Education Today

Education Today – September 3, 2021

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Even weeks.  Today’s episode is a conversation with the leader of a clinic in East Oakland who provides specific advice on what parents and teachers can do about school in light of the latest Covid surge.


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Caldor fire grows, nears Lake Tahoe, forces evacuations of Nevada residents and threatens more than 33,000 homes. President Joe Biden calls end of Afghan war  “end of an era,” blasts endless wars, as Republicans call for his … Continued


Have you been putting off going to your doctor for routine care because of Covid-19? Do you have questions about the vaccines, or other health conditions? And when do you think Telemedicine is appropriate? Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Hiten Patel to address your concerns. photo: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography via Unsplash


Masters of Science Fiction: Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) and Ray Bradbury (1920-2012). These two giants were interviewed for KPFA’s “Probabilities” program, Asimov in 1983 by Richard Wolinsky and Bradbury in 1992 by Richard A. Lupoff and Richard Wolinsky. The Isaac Asimov interview has not been heard in nearly forty years. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden holds to an August 31st deadline to evacuate from Afghanistan, but orders contingency plans. United Nations Human Rights Council says they’ve received reports of Taliban human rights violations. House passes blueprint for $3.5 trillion … Continued


Talk-It-Out Radio

Rebroadcast: The Talk It Out Mediation Project Episode #4: “Co-Parenting with your Ex”

Host and certified Nonviolent Communication trainer Timothy Regan demonstrates an authentic conflict mediation session with Sid, a mother who is facing a conflict with her co-parent about protecting their child from Covid-19. Timothy plays the recording of the session, and pauses throughout to explain the principles of Nonviolent Communication and empathy.  This is an opportunity … Continued


Talkies

CalMatters! BAMBDFEST 2021!

  Emily Hoeven of CalMatters runs down the big news in Cali: Newsome recall, COVID, fires: NOT a pretty picture.   PLUS the brilliant, tenacious, charismatic poet, playwright, educator and activist Dr. Ayodele Nzinga with her annual Black Arts Movement cultural festival in Oakland. Hosted by Kris Welch.