From the 1950s through 1997, Louis "Studs" Terkel, bestselling author of Working, The Good War, Coming of Age, and eight other books, hosted a daily one-hour show on WFMT radio in Chicago. This nationally syndicated, Peabody Award-winning program was an ideal showcase for his curmudegeonly wit, his maverick opinions, and his genius as an interviewer.
KPFA presents highlights of the Eugene Jarecki’s documentary, “Why We Fight” about the anatomy of the American war machine, combining personal stories with commentary by military and political insiders.
Starting at 8 pm in place of "Musical Colors", a special program "Cuba Today" will be focusing on the island’s ever evolving music, politics and culture. Host Emiliano Echeverria will be joined by noted record producer Greg Landau and music attorney Bill Martinez on what promises to be two hours full of lively discussion and … Continued
Join former interim GM Jim Bennett in conversation with the 2006 Board Candidates.
For the entire weekly 2 hour broadcast, visit: kpfa.org/dissent.
At 1 pm, a special live broadcast from the eighth annual 911 Power To The Peaceful at SF’s Golden Gate Park’s Speedway Meadows. Join Hard Knock Radio’s Weyland Southon, Davy D and Anita Johnson as they bring you the live music of Michael Franti and Spearhead, Blackalicious, New Monsoon, Los Mococos and Sila and the … Continued
KPFA features World class Jazz performers live from the Vallejo Jazz, Art and Wine Festival.
