Saturday Morning Talkies – August 22, 2015
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.
Cuba/US relations “warming”? New Orleans whiter 10 years after Katrina
After more than 50 years, the flag was again raised over a U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba. What will this shift in relations mean, to Cuba and the Caribbean? Dr. Gerald Horne gives us some history. PLUS: Sakura Kone visits from his home in New Orleans, where he is a community activist, to share some … Continued
This weekend marks the anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. We talk with Tia Oso, who interrupted NetRoots Nation to remind that black lives matter. It’s the Berkeley Barb’s 50th anniversary–we’ll talk about journalism, then and now. PLUS: David Casarett, Md and professor of medicine, makes the case for the medical … Continued
Planned Parenthood under attack PLUS alive! reunites
Women’s reproductive options are once again under election-year attack, this time a vicious effort to defund Planned Parenthood. We’ll survey the potential damage, and its controls. PLUS: brilliant jazz band alive!, disbanded all too soon after 10+ years of delighting audiences, is staging a 40th reunion concert series. We talk with Carolyn Brandy and Rhiannon. … Continued
Your brain on water—you need it, and it needs you
The surprising science that shows how being near, in, on, or under water can make you happier, healthier, more connected, and better at what you do. D. Wallace J. Nichols talk about his research, and his national best-seller, “Blue Mind”. With host Kris Welch.
The Iran nuclear deal is signed, sealed–but has NOT made it through Congress. Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins us to talk about its chances. PLUS: Sonia Faruqi says she’s found out the truth about our food—and it’s not a pretty picture. But! she has some healing suggestions. With host Kris Welch.
What will be the fall-out of the Greek negotiations with the EU—more imposed austerity, or inspiration for Europe’s left? James Galbraith, who advised the Greek finance ministry, shares his views. Plus: Bernie Sanders as told to John Nichols. AND: Dying to Know, a new documentary about Ram Dass and Timothy Leary. With host Kris Welch.
Social media and the price of connection, citizens in action on climate change
Social media is not worth the hidden costs to our privacy and our society, says Jacob Silverman. He tells us why. PLUS: Canadians are in the streets over climate change this weekend, and we celebrate a children’s victory on climate change in Washington State. And an essay on eroticism by Mario Vargas Llosa. With host … Continued
Supremes rule on same-sex marriage: Happy Pride!
Same sex marriage is now the law of the land—and this is Gay Pride weekend in S.F. We’ll talk about how this decision will impact the movement for other equality rights. PLUS: award-winning author Max Blumenthal with a gripping and revealing new book on Gaza. With host Kris Welch.
Saturday Morning Talkies – June 20, 2015
The Talkies are preempted for a special broadcast of the KPFA Summer Arts Fair.