On today’s show: 0:08 – Sarak Knuth, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University joins us to discuss the climate policy in the Build Back Better Bill and executive actions the Biden Administration can take to forward his climate plan. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at … Continued


On today’s show: 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich (@MitchJeserich) joins us to discuss the matching half to Biden’s infrastructure proposal, dubbed the Build Back Better bill and the many concessions made by Senate Democrats in order to get the bill passed. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. F.D.A advisory panel approves Moderna’s COVID-19 booster shot for certain populations including elderly and those with health complications. President Joe Biden urges vaccination against COVID-19, says administration is ready to stock up when vaccines for 5-11 year … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California joins San Francisco’s historic lawsuit against ghost gun manufacturers. President Joe Biden opens Los Angeles Port 24/7 in an effort to beat back inflation. World Health Organization releases report finding climate change is the biggest threat … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 155 indigenous and climate justice activists arrested in Washington D.C. at People Vs. Fossil Fuels week of action. House votes to lift nation’s debt ceiling until December, avoiding a federal government shutdown and first-time-ever default. British official … Continued


On today’s show: 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich (@MitchJeserich) joins us to discuss the Biden Administration’s “Build Back Better” social spending bill and its implications on healthcare. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to cover the latest developments in COVID science and answer … Continued


On today’s show: 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich (@MitchJeserich) joins us to discuss the standstill on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the looming debt ceiling. 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 COVID science and take listener questions. 1:08 – Rachel Brahinsky, … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Governor Newsom announces first in the nation COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school children; President Biden meets with House democrats amidst infrastructure funding impasse; Democratic lawmakers share abortion experiences at house hearing – October 1, 2021

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom announces first in the nation COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school children. Merck announces antiviral treatment for COVID-19. President Joe Biden meets with House democrats amidst infrastructure funding impasse. Biden administration urges federal judge to … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

House Democrats lift nation’s debt ceiling, amidst Republican obstruction and rhetoric; Workers rights advocates urge Governor Gavin Newsom extend supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave until pandemic is over; City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of Chinatown

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor ‘considering’ vaccine mandate for California school children. City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of city’s Chinatown. Los Angeles City Council considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate to enter restaurants and … Continued