On today’s show: 0:08 – Maya King (@mayaaking), race and politics reporter at POLITICO, joins us to discuss how critical race theory is being weaponized by Republicans in Loudoun County, Virginia. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to discuss the latest … Continued
Featuring The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Lady Bianca, Kito Kamili, Theresa Harris, poet Avotcja, and a special tribute to Sugar Pie DeSanto Get Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-womens-blues-festival-tickets-162368248803 Freight & Salvage Sunday August 22, 2-6pm Live in-person, video livestream, KPFA live radio broadcast Black Women’s Blues Festival celebrates powerful, pioneering Black women of the blues. Showcasing legendary artists, … Continued
Photo: Everett and Jones BBQ, founded in Oakland, has been family-run since 1973 On this show: 0:08 – The confirmed death toll from the Miami condo collapse has now reached 46, with over 90 people still unaccounted for. In 2018 documents, an engineer warned of structural damage at the condo. We talk with Anjali Singhvi, … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden estimates 70% of adult population will be vaccinated by end of week, announces push to reach low vaccination areas. World Health Organization urges caution as nations ease COVID-19 restrictions, as Delta variant increases new … Continued
With many COVID restrictions lifting, the matter of resuming, returning, re-entering is taking center stage. But after so many months in health-related isolation, what does that feel like??? Psychotherapist Dr. Melissa Anderson reminds of some of the concerns, and takes your calls. Hosted by Kris Welch.
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight Powerleegirls Hosts Miko Lee and Jalena Keane-Lee talk about Reparations and Solidarity with author John Tateishi and California Assemblymember Al … Continued
Continuation of our conversation with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later we celebrate the activism of Grace Lee Boggs and her organizing work with diverse communities. Virulent Hate Project Key findings from the new report … Continued
Catching up on California—Newsome recall! Fire! COVID!—with CalMatters. PLUS: new report on women and work. PLUS Town Crier! Hosted by Kris Welch.
Continuation of our conversation with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from the project focuses on the nature of anti-Asian racism reported by the news media in 2020. Forthcoming reports will analyze Asian … Continued
On today’s show: 0:08 – Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC), a legal analyst and Supreme Court Correspondent for Slate Magazine joins us to round up this week’s Supreme Court decisions including a dissenting opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas which appears to support marijuana sale and cultivation. 0:20 – The Arab Resource Organizing Center calls for a week … Continued
