Talkies – December 8, 2020
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
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Talkies
11:00 AM Tues - Thurs
The Talkies showcases the wealth of authors, artists, activists, theater and music in the Bay Area and beyond through interviews, call-ins, and readings.
Hosted by one of KPFA’s best known programmers, Kris Welch has lived and worked in the Bay Area for a good portion of her adult life. Kris is a natural storyteller, seasoned communicator and a master of the art of radio. She is excited to be host to a variety of stories emanating from the Bay Area scene along with National and Regional stories with local reverberations. The Talkies seeks to help us get to know each other and share our lives and passions through the intimacy of the broadcast word.
Talkies – December 3, 2020
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Talkies – December 2, 2020
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Talkies – December 1, 2020
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Talkies – November 26, 2020
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Cali matters! Sylvia Plath!
California unemployment benefits in massive fraud, 95% of Cali counties under curfew, small businesses in trouble—and who will take Kamala’s place in the Senate? PLUS: Lorri Holt is Sylvia Plath.Hosted by Kris Welch.
Populism, Nationalism, Socialism
John Judis joins us to talk about his recently-completed trilogy on U.S. political life and history. The final, new, publication is “The Socialist Awakening: What’s Different about the Left Now”. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Is Trump pulling off a coup? Jeet Heer opines. PLUS: the 22nd annual SF International Hiphop Dance Fest is this weekend—virtually. PLUS: the Town Crier, Raymond Nat Turner. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Trumped economy! Song of the Turtle
Millions are still out of work, benefits scheduled to expire in a matter of days–an economic mess for the incoming administration. Detail, and suggestions, from Robert E. Scott, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Research at the Economic Policy Institute. PLUS: a story of love, war, and vows of chastity. Hosted by Kris Welch.
In the last two weeks, Trump has fired four ranking members of the Defense Department and replaced them with hardcore loyalists—to him. How worried should we be? Hosted by Kris Welch.
Veterans Day—national politics turmoil!
An unprecedented moment (not another one!) provided by Donald Trump. John Nichols explains some options. Hosted by Kris Welch.