Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden unveils coronavirus response plan, calls Trump administration’s response a “dismal failure.” House Speaker and Senate leader vow to pursue Donald Trump’s impeachment. White House new climate envoy John Kerry speaks to global partners. Biden … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

The Aftermath of the Inauguration

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We speak with Max Blumenthal about the aftermath of the inauguration, and the new legislation being passed around anti-protest laws. Later political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal talks about the impact of COVID in prisons. photo: Tabrez Syed via Unsplash


0:08 – Inside Biden’s economic stimulus plan, as new unemployment numbers show a bleak picture for the US. Dean Baker (@DeanBaker13) is senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. 0:34 – Inside Biden’s executive orders on immigration Eduardo Canales is Board Chair of the National Network of Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and … Continued


On this show: 0:15 – In its dying gasp, the Trump administration has targeted Black migrants from African and Caribbean countries for deportations, immigrant advocates and watchdog groups say. Two Haitian boys ages 9 and 19 were detained and separated at San Francisco International Airport this week. Immigrants’ rights advocates sprang into action to try … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 18, 2021

Thousands of Troops in Washington DC Ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration. King Day Celebrations in the Bay Area Call For Renewed Commitment to Racial Justice. California Covid-19 Numbers Continue to Soar Amid Surge. Labor Activists Call for $15 Per Hour In Events Nationwide. New Covid-19 Strain Found in Bay Area Concerns Health Officials.  


In this episode, we hear voices of those who came to Washington to protest on January 6th, originally on WPFW’s On the Ground with Esther Iverem. We thank Thomas O’Rourke for this recording. WPFW’s Esther Iverem also spoke to Dr Gerald Horne about the protests at the Capitol building. Ann Garrison spoke to investigative journalist Max Blumenthal, founding editor of the website The Grayzone | Investigative Journalism on … Continued