staffers at KPFA circa 2001. They were interviewed by pioneer broadcaster Jerri Lange about their journeys to the KPFA airwaves.     The participants were Andrea Lewis, Co-host and programmer of  “The Morning Show”, Mary Berg, host and producer of  “A Musical Offering”,  Amelia Gonzales-Garcia, Director of the First Voice … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

IWD 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Aileen Alfandary: Adieu Aileen Alfandary!

Adieu, Aileen Alfandary! For International Women’s Day, we bring you Christina Aanestad in conversation with Aileen Alfandary, KPFA’s long time News Co-Director, who’s retiring the end of next month, after more than 40 years at the station. Aileen Alfandary’s voice has carried us through so many pivotal, defining moments of our times, and is truly the back … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

IWD 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Debra Sloss: Reproductive Freedom – Essential for Mental Health

STATE of MIND – Reproductive Freedom: Essential for Mental Health Since the Supreme Court overturned the reproductive rights protected by the Roe V. Wade decision, the news has been filled with talk about laws restricting access to reproductive health services. This upheaval is not just about state legislatures, federal laws, or religious beliefs…it’s about people and their … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

IWD 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Chana Wilson: After Roe

“After Roe: In Search of Reproductive Justice,” a dive into the world of “fake” clinics and first person stories about the realities of seeking an abortion. Plus, a long-time abortion provider speaks out about the assassination of her colleague. Kate Raphael reports on the rise of fake abortion clinics (also known as pregnancy resource centers). Kate Raphael is an … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

IWD 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM On Spec: Surrogacy, War and Survival in Ukraine

Guest Host Nadene Ghouri tells the story of how her search for a surrogate mother for her child brought her to Ukraine, and how she found herself repaying the ultimate kindness by helping one woman flee the war there. On Spec is an independently produced podcast based in Istanbul, Turkey. We’re a team of freelance journalists from diverse backgrounds … Continued


International Women's Day 2026

IWD 2:30 PM -3:00 PM WINGS RADIO: Kalpana Pradhan-Menstruation Celebration and Accommodation in India and the World

Various nations have passed new laws to accommodate menstruation, but Odisha (formerly Orissa) state in India has an annual celebration of menstruation. During the 3-day Raja festival, women and girls play, parade, swing on special swings, eat, and rest; all agricultural activity is supposed to cease. The festival celebrates the Earth as a mothering goddess who menstruates and who … Continued