Special Broadcast: Public Affairs

Special Broadcast: Public Affairs

The Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz 2024

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Experience the power and resilience of Indigenous voices with KPFA’s live broadcast of the Annual Unthanksgiving Indigenous Peoples Gathering from Alcatraz Island. For decades, this gathering has honored the strength and survival of Native communities, reclaiming history and celebrating culture. Want to know more? Visit the International Indian Treaty Council’s website here: https://www.iitc.org/  

Law & Disorder

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UpFront

Election Day 2024 Special

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Cat Brooks of Law & Disorder and Brian Edwards-Tiekert of UpFront, co-host a special two hours of Election Day coverage, with guests and analysis on national, swing states, local races, and what to watch. 0:10 – National races to watch with John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation. 0:33 – Abortion on the ballot with Jessica Mason … Continued

International Women's Day Special 2024

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International Women’s Day 2024: Special, Extended Saturday KPFA Evening News

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In this special edition, Sharon Sobotta digs deep into some undertold stories of sheros and trailblazers including three generations of women in the now 102 Year Old Betty Reid Soskin’s family, as Betty is the subject that’s inspired a forthcoming film and a play called ‘Sign my name to Freedom.

International Women's Day Special 2024

Special Broadcast: Public Affairs

International Women’s Day 2024: Guatemalan Widows Rise (after genocide)

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Compilation by Frieda Werden of a production by Maria Martin and a speech by Rigoberta Menchu. Frieda Werden is an American and Canadian radio producer, co-founder and producer of the weekly radio series WINGS Massive displacement and genocide have been inflicted on indigenous communities in Guatemala for centuries. A documentary about women who experienced that … Continued

International Women's Day Special 2024

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International Women’s Day 2024: The Importance and Activism of Local Human Rights Commissions

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An interview with Katrina Phillips, Chair of the Sanoma County Human Rights Commission. Phillips, who is bi-racial, speaks about the challenge of being bi-racial and how it motivates her work. She discusses history and importance and work of such commissions, including ceasefire in Gaza and local racism.  Elaine B. Holtz has co-produced Women’s Spaces for … Continued