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KPFA Special Broadcast – September 8, 2007

KPFA brings you the first and second parts of this four-part radio documentary series about the destructive impact of U.S. imperialism on Africa, featuring voices of African activists interviewed at the 2007 World Social Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya. Through the Pentagon and the CIA, the U.S. government has fueled 14 wars in Africa. The … Continued


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KPFA Special Broadcast – September 1, 2007

Racism and Injustice: The Trials of Mumia Abu-Jamal July 2007 is 25 years that Mumia Abu-Jamal has been incarcerated on death row. To mark that anniversary, Pacifica Radio airs a one-hour national program. Our very special guest is Mumia himself, who granted Pacifica a rare interview. Other participants include: Robert R. Bryan Mumia’s lead attorney; … Continued


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Sunday Morning – August 26, 2007

The debate over the farm bill is on Sunday, and why it matters to you. California’s cotton, rice and dairy farms receive federal aid, but the bulk of California farm revenue comes from specialty crops — fruits, nuts and vegetables — and the farmers raising those products don’t receive any direct subsidies. In the first … Continued


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Sunday Morning – August 19, 2007

In the first hour Peter welcomes Mother Jones publisher Jay Harris to the KPFA studios to talk about a special investigation the magazine conducted of a school for mentally retarded, autistic, and emotionally troubled children. Using taxpayer dollars, the school treats student-patients from several states with a severe routine that includes painful electric shocks administered … Continued


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Sunday Morning – August 12, 2007

In the first of Sunday Peter Laufer welcomes Berkeley Daily Planet editor Becky O’Malley to the program. O’Malley wrote a critical editorial after Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates appeared on Sunday. She and Peter will talk about Berkeley politics, and the power and responsibilities of the news media as vehicles of reportage and social change. The … Continued