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A sweeping new history of the war on drugs that debunks what we think we know about addiction. Brian Edwards-Tiekert interviews Johann Hari about his book, Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs. Hari’s research is based on his travels from the United States, Mexico, Canada, Uruguay and Portugal. He explains why … Continued
What does the path forward look like for Donald Trump? We check in with Bill Fletcher Jr. and Antonio Gonzalez, both reporting live from Cleveland, to hear their thoughts. Then, California Assembly is set to vote on AB 2844, what some are calling the anti-BDS bill, on August first. We speak with a member of Jewish … Continued
Davey D gives us a live update from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio. Then, a recent study found that 4/10 UC Berkeley students are food insecure. We speak with a co-author of the report for more details. Finally, homelessness is becoming an epidemic in the Bay Area. Is there hope? We speak to reporter Kevin … Continued
Mitch Jeserich joins us from on the ground at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio for an update. Plus, an interview with African Feminist Purity Kagwiria who tells us about growing up as a woman in Kenya and how she has been an agent of change and empowerment for the women in her country. … Continued
We get a live update from Hard Knock Radio Host Davey D who is on the ground at the Republican National Convention. The Oakland City Council is set to vote tonight on placing a renters protection measure on the November ballot. But which one? We talk to Camilo Sol Zamora and Jill Broadhurst. The Oakland City Council will … Continued
This week is the Republican National Convention, the most contentious convention in years. In fact, a number of old time GOPers are skipping this year’s convention. Alex Isenstandt, reporter for Politico, joins us. Plus, last Friday, Turkey’s military attempted a coup that seems to have been thwarted. Now, President Erdogan has declared martial law and arrested … Continued
Guests: Robert Allen, Adjunct Professor of African American Studies and Ethnic Studies David Neiwart, NW Correspondent for Southern Poverty Law Tur-ha Ak, Owner, CEO Urban Shield Security Cedric O’Bannon, Sacramento stabbing victim
Baton Rouge has exploded into riots since the death of Alton Sterling. The police are responding very intensely, with assault rifles, mass arrests and tanks in streets. Then, this week activists in Oakland handed Libby Schaff a notice that they’re circulating a recall petition. Is the mayor at risk of losing her job? Plus, thousand’s of … Continued
Rebecca Gordon, talks about her new book American Nuremburg: The U.S. Officials who should stand trial for post 9-11 war crimes. Then a number of Olympic athletes have pulled out of the upcoming games in Rio, Brazil due to concerns about the Zika virus, a new infectious disease sweeping through Brazil. Guests: Rebecca Gordon, professor of … Continued
The Blue Ribbon Panel on Transparency, Fairness, and Accountability in Law Enforcement issued a report on Monday criticizing the San Francisco Police Department. In response, the department says that its implementing new training and rules. We get reaction from Sergeant Yulanda Williams. Plus, the “War on Terror” is the longest war in American history and our … Continued
