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Hard Knock Radio

The Fight to Protect Essential Workers and The Coronavirus Outbreak at San Quentin and the Lack of State Accountability

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We speak with community organizers Rachel Jackson and Lisa Danz about organizing essential workers to take action on August 1st. We also speak with organizers about the coronavirus outbreak at San Quentin prison and the upcoming action to demand the state of California protect incarcerated people from the deadly covid-19 virus. The action is scheduled … Continued

UpFront

New study says masks offer protective benefits to the wearer, too. Plus, an update on strikes in ICE detention center

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On this show: 0:08 – We talk about the latest unemployment numbers and a congressional bailout package with Elise Gould, senior economist with the Economic Policy Institute. 0:34 – A new study says masks could offer protective benefits to the wearer, not just surrounding that person. Dr. Monica Gandhi joins us; she is an infectious diseases doctor … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Federal troops retreat from Seattle, Portland next; Democrats and Republicans hit stalemate over coronavirus relief – July 29, 2020

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Federal troops retreat from Seattle, will withdrawal from Portland next. Democrats and Republicans hit stalemate over coronavirus funding. President Donald Trump defends doctor that claims alien DNA used in medicine. Democrats excoriate social media giants during house … Continued

UpFront

How to talk with people who won’t wear masks; Plus, advocates demand justice for Black girl jailed in Michigan for not doing homework

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Photo of surgical masks used to prevent some transmission of coronavirus. Photo by nursetogether dot com. On this show: 0:08 – Trump’s Attorney General William Barr yesterday testified to Congress in a heated hearing on the gassing of protesters at Lafayette Square, the deployment of federal agents to cities like Portland, the deaths of people … Continued

Letters and Politics

The Depiction of Disability in Film Through Time

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Part 1: Government COVID-19 Aid May Dry Up Guest: Ro Khanna, Democratic Representative who represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the Silicon Valley.   Part 2: The Depiction of Disability in Film Through Time. Guest: Lawrence Carter-Long, disability rights activist and film buff.  He is the Director of Communications for the Disability Rights Education … Continued

Talk-It-Out Radio

A Nonviolent Approach to Addiction and Recovery: Part I: Compassion, Empathy and Knowledge

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  Talk It Out Radio – Sunday, July 26, 2020 7:00 pm, on KPFA Radio (94.1 FM Berkeley and beyond, or livestream at kpfa.org): A Nonviolent Approach to Addiction and Recovery (A Two-Part Series) Part I: Compassion, Empathy and Knowledge According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults … Continued

UpFront

Workers walk out for Black health at Highland Hospital; Millions face “income cliff” with pandemic benefits set to disappear; Cat Brooks interviews Oakland’s police chief

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Alameda Health System workers and AHS-SEIU 1021 members stage a walk-out for Black health and vitality, on the day of a nationwide #StrikeForBlackLives. Photo: Chris Lee On this show: 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich joins us for “Mondays with Mitch.” He is the host of Letters and Politics, weekdays at 10. 0:34 – We take your … Continued

Sunday Show

Sunday Show – July 19, 2020

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In the first hour “Corona On My Mind” with  Arthur L. Reingold  M.D., Division Head of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health.  In the second hour, “Under the Cover of Covid” with Paul Rauber,   Senior Editor Sierra   Magazine.