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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.
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
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 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
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.
The Talkies are preempted for a special broadcast of the KPFA Summer Arts Fair.
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.
Overflow crowds cheer Bernie Sanders’ bid for the presidency: do we have a progressive majority electorate yet? Plus:Michelle Goldberg with her biography of the audacious Indra Devi. with host Kris Welch.
Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, , lacking in basic infrastructure, and with a nearly disfunctional government, is reeling from major earthquakes and on-going aftershocks—and a vast shortage of international aid. We get the details from Mikel Dunham. PLUS: devorah major, the 3rd poet laureate of San Francisco, performs the world premiere … Continued
