The spiritual pioneer, writer, and teacher Ram Dass on how to embrace aging and changing. Hosted by Kris Welch. Thank you for Supporting KPFA!!!
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.
Guest: Phyllis Bennis is a fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies. Her most recent book is the 7th updated edition of “Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer“. Her other books include: “Ending the Iraq War: A Primer“, “Understanding the US-Iran Crisis: A Primer” and “Challenging Empire: How People, Governments, and the UN Defy US Power“. … Continued
Black lives still matter! Town Crier!
Not in the headlines, but still in process: people of color dying at the hands of police. Plus: Black lives lost to police violence are honored and celebrated in an art installation. PLUS Raymond Nat Turner, the Town Crier. Hosted by Kris Welch.
The Republican party is battling itself, trying to position for coming midterms. What are their real chances of taking back Congressional power? We hear from Mark Green. Hosted by Kris Welch. photo: Clay Banks via Unsplash
Talkies – May 4, 2021
On today’s Talkies. Guest host Max Pringle speaks with political scientist and author Darrell West about technology, artificial intelligence and governance. AI, and tech in general, have transformed and connected our world in unprecedented ways. But, what does that mean for our societies? Has the technology outpaced our readiness to deal with it in an … Continued
WATER!!!! The Town Crier!
Our planet, our nation, our state: all in a deep, existential, crisis—of water. Robert Glennon joins us to tell us how bad it really is, and what can still be done. PLUS! Raymond, Nat Turner, with new poetry. Hosted by Kris Welch.
A big speech to mark Biden’s first 100 days: what can a speech do? PLUS: the Biden agenda and the U.S. today, backed by the Paris Commune and May Day. Hosted by Kris Welch. photo: Tabrez Syed via Unsplash
Dark money! CalMatters!
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority could make it easier for dark money to buy democracy. The Brennan Center gives us the heads-up. PLUS: Newsom recall, census figures, drought—welcome to California!!! !Hosted by Kris Welch.
Earth Day! Jerri Lange, Al Young! Town Crier!
We celebrate Earth Day with authors who remind us that we are not separate from nature—despite decades of market forces propaganda. PLUS we honor two giants who recently passed: media star Jerri Lange, and poet Al Young. PLUS! poet Raymond Nat Turner! Hosted by Kris Welch.
Guilty Verdict
The morning after the historic guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd, we check in with activist organizations, and YOU, for reactions, hopes, fears—and plans for the future. Hosted by Kris Welch.