Pushing Limits – June 19, 2026
A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public.
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A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing insight into the grassroots disability movement to the general public.
The Last Person on IHSS – Pushing Limits – June 12, 2026
This Friday, Pushing Limits talks to “The Last Person on IHSS.” This Friday afternoon at 2:30, Pushing Limits presents a radio play entitled “The Last Person on IHSS.” It’s the year 2036, three years since California eliminated its In-Home Supportive Services program, commonly known as IHSS. Since 1973, this program has allowed people with disabilities to choose the individual they want … Continued
Pushing Limits continues its coverage of disability issues in the Middle East, particularly as tensions and military conflict continue to affect the region. This Friday, June 5, our focus turns to Lebanon. We’ll examine the state of disability rights in the country, the availability of services and support for people with disabilities, and the challenges faced by … Continued
Jacob’s Stories From Overseas – Pushing Limits – May 29, 2026
Join Denny Daughters this Friday on Pushing Limits. He interviewed Pushing Limits collective member Jacob Stanton on March 21st of this year. At the time, Stanton was a U.S. citizen living in Israel. He shares his experiences living in a foreign country, teaching students English, and what life is like for people with disabilities in Israel. He … Continued
Looking for work is tough for anyone, but for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the barriers can be even higher. This week on Pushing Limits, we take you inside the world of supported employment and the real impact it has on people’s lives. Dominick Trevethan and Josh Elwood sit down with Jason Shaw, Director … Continued
Disability in MAGA Land – Pushing Limits – April 17, 2026
The disability community waits fearfully for the hammer to fall from the Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to MediCal and other state services. That hammer falls after the mid-term elections, and, as we wait, we’re dealing with a steady drip of bad news – from new cuts in the President’s proposed 2026-2027 budget, to the disability … Continued
Music, Resources & Real Talk – Pushing Limits – April 10, 2026
What do Django Reinhardt, Black Sabbath, 211 services, and a fiery take on the military have in common? They’re all coming your way this Friday on Pushing Limits on KPFA. Host Eddie Ytuarte brings a fast-moving mix of current events, powerful music—from Django Reinhardt to Black Sabbath—and practical information about the 211 phone line and … Continued
What if the reason we know so much about the Beatles isn’t just fandom… but neurodiversity? Tune in to Pushing Limits this Friday as we explore the Beatles through the eyes of people on the autism spectrum. Unlike most musical acts, there are dozens of books and countless YouTube videos documenting everything from flights the … Continued
What do you do when the hardest part of surviving a stroke isn’t the recovery—but navigating the bureaucratic systems in place meant to help you? Every year, thousands of Californians rely on IHSS and the Department of Rehabilitation to survive, work, and live independently—but what happens when the system meant to help becomes another barrier? … Continued
Political Wrap-Up – Pushing Limits – March 20, 2026
Tell us again, how Linda McMahon got her job running the Education Department? And, how did she outlast Kristi Noem? Listen this Friday, as we struggle to find nuggets of good news among the recent horrors unleashed on the disability community by the Trump administration. Shelley Berman joins co-host Eddie Ytuarte for the March 20 … Continued
What does it mean to advocate for disability rights on a global stage—and how do different countries approach disability access and inclusion? Join Pushing Limits this Friday as we talk with Saran Tugsjargal, a student at Rice University who identifies as neurodiverse. In high school, Saran made history as the first student commissioner on the … Continued