Special Broadcast

The Bonnie Simmons Show

The Hear and Now

The Bonnie Simmons Show / The Hear and Now Fund Drive Special – February 14, 2013

This Valentine’s Day Fund Drive special includes a “crazy wisdom” visit from Wes “Scoop” Nisker, in-studio performance interviews with singer-songwriters David Bromberg and Dirk Hamilton, and lots of love songs (from various perspectives) as Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson combine shows and conspire to get you to make a pledge of support to KPFA.


Special Broadcast

Bookwaves – February 14, 2013

George Saunders, author of the best-selling short story collection, “Tenth of December,” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Copies of “Tenth of December” are available to subscribers during this program as part of the February Fund Drive. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com, and the rest of the interview will be … Continued


Special Broadcast

State of the Union Address Coverage – February 12, 2013

President Obama delivers the first  State of the Union Address of his second presidential term. Host Ian Masters, host of KPFK’s “Background Briefing”, and Kimberly King, co-host of KPFK’s “Beautiful Struggle,” will discuss the speech with an array of experts. Invited guests include Congresswoman Barbara Lee. KPFA’s broadcast airs from 6 – 8 pm.