12:00 PM 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.
LIVING ROOM Friday 30 April 2010 March on Wall Street? healthcare reform repeal? Zen Women. Well, there's no GOP fillibuster threat—but there was a march on Wall Street. We talk about the Issues. PLUS: increasing GOP efforts to repeal healthcare legislation. AND: Zen Women:Beyond Tea Ladies, Iron Maidens and Macho Master. With host Kris Welch, … Continued
LIVING ROOM Thursday 29 April 2010 Sproul Plaza anti-Arizona rally; Paul Rogat Loeb. Arizona's immigration law is stirring outrage across the country, and today we hear from a rally underway at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza. PLUS: writer and author Paul Rogat Loeb, about citizen empowerment and what it takes to take action. With host Kris … Continued
Afghanistan/ healthcare update/African Americans and breast cancer/ Bob Marley's son. As congressional progressives again seek a timeline for withdrawal from Afghanistan, we talk with the first US official to have resigned to protest this war. Plus: the health of healthcare reform, our weekly update. And: a major conference addresses the unique challenges African americans face … Continued
Dems at midterms; Josh Kornbluth; Juana Alicia. What and who are the challenges for democrats in up-coming midterms, nationally and here in Califas? PLUS: Josh Kornbluth's new show opened last night—about Andy Warhol? AND: renowned muralist Juana Alicia (SF Women's Building, etc.). With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Ellen Shaffer, co-dir. Center for … Continued
It's come to this: a black mayor and police chief arrested and brought to trial, for being competent while black. PLUS: a work-in-progress documentary film about Bay Area musical treasure, drummer Barbara Borden. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Jordan Flaherty, reporter, writer (Huffington Post. Left Turn Magazine, etc.), author (Floodlines: Community and … Continued
Healthcare done: next up, mid-term elections. How will Democrats fare? We talk to the candidates. PLUS: the inside story of radical women in Iran. With host Kris Welch, noon to one. Guests: Ellen Shaffer, co-dir. Center for Policy Analysis Connie Saltonstall, running against Bart Stupak in Michigan's First District Krystal Ball, running against Rep. Rob … Continued
