Current Programs on KPFA
A Box of Toys Music
12:00 AM: Tuesdays
A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the tireless pursuit of obscure musical artifacts. The explosive growth of DIY digitized archiving and recording means that now, more than any previous time, we can find lost and buried treasures, filter them through discerning ears, and present them to you in a way that renders them coherent and relevant. Join us on this journey through the dusty corners and hidden pathways to bring you the most creative part of our musical human cultural experience. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
A Rude Awakening News
8:00 AM Pacific Time: Fridays
A Rude Awakening is an award-winning climate crisis and environmental justice radio show with interviews and commentary – hosted and produced by Sabrina Jacobs. Tune In! Every Friday @ 8am Follow A Rude Awakening on Facebook, Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram
Across the Great Divide Music
11:00 AM Pacific Time: Sundays
Music among friends; folk and acoustic music; singers and songwriters. Familiar and new songs from home and across the sea. Stories of Life, Struggle, and Humor. Hosted by Kevin Vance. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Africa Today News
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays
A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner.
After Hours Music
1:00 AM Pacific Time: Sundays
“Think outside the box, and live inside groove” with Arek B. & The Wesley Burton Ensemble. R&B, Soul, Smooth Jazz, and Throwbacks sprinkled with casual table talk. Perfect for relaxing or working the night shift. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Against the Grain News
12:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Wednesdays
Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters — political, economic, social, and cultural — important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is co-produced and co-hosted by Sasha Lilley and C. S. Soong.
All Your Old Records Music
10:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: WEDNESDAYS
Music from 1964 to the present, with David Ogilvy. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Americas Back 40 Music
1:00 PM Pacific Time: Sundays
The hicks from coast to coast. Hosted by Mary Tilson. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
APEX Express Culture
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
Apex Express is a proud collective member of AACRE, Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. AACRE focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders committed to social justice.
Background Briefing News
3:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - THURSDAYS
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
Background Briefing (5am) News
5:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS
Background Briefing (Monday, 5am) News
5:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS
This hour broadcasts the show produced by Background Briefing with Ian Masters on Sunday.
Bay Native Circle News
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Wednesdays
The Bay Native Circle weekly program presents special guests and explores today’s Native issues, peoples, cultures, music & events with rotating hosts Morning Star Gali, Tony Gonzales, Eddie Madril and Janeen Antoine.
Bebop, Cubop and The Musical Truth Music
8:00 PM Pacific Time: Tuesdays
International Jazz, Latin Jazz + mas with Avotcja. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Behind the News News
12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Time: Thursdays
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
Betty’s Night In Music
10:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: THURSDAYS
Whether you’re in your living room, at your desk, on the couch or on the freeway, Betty’s got a free-form mix of music for staying in or venturing out. New and classic Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Pop, R&B — sprinkled with a some Jazz, International, and Classical sounds. Come hang out on your terrestrial radio or online at kpfa.org. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature News
2:30 PM Pacific Time: Mondays
An award-winning series featuring social and scientific innovators with creative solutions to the most pressing challenges we face.
Blues By The Bay Music
11:00 AM Pacific Time: Saturdays
For over 25 years, Chicago native Tom Mazzolini has hosted this popular blues radio show highlighting this Afro-American roots art form from its rural country roots to the urban manifestations and regional flavors that encompass the genre. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Bookwaves/Artwaves Culture
1:00 PM: Thursdays
Bookwaves/Artwaves presents in-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving deeply into political and social issues, literary technique, and the life of the author, along with interviews devoted to theatre and film, and archive interviews from Bookwaves and Probabilities. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Casa Babylon Music
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Saturdays
“Casa Babylon,” is an eclectic music program which aims to explore the intersections of contemporary music from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. The inspiration for the program is drawn from Mano Negra’s seminal 1994 recording titled “Casa Babylon,” in which the Spanish and French band fused a variety of world music elements with rock and punk aesthetics. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
City Cat Radio Music
12:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: WEDNESDAYS
City Cat Radio, the weekly radio program of Oakland’s own DJ/Producer/Engineer DJ HENROC, is designed to celebrate plain old good music including Soul, Roots, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afro Beat, Funk, House and Underground Hip Hop. For nearly 25yrs, DJ HENROC has played at some the world’s premier venues and has collected music from all musical genres. The show is a great medium for DJ HENROC to play joints that he may not be able to drop in the club scene but are still gems nevertheless. His love of music has inspired many and CITY CAT RADIO is a tool to...
Con Sabor Music
9:00 PM Pacific Time: Saturdays
Explosive Salsa, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music from the classics to the latest! Also featuring artist interviews, music news, community music calendar, ticket giveaways and more. Hosted by Luis Medina or Emiliano Echeveria. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
CounterSpin News
6:30 PM Pacific Time: Sundays
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
Cover to Cover Culture
2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: TUESDAYS
A celebration of the art of poetry and prose with Jack Foley, Nina Serrano, Jovelyn Richards and Jennifer Stone
Dead to the World Music
8:00 PM Pacific Time: Wednesdays
Dead to the World features the music of the Grateful Dead and the wide world of musics that inspired the Dead — folk, jazz, blues, rock, country, noise, and more — and the musicians who were inspired by the Dead. Live performances from the KPFA Studio are featured as often as possible, and host Tim Lynch — like emeritus host David Gans before him — enjoys interviewing creative people as well as sharing their works. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Democracy Now 6am News
6:00 AM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Democracy Now 9am (rebroadcast) News
9:00 AM Pacific Time: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. This hour rebroadcasts the 6am hour. For daily episode descriptions, see Democracy Now! (6am).
Don't Disturb This Groove Music
10:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS
Computrblu welcomes you to tune in to what she calls her ‘twighlight time’ every Monday night 10pm-Midnight. To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title.
East Bay Yesterday Culture
1:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: WEDNESDAYS
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Economic Update News
10:00 AM Pacific Time: Fridays
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, locally and globally. The program explores government policies, alternative ways to organize, and markets.
Education Today Culture
2:30 PM PACIFIC TIME: WEDNESDAYS
Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks.
Flashpoints News
5:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
Full Circle Culture
7:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: FRIDAYS
Your cultural affairs radio magazine, produced by members and graduates of the First Voice Apprenticeship Program right here in Huichin, in that part of occupied Ohlone Territory known as Berkeley, California.
Fund Drive Special News
Green Street with Patti & Doug Wood News
2:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays
Green Street is a weekly environmental health show with hosts Patti and Doug Wood, offering expert reporting, analysis, and solutions for current environmental health problems. The 30-minute show is produced by Grassroots Environmental Education, a non-profit organization with a mission to educate the public about the links between common environmental exposures and human health. In every edition of Green Street, Patti and Doug and their extensive network of experts bring you the latest environmental news and analysis, as well as in-depth stories based on interviews with physicians, public health experts, researchers, scientists, engineers, authors and advocates. From fracking to fluoride,...
Hard Knock Radio News
4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS
Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.
I Had That Tape Music
9:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: SUNDAYS
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In Your Ear Music
4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: SATURDAYS
In Your Ear is a cool fusion of jazz and Latin music, giving voice to musicians deserving wider recognition, and showing that jazz and Afro-Caribbean music are separate, but “branches of the same tree” as the late Afro-jazz pioneer Mario Bauza used to stress. Hosted by Art Sato. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Indie Landscapes Music
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Sundays
Dedicated to sharing some of the most current Indie Rock and Electronic artists from around the world, in hope of introducing listeners to new music to enjoy, and pass along to a friend. With Host Greg Garza. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
International Women's Day Culture
JaZzLine SESSIONS Music
2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: SATURDAYS
Featuring the voices of the JaZzLine Collective! Janice Edwards, Ken “Groovemeister” Pruitt, D-Minor, Thomas Jay and Afrikahn Jahmal Dayvs, serving up the “Evolution of the Blues” in all of its flavors, from BeBop to Hip Hop! ShowCasing our Bay Area Artist (BAJABA), Bay Area Jazz, and Blues Artists, Saturdays from 2-4pm. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
KPFA 75TH BDAY SPECIAL Culture
La Onda Bajita Culture
8:00 PM Pacific Time: Fridays
La Onda Bajita is a bilingual, Xicano/a/x Indigenous collective and radio program on KPFA 94.1 fm in the SF Bay Area. Since the late 1970s we have held a strong, steadfast commitment to give voice to Spanish-speaking & native communities. We use the power of words as a tool for change. We also continue to bring that Lowrider soul. This long running lowrider cruising show continues to creep along with a mix of barrio oldies and raza knowledge.
La Raza Chronicles Culture
7PM Pacific Time: Tuesdays
A weekly Latino affairs magazine program with a local and international focus, highlighting the social, political and cultural events affecting the Latino community.
Law & Disorder News
8:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: Monday - Thursday
Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss. —- Subscribe to our podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/
Let's Talk Music Music
8:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: SUNDAYS
D-Minor and Thomas J talk music, highlighting artists who have made an impact on Hip-Hop, R & B, and old school music. Let’s Talk Music will also feature special guests and live giveaways. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Let's Talk Music Music
3:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: SUNDAYS
D-Minor and Thomas J talk music, highlighting artists who have made an impact on Hip-Hop, R & B, and old school music. Let’s Talk Music will also feature special guests and live giveaways. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Letters and Politics News
10:00 AM Pacific Time: Monday - Thursday
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn Music
12:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: Thursdays
Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone! *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Making Contact News
2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: Fridays
Covering the movements, the issues, and the people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang.
Motown on Mondays Music
10:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: SUNDAYS
Motown On Mondays (MOM) was born out of a love of Soul Music – plain and simple! MOM is arguably one of the largest weekly dance parties in the world. Now it is on KPFA-FM. Hosted by DJ Gordo Cabeza. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Music of the World Music
9:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: Saturdays
Music of the World explores diverse music from all over. We give away tickets to local performances and promote concerts. The show airs Saturdays 9-11 AM. Hosts are Joanna Manqueros and Tawfic Halaby. We feature interviews as well as live studio concerts. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Night Magic Music
2:00 AM Pacific Time: Tuesdays
Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Non-fiction Music Music
2:00 AM Pacific Time: Thursdays
A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Our World As We See It News
2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: Wednesdays
A weekly talk show produced by Oakland School for the Arts high school broadcast students, Our World As We See It will focus on local and world issues giving a fresh youthful perspective on how to create change.
Over the Edge Music
12:00 AM (Midnight) PST: Fridays
Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air from a variety of formats and equipment. There is a plan and there is no plan. The mix consists of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the continuous audio collage continues. OTE sometimes employs “Receptacle Programming,” which means you. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Panhandle Country Music
3:00 PM Pacific Time: Sundays
Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Cajun, Western Swing, Old Time String Band, Country Jazz. Recorded music, interviews, specials and live music, hosted by Tom Diamant. To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title.
Pig In A Pen Music
3:00 PM Pacific Time: Sundays
Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Cajun, Western Swing, Old Time String Band, Country Jazz. Recorded music, interviews, specials and live music. Hosted by Allegra Thompson. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Project Censored News
1:00 PM Pacific Time: Fridays
The Project Censored Show is a weekly public affairs program that airs Fridays from 1-2 P.M. Pacific time on KPFA Pacifica Radio. The program is an extension of the work Project Censored began in 1976 celebrating independent journalism while fighting media censorship and supporting a truly free press. The program focuses on The News That Didn’t Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Peter Phillips conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The program began...
Pushing Limits Culture
2:30 PM Pacific Time: Fridays
A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing insight into the grassroots disability movement to the general public.
Puzzling Evidence Culture
3:00 AM Pacific Time: Fridays
Deranged “edits” segue into a cascade of echoing glossolaliac madness, the voicing of lyric ruminations from the free-falling brains of disintegrating personalities.
Rhythm Machine Music
2:00 AM Pacific Time: Wednesdays
Rhythm Machine with hosts Ryan and Oliver(o-live-e-ay) aka Excuse My French. Wednesdays 2am-5am, playing all things on the electronic dance music spectrum. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Rock en Rebelión Music
5:00 PM Pacific Time: Sundays
Latin Alternative Music and Public Affairs in Spanish. Un programa de radio cuyo propósito es la difusión de música y cultura alternativa. Nuestro objetivo es crear un espacio informativo y musical, que se aleje de los esquemas, estereotipos y resulte dinámico! Producido por Miguel Guerrero. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Roots Kommunikations Music
2:00 AM Pacific Time: Saturdays
“ROOTS KOMMUNIKATIONS on the Great TURTLE ISLAND” with DJ LAPULAPU ~ 1 aka Selekta “Bruddah K” (Kayumanggí) Selekta LapuLapu spins REGGAE * SOUL * WORLD MUSIKA alongside Selektaz from Roots Kommunikations Kru / KPFA Reggae Kollektive: * SPLIFF SKANKIN’ * URBAN NATIVE SUN * ILAYA MALAYA * FALCÓN * J~SMOKIN’ Link with the Kru and get notifications about current audiostreams via the Fb page for ROOTS KOMMUNIKATIONS *OneBlessédLove* *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Setting the Standard Music
1:00 AM Pacific Time: Mondays
Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, 89.3 KPFB in Berkeley, and 88.1fm in Fresno. As part of being on the airwaves we make sure to include community events, issues, and resources as well. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Setting the Standard 2 Music
3:00 AM Pacific Time: Mondays (even weeks)
A mix of la raza, reggae, jazz and politically conscious music. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Special Broadcast News
Sunday Classics Music
6:00 AM Pacific Time: Sundays
Get ready to embark on a harmonious journey with Sunday Classics every Sunday at 6:00am! Immerse yourself in a world of timeless melodies as we present a captivating Sunday morning music show. While our heart beats to the rhythm of classical compositions, we’re all about embracing the diversity of musical expressions. Meet our delightful host, Sherry Gendleman, who’s here to serenade your Sunday mornings. With a deep appreciation for the tranquility that Sundays bring, Sherry curates a musical experience that respects tradition while infusing vibrant energy. As the hours tick by, be prepared for a delightful crescendo of melodies, both...
Sunday Show News
9:00 AM Pacific Time: Sundays
Hosted by Philip Maldari, topics range from current political events, author interviews (usually non-fiction), world history, and science, to gardening.
Talk-It-Out Radio Culture
3:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: FRIDAYS
Welcome to Talk it Out Radio, your local, live, community call-in, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Mindfulness, and Social Justice Radio Show here on KPFA, 94.1 FM . We believe that the best place to create a more equitable and compassionate world is to practice being the world we envision right here inside ourselves and with the people in front of us. We are dedicated to sharing practices and skills for effective and meaningful communication which includes deep listening, compassion, and collaboration. We are passionate about supporting dialogues across sensitive and important topics without doing harm to one another in the process....
Talkies News
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.
Terra Verde News
10:30 AM Pacific Time: Fridays
Terra Verde delivers news and views about the most critical environmental issues across California and globally. From agriculture and wildlife to energy and climate change, industrial pollution to design solutions, Terra Verde brings you stories of struggle and triumph that will determine the future of our planet.
The Bonnie Simmons Show Music
8:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
Bonnie Simmons presents a unique mix of singer/songwriter folk, rock, soul, country, and R&B. As often as possible she presents interviews and live performances from the KPFA Performance Room during her show. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
The Final Straw Radio News
11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: WEDNESDAYS
The Final Straw is a weekly anarchist and anti-authoritarian radio show bringing you voices and ideas from struggle around the world. Since 2010, we’ve been broadcasting from occupied Tsalagi land in Southern Appalachia (Asheville, NC). We also frequently feature commentary (serious and humorous) by anarchist prisoner, Sean Swain.
The Gospel Experience Music
6:00 AM Pacific Time: Saturdays
One of the longest running gospel music shows in the Bay Area, featuring spirituals, vintage gospel, modern and contemporary gospel music to inspire, uplift and educate all people worldwide. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
The Herbal Highway Culture
1:00 PM Pacific Time: Tuesdays
The Herbal Highway enhances the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine and alternative choices to standard medical practices for healing. In order to have balanced life, The Herbal Highway actively supports and promotes Indigenous land rights, protection of sacred sites and the sustainability of the Earth as integral parts of individual, community and global healing. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theherbalhighway. Hosted and produced by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes. Additionally hosted by Emiliano Lemus and Renee Camila.
The History Of Funk Music
10:00 PM Pacific Time: Fridays
Two hours of the strongest, stankiest, uncut funk anywhere on the airwaves, hosted by Rickey Vincent. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
The Jazz Intersection Music
4:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: SUNDAYS
A showcase devoted to the Jazz pioneers, past and present. and everything in between with host, Jaz Sawyer. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
The KPFA Evening News (Saturday) News
6:00 PM Pacific Time: Saturday
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The KPFA Evening News (Sunday) News
6:00 PM Pacific Time: Sunday
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The Laura Flanders Show News
6:30 PM PACIFIC TIME: SATURDAYS
The Laura Flanders Show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The 28minute radio program (released 5pm Wednesdays) also airs as a TV Show on PBS stations reaching 80% of U.S. households. Laura Flanders is an Izzy-Award winning independent journalist, a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of the Pat Mitchell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women’s Media Center. Says Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of the Nation, who has known her for 25 years, “Flanders’ fearless and humane...
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays News
6:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Fridays
The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The Ralph Nader Radio Hour News
11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS
Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.
The Reggae Express Music
10:00 PM Pacific Time: Tuesdays
Go with the flow reggae music mix. Traditionally the program begins with the Bob Marley Roadblock, a live recording of Marley music because you know anywhere you went to see B.M. there was going to be a roadblock. Hosted by Spliff Skankin and Tony Moses (alternating weeks) with DJ Ivier. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
The Soul Suite Music
11:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: SATURDAYS
Thomas Jay takes you on a sojourn through the land of soul. Serving you soul in all sorts and sizes. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
The Visionary Activist Show Culture
2:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
Dedicated to “anything we need to know to have a democracy”: Democratic Animism, Pragmatic Mysticism, Applied Divination, Renaissance of Reverent Ingenuity. Hosted by Caroline Casey. Her guests are allies contributing to a culture of reverent ingenuity. Critique and Solution.
Thom Hartmann Program News
11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: Tuesdays
The Thom Hartmann Radio Program covers US politics and political news commentary, science, culture, and economics.
Transitions On Traditions Music
8:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays
A Soul-sonic rhapsody of word, sound and power that comes your way Monday nights, hosted and produced by Greg Bridges. Transitions On Traditions is Jazz and spoken word based, while also presenting other forms of African and African American music from around the world, as well as conversations with many of today’s music makers, community activists and renowned visual artists, authors and more. To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title.
UpFront News
7:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: Mondays - Fridays
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at [email protected]. Theme Music: Turn It Up by Digital Primitives, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.
WHAP (Where Hits Are Played) Music
12:00 AM (Midnight) PST: Saturdays
WHAP was created by “DJ Chill Statis” and made it’s first debut on 89.3 KPFB in 2015. DJ Chill Statis started his journey in radio back in the mid 90’s at “Youth Radio,” where he learned how to conduct on-air and phone interviews, prepare PSA’s(Public Service Announcements), create news segments, edit music manually on a reel-to-reel, host live broadcasts, DJ, and become an on-air personality. You can count on him to bring you the best in local, in-state, out-of-state, and overseas Hip-Hop music. *** To view a PLAYLIST for an episode that has broadcast, click on the episode’s title. ***
Womens Magazine Culture
1:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS
This hour long radio program presents and discusses women’s lives and issues globally and locally from a radical, multiracial, feminist, mujerist, womanist perspective.