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Nick Estes (@nickwestes) is a citizen of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico, and a co-founder of The Red Nation, an organization dedicated to native liberation. His latest book is Our History Is the Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and … Continued
0:08 – In honor of the International Day to End Violence against Women today, November 26, we take a look at the case of Lisa Montgomery, who is sentenced to death – the first woman in the US in 67 years – despite severe mental illness from a history of traumatic abuse. Advocates are calling … Continued
0:08 – Biden transition team + climate justice Dharna Noor (@dharnanoor) is a staff writer with Earther, an environmental news site, also part of Gizmodo.com. Her latest report is “The Congressman Biden tapped to liaise with climate activists has received $340,000 from fossil fuels.” 0:18 – Biden’s EPA transition member Andrew McCabe has deep ties … Continued
0:08 – Trump’s 32nd lawsuit challenging the election has failed, what’s next? Ruth Conniff (@rconniff) is editor in chief of the Wisconsin Examiner, a nonprofit newsroom. 0:34 – COVID science update + listener calls John Swartzberg is clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. 1:08 – Supreme Court to consider … Continued
On this show: 0:08 – We take your questions about COVID transmission and safety choices during the holidays with Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, Desmond M. Tutu Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 0:34 – What could in-person live art could safely look like in the city during a time of … Continued
0:08 – Is there any relief coming? Plus: how does Trump exit. Mitch Jeserich hosts Letters and Politics, weekdays at 10AM on KPFA. 0:33 – Trump supporters at the Million Maga March incite violence Todd (not his real name) was assaulted and stabbed by Proud Boys at the Million Maga March in Washington DC last … Continued
0:08 – COVID and immunity: what we know so far, new research and questions remaining Julia Schaletzky is Executive Director of the UC Berkeley Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases, and of the Immunotherapy and Vaccine Research Institute (IVRI). 0:34 – What the Biden can do now: Labor Jane McAlevey (@rsgexp) is a veteran organizer, … Continued
0:08 – Mondays with Mitch Mitch Jeserich hosts Letters and Politics, weekdays at 10AM on KPFA. We discuss the Trump still refusing to concede, Republicans retooling for a future without Trump, the continued campaign for the Senate and more. 0:34 – COVID updates and listener calls. John Swartzberg is clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s … Continued
0:08 – On January 5th, 2021 two Senate Runoffs in Georgia will largely determine what a Biden presidency could look like if it can tip the scales in favor of the democratic party. Democrat hopes and dreams are now resting on Georgia’s shoulders. We speak with Mondale Robinson (@mondalerobinson) Founding Principal of Black Male Voter Project … Continued
0:08 – What the Biden Administration can do now: Foreign Policy Conn Hallinan is a military analyst and columnist for Foreign Policy in Focus. 0:34 – New Stanford study on where people get infected David Grusky is the Edward Ames Edmonds Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center on Poverty and Inequality at Stanford … Continued
