Talkies – July 17, 2018
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.
The nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court has been described as an extreme right threat to Roe v. Wade, the OCA, and the remnants of the New Deal. Can he be stopped? PLUS: a new play by the Five Lesbian Brothers! Hosted by Kris Welch.
Direct Action! Comedy for RAICES!
The history of radical direct action can provides the roots, and real hope, for the present—and the future. L.A. Kauffman talks about her new book. PLUS: Lisa Geduldig throws a benefit for undocumented children, with comedians. With host Kris Welch.
Essayist Roy Scranton with his new collection, We’re Doomed, essays on war and climate change. PLUS: Carolyn Brandy with an option to drum. With host Kris Welch.
California legislators had both arms twisted by the soda industry, and agreed to a 12-year moratorium on soda taxes. WHA-A-A-A-A???? PLUS: GOP immigration ‘reform’ proposals appear doomed, but They are quietly creating a massive ‘guest worker’ program to exploit and cheat immigrant workers and circumvent organized labor. With host Kris Welch.
Feds coming for Cali! Democratic Party divisions!
Federal energy regulators (i.e fossil fuel proponents) are poised to take over California’s electricity grid—aided and abetted by California legislators. What is wrong with this picture??? PLUS: will progressive wins in primaries translate to Democratic Party wins in November? With host Kris Welch.
Kids at the border! Kennedy retires! Janus!
On the eve of nationwide protests of the treatment of immigrants at our southern border, we hear who’s making a profit off it. PLUS: major progressive wins signal WHAT about the future of the Democratic Party? John Nichols opines. PLUS: Janus does serious damage to unions. With host Kris Welch.
Nicaragua! Drugs at the border! Gorsuch’s Supreme Court!
The Supreme Court, in yet another major ruling, today dealt a blow to public sector unions. We summarize recent decisions. PLUS: Nicaragua—on the brink of civil war, again? PLUS: latest reports on the kids at the border: psychotropic drugs. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Talkies – June 26, 2018
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.
War with china? Gay Pride! Unbound
Trade war with China may already have started, but military war? Preparations are underway, says Michael Klare. PLUS; this weekend is the big Gay Pride march in S.F. Lisa Geduldig gives us the heads-up. PLUS: surviving a life of unrelenting abuse and deprivation, 28 years in prison, Donna Hyllton is a passionate prison/women’s rights advocate, … Continued