Talkies – December 1, 2016
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
11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: FRIDAYS
What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news—and who’s doing what about it, here and now. Celebration and support from our vibrant, diverse community. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Standing Rock! PEN Oakland! Mark Coleman!
There is a protest in SF right now to support water protectors in North Dakota. We join the scene. PLUS: reknowned author Ishmael Reed join us to tell us the winners of this year’s PEN Oakland awards. AND; Buddhist teacher Mark Coleman tells us how to make peace with our minds. Not a moment too … Continued
The state, and fate, of journalism—directly linked to the state and fate of democracy…We’s in BIG trouble. Brian Edwards-Tiekert elaborates. PLUS: on the death of Fidel Castro, we talk with someone who fought in the revolution in Cuba—Bob Baldock. AND: a tribute to Bill Mandel, his courage, his articulateness, his long and deep service to … Continued
Talkies – November 24, 2016
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.
Election fraud! Listening to Trump!
While votes are still being counted in some places, disturbing evidence has already emerged questioning the voting process. Harvey Wasserman explains. PLUS: he says one thing on Monday, something different on Tuesday—what does Trump REALLY stand for? Christian Parenti has some ideas, which will surprise you! With host Kris Welch.
Election 2016 so far. Report from Standing Rock. The electoral college.
Lots of rumors—what is the substance, so far, of the new administration in Washington D.C.? PLUS: a report from Standing Rock, where water protectors are under attack. AND: WHY is there an ‘electoral college’ and how do we get rid of it? With host Kris Welch.
Dr. Frank Wilderson, on surviving this real life, on poetry, on race
Dr. Frank Wilderson III teaches Arican American Studies and Drama, among other things, at UC Irvine. He is an author (‘Incognegro” perhaps his best known book), and poet, with a new chapbook being celebrated this weekend in Berkeley. I look forward to hearing his observations on the election! Your phoned-in questions welcome. With host Kris … Continued
Swamp people/ Tandy Beal/ Marc Bamuti Joseph!!!
There’s good news, and there’s bad news: bad news first—Trump’s transition team. Public ‘Citizen has the skinny. And now the good news! Tandy Beal and Company brings “NutzRemixed’ to San Jose, not a moment too soon. PLUS!!! the brilliant Marc Bamuti Joseph with the world premier of his newest performance piece, “pelota”. There’s joy, y’all. … Continued
Talkies – November 10, 2016
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.
With Hosts Norman Solomon and Dante Chinni, Director of The American Communities Project. Hosted by Kris Welch.